
President/Co-Founder of Web Application Development Firm topLingo [ www.topLingo.com ]
Greater Los Angeles Area

President/Co-Founder of Web Application Development Firm topLingo [ www.topLingo.com ]
Greater Los Angeles Area
A high energy "Idea Man" who operates consistently at 110%. A proven leader with extensive technical knowledge coupled with creative ideas for web based applications, web project management and internet sales success. Good at developing business relationships and is one of those rare individuals with strong analytical, technical and graphical skills. Experience includes over 12 years of web development, 8 years of business ownership, 30 employees managed, 1 business partner and over 400 web projects launched to date. Interested in working with entrepreneurs to fortune 500's solving technical issues, creating clean graphical user interfaces and helping migrate manual processes to be successful internet applications.
Web solutions architecture, web business development, web application development, project management, graphic design, e-marketing, operations and all aspects of running an internet based business.
(Privately Held; Internet industry)
April 2001 — Present (8 years 8 months)
• Owner and co-founder
• Director of B2B Business Development.
• Personally responsible for the majority of annual sales and multi-millions of dollars in income.
• Client acquisition of 100+ companies including; JPMorgan Chase, Fidelity, Air New Zealand, Monster.com, HSBC, Delta Creative, Carlos Santana, ZyXEL, Anaheim Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau and more.
• Successfully architected the development of 300+ web projects.
• Fluent working with complex business situations and creating web based solutions.
• Able to produce any size web project from concept to completion. Largest one in the millions.
• E-Marketing expert. Developed a highly successful marketing program where none previously existed.
• Aided in the creation of an online project management solution, time tracking system, wiki, intranet and other valuable company tools.
• Educate via webinars and conference lectures regarding all aspects of the web.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
June 1997 — April 2001 (3 years 11 months)
Head creative director and co-owner who worked directly with clients, employees and principals to aid in the launch of over 100 websites and web applications. Clients included: The Irvine Company, Ralphs, Earthlink, DMV and many more. Established all online project management workflow solutions, creative material backups, intranet functionality and other key operating procedures for the web design business.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
September 1996 — June 1997 (10 months)
Webmaster and photographic assistant for a small but successful digital photography studio. Helped principals establish initial web presence, troubleshoot computer issues, build workstations, assist in networking and assist in all aspects of product photography both onsite and offsite. Clients included Kinkos & Big Dog Sportswear.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Photography industry)
January 1992 — April 1996 (4 years 4 months)
Staff photographer who traveled on location to shoot class reunions and pre-school portraiture.
1993 — 1997
Internet Technology, Web Application Development, Website Development, Magazines, Photography, Video Production, Snowboarding, Surfing & Music.
Los Angelitos Childrens Orphanage (www.LosAngelitos.org), Bodyboarder International Association (www.BIATour.com), PADI and Make-A-Wish Foundation.