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Thomas A. Cousins
9 Brian Drive
Rochester, New York 14624

585.943.3440 – tom@tomcousins.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a technical and creative position with a progressive company that will offer challenge and opportunities for growth. A blend of team work and individual project work is preferred. Excel with translating the technical to the non-technical.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

  • Mac OSX • CentOS • Windows
  • XHTML • CSS • JSP • PHP • RubyOnRails • Java • GWT • JavaScript • XSLT
  • Adobe PhotoShop • Microsoft Excel Scripting • Illustrator • Live Design (PDF)
  • Drupal • WordPress • Joomla • Eclipse • TextMate • DreamWeaver
  • SQL • MySQL • Firebird • SQuirreL • phpMyAdmin • Oracle • CVS • SVN • GIT

CERTIFICATIONS

SUN Certified Java Programmer 2001

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Envisage Information Systems – Genoa, NY — December 2010 to September 2011 — Software/Web Developer
Coded and customized financial software (EFAS – Enveritus Financial Access Software) for company sponsored retirement plans. EFAS used by prominent corporations and universities worldwide to process billions of investment dollars. Applied Java, XSLT, javascript, and CSS in coding user interface to include eligibility tracking, vesting status, investment elections, and contribution changes.

Lazer, Incorporated – Rochester, NY — February 1998 to April 2010 — Software/Web Developer
Code and customize Digital Asset Management (D.A.M.) system using Java, JSP, GWT, javascript, and CSS. The D.A.M. Libraries are utilized for worldwide distribution of corporate images used in packaging, catalog, and advertisements. Each library contains tens of thousands of assets viewable by approved vendors and employees of individual corporations.

  • Designed, coded, and implemented company intranet through a Content Management System (C.M.S.) so it could be updated by non-technical personnel. Perform technical updates as needed.
  • Coded work-flow automation scripts to reduce repetitive work and increase efficiency (AppleScript, MacOSX Automator, and Bash Shell scripts).
  • Participated in sales demonstrations of D.A.M. system during company tours, seminars, online demonstrations, and at client locations.
  • Trained clients in use of D.A.M. system and provide technical guidance to client library administrators.
  • Trained fellow employees in use of web-browser, Microsoft Office, and other applications.
  • Collaborated with sales team to promotion of company via internet.
  • Provided technical support for servers, desktops, and email administration as needed.

Digital Engineer - 1998 to 2001

  • Configured digital files for pre-press production of sports trading cards. Utilized Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and In-Design to create artwork, manipulate photos, and create card layouts.
  • Developed Excel and Apple scripts to automate solutions for repetitive processes. Integrated scripts with intranet toolbox to share solutions with team members. An average of four to six, 8-hour shifts saved per average set of 200 cards.
  • Provided technical support for desktop systems, printers, and server file management as needed.

BaseRunner Net Services – Rochester, NY — September 1997 to July 2011 — Web Developer
Develop and design business identity sites, communication forums, and ecommerce solutions for small to medium-sized companies. Integrate multi-entity organizations for cohesive online presence.

  • Customize and implement Content Management Systems (C.M.S.)
  • Execute Search Engine Marketing (S.E.M.) and Search Engine Optimization (S.E.O.) techniques to achieve successful page rankings.
  • Manage domain names (D.N.S.) administration.
  • Provide email and server administration.

J.N. White Designs – Perry, NY — 1996 – 97
Graphic Artist & Computer Support

Genesee Community College – Warsaw, NY 1995 – 96
Tutored students in computers & mathematics.

EDUCATION

S.U.N.Y Geneseo – Bachelor of Arts, 1995
Major: Computer Science
Minors: Mathematics (focus on Statistics) & Art Studio (focus on Digital/Computer)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Eagle Scout – 1989