John D Blair III

Technically proficient and versatile programmer with exceptional inter-personal skills, experience in project management, and strong knowledge of business practices.

  • Proven experience in a real-world web design firm
  • Knowledgeable in current and emerging programming languages, architecture patterns, and techniques
  • Broad range of knowledge in IT-related fields including system administration, networks, databases, and storage
  • Excellent leadership skills: able to direct and manage project-based efforts while keeping group members on task and motivated
  • Outstanding communication skills: experienced in client relations, customer service and business presentations

Education

Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
2003-2007

Wayne Calloway School of Business and Accountancy Wake Forest University
Summer Management Program
Summer 2006
Five-week intensive training in business disciplines including: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Organizational Theory and Behavior, Production/Operations Management, and Strategic Management

Technical Proficiencies

Platforms: Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, SuSE), UNIX (Solaris), Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OSX
Languages: C++, Ruby, Java, PHP, HTML/XML, CSS, Javascript/AJAX, mySQL, PostgreSQL
Environments: Ruby on Rails/MVC, LAMP/APACHE
Tools: Eclipse, RadRails, Emacs, Nano, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash), @task, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access

Professional Experience

Knowledge2Work, Winston-Salem, NC
Account Executive

Manage web and interactive design projects. Responsibilites include leading teams of designers and programmers, as well as managing budget and timeline. Work closely with clients to fit their needs, including alterations to project based on feedback.

  • Collaborated with Assistant CIO of Wake Forest University to create museum at WFU Information Systems building, including interactive Adobe Flash presentation
  • Worked with team to implement PHP-based CMS on client website
  • Provided excellent post-delivery customer service, including alterations to site CSS and content, independently of designers and programmers
Ichiban, Charleston, WV
Server

Performed customer relationship management in a newly-opening fine dining environment, including attention to product quality and delivery

  • Along with small staff, participated in a successful opening and earned reputation as one of the best local restaurants in Charleston
Hollister, Winston-Salem, NC and Charleston, WV
Brand Rep

Responsible for customer relations and service in a retail environment, including product descriptions, suggestions, and sales.

  • Lead teams in restocking displays and arranging layouts within store