PHP/MySQL Web Standards Geek
Greater Nashville Area
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- Developer at ClueBattery.com
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- Developer at Athlon Sports
- Webmaster at Horse Racing Simulation, LLC
- Website Developer at ZOI Interactive Technologies
- Systems Administrator at Comtide Holdings, LLC
- Account Executive (CRM) at Automatic Data Processing, Inc
- Website Developer at ReckonUp
- New Media Director at COI Computers
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Paul Couture’s Summary
Photoshop and Flash Design
Website Development using PHP & MySQL
CSS Expert (Have been table free since 2003!)
I speak Ajax and Javascript
Expert with GIMP & Inkscape open source graphic design tools
Extensive experience in the Automotive Retail industry with an emphasis on CRM, and software design.
Expert with ADP DMS and w.e.b. CRM.
Paul Couture’s Specialties:
Cross platform web development, Photo manipulation, Logo Design, branding.
One of the few designers that can float from Design and Development (I can talk directly to the coders in terms they understand and v/v.)
Paul Couture’s Experience
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Developer
ClueBattery.com
(Computer Software industry)
June 2008 — Present (6 months)
CRM and General Web Development on all platforms, mobile, to enterprise.
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Developer
Athlon Sports
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Sports industry)
2008 — 2008 (less than a year)
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Webmaster
Horse Racing Simulation, LLC
(Computer Software industry)
December 2007 — October 2008 (11 months)
Manage large scale Drupal Community (www.horseracegame.com/community), and multiple websites for Horse Racing Simulation, LLC (www.horseracegame.com, www.horseracingisfun.com, www.jockeypower.com, www.sim2win.com)
Primary director and programmer for all server to client communication as well as installation and registration from within client applications. -
Website Developer
ZOI Interactive Technologies
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
June 2007 — September 2007 (4 months)
Redesigning templates used in over 2,500 active domains for a more modern look and feel.
Developed new skins for existing software applications to match cross branding goals.
Developed extensive graphical advertisements for use with affiliate marketing programs to enhance adoption of numerous software products. -
Systems Administrator
Comtide Holdings, LLC
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Automotive industry)
October 2006 — June 2007 (9 months)
Deployed Zimbra Collaboration suite for use in 5 dealerships with more than 100 users. Provided a savings of over $10K by leveraging open source software for the dealer group compared to TCO of MS Exchange.
Managed network for 6 rooftop dealership group with 150 PCs, Cisco VOIP phone system and approximately 100 users
Developed custom reports using the ADP w.e.b. CRM & DMS systems. Built and maintained custom proprietary applications to cut expenses normally associated with custom reports from ADP as a vendor.
Maintained 7 custom websites for the dealerships and dealer group as well as customizing pre-existing sites for SEO and Manufacturer compliance.
Developed internal auditing and control processes which significantly reduced malware/viral infection using open source tools further reducing cost to maintain network and PCs.
Saved the group over $12K by utilizing OpenOffice.org throughout the complex while providing the added functionality of PDF portability -
Account Executive (CRM)
Automatic Data Processing, Inc
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; ADP; Automotive industry)
October 2004 — September 2006 (2 years)
Chosen to oversee implementation and installation of Microsoft CRM 3 by Vice President of CRM for entire w.e.b. CRM division. Reported directly to VP of w.e.b. CRM.
Traveled to client locations throughout the US to provide initial and follow-up training on ADP’s w.e.b. CRM application suite.
Created and deployed multimedia based training documentation. This included web based training, video, and print documentation.
Responsible for management and coordination between dealership staff and ADP staff while leading installation processes.
Created a secure web based forum to facilitate communication and file sharing between other employees and management.
Hand-picked by Senior Management to work on several teams to develop standardized processes throughout the organization.
Coordinated issue tracking and management between sales and support staffs and clients. -
Website Developer
ReckonUp
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Automotive industry)
July 2003 — September 2004 (1 year 3 months)
Developed web sites for Prize Corporation and its clientèle. Included modifying existing websites, and making changes to enhance presentation, performance, and scalability of existing sites.
Developed multiple products to help enhance marketing of ReckonUp CRM product. This included development of Macromedia Flash standalone CD-Roms and DVDs, logo design, package design, and NADA show booth development.
Daily import of numerous data files for Prize Corporation’s flagship product from DMS systems. Familiar with ADP DMS and Reynolds & Reynolds systems.
Development of new interfaces and changes to ReckonUp, Prize Corporation’s flagship CRM product marketed toward medium to large automotive dealerships and companies.
Provided front line telephone support for dealership personnel and field sales. -
New Media Director
COI Computers
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Hardware industry)
June 2001 — June 2003 (2 years 1 month)
Led Web Design and Development team in a challenging marketplace by ensuring excellent customer service and rapid, cutting-edge development and design providing effective Internet advertising for new media clients.
Vital member of an eight person crew responsible for moving over 400 PCs in a 72 hour period for Intuit in Tuscon, AZ to new work center. Task included identifying, sorting, moving, and setting up 400+ workstations at a new location, troubleshooting network and PC issues during first day of operation. Experience and planning allowed for seamless move for Intuit personnel with no downtime.
Serviced and maintained various computer systems based on the following operating systems: DOS, Linux, and Windows.
Lead contact for all in wired and wireless network installations.
Developed an MS Access database to track all RMA issues and provide consistent and rapid reference to all necessary parties greatly impacting efficiency and turn around time for end users.
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