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Ryan Merchlewitz

Web Programmer

I am a recent college graduate from South Central College (SCC) in Mankato, MN. While attending SCC, I obtained an Associate of Arts degree as well as a Web Programmers Certificate. I'm now focusing on strengthening my front-end development skills, as I want to pursue a career that allows to me to help others solve problems, while creating clean, functional, and lively programs to enhance user-experience.

Education

South Central College

August, 2011 - May, 2014

While at SCC, I sucessfully completed my Associate of Arts as well as a Web Programmers Certificate. These courses covered several different goal areas that exposed me to numerous disciplines.


Andover High School

2002 - 2005

Attended the Secondary Technical Education Program (S.T.E.P.) at Anoka Technical College for my Junior and Senior years of high school, were I studied: Computer Networking, PC Troubleshooting & Repair, and Basic Programming Fundamentals.


Experience

Sales Assistant
Dedicated Networks, Inc.

April, 2015 - September, 2015

At Dedicated Networks Inc., my duties were as followed:

  • List inventory on E-Bay
  • Entering sales orders
  • Entering purchase transactions
  • Updating current inventory and pricing
  • Assists sales team with projects

Web Designer
Water Resources Center

December, 2014 - Current

At Water Resources Center, my duties were as followed:

  • Develop a functional WordPress website based on the clients specifications.
  • Host weekly progress meetings with the client face-to-face and via professional emails.
  • Manage the clients web-hosting.

Delivery Driver
Gold Cross Courier Service

January, 2015 - March, 2015

At Gold Cross Courier Servcice, my duties were as followed:

  • Transport blood and lab specimens to clinics, hospitals and medical laboratories.
  • Drive a car, truck, or van, in order to transport deliveries.

Web Developer Internship
Lime Valley Advertising

March 2014 - May 2014

At Lime Valley Advertising, my duties were as followed:

  • Work with a graphic designer to create an appealing and functional WordPress website for a client.
  • Attended numerous face-to-face meetings with the client to update them on the progress of the project.
  • Communicated frequently through professional emails with both the designer and the client.

Delivery Driver
River Bend Business Products

July 2011 - Feb. 2014

At River Bend Business Products, my duties were as followed:

  • Delivered copiers office supplies / furniture
  • Assembled chairs, desks, and cubicles
  • Received incoming shipments
  • Shipped customer orders via FedEx, Speedy Delivery, and UPS
  • General cleaning duties

Volunteering

ESL Teaching Assistant
Mankato Area Public Schools

January, 2015 - March, 2015

Assist teachers on instructing students from different backgrounds on how to read, write, and speak English.


Habitat For Humanity
South Central Minnesota

November, 2014 - March, 2015

Assist contractors with various tasks necessary for the development of a home.


Web Designer
Water Resources Center

July 2014 - December, 2014

Responsible for designing, coding and modifing websites, from layout to function and according to a client’s specifications. I hosted regular meetings with my cohort to maintain a smooth transition from start to finish.


South Central College
First-Year Experience Mentor

August, 2012 - December, 2012

While serving as a student mentor I helped teachers grade papers, prepare projects, answer student questions about the college as well as other school related topics.