Web Development at Sunstream Hotels & Resorts
Punta Gorda, Florida Area
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- Web Development at Sunstream Hotels & Resorts
- Web Development at Sunstream Hotels & Resorts
- Owner at SpiderSavvy
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- Webmaster at Miami University
- Webteam Project Manager at Berea College
- SENS Director (Sustainability and Environmental Studies: Ecovillage) at Berea College
- Field Radio Operator/ Encryption NCO/ Air operator at United States Marine Corps
- Education
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- Berea College
- Mountain Warfare Training Center
- Communications and Electronics School
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James McWhorter’s Summary
James McWhorter lives in Punta Gorda, Florida, and is the Owner of SpiderSavvy. He has 10 years of experience in Web design and development.
In high school he educated himself in HTML and began coding Web pages for his High School’s Web site. It was also at about this time that James
obtained his Amateur Radio License and later made contact with the former MIR space station.
After graduating high school, James joined the United States Marine Corp and attended the Communications & Electronics School in 29 Palms, California, where he built on his existing knowledge of radio and antenna systems. He was assigned to a communications platoon in North Carolina where he fulfilled his duties as a Field Radio Operator, Encryption NCO, and Air Operator for the regiment.
Upon leaving the military, James was awarded a full scholarship at Berea College where he managed the college’s Web team. After re-designing the college’s Web site, James and his team were rewarded the 2006 CASE award, in recognition of a site well done. While working at the Web team James learned XHTML, CSS, Flash, JavaScript, and developed advanced proficiency in user-centric Web design, usability, and experience using industry standard tools such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Flash.
During the summer of his Junior year, he set off on an independent study that would take him along Kentucky’s Cumberland Plateau, following the Sheltowee Trace. Three weeks and 276 miles later, James had collected a significant amount of GPS/GIS and photographic information with which he was able to create a geo-database of his experience.
After graduating Berea College, James moved to Oxford, Ohio, and began working as a Webmaster with in Miami University’s Collage of Arts and Science where he develops and maintains the Earth Expeditions, Dragonfly Workshops, Project Dragonfly, Global Field Program, Interdisciplinary Science Program, and iDiscovery Web sites.
James McWhorter’s Specialties:
Web design
Web development
Valid XHTML and CSS
WordPress
Joomla
Branding and Identity
Abobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator
Search Engine Optimization
Photography
Cross Browser testing
GIS/GPS
VHF/UHF Communications
Satellite Communications
James McWhorter’s Experience
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Web Development
Sunstream Hotels & Resorts
(Hospitality industry)
February 2009 — Present (6 months)
Design and maintain multiple WordPress sites.
Maintain dedicated server. -
Web Development
Sunstream Hotels & Resorts
(Hospitality industry)
February 2009 — Present (6 months)
Design and maintain multiple WordPress sites.
Maintain dedicated server. -
Owner
SpiderSavvy
(Information Technology and Services industry)
October 2005 — Present (3 years 10 months)
Lago Linda Hideaway - LagoLinda.com
-Re-designed existing site to a Joomla! powered dynamic site. Transferred domain name and hosting service and saving client lots of money.
Lean Associates - LeanAssociates.com
-Updated content and added pages on to existing site. Use of forms to collect user submitted data.
Life Learning Ministries - LifeLearningMinistries.org
-Under Development
Jay E Buckner - JayEBuckner.com
-Personal WordPress Blog
Next Generation Lean - NextGenLean.com
-Under Development
Sustainable Berea - SustainableBerea.org
-Under Development
The Toyota Way - TheToyotaWay.org
-Consulted client on design and structure. Created static brochure site for book series.
Update Small Business - UpdateSmallBusiness.com -
Webmaster
Miami University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
June 2007 — December 2008 (1 year 7 months)
* Maintained, developed, and updated online presence:
-ProjectDragonfly.org
-ProjectDragonfly.org/gfp
-ProjectDragonfly.org/isp
-EarthExpeditions.org
-DragonflyWorkshops.org
-iDiscovery.org
-WildResearch.org
* Designed front-end of Rails applications
* Employed best practices in SEO to increase yield in site traffic
* Provided cross-browser support for online presence
* Provided technical support for end users
* Used e-mail marketing, analytics, and online ads to aid in recruitment efforts
* Implemented and maintained social networking presence
* Monitored search engines for Web page placement
* Maintained Listserv
* Updated and maintained office computers
* Maintained an inventory of computer equipment
* Created graphics, posters, letterheads, and logos
* Advised co-workers on best Web practices and current trends
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Webteam Project Manager
Berea College
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
May 2004 — May 2007 (3 years 1 month)
*Managed 11 student web designers
*Conducted interviews and hired students
*Conduct bi-semester Performance evaluations
*Created work schedules/audit time sheets
*Facilitate dismissal of non-compliant students
*Trained students how to use college template and guidelines
*Recipient of 2006 CASE award for Berea College Web site
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SENS Director (Sustainability and Environmental Studies: Ecovillage)
Berea College
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
2003 — 2004 (1 year)
*Ecological Machine – Monitored and documented changes to output, facilitated tours, troubleshooted mechanical problems, and refined processes to improve efficiency.
*SENS Web site: Maintained Web site and added pages as needed.
*Photovoltaic panel: Monitored daily net gain and trained users how to use software.
*Educated Ecovillage residents on appropriate technology use -
Field Radio Operator/ Encryption NCO/ Air operator
United States Marine Corps
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; USMC; Military industry)
July 1998 — July 2002 (4 years 1 month)
*Set up and tuned radio equipment
*Sent and received messages via HF, VHF, and satellite communications
*Made changes to frequencies and cryptographic codes
*Provided direct support to Regimental Air Officer
*Issued Communications Security Equipment and maintained records
*Facilitated training classes on Communication equipment and Cold weather Survival
James McWhorter’s Education
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Berea College
Bachelor of Science , Technology and Industrial Arts , 2003 — 2007
* Independent Study on using technology to document the Sheltowee Trace
http://www.berea.edu/bcnow/story.asp?ArticleID=556
http://www.berea.edu/publicrelations/communications/Backpacking-article.pdf
http://www.sheltoweetrace.com/thruhikers/jim/ -
Mountain Warfare Training Center
Certificate , Cold Weather Survival School , 2001 — 2001
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Communications and Electronics School
Certificate , Radio Communications , 1999 — 1999
Additional Information
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James McWhorter’s Interests:
Running, Backpacking, Photography, Web design/development, Amateur Radio, Geocaching, GPS/GIS, Environmental issues, Web usability, International travel, Playing the jawharp, Marksmanship, Open source applications
James McWhorter’s Honors:
*Distinguished Writing Award
*2007 CASE Award
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