D.A. Taylor
P.O. Box 2445 - Lompoc, CA 93438
(805) 735-8878
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Windows 3.x/95/98/ME/XP/NT/2002, DOS, CP/M, MacOS, PalmOS |
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Programming Languages |
Active Server Pages (ASP), Clipper, dBASE II, III, III+, IV, FoxBase, HTML, JavaScript, PowerBuilder, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Visual Basic (VB), VB Script |
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Databases |
dBASE, Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL |
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Development Tools |
Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Fireworks, Microsoft FrontPage, Microsoft Visual InterDev, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Visual Basic, PowerBuilder |
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Applications |
Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe PageMaker, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Netscape Navigator, QuickBooks Pro, Quicken, WinZip |
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Business Management |
Project management, project development life cycle, team management, financial management and budgeting, recruiting/interviewing, starting and running a business, taught American Sign Language and computer education classes |
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Web Development |
ASP, VB Script, Visual Basic WebClasses, HTML, JavaScript |
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Technologies |
COM, COM Automation, multi-tier application design and development, relational database design, MTS, event-driving programming, IIS |
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Miscellaneous |
Career experience in the disability, educational, defense, health care, private sector and non-profit fields |
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Foreign Languages |
Fluent in American Sign Language, high-school exposure to French |
Employment |
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Jan 2001 – Present Taylored Software, Lompoc CA |
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Senior Partner |
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Designed, implemented, and deployed custom software for e-commerce and other software development projects using a variety of programming tools and methods. Managed all aspects of the day-to-day and strategic operations of the business. Provided training and technical support to clients. |
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Sept 1999 – Jan 2001 Push Inc., S. Barbara CA |
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Software Developer |
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Designed, implemented, deployed and maintained leading-edge multi-tier ecommerce applications for sites using Visual Studio 6.0, Microsoft SQL Server 7.0, Microsoft Office, and Windows 2000/IIS/MTS. Developed a reporting application which used Microsoft Excel COM automation to build reports from a SQL Server database. Independently learned, WebClass programming, Excel automation, SQL Server programming. |
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Oct 1995 – June 1999 Mercer Global Advisors, S. Barbara CA |
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Programmer/Analyst |
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Created database-aware web application for clients to access account balances using MS Visual Interdev. Wrote and maintained PowerBuilder 5.0 applications used to support Client Services, Pension Services and Sales/Marketing. Saved the company $300,000 in classroom fees and lost productivity by developing and providing on-site Windows/Office 95 training classes to all staff. Maintained legacy Clipper code used for client information tracking. |
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Jan 1990 – Aug 1997 Self Employed, Lompoc CA |
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Systems and Software Consultant |
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Analyzed, specified, designed and selected computers and software to meet client and in-house needs. Created custom database and utility software for both client and in-house use in various programming languages. Performed customer support through telephone and hands-on instruction. Installed, maintained and repaired IBM PC and compatible computers and Novell network. Set up and maintained 36-line public access computer bulletin board/Internet access service. Created online communities and managed efforts of volunteer staff. |
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Oct 1991 – Nov 1994 Planned Parenthood, S. Barbara CA |
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Database Programmer (Part-Time) |
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Responsible for the maintenance, enhancement and documentation of patient record keeping and Medi-Cal billing software written in Clipper 5.0. Created special utility software to meet changing statistical reporting needs. Instructed staff on operation of computers. Troubleshot and repaired IBM PC and compatible computers. Recommended and selected various applications software for internal use. |
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Jan 1991 – June 1992 Alan Hancock College, S. Maria CA |
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Laboratory Instructor (Part-Time) |
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Assisted students in understanding and completing assignments in the self-paced computer lab. Provided instruction on the basic operation of equipment and applications software available. |
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Jan 1990 – May 1990 Lockheed, VAFB CA |
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Data Processor |
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Designed, coded, documented and instructed end-users on various software projects relating to the Titan IV launch effort. Analyzed, modified and improved existing code related to Titan IV support. Designed, documented and created custom software used for the tracking the creation and disposal of hazardous waste materials. |
Achievements |
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2001 - Member, Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce |
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2001 - Technical Reviewer, Harley Hahn’s Internet Security |
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2001 - Published author, Silicon 2.0 Magazine |
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1997 - Saved Mercer Global Advisors approximately $300,000 in training costs by developing an in-house training program |
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1995 – Member, Association of On-Line Professionals |
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1990 – Secret Security Clearance (Lockheed Missiles & Space Company) |
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1988 – Elected to Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honors and Upsilon Pi Epsilon Computer Sciences Honors Societies. |
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1985 – Top Secret Security Clearance (Barquist Engineering Company, Inc.) |
Education |
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Humboldt State University, Arcata CA |
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Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems |
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Minor in Business Administration, graduated with honors |
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College of the Redwoods, Eureka CA |
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Associate of Arts, Liberal Studies |
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Graduated with highest honors |
Web Portfolio |
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Ebberts Heritage GMAC
Real Estate |
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Created database-aware real estate listings and staff biographies. Graphic design and ongoing site maintenance. |
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Silicon 2.0 .NET
Developer’s Portal |
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Created database-driven content management and administration system. (Graphic design by Silicon 2.0) |
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Slippery Business |
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Created database-aware web catalog system and graphic design. |
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Taylored Software |
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Created database-driven client/portfolio list which displays clients, projects and technologies used for each project. Graphic design. |
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The VON Coalition |
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Created database aware website and administrative functionality for user management, dynamically displayed sponsors, downloadable file library and calendar of events. (Graphic design by Atrium Design) |