Resume
Carolyn C. Gargaro
Cherry Hill, NJ
Employment
Application Test Engineer – Midlantic Consulting – (Contract Position, Computer Sciences Corporation) July 2007 to October 2007, January 2008 to present
- Responsible for defining, implementing, executing, and documenting test procedures for GDSS 2 applications.
- Primary applications used include Rational Test Manager for test procedure development and implementation, Rational ClearQuest for documenting and tracking application errors, and Rational Robot for creating automated testing scripts. Familiarity was acquired using CVS as the configuration management system that maintains the GDSS 2 baseline code and documentation.
Owner/President - CCG Enterprises, Inc. - December 2001 to present
- Created, maintain, and manage all aspects of the e-commerce web site Looneystore.com including:
- Merchant account setup and maintenance.
- Accounting and inventory control.
- Researching and applying current importation/exportation, trademark, and licensing regulations.
- Customer service.
- Product research, purchasing, updates and shipment.
- Web site upgrading utilizing HTML, graphic design, ColdFusion, and MS SQL server.
Web Developer - Interstat, Inc./Professional Web Concepts - (Full-Time) June 1996 to February 2003 (Part-time Contract) February 2003 - Present
(InterStat, Inc's client base was purchased by Professional Web Concepts in December, 2001.)
- Design, develop, and maintain various professional web pages utilizing HTML, DHTML, graphic design, photo manipulation and enhancement, ColdFusion, SQL, cgi-scripts, JavaScript, and streaming audio and video.
- Develop databases using Access 2000 and SQL Server 7.0 for corporate and e-commerce web sites.
- Interact closely with clients regarding web site development, enhancements, and content management.
- Act as project manager for multiple web site projects on an ongoing basis, overseeing entire development process.
- Administer both Windows and Unix based web servers. (Microsoft IIS 5.0 and Netscape IPlanet on Windows 2000, and Netscape Commerce Server on Irix)
- Assist with e-mail administration, setup, and troubleshooting (IMail 7.07).
- Assist with computer and network maintenance, troubleshooting, setup and upgrades.
- Primary applications used for development include, but are not limited to: Adobe Photoshop 7.0, Adobe ImageReady, ColdFusion Studio 4.5, Microsoft SQL Server 7.0, and Microsoft Access 2000. Additional utilized applications include Adobe Illustrator 8.0, Microsoft FrontPage 4.0, and Macromedia Dreamweaver,.
Marketing Associate - Rankokus Indian Reservation - February 2003 to May 2005
- Coordinate Rankokus Indian Reservation Friends individual donor program.
- Conduct surveys and complete related data analysis.
- Design various program booklets, brochures, advertisements, flyers, and mailers.
- Assist in all aspects of special events planning, promotion, execution, and volunteer coordination.
- Research new funding sources and coordinate grant writing and submission process, coordinate annual appeal, and secure special event sponsors.
- Responsible for all computer software and hardware implementation, LAN maintenance, technical support, purchases, upgrade, and training.
- Upgrade and maintain organization's web site.
Marketing and Computer Consultant (Part-Time) - Rankokus Indian Reservation - January 1996 to January 2003
- Coordinated Rankokus Indian Reservation Friends individual donor program.
- Designed, implemented and maintained donor database system.
- Designed and implemented Youth Days scheduling database system.
- Assisted in transferring/updating DOS-based mailing list database system to Microsoft SQL Server 7.0.
- Consulted on computer software and hardware technical support, purchases, and training.
- Developed and maintained organization's web site.
- Designed informational brochures.
- Assisted in volunteer coordination and information booth management at annual Arts Festivals.
Computer Software Instructor - New Horizons Computer Learning Center - January 1996 to June 1996
- Taught day-long professional computer software application classes in: Access, Paradox, Approach, ACT!, Lotus, dBase, Excel, Quattro Pro, PowerPoint, Freelance Graphics, Windows 3.1, DOS 6.2, WordPerfect (5 & 6) and Word 6.0.
- Developed outline for and taught initial Introduction to HTML classes.
- Assisted in software installation and system upgrades.
Marketing Manager - Rankokus Indian Reservation - August 1993 to December 1995
- Conducted surveys and completed related data analysis.
- Designed various program booklets, brochures, advertisements, flyers, and mailers.
- Composed, placed, and followed-up on press releases and advertisements.
- Participated extensively in special events planning, promotion, execution, and volunteer coordination.
- Solicited corporate/private donations and assisted in grant writing and research.
- Coordinated Rankokus Indian Reservation Friends individual donor program.
- Acted as liaison to Jersey Arts Communicators South, NJ Travel and Tourism Committee, and Cooperative Arts Event Planning Committee.
Administrative Assistant II - Computer Sciences Corporation - Summer 1993
Graduate Assistant/Intern - Alumni Office, Rowan University - 1992 to 1993
Education
Career related classes/certificates
- Introduction to Server Management: Web Manager Certificate - New Jersey Institute of Technology 1999
- Allaire Fast Track to ColdFusion: Certificate of Achievement - June 1999
Degrees
Publications
- The Significance of Name, Color, and Logo in Developing and Managing Corporate Image, Masters Thesis, 1993