Richard S. Crawford's Resume

Highlights of Skills

• Web Development: Well proven ability to develop complex interactive web applications using PHP, Perl, MySQL, Apache, and Linux. Well-experienced in customizing open-source PHP applications to match in-house business models.
• Communication: Proven ability to communicate complex information, in both writing and speaking, to individuals as well as groups of diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Research/Analysis: Well-demonstrated ability to conduct research to find solutions to complex problems or locate obscure information and provide comprehensive and insightful summaries.
• Organization: Demonstrated ability to organize information and resources into easily accessible and usable ways.

Work Experience

April 2003 to present

Lead Developer (Programmer III) UC Davis Extension Distance Education Group

• Oversaw and managed migration of website and database backend from Windows server platform to Solaris 9 platform.
• Transitioned entire distance learning campus from Cold Fusion platform to PHP-based solution. This resulted in increased traffic to the campus, and thus increased revenue.

Supervisor contact information available upon request

September 2002 to April 2003

Trainer: (Employer information available upon request)

• Provided training throughout California to county social workers and public assistance recipients in the use and administration of electronic debit cards and accounts
• Provided general desktop technical support, including network troubleshooting where appropriate

Supervisor contact information available upon request

March 2002 to September 2002

Marketing Assistant: UC Davis Technology Transfer Center

• Researched organizations and marketing possibilities for new and upcoming University-developed technologies and inventions
• Provided desktop technical support to other members of the department, including maintenance of centralized MS-Access database

Supervisor contact information available upon request

November 2001 to April 2002

Staff Research Associate: University of California, Davis, Department of Hydrology

• Collected, sorted, and prepared river water samples for chemical analysis
• Researched and gathered related papers and materials at libraries for summary and analysis

Supervisor contact information available upon request

August 2000 to October 2001

Senior Web Developer:Salu, Inc. (Now out of business)

• Developed and implemented websites and website components, using Perl, PHP, MySQL, Oracle, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
• Assisted in implementing and maintaining widely-distributed Windows 2000 / Linux / Solaris network
• Worked closely with marketing and product development teams to finalize design specifications and implement them, as well as provide documentation for end users and internal developers

Supervisor contact information available upon request

July 1997 to July 2000

Labor Relations Assistant and Grievance Coordinator: UC Davis Employee and Labor Relations Consulting Group

• Provided technical and desktop computer support, including design and implementation of department website, and installation of network and desktop software
• Handled incoming staff grievances, and coordinated the grievance resolution process.

Supervisor contact information available upon request

Volunteer Experience

Adult Literacy Tutor: Yolo County Literacy Council

Taught learning-disabled or poorly educated adults basics of reading and reading comprehension.

Volunteer Programming and Web Development: Various

Provided web development on a volunteer basis for UC Davis academic departments and for community organizations, using Perl, PHP, CSS, HTML, XML and MySQL in Windows and Linux environments

Explorit! The Davis Science Center: Program Assistant

Conducted library research to collect “Science Facts of the Day”; helped design and implement teaching resources database

Penny Dreadful Creations: President and Chair

Led the development and direction of an improvisational theater group geared towards teenagers and young adults

Renaissance Pleasure Faire: Assistant Guild Director

Led auditions for street performers, designed street improvisational theater skits, directed stage plays, built teams to reach assigned goals.

Education

University of California, Davis

Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy: March, 1992

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