Developer at Pier 1 Imports
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
- Current
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- Developer at Pier 1 Imports
- Creative Director at Epiphany Media (Sole Proprietorship)
- Past
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- Programming Intern at Pier 1 Imports
- Student Worker at Texas Christian University
- Cashier at Central Market
- Barista at Starbucks Coffee Co.
- Consignment Manager and Web Developer at Abilene Exchange
- Cashier at H-E-B
- Education
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- Texas Christian University
- Texas Christian University
- Brite Divinity School - Texas Christian University
- McMurry University
- Connections
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- Computer Software
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Jamie Phelps’s Summary
I am currently working as a developer for Pier 1 Imports while finishing a degree in Computer Information Technology at Texas Christian University. My anticipated graduation date is May 2009.
During my time at Pier 1, I have become well versed in SQL Server and Reporting Services. I have created several crucial reports and processes using a wide variety of tools from DataStage to Visual Studio to aid in data mining and analysis.
In March 2006, I launched Epiphany Media, a web design business. We provide web design and programming services as well as data processing and general IT outsourcing.
My current interests: Ruby on Rails, Cocoa, application security.
Jamie Phelps’s Specialties:
SQL Server, DB2, SQL Reporting Services, ASP.NET, Standards-based web design, Ruby on Rails, PHP, Mac data recovery, Mac and PC upgrade and repair, Java, various content management/blog systems.
Gospel of John, Paul (especially Galatians and Romans), Revelation, Shepherd of Hermas.
Jamie Phelps’s Experience
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Developer
Pier 1 Imports
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; PIR; Retail industry)
May 2008 — Present (3 months)
My team supports pier1.com and the Epiphany CRM system in addition to more than two dozen other marketing applications. My current work continues to include work in SQL Server Reporting Services in addition to ASP.NET (pier1.com) and Java (Epiphany) programming.
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Creative Director
Epiphany Media (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Internet industry)
March 2006 — Present (2 years 5 months)
Meet with clients to determine website needs. Design, code, and maintain client websites. Maintain client records and customer relationship.
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Programming Intern
Pier 1 Imports
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; PIR; Retail industry)
November 2007 — May 2008 (7 months)
As a programming intern, I worked in our Business Analytics team creating and validating reports against databases containing terabytes of data. At least two of these reports are mission critical and guide the decisions of senior management, up to and including the CEO.
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Student Worker
Texas Christian University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
October 2004 — November 2007 (3 years 2 months)
I held two positions at Texas Christian University. I worked as a receptionist in the Pastoral Care and Training Center of Brite Divinity School and as desk staff in the Mary Couts-Burnett Music and Media Library.
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Cashier
Central Market
(Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Supermarkets industry)
November 2004 — June 2005 (8 months)
I worked at Central Market as a cashier providing customer service and performing cash handling duties.
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Barista
Starbucks Coffee Co.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; SBUX; Food Production industry)
July 2003 — October 2004 (1 year 4 months)
I was a barista providing customer service and performing cash handling duties.
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Consignment Manager and Web Developer
Abilene Exchange
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
July 2002 — January 2003 (7 months)
At Abilene Exchange, an business selling sporting goods and books on eBay, I managed a consignment account and developed web content. I designed, coded, and maintained a web site for the company as well as customized the listing template used for every listing during the company's existence.
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Cashier
H-E-B
(Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Supermarkets industry)
May 1999 — August 2001 (2 years 4 months)
At H-E-B, I worked as a cashier providing customer service and peforming cash handling duties.
Jamie Phelps’s Education
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Texas Christian University
B.S., Computer Information Technology, 2006 — 2009 (expected)
I will effectively finish my degree in May 2009. My '08-'09 coursework for graduation will consist of 6-9 hours, mostly project management and senior project.
- Activities and Societies:
- Upsilon Pi Epsilon International Honor Society for Computer Science (Inducted 2008, President 2008-2009)
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Texas Christian University
Th.M., New Testament, 2005 — 2006
Did not finish degree.
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Brite Divinity School - Texas Christian University
M.T.S., Religion, August 2003 — May 2005
- Activities and Societies:
- Society of Biblical Literature
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McMurry University
B.A., Religion, August 1999 — May 2003
- Activities and Societies:
- Alpha Lambda Delta, Alpha Chi, Society of Biblical Literature
Additional Information
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Jamie Phelps’s Interests:
New Testament studies, computers, web design, guitar, basketball, football.
Jamie Phelps’s Groups:
Society of Biblical Literature
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