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Joseph Sciara
235 Ward Pkwy #908 • Kansas City, Missouri 64112
(816) 841-3444 • jmsciara@hotmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): 2.0 .NET Framework Web Applications
  • Adobe Certified Expert (Flash), Adobe Certified Expert (Dreamweaver), Adobe Certified Expert (PhotoShop)
  • Proficient in designing and developing web applications using .NET framework
  • Creative and versatile individual with training in web and Internet technologies
  • Highly adept in time management, multi-tasking, and effective communication

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Visual Studio 2005 & 2008, C# .NET 2.0 & 3.5, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, SQL Server, XHTML, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Flash, Adobe Illustrator, CSS, PhotoShop, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Acrobat, Fireworks, Windows 2000/XP, XML, Windows 95/98/2000/XP, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Outlook

EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL TRAINING

University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
  • Minor is Psychology
  • Emphasis MIS

Centriq Training, Leawood, KS
Application Developer in C#.NET Program

  • Technical Competencies:
    • C# Fundamentals, Developing .NET Web Applications, Transact SQL, ADO.NET, Building Websites with HTML & CSS, ASP.NET, Advanced C#.NET

  • Professional IT Project Experience:
    • Created a multi-tier classroom project that included requirement gathering, data tier design, programmatic data access layer incorporated with data access objects, and presentation in a rich web-based front end. (Available for review live at: www.seedotnetdevelop.com)

  • Soft Skills Training:
    • Customer Care & Effective Communication.

Web & Graphic Design Program

  • Technical Competencies:
    • Website layout, design, and implementation
    • Print layout and design
    • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

  • Web Project:
    • Created a website using XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Dreamweaver was utilized as the source code editor, while Photoshop and Illustrator were used as image editing and creation tools. (Available for review live at: www.kcclassycovers.com)

  • Certifications:
    • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): 2.0 .NET Framework Applications
    • Adobe Certified Expert (Dreamweaver, Flash & Photoshop)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Snap Fitness, Shawnee, KS
Personal Trainer
  • Conduct new member consultations
  • Establish fit scores for new and current members
  • Hold group orientation classes for members where I establish a basic workout for members
  • Personal training sessions – discuss nutrition, cardiovascular, strength training & flexibility
  • Plan and executed functional movement classes – classes are designed to keep members in shape while keeping them at a fitness level where they can continue to enjoy a good quality of life

KC Back Pain Clinic, Kansas City, MO
Office Manager
  • Maintained an overall customer satisfaction rate as measured by customer referrals of 85%
  • Secured a patient success rate upon therapy completion of 90%
  • Improved sales conversion rate of prospective patents by 70%
  • Supervised day-to-day business operations including patient contact, billing and insurance claims, modality operations and employee work schedules
  • Executed all marketing outreach including public relations efforts, direct mail, radio and print advertising
  • Maximized Web site optimization to target niche audience, increasing web traffic by 300%

Shorewood & King Harbor Realtors, Los Angeles, CA
Residential Realtor
  • Attained $3,000,000 average annual sales while specializing in single-family and multi-family properties
  • Maintained a 30-day average sales cycle - quickest close of 10 days
  • Achieved an average sales price of $15,000 over client’s list price
  • Managed legal contracts, inspections, disclosures and negotiations
  • Coordinated all communication between clients, escrow and lenders