Melissa Guthrie Email & Phone Number

Montgomery, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas, United States

Website development and training for small business. This includes integration with various platforms, GSuite, Microsoft Office, ZenDesk, HubSpot, MailChimp, QuickBooks, Slack, etc., to enhance efficiency with accounting, marketing and customer support.

Austin, Texas, United States

Closed captioning of over 1,000 videos, with a minimum 99% accuracy, according to a strict style guide. 100% of submission were completed on time. Active participant in message boards to assist others captioning difficult audio.

Chicago, Il

Joomla! CMS and Magento Cart with custom templates and scripting (primarily JQuery and Prototype) on LAMP. Extensive mapping functionality utilizing Google mapping API’s. Successfully implemented cross-browser compatible, search engine optimized code. Fully integrated with Social media platforms, primarily Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, YouTube and Pinterest, monitored with HootSuite.Joomla! CMS, primary eCommerce functionality created with Google Merchant/Checkout/Wallet tools and… Show more Joomla! CMS and Magento Cart with custom templates and scripting (primarily JQuery and Prototype) on LAMP. Extensive mapping functionality utilizing Google mapping API’s. Successfully implemented cross-browser compatible, search engine optimized code. Fully integrated with Social media platforms, primarily Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, YouTube and Pinterest, monitored with HootSuite.Joomla! CMS, primary eCommerce functionality created with Google Merchant/Checkout/Wallet tools and PayPal Shopping Cart. Detailed website tracking, analytics and custom reporting utilizing Google Web Toolkit, Google Analytics, Google Adwords and Google Engage.Implemented ERP system including inventory, financials, project management and marketing campaign tracking. Developed and implemented business, marketing and social media plans. Developed process workflow for internal business functions. Designed and procured business stationary including, business cards, letterhead, envelopes, gift certificates and product packaging. Show less

Elk Grove Village, Il

Conducted SEO/SEM analysis and implementation for rewrite of primary website. Developed and implemented website new requirements, project plan, and website code re-write. Implemented highly customized Joomla! CMS. Developed and tracked landing pages for more than 20 domains. A/B testing utilizing Google Analytics. Integrated social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, managed with HootSuite. Web-based project management system, all integrated into the CMS… Show more Conducted SEO/SEM analysis and implementation for rewrite of primary website. Developed and implemented website new requirements, project plan, and website code re-write. Implemented highly customized Joomla! CMS. Developed and tracked landing pages for more than 20 domains. A/B testing utilizing Google Analytics. Integrated social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, managed with HootSuite. Web-based project management system, all integrated into the CMS. Prepared requirements, project plan and executed implementation for Amazon WebStore eCommerce site subsequently completed design and development work related to the AWS integration and WebStore. Created inventory and orders tracking database in Access 2010, later converted to MS SQL 2008. Researched, qualified and priced inventory. Video production ranging from 2 minute web-based flash animations to 60 minute multi-media high-resolution business presentations. Many ultimately optimized for YouTube. Show less

Barrington, Il

Developed and implemented requirements and project plan for eCommerce enabled auto accessories website built on LAMP stack and Magento 1.7 shopping cart. Extensive functionality, upgraded administrative capabilities, additional databases and modifications accommodate all auto makes and models. Created SEO and marketing plan including site optimization, PPC, social media, various product feeds including, Google, Yahoo and Bing Shopping feeds. Integrated multiple third-party… Show more Developed and implemented requirements and project plan for eCommerce enabled auto accessories website built on LAMP stack and Magento 1.7 shopping cart. Extensive functionality, upgraded administrative capabilities, additional databases and modifications accommodate all auto makes and models. Created SEO and marketing plan including site optimization, PPC, social media, various product feeds including, Google, Yahoo and Bing Shopping feeds. Integrated multiple third-party Flash-based configuration tools. Selected, integrated and deployed financial system to simplify supply chain, inventory reconciliation, through to shipping and receiving. Show less

- Freelance web design and development. Including Search Engine Optimization (SEO), developing performance metrics, determine and set KPI's, keyword research and reporting. - Set-up and training for Google, Microsoft and Yahoo product feeds - Create logos, letterhead, envelopes, other business forms and layouts. - Design and prepare graphics for pre-press and printing, including PMS color conversions, spot colors and 4-color process separations. - Design and code interactive… Show more - Freelance web design and development. Including Search Engine Optimization (SEO), developing performance metrics, determine and set KPI's, keyword research and reporting. - Set-up and training for Google, Microsoft and Yahoo product feeds - Create logos, letterhead, envelopes, other business forms and layouts. - Design and prepare graphics for pre-press and printing, including PMS color conversions, spot colors and 4-color process separations. - Design and code interactive order forms using Adobe Designer and Acrobat. - Photograph and prepare graphics for use on osCommerce website. - Plan, design and build MySQL database for product feeds. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Sentinel is a Web-Based application, written in Delphi and using MySQL databases, used by Police and other relevant organization for tracking registered sex offenders.Responsibilities to collect, interpret and refine requirements. Define test metrics. Execute testing & provide feedback to engineering. Analyze issues in a systematic, persistent and thorough manner. Implemented JIRA for Issue/bug tracking and manage use cases.

Dublin 8, County Dublin, Ireland

Directed North American operations and regional product development for web-based SaaS financial application. Conduct usability and application testing and analysis, prepare requirements for 2.0 release. Prepare technical and user documentation. Managed on/offshore development teams Responsible for client implementations in USA and Europe. Implemented North American SharePoint Server 2007 solution, with servers in Ireland and USA.• Planning and execution of enterprise-wide trials… Show more Directed North American operations and regional product development for web-based SaaS financial application. Conduct usability and application testing and analysis, prepare requirements for 2.0 release. Prepare technical and user documentation. Managed on/offshore development teams Responsible for client implementations in USA and Europe. Implemented North American SharePoint Server 2007 solution, with servers in Ireland and USA.• Planning and execution of enterprise-wide trials of WSS3.• IT side: Workflows, Bug Tracking, Project Management (integrated with MS Project) and Testing sites on MOSS, SQL Server 2008, Access 2007.• Business side: Competitive Analysis, Time Card with Billing and Approval, Expense Approval and Reimbursement, Marketing Campaign Tracking, Custom Web Parts, Workflows, etc. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Analyzed computer system internal requirements, including capacity, software and hardware, cost and developed implementation plans. Implemented Windows SharePoint Services (WSS3) on MS Server 2003 Developed and implemented new workflow with WSS3 significantly reducing production error rates by more than 75%. Including Streamlined processes for financial operations, facility management and production. Developed new business and marketing plans to facilitate and successfully market our… Show more Analyzed computer system internal requirements, including capacity, software and hardware, cost and developed implementation plans. Implemented Windows SharePoint Services (WSS3) on MS Server 2003 Developed and implemented new workflow with WSS3 significantly reducing production error rates by more than 75%. Including Streamlined processes for financial operations, facility management and production. Developed new business and marketing plans to facilitate and successfully market our expanded service offerings. Implemented new financial system from needs analysis and planning through deployment and training Created and maintained eCommerce website, planning through deployment. This included website coding XHTML, XML, CSS and layout, copywriting, and Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Determined metrics, KPI's, examined keyword performance and implemented changes based on results.Developed brand, including new logos, brochures, order forms, and all other business and marketing collateral. Prepared client artwork for pre-press / printing and web production. Including concept, revisions, color separations (spot and process), web optimization, etc. Show less

Souvenirs.com: Over 12,000 SKUs. Created a fully functional eCommerce business in 3 months, including design, development and content. Profitable within 6 months of release. Sourced all inventory, negotiating ‘creative’ terms with vendors. Developed and implemented marketing plans. Created and published over 3,000 t-shirt designs on the website using Adobe Photoshop, print files were created with Adobe Illustrator. Souvenirs.com was "above the fold" on page 1 of relevant search results at… Show more Souvenirs.com: Over 12,000 SKUs. Created a fully functional eCommerce business in 3 months, including design, development and content. Profitable within 6 months of release. Sourced all inventory, negotiating ‘creative’ terms with vendors. Developed and implemented marketing plans. Created and published over 3,000 t-shirt designs on the website using Adobe Photoshop, print files were created with Adobe Illustrator. Souvenirs.com was "above the fold" on page 1 of relevant search results at both Google and Yahoo. Responsible for inventory, production, and fulfillment for Souvenirs.com. PlayitAgainChicago.com: Over 10,000 SKUs. Design, development, and content of the eCommerce site, as well as Search Engine Optimization, promotions, advertising, and all other aspects of marketing. Developed and implemented inventory and order fulfillment procedures. PlayitAgainChicago.com was also "above the fold" on page 1 of relevant search results at both Google and Yahoo. Once both of the above sites were fully functional, both were managed in tandem. Customer service, order and payment processing and all other administrative tasks on both sites. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Administrative office management, assistant to the President. Streamlined account management and financial systems from a proprietary database, to a new financial and CRM application. Revised workflow improving interdepartmental communication, ensuring timely and accurate information, eliminating duplication of effort. Prepared and presented all training and materials related to system and software upgrades.Revised employee benefits program. Final package improved employee benefits… Show more Administrative office management, assistant to the President. Streamlined account management and financial systems from a proprietary database, to a new financial and CRM application. Revised workflow improving interdepartmental communication, ensuring timely and accurate information, eliminating duplication of effort. Prepared and presented all training and materials related to system and software upgrades.Revised employee benefits program. Final package improved employee benefits with a 30% cost reduction.Completed a comprehensive plan to improve internet search engine indexing and rankings for corporate website, determining relevant KPI’s, metrics and benchmarking. Worked with Unicom’s President developing new business, lead generation, meeting with potential clients and preparing detailed proposals. Coordinate and attend conferences and trade shows. Including pre and post show marketing. Show less