I'm a New York City based candidate for Ordained Ministry in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. I am currently in my second year of study at The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church after having completed one year at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. I am not currently looking for a full time position.
Before I began my journey towards pastoral ministry, I was (and still am) a web developer with 7+ years experience in LAMP environments.
Web Development Skills
- Extensive expert level experience developing websites and web-based applications using HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP 4&5, MySQL 4&5, and Wordpress CMS system
- 7+ years using PHP, 8+ years with HTML,CSS and other web technologies
- Familiar with several databases (SQL Server, Oracle, Access), Servers (Apache, Tomcat), Web 2.0 technologies, AJAX, Jquery 1.3, PHP Object Oriented Programming
- Knowledge of Windows, Mac OS X, Microsoft Office tools, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Effectively worked with a variety of internal business departments (marketing, HR, Tech Support) to build web-based tools to make their work more efficient
- Successfully managed multiple projects from the ground up by quickly deciphering client needs, developing work schedules, designating benchmarks, and working on projects through completion
Church Experience
Please visit my church resume for all details.
Web Experience
Web Developer . Art and Design Online . San Pedro, CA . 04/05-05/06, 06/07 - 12/2010
http://www.artanddesignonline.com
- Expertly turned a sculptor's ideas into a viable social networking/directory website for artists
- Successfully implemented features that allow the approximately 3000 active members to have online portfolios, use calendars, participate in online galleries and shows, and sell their work online.
- Effectively programmed a purpose built CMS/Administration system to run the entire site
- Used PHP 5, HTML 4, CSS 2, Javascript, MySQL 5
Web Developer . SNX Inc. (Subsidiary of BTI) . New York, NY . 12/04 - 07/2009 (some minor work in 2010/2011)
http://www.snx.com
- Built, enhanced and successfully managed the online sales and distribution system for the award winning barcoding software Bar Code Pro, Bar Code Pro Databar, Bar Code Pro IMB, and more.
- Developed various online marketing schemes, email campaigns, and new web-based software tools to help Sales and Technical Support
- Generated over $1 million dollars in online sales and managed the distribution of $4 million dollars worth of software
- Used HTML 4, CSS 2, PHP 4, MySQL 4, Miva Merchant Online E-Commerce system
Web Developer . BTI - International Barcode Inc. . New York, NY . 11/05 - 07/2009
http://www.portabledata.com
- Lead programmer that successfully developed a barcode program that puts human faces into barcodes
- Wrote several algorithms to do basic facial deconstruction, recognition, and reconstruction for individuals of various age, sex, race, and ethnicity
- Quickly turned an idea into a viable proof-of-concept and a marketable prototype
- Used HTML 4, CSS 2, Javascript/AJAX, PHP 4&5, MySQL 4&5
Other Projects I've Been Involved In
- Advent Lutheran Church in Manhattan http://www.adventnyc.org/
- Amy Marshall Dance Group http://www.amymarshall.com/
- Out Astoria http://www.outastoria.com
- Trinity Lutheran Church http://www.trinitylic.org
- The Clyde Fitch Report http://www.clydefitchreport.com
- Personal Blog http://www.stynxno.net
Other Experience
- Granted Entrance into Candidacy, ELCA - February 2010
- Head of church Call Committee - May 2009 to March 2010
- Volunteer Church Secretary - March 2010 to June 2010
Education
Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia . Philadelphia, PA
Master of Divinity . Expected May 2014
Cornell University . Ithaca, NY
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Operations Research and Industrial Engineering ) . Graduated Spring 2004