DaveCosta.Com

Objective

Personal Profile

Four years experience with HTML and web graphic design.
Well rounded desktop and web publishing to include page layout, graphic design and online publication.
Extensive practical hands-on experience as sole-proprietor and
manager of a three branch regional business.
Effective working alone or as a cooperative team member.
Excited about meeting new challenges in the technology field.
Professional in appearance and presentation.

Computer Skills

Extensive knowledge of Windows 9x.
Knowledgable in peer-to-peer and client/server network administration.
Proficient in HTML, Javascript, Adobe PhotoShop and PageMaker
as well as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with internet databases and web (application) hosting.
Working knowledge of e-commerce marketing for small businesses.
Experienced with internal architecture and maintenance of desktop computers to include extensive troubleshooting skills with both hardware & software.

Online Development Qualifications

Responsible for presentation and layout of all online content for Power Commerce Corporation (PCC) and all of their clients.
Helped to implement many new web projects for new clients, as well as the maintenance and redesign of existing applications.
Worked directly with Century21 Real Estate's regional division to implement a web presence for many of their independently owned northeastern United States locations.

Client Relations Experience

Expanded PCC's existing client base of business owners through referrals and direct marketing.
Handled face-to-face relations with new & established clients.
Coordinated the concept, design and development of online marketing campaigns for hundreds of PCC's clients.

Sales and Team Management

Developed new client relationships through direct marketing, cold calling and sales rep follow-up.
Built and managed three sales teams by hiring, training and motivating staff to increase productivity and client base.
Established a base of independent representatives through network marketing of PCC's EasyWeb Sites^TM.

Work Experience

AAA Student Painters (1996-1997)
Owned and operated my own house painting business in conjunction with AAA Student Painters. Responsible for all aspects of the business including hiring of foremen and crew members, purchasing of supplies, lead generation, estimating jobs and customer relations.
Ak'Scents International (1997-1999)
Sole proprieter of Ak'Scents International, a three location, wholesale designer fragrance distributor. Responsible for all aspects of the business to include acquiring office space hiring and training and motivation of staff, purchasing inventory and direct sales.
Power Commerce Corporation (1999-Present)
Responsiblities have included everything form sales and client relations to application programming, design development service implementation and e-commerce software management.
DaveCosta.Com (2000-Present)
Setup and managed DaveCosta.Com as a company that provides contract based web presence application design and implementation.

Education