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Karolyn Stewart, Web Developer

My objective is to obtain a rewarding, challenging position in front-end ecommerce development incorporating my web development, marketing, management, and creative skills in an energetic team environment.

Karolyn Stewart. Web Developer.

Summary

  • Enthusiastic and dedicated self-starter.
  • Excellent communicative skills.
  • Profit minded and goal oriented.
  • High aptitude for expedient problem solving.
  • Solid organizational skills.
  • 20+ years of proven sales and leadership experience.
  • 13+ years of web development.
  • 8+ years as web development team lead.
  • 6+ years of front end ecommerce development.
  • 2+ years of management experience for a team of 7+ employees.
  • Loyal team player.

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Interior Behr Paint Colors in TV Commercial

Walls in blue/green color: Dragonfly (UL220-19) in a Flat sheen
Trim in white color: Silky White (UL170-12) in a Semi-Gloss sheen

Exterior Behr Paint Colors in TV Commercial

Shutters in red color: Allure (UL110-3) in a Semi-Gloss sheen
Siding in beige color: Mesa Taupe (UL130-16) in a Flat sheen

 

Contact

Karolyn Stewart
757-818-4094
Karolyn Stewart. Contact.

Education

  • Self-taught web developer since 1996
  • RESNA Certified 1998
  • National Institute of Real Estate: Virginia Real Estate License 1988
  • Northern Virginia Community College: Associates Degree (Candidate) Business, Political Science 1984
  • Annandale High School: Graduate 1983. Auto Mechanics
  • Cappa Chell Modeling Agency: Graduate, 1982
Karolyn's Education

Software

Software Skills:

  • Dreamweaver - Advanced
  • Photoshop - Advanced
  • MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook - Advanced
  • Order Motion - Advanced
  • NS Commerce - Advanced
  • Browsers - Advanced
  • Flash - Intermediate
  • Illustrator - Intermediate
  • Corel Draw - Intermediate

Coding:

  • HTML, DHTML, CSS & limited JavaScript
Karolyn's Software Skeeuhls

Third Party Products & Applications

I have personally researched, initiated and overseen the implementation and successful completion of projects using combinations of all the following 3rd party products:

Karolyn Stewart - 3rd Party Software Apps

Work History

1997 – Present: Freelance Web & Ecommerce Developer

Ecommerce Development

  • Work closely with marketing, merchandising and IT teams, as well as external fulfillment house to maintain the day-to-day operations of the online store properties.
  • Responsible for software migration and the creation, development and testing of marketing scenarios, promotions, and tests using e-commerce software, while staying within a limited budget and time constraints.
  • Deliver cost effective web projects for e-commerce and marketing initiatives.
  • Participate in all phases of production, including: requirement definition, design, technical integration, development, testing, implementation, and successful ongoing production support.
  • Responsible for design, development and implementation of email campaigns and broadcasts.
  • Accountable for building and retaining customer base.
  • Content management for ecommerce stores.
Karolyn Stewart. Ecommerce.

Web Development

  • Designed, constructed and implemented award-winning web sites since 1997.
  • Basic search engine optimization skills.
  • Third party software integration.
  • Data migration.

Corporate Branding/Graphic Design

  • Draw/design logos for various companies.

2004 - 2005: Grainger Industrial Supply: P/T Customer Service Rep

  • Built and retained strong customer relationships.
  • Assisted customers in the selection of products.
  • Utilize computer systems to assist with pricing, availability and alternate product selection.
  • Place orders and resolve pricing situations encountered during customer transactions using current sales policies.
  • Worked effectively with others in a team based environment to accomplish company goals and to identify and resolve problems.
Karolyn Stewart. Customer Service.

2001 - 2002: REP, Inc.: General Manager

  • Managed daily operations of the leading pediatric rehab dealership in Northern Virginia.

1992 - 2000: REP, Inc.: Sales Rep/CRTS

  • Demonstrated and sold various pieces of DME. (i.e., manual and power wheelchairs, home care beds, lift chairs, walkers, canes, crutches and bathroom equipment).
  • Measured and specified adaptive seating components with manual and power mobility bases.
  • Assembled custom equipment, and trained customers in care and use of equipment.
  • Maintained admirable customer relationships by identifying problems and developing solutions.
  • Implemented office automation with hardware, network and software.
  • Customized HME software.
  • Designed and implemented corporate web site.
  • Assembled and repaired all types of DME.
  • LAN administrator.
Karolyn Stewart. Rehab Sales & Management.

1991 - 1992: Hamilton 's Sofa Gallery Sales/Customer Service.

  • Managed top-notch customer service department for mid-high end furniture retailer.
  • Sold merchandise through excellent presentation, professional demeanor, and unparalleled product knowledge.
  • Built and retained strong customer relationships.
  • Placed custom orders.
  • Worked as a liaison between customers and manufacturers.
  • Worked effectively with others in a team based environment.
Karolyn Stewart. Sales.

1988 - 1991: BMI: New Homes Sales Manager

  • Sold new homes in various developments in the DC Metro area.
  • Responsible for meeting monthly sales quota.
  • Worked as a liaison between purchasers and home builders.
  • Wrote and presented contracts.
  • Followed up with purchase through settlement and final punch out lists.
  • Licensed Virginia Realtor.
Karolyn Stewart. New Home Sales. Realtor.

1984 - 1988: Luria Development: Office Manager

  • Managed daily operations for a land development company in the VA DC MD area.
  • Sole office administrator for 4-6 developers.
  • Handled all office communications and correspondence for 4-8 job sites simultaneously.
  • Initiated office automation.
  • Worked directly with funding sources on take-down schedules.
  • Scheduled subcontractors. Paid subcontractors.
  • Handled employee payroll and subsequent taxes and tax filings.
Luria Development

1983 - 1984: Sheridan-McMahon: Secretary

  • Performed clerical duties for small real estate office.
  • Initiated use of office's first word processing system.
  • Answered phones.
  • Typed correspondence.
  • Assisted agents in identifying prospective clients.
  • Previewed properties with agents.
Karolyn Stewart. Secretary at Large.

Qualifications

13 years of HTML experience. I provide cost effective ecommerce solutions - from initial third party software research to data builds, and data migration through final store implementation. I also offer web design and development, and work on the occasional corporate branding project, designing logos and conjuring up tag lines.

I have the following relevant web experience:

  • 20+ years of proven sales and leadership experience.
  • 13+ years of web development, both WYSIWYG and hand coding: HTML, DHTML, CSS, Java.
  • 8+ years as web development team lead.
  • 6+ years of front end ecommerce development.
  • 10 years of rehab seating and positioning.
  • 2+ years of rehab management experience for a team of 7+ employees.
Karolyn Stewart. Nice pet to have. Lots of variety in my abilities... AND a sense of humor, too! Pffhht. Go figure!

Hobbies

Handmade Affordable Silver & Gem Jewelry

  • Kundalini Yoga
  • Chain Maille & Jewelry - Creating & Teaching Others
  • Snow Skiing - (it ain't pretty)
  • Home improvement
  • Any craft or hobby involving tools
  • Reading & Writing

 

Jewelry - Etsy