OVERVIEW
Web and database developer, writer, blogger, computer tech, quick learner, teacher, and servant-leader looking for a chance to change the world by empowering people with big dreams.
EXPERIENCE
2008-present
Caring for China Center – Providence, RI
Executive Director
- Processed paper work for 501(c)3 filing.
- Planned events.
- Recruited volunteers.
- Planned and executed fund-raising and awareness drives.
- Recast organization vision and purpose.
2006-present
Multiple Contracts – Providence, RI
Web and Database Developer
- Trained client on database best practices.
- Built and maintained databases.
- Built online catalog with over a thousand items.
- Mentored a developer who built a small shopping site.
- Installed WordPress and other PHP applications.
- Installed plugins and customized blogs and CMS.
2000-2006
Thomas Nelson, Inc. – Nashville, TN
Bible Inventory Analyst
- Built inventory management system in Microsoft Access with migrations to and from DB2 and FOCUS.
- Increased order fill-rate from the mid-80’s to the mid-90’s while lowering overall inventory levels 30%
- Coordinated forecasts from multiple sales channels in a multi-level SKU system
- Developed custom applications for several departments
- Known as the resident computer guru
- Worked with IT to improve mainframe software
1996-2000
Multiple Contracts – Memphis & Nashville, TN
Technical and Business Consultant
- Built custom database applications
- Built and administered a small computer network
- Taught classes in advanced Excel, Access, and Word
- Developed marketing material
- Wrote business plans and proposals
- Built personal and small business websites
1994-1998
Chick-fil-A – Memphis, TN
Team leader/assistant manager
- Trained new members of the management team
- Developed business management systems
EDUCATION
2004
Free Will Baptist Bible College – Nashville, TN
Bachelor of Science
- Double Majored – Business Administration & Biblical Studies
- Graduated summa cum laude
Luke Gedeon