Jamie Donaldson

Web Site Designer and Developer
Virtual Assistant

Resume

Contact Information:

Email: http://www.jsdvirtualservices.com/contact.htm

Professional Profile

Web Designer / Developer – Proven, professional Web site designer of successful, interactive, standards compliant, and validated E-commerce and Brochure Web sites. Three years of site design and implementation experience coupled with three years of education and design practice in Office Systems Technology/Virtual Assistance Concentration and E-commerce/Business Administration Concentration.

Virtual Assistant – Confirmed Virtual Assistant with proven abilities in Administrative and Independent Consultant functions. Capabilities encompass the complete small business efforts to an entire departments of larger corporations enabling me to further my Client's success.

Key Skills

Project Management and Implementations
Theories and Design Approach Knowledge
Web Site Architecture, Navigation, Accessibility and Usability
Browser Compatibility Issues
Graphic Designs / Logo Creations
Brand/Image Creation and Development
E-commerce Initiatives and Realizations
Web site Animations
Site Construction
HTML
Content Creation, Editing, Copy-editing, and Proofreading
Excellent Time Management and Organizational Skills

Computer and Technology Expertise

Web Design Methods:

HTML
CSS
Java/JavaScript
Macromedia Dreamweaver and MX™
Macromedia Flash MX™
Miva Merchant™ Web Sites
Miva Merchant™ Shopping Cart

Text & Database Methods:

Microsoft Word™
Corel WordPerfect™
Microsoft Excel™
Microsoft Access™
Corel Quattro Pro™

Image Creation, Editing, and Optimization Methods:

Adobe Photoshop™
Adobe ImageReady™

Presentation & Publishing Methods:

Microsoft PowerPoint™
Corel Presentations™
Microsoft Publisher™

Professional Experience

Owner/Manager
JSD Virtual Services - http://www.jsdvirtualservices.com

JSD Virtual Services - Management and ownership of a small business located on the World Wide Web. Freelance Web site design and development hired by diverse clients to implement differing Web site designs, phases, and implementations, including site maintenance and updates. Independent Contractor providing web site design / development, consultant, administrative, and marketing functions. Primary efforts have been for clients in communications, advising, and project management and implementation procedures.

Sample Clients & Results

Full listing available on request.

Sport Touring Accessories – One-thousand products, E-commerce Web site requiring a site redesign to reflect attitude, brand, and image of the new owners and integration of online shopping capabilities. Redevelopment and by-hand code cleanup, image resizes and optimization, further developed critical pages of this Dreamweaver site, which was then integrated into a customized Miva Merchant shopping cart system with full Secure Socket Layer (SSL) security for online sales. Client delighted by over $1000 in sales in first hours of site’s launch. Retained for as-needed site updates, page creation, and, maintenance.

James Reagle Lawn Services – Creation of business identity and total communications package, including logo, brochures, letterhead, business card, and signage. Logo creation for image and branding of this brick and mortar business. Client was thrilled, since three new clients were retained and several information-seeking, potential clients telephoned because of these endeavors. As a result, Client retained my services for further communications, such as proposals, contracts, and invoicing duties.

JSD Virtual Services – All phases of management and marketing. Creation of Web site text. Customer service and communications. Success factors found in the first six months of business as a result of employing this Web site.

Sport Touring USA – Independent consultant capabilities for E-commerce sales; including marketing, search engine optimization, and software and/or scripts to enable functions. Advisory position on an as needed basis.

Dragon Gear – Apparel and memorabilia E-commerce site, which was then integrated into a customized Miva Merchant shopping cart system with full Secure Socket Layer (SSL) security for online sales. Responsible for complete design of this new site, including image creation, colors, site logo, and structure, which will pass on to brochures and publications online and in print. The first day of launch brought immediate sales with increasing sales since.

dealsgap.com – Informational brochure site, which required redesign and new direction. Worked with the Marketing Manager of the company to implement the layout of his choice for the site. Major overhaul of the entire site via color, text, images, rollover navigation, and Interactive Map insertion, which allowed visitors to visit recommended businesses. Success factors found in the first days of the redesigned site's launch via stats well exceeding the prior site's count.

Punkin Center Motorcycle Resort – Redesign of entire site and company image with heavy emphasis on photo galleries to enable the visitor a feel of the resort, owners, friends, and events. Owner was thrilled to receive many complements on the redesign and usability of the new site. Retained on a permanent basis as webmaster, technical contact, and advisory position.

Education

Southwestern Community College
Business Administration / E-Commerce Concentration
Expected Graduation: Currently Attending
GPA 4.0

Southwestern Community College, Sylva, North Carolina
Office Systems Technology / Virtual Office Assistance Concentration
Graduation: May 2004, Summa Cum Laude
GPA: 4.0

Honors

Southwestern Community College Recognition Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement—High Honors, April 2003 and April 2004
National Deans List
Student Ambassador Nominee
President's List:

Spring Semester 2005
Fall Semester 2004
Spring and Fall Semesters 2003
Spring and Fall Semesters 2002

Online Portfolio

Full listing available on request. Sample Web sites (used with the permission of the site owners):

www.jsdvirtualservices.com
www.homeofthedragon.com
www.punkincentermotorcycleresort.com
www.dealsgap.com
www.rumbleonthedragon
www.dealsgap.com
www.us129photos.com

Professional Affiliations

NV-THS - National Vocational and Technical Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) – Honor Fraternity / Alpha Eta Nu Chapter

Community Involvement

Fluoride Mom—Fluoride Mouth-Rinse Program
NC Department of Health and Human Services—Dental Health Services
Cullasaja Elementary School, Franklin, NC

Room Mom and School Volunteer
Volunteer Service 50+ Hours
Cullasaja Elementary School, Franklin, NC

References

Available on request