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David H. Smith, the writesmith
Summary
An accomplished business and technology professional with over twenty years experience across multiple disciplines. Most recent projects include web application development, product development and marketing, strategic planning, P&L responsibility, financial planning, and business operations. Consistently delivers results by driving productivity through technology and maximizing resources.
Core Compentencies
Web Presence Strategy Creation
Open Source Database Design
Web Application Development
Problem Solver
Operations & Risk Management
Customer Care Management
Complex Financial Modeling
Web Presence Management
Professional Credentials
the write league (2008-present) Strategize, build and deliver open source database-driven web applications in support of non-profit and small to medium sized for-profit organizations. Worked with clients to crystallize vision for use of the Internet to further organization’s mission and/or company revenue objectives. Provided thought leadership on development parameters and consulting on sourcing options. Leveraged extensive technology experience to develop open source solutions to provide maximum web2.0 functionality, while keeping the cost of development within client budgets. Managed implementation through to completion and provided post-implementation support.
birthdaygift.com, inc. (1999-2007) Created and marketed a prepaid co-branded bank network card used by corporations as employee rewards and customer incentives. Created the internal and external web applications necessary for order fulfillment and end-to-end card lifecycle management. Managed card operations and developed the customer care and fraud prevention procedures used by the organization. Maintained the long-term contractual relationship with bankcard member bank, obtained member service provider status and contributed to the evolution of the prepaid card market.
Sound Visuals Corporation (1997-1999) Delivered Internet content and advertising solutions to local television broadcasters in the United States. Established content alliances and integrated client television station web sites with content providers under contract. Maintained bottom-line operational responsibility for all technology integration, client and corporate accounting and legal matters. Achieved 37% market coverage in the United States.
Andersen Consulting (1986-1997) Managed project teams to successful completion of mutually established objectives for consulting engagements in the United States and abroad. Led and participated on numerous engagement teams across multiple disciplines including Business Process Management (BPM), information technology analysis, design and implementation, and business process reengineering.
Education and Technical Skills
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance (BBA) • University of Notre Dame • 1986
Extensive web development experience, including ecommerce, utilizing the following: Adobe development suite, including ColdFusion, Flash & ActionScript 3.0 • Microsoft SQL server & Sun MySql databases • HTML, php, CSS, JavaScript • Microsoft, Netscape & Apache web servers