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James W. Archer 1078 Equestrian Dr., South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 417-5437   jarcher60@sbcglobal.net
www.jimarcher.com
Objective A position as a Web or software developer.
Education The University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI
Master of Science, Computer and Information Science (April 2007)
  • Thirty credits including Master’s Project. Course descriptions available at jimarcher.com.
  • GPA: 8.4 / 9.0
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Post Bachelor Certificate, Computer Science (August 2004)
  • Fifty-four credits in CS and math, the technical coursework required for a BS in computer science.
  • GPA: 4.0 / 4.0
Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI
Mastery Certificate, Internet Professional Program (Technical Opt.) (April 2002)
  • Sixty-three credits in Web development and design.
  • GPA: 3.92 / 4.0
The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (April 1998)
Experience Trotters Pointe Homeowners Association, South Lyon, MI
Webmaster (September 2009–Present)
  • Designed and coded custom template for Joomla-based Web site (trotterspointe.net).
  • Host, administer, provide maintenance, and write content for site.
  The Pierian Press, Ann Arbor, MI
Web Developer (April 2002 - December 2008)
Assistant Editor (July 1998 - April 2002)
  • Designed Pierian Press Web site and many others using Photoshop and Illustrator.
  • Coded Pierian Press site and many others using PHP, HTML, Javascript, and CSS.
  • Converted flat file Web site into database-driven site. Written in PHP. Uses MySQL database.
  • Created secure login system for Web site administrators.
  • Designed and implemented content management system that is used to add/update content, edit site design elements, upload images, and edit navigation menus. Written in PHP.
  • Created events calendar application using PHP.
  • Provided maintenance and bug fixes for Web applications.
Technical Skills
  • Operating systems: UNIX (Solaris); Linux; Windows 9x, XP, Vista; Mac OS.
  • Programming: PHP, SQL, MySQL, JavaScript, DHTML, C++, Visual Studio, Perl, XML, LAMP, OOP.
  • Modeling: UML, Rational XDE, MS Visio.
  • Web/graphic design: HTML, XHTML, CSS; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash; Facebook.
  • Internet: Apache, FTP, SSH/Telnet, Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  • Business: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
Honors/Awards
  • Internet Professional – Association of Internet Professionals.
  • Dean’s List (Wayne State University) – W ‘03, S/S ‘03, F ‘03, W ‘04, S/S ‘04.
  • Graduated from Washtenaw Community College with High Honors.
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