Kara Shapiro
Missoula, MT
Work History
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Web Designer & Developer
Corvid.Studio | Missoula, MT
Web design & development
Install platforms, database configurations, FTP files and Photoshop
Custom WordPress theming
Client website updates (content|images|etc)
Website maintenance (backups, testing plugin & WordPress updates, reporting)
I perform all items at my previous employment at PartnersCreative (below)
July ’17 – Present
Digital / Web Developer
PartnersCreative | Missoula, MT
Web development using WordPress
Install platforms, database configurations, FTP files and Photoshop
Professional client interaction and web development problem solving
Cross-browser testing
Prepare website for “go live” (301 redirects, backup, DNS updates, etc)
Schedule website backups
Website updates
Programming email blasts using Campaign Monitor and MailChimp
Spam and design testing for email blasts
jQuery/GreenSock banner ads
Nov '12 – June ‘17
Online Web Development Team / Network IT Admin
Missoulian | Missoula, MT
Web development using many different CMS platforms
-WordPress, Joomla!, Drupal, Magento and static sites
Install platforms, database configurations, FTP files and Photoshop
Including meetings with clients to go over website needs
Network IT:
Install hardware, troubleshoot workstations and help users
Reinstall operating systems, updates and installation of software
Map drives to server, network printer installations, and assist with
Active Directory changes
Oct '11 - Nov '12
Freelance Web Development and Design
Spinner Web Studios, llc | Missoula, MT
Web design and development for new and/or existing sites
Custom graphic design
Site map construction
Mock-up design using Photoshop
Continued client guidance
June '08 - Jan '13
Office Manager/Web Manager/IT Manager
Botanie Soap | Missoula, MT
Order packaging and shipping supplies as needed
Process all orders that come through website
May '08 - May '10
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Oversee Authorize.net account to confirm credit card payments
Enter orders through QuickBooks software to create invoices & apply payments
Track accounts payable & accounts receivable
Process payroll and payroll quarterly reports
Website and software updates/backups
Implemented a new shopping cart (ZenCart)
Run customer reports through MySQL & backup database
Setup hosting website reseller program
Created and implemented backup system and schedule
Troubleshoot network problems, enable firewall
Education
Web Designer/IT Technician
Computer Central | Missoula, MT
Website updates
Eesign/develop websites
Custom graphic design
Website backups
PC/laptop repairs, network adjustments, upgrades & replacement parts
March ’09 - Nov ‘10
Operations Manager/IT Manager
Missoula Athletic Club & Missoula Rock Garden | Missoula, MT
Coordinate department meetings to oversee department activities (50+ staff)
Oversee department coordinators to help implement programs and keep
programs safe and efficient
Meet with Accounting department to oversee accounts payable, account
receivable and payroll
Oversee Membership department
Manage database administration of membership base
Maintain and update the MAC & MRG’s website
Oversee computer network, upgrade computer workstations and coordinate
nightly back-ups
Troubleshoot and solve all computer and network related issues
Dec '97 - '07
The University of Montana
CRT program: Network Management
Information Systems Management
Computer System Technician
The University of Montana President’s Recognition Award
The Penetralia Chapter of Mortar Board (3.95 GPA)
Missoula, MT
2007 - 2009
AAS degree May
‘09
The University of Washington
General Business
Seattle, WA
Skills
WordPress, Photoshop, PHP, HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS5, jQuery, GreenSock, Basic
SEO (Search Engine Optimization), Campaign Monitor, MailChimp and QuickBooks
Certifications
CompTIA A+ Certified Professional, CompTIA Net+ Certified Professional and
Computer System Technician
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