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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
More than 20 years experience as system analyst, programmer and consultant. Last 7 years focused on  Internet development. Proven ability to conduct in-depth analysis and design software programs. Experienced with whole lifecycle software development and implementation; including training and documentation as well as requirements gathering and migration of critical systems. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills.

CONSULTATION
Provided general counsel on use of computers, software, and Internet for businesses: Provided strategic planning and overview to executives, implementation plans for managers, software support, classroom training and instruction to personnel. Wrote documentation for all applications created as well as for existing systems for laymen use. Streamlined work flow.

SOFTWARE
Experienced with Microsoft's Information Server utilizing ASP, SQL, HTML, and JAVA SCRIPT. Mastery of application and programming of current and past versions of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Image Composer, Visual Basic, Outlook, and FrontPage. Current and past versions of Microsoft's Windows Operating Systems.

CREATIVE
Provided creative impetus to define a theme or set a style as appropriate for the business or project. Converted graphics, digitized images, and other materials for use on web sites. Designed logos and other visuals. Copywriting: created marketing copy for products and businesses, mission statement, slogans, created content geared to targeting web pages for high search engine placement.   

WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT
Created informational web sites for the following industry types: Hospitality, Political Non-Profit, Nursing Education, Recreational Vehicle Dealership, Fine Art, Outfitting, Futures Investment, Nutritional Food Ingredients, and Retail Sales. Search engine submission, index suggestions, resulting in top rank listings for target keywords.

INTERNET PROGRAMMING DEVELOPMENT
Created database driven web store, with browser control interface for client's use to maintain database. Created HITZ software system for tracking visitors to web sites and reporting their activities via email. Programming to interface with third party credit card authorization sites. Programming for password protected pages. Provided support, training, and instruction for clients and their employees to empower them to maintain and update their web sites.

WORK HISTORY
1984 - 1997             Ron Thompson Computer Consulting          - New York, NY
1997 - Present         Ron Thompson Internet Consulting            - Greencastle, PA

 EDUCATION
University of Oklahoma, Norman, BA,  Journalism, 1979

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