Brandon Morales Resume

Resume Overview

I am currently indpendently contracted in the technology sector and have been for the past seven years. I specialize in web site and database design as well as open source development on the Linux platform. Please feel free to contact me at Brandon Morales.com if you wish to use my services.

The following pages will outline my technical and work-related experience. Please click on the links located on the left side to view the selection of your choice. No references are provided, you may refer to my testimonials section for a limited number of references, additional references may be provided upon request.

Skillset Overview

Macro design and development for MS Office and FileMaker Pro
Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
Entire Microsoft Office Suite development and integration, including Office 2003
- Access
- Excel
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Word
Microsoft Windows installation and maintenance, including Windows XP
Web site design & maintenance
ASP (Classic) and ASP.NET
HTML 4.01 and XHTML 1.0/1.1 (Strict, Transitional, Frameset)
CSS
JavaScript or VBScript
Visual Studio .NET 2003 Enterprise Architect
XML including creation of custom DTD
XSL
JSP
MCAD/MCSD Instructor utilizing
- Visual Basic .NET
- Visual C# .NET
Macromedia Dreamweaver Designer and Instructor
Macromedia Flash Designer and Instructor
Macromedia Fireworks Designer and Instructor
Macromedia Freehand Designer and Instructor
Macromedia Coldfusion Instructor
SQL
FileMaker Pro
FoxPro
DHTML
Code Level Web Master
Cross-Browser Web Developer
Websites design for mobile devices
Database Design and Implementation (1st, 2nd, and 3rd normal form)
Blackberry, Palm, Sony Clie and Sharp Zaurus handhelds
Courseware Authoring
Technical Writing
Project Management
Technical Support
Trainer
Network Support for Linux, Windows Server, Exchange, ISA
Author / Editor
Office Automation

Summary of Qualifications

Creation and implementation of training programs, including the creation of technical manuals, flash tutorials and web based learning systems utilizing ASP.net with a SQL backend to handle student enrollment and instructor assignments
Web Master: maintain over 2 dozen web sites currently and have created many over 5+ years. Experienced in W3C compliant HTML, CSS and web site accessibility, Java Script, VB Script, ASP "classic" and ASP.net, SQL and numerous other web protocols
Database design: experience with SQL, MS Access and FileMaker Pro database design both in theory and implementation. Have created various applications with database functionality as both stand alone and web applications
Macro Development: proficient VBA developer for the entire office suite, specializing in macros for MS Word, MS Access and MS Excel
Documentation: Have aided in the development of policies and procedures as well as appropriate documentation and creation of supporting forms for departments
Author: have authored and had published several books, and have aided in the writing of technical courseware, including technical documentation and training materials
Network support and administration for both Linux and Windows, including:
- Integrating Linux Domain Server with Microsoft Windows clients
- Implementing and enforcing various security measures, both hardware and software
- Providing technical network documentation
- A+ equivalency on supporting both hardware and software
MS Office: Proficient to the advanced level on all Microsoft Office products
Help Desk support for both Technical and End-User applications
Public speaking: have offered training in front of a 100+ audience, and spoke in front of a 30,000+ audience
Project Management: was responsible for the creation and implementation of various projects within various fortune 500 companies

Education

The following will outline my education both formal and on the job:

2001 - 2002
Soft-Train, Inc.
Santa Ana, CA
- Microsoft Office
2001 - 2001
Soft-Train, Inc.
Santa Ana, CA
- Train the Trainer
  - Program for classroom training
1998 - 1999
Career Academy of Beauty
Seal Beach, CA
- Associates in Cosmetology
1994 - 1996
American School
Lansing, IL
- High School

Employment History

1999 - Present
Sylex-10
Long Beach, CA
- Partner
  - Oversee the operations of the company including HR & payroll
  - Authored technical materials designed to prepare new hires with the company’s policies, practices, and integrated computer systems
  - Managed projects and put together teams pertaining to Application Development, Training Services and Technical Writing
  - Headed the Web Development and all Office Automation programs
2001 - 2004
Soft-Train, Inc.
Santa Ana, CA
- Operations Manager
  - Managed and oversaw all personell and functions within Soft-Train, Inc except sales. Additionally, contributed with the sales staff to the growth of the company
  - Wrote and was a contributing editor on several training manuals.
  - Handled all HR functions within Soft-Train, Inc
  - Handled accounting functions within Soft-Train, Inc including monthly client billing and employee payroll
Oct., 2001 - Jan., 2002
Frito-Lay
Redondo Beach, CA
- Route Assistant
1999 - 2001
Charter Communications
Long Beach, CA
- Customer Service Representative
  - Helped customers set-up and troubleshoot their computer configurations in the field for use on a high speed network
  - Provided training to customers on e-mail applications and the web environment
  - Troubleshot and resolved customer issues with hardware related problems
1998 - 1999
Career Academy of Beauty
Seal Beach, CA
- Receptionist
  - Customer Service
  - Handling multiple telephone lines
  - Retail Service
1997 - 1998
Kezar's Sharpening
Long Beach, CA
- Repair Technician
  - Responsible for billing and ordering
  - Customer Service
  - Record Keeping
1995 - 1997
Clean Business
Bixby Knolls, CA
- Carpet Cleaning
  - Responsible for billing and ordering
  - Customer Service
1991 - 1995
Hair Workz
Bixby Knolls, CA
- Receptionist
  - Customer Relations
  - Tending and balancing cash register
  - Handling multiple phone lines
  - Booking appointments