ALBERT C. KAHLER IV 9013 NW 53rd Street, Coral Springs, FL 33067 (h) 954.575-9632 — (c) 954.647.1659 albert@kahlerweb.com | kahlerweb.com/folio OBJECTIVE I am a detail oriented, technology professional, with over 10 years of experience, looking to push my knowledge and skills in a challenging, innovative web development environment. This position should have many opportunities for an aggressive, dedicated individual with the leadership abilities needed to advance. EXPERIENCE BFW Advertising (2000-Present) BFW is an award-winning full service advertising and interactive agency located in Boca Raton, Florida. Senior Web Developer * Currently oversee all activities and responsibilities of Interactive Department, including project estimates, development timelines, resource allocations, system architectures, programming strategies, and project launches. * Hands-on leader of web development projects through complete lifecycle, from initial concept to final delivery and continued maintenance. * Completed numerous projects in B2B and B2C web environments, custom shopping cart systems, web-based administrative tools, and corporate intranet/extranet systems. Includes development of SQL databases and multi-tier architecture web applications using ASP.NET, VBScript, and AJAX. * Piloted the creation and adaptation of programming standards and departmental procedures, established an active resource management system, and implemented a company-wide project management system. Web Developer * Both team-based, and individual responsibilities for website and database programming — SQL, Access, ASP.NET, VBScript (ASP), XML, PHP, Perl (CGI), JavaScript, DHTML, HTML, CSS — for numerous clients, server environments, and varied system configurations. * Comprehensive development time spent with multi-browser compatibility, user accessibility, and application usability. * Directly involved in website layout, art direction, and interactive storyboarding through multiple directions of marketing, producing web designs, interactive advertisements, and corporate branding. Leading Network Solutions (Fall 1998 – Spring 1999) LNS was the leading Internet Service Provider in North Florida before being acquired by Florida Digital in 1999. Creative Services Developer * Directly responsible for all facets of development for numerous marketing website initiatives, including design concept, production, and programming implementation. Projects included back-end database solutions with MS Access and Cold Fusion scripting. * Led the creation of various print pieces, online advertisement designs, and branding strategies for both client and internal marketing initiatives. Coastal Images (Summer 1997) Coastal Images is a boutique design shop located in Fenwick Island, Delaware. Web Production Intern * Website design, layout, and programming in both individual and team based environments. * Important aspects included rapid loading content and search engine optimization, while maintaining strict deadlines. Freelance (1996 – Present) Over ten years of experience providing creative and development services for a wide range of clients and industries. This includes the world’s largest submarine sandwich chain (Subway Restaurants), an international athletic apparel manufacturer (Partex Apparel Group), a Florida homebuilder (Centerline Homes), and a Texas-based chemical- additive equipment company (Titan Industries), among numerous others. EDUCATION Jacksonville University, 1995-1999 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Art & Design * My primary areas of study were divided among the Computer Science and Art departments, encompassing the disciplines of programming & scripting, web technologies, graphic design, layout & presentation, digital interface design, and usability. SKILLS * Extensive programming and development experience with SQL, ASP.NET, VB.NET, VBScript (ASP), PHP, Perl (CGI), JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, HTML, XML/XSLT, and .NET Web Services. * Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook, Project, and Visio), Visual Web Developer, Visual Source Safe, and Macromedia HomeSite. * Thorough knowledge of graphics technologies and software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Flash (ActionScript), and Acrobat. * Skilled with both PC and Macintosh platforms. REFERENCES References are available upon request.