Melanie Byas

TECHNICAL SKILLS: HTML, XHTML, DHTML, SGML, Perl, CSS, PHP, XML, Javascript, ASP, BASIC, Fortran, Photoshop, Illustrator, ImageReady, Fireworks, PaintShop Pro, Animation Shop, Harvard Graphics,Dreamweaver, Flash, PageMaker, GoLive, Captivate, OmniPage, Capture, Acrobat, Nero Premiere Pro, After Effects, Encore, FinalCut Pro, QuarkXpress, Ventura Publisher, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Office, Freehand, WordPerfect, CrownPeak Advantage CMS, Nucleus CMS, XOOPS, CMS Made Simple, Savvior CMS, WebApp Portal, Asbru WCM, Big Medium CMS, csPublisher CMS, Drupal, TikiWiki, MySQL, FileMaker Pro, dBASE, Microsoft Access, Rampage digital proofing system, DotProject project management software, CompuGraphic typesetters, Contribute collaborative publisher

EXPERIENCE:

2005 to Present: Director, eCommunications & Web Manager - National Community Pharmacists Association, Alexandria, VA

• Leads, manages, and directs the day-to-day operation and maintenance of Web sites and electronic assets.
• Organized and chairs the Web Content Development Committee (responsible for content direction and development) and the Electronics Assets Committee (responsible for oversight of the company's electronic assets); serves on the Data Task Group.
• Develops the organization's online newsletters, including creating various graphics for periodic and promotional projects.
• Supervises staff responsible for compiling and distributing periodic electronic newsletters, Web site maintenance, and miscellaneous blasts.
• Trains staff and content editors in content management policies and systems. Serves as company technical advisor, as required.
• Writes and customizes programs for specialized functionality.
• Monitors SEO, analyzes metrics, and adjusts online marketing methods as required.
• Manages internal and external resources. Serves as the company's in-house photographer and videographer.

2001 to Present: Developer & Manager - Grace Global Systems LLC, Gray, GA

• Manages resources for the UNIX-based Web hosting company.
• Develops concepts, content, and promotions for in-house and B2B/B2C client Web sites.
• Researches and assesses new media trends.
• Evaluates, prioritizes, and implements new technologies.
• Develops and implements e-commerce solutions with real-time shopping carts.
• Plans and executes creative marketing and affiliate programs to drive traffic to and increase sales on the sites.

2004 to 2005: Technical Publishing Coordinator - Air Line Pilots Association, International, Herndon, VA

• Lead Project Manager overseeing cross-platform Web, multimedia, and print projects through all lifecycle phases.
• Researched and identified emerging publishing technologies.
• Served on the organization's Web Development Committee as departmental representative, and on the Strategic Communications Committee as a technical advisor and developer.
• Developed the association's staff communications portal.
• Designed and developed multimedia presentations for Board of Directors' meetings, leadership conferences, and other events.
• Designed the association's online Photo & Image Gallery.

2001 through 2002: Project Manager - Matrix Group International, Alexandria, VA

• Lead and managed cross-functional technical teams through all life-cycle phases (conception, planning, development, launch, and closeout) of Internet technology projects for ColdFusion shop supporting B2B clients.
• Served as primary client contact in an account executive capacity. Determined project technical requirements, detailed specifications, and action plans based on client's business needs.
• Ensured that deliverables met defined goals. Was responsible for account management, client presentations, change management, budgets, team assignments, deliverables schedules, risk identification, and resource management.
• Supervised designers, programmers, webmasters, database administrators, and system administrators, who produced and maintained client sites.