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| BLESSING OGIATA 16249 Brookmead Court Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772 Phone: (301) 221-0933 Email: blessing@blessingo.com Website: www.blessingo.com |
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| SKILLS: | |
| Languages | HTML, PHP, CSS, XML, JavaScript, SQL, ASP.Net, ColdFusion, ASP and VB.Net |
| Applications | Drupal (CMS), MS SharePoint (03 & 07), TeamSite, Adobe (Photoshop, InDesign Dreamweaver, Fireworks, & Flash) MS Office |
| Databases | MS Access, MySql, MS SQL and SQL Server |
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| 03/06 – Present | Enlightened Inc., Washington, DC Veterans Affairs – Senior IT Consultant |
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• Web designer and developer o Provide guidance to staff members to achieve the “new look and feel” web design requirements. o Write code, develop, analyze, and refine data models. o Develop, monitor, maintain, stage and promote IT Strategy & E-Gov intranet and internet websites (currently being migrated to new format, release date not yet identified) o Test and secure web-based applications. o Designed user interfaces, software applications as part of key Systems Development Life Cycle. o Converted IT Strategy & E-Gov website from file base to form base by using TeamSite and ensured 508 Compliance. • SharePoint manager and administrator (for Deputy CIO’s office). o Developed a SharePoint metrics dashboard for resource allocation. o Configure SharePoint web parts development and operational modes as directed by management as needed. o Identify and define new requirements, site changes as well as page changes in an orderly, well-documented and timely manner. o Develop application documentation, training and help documents (print and online) to improve the user experience. o Manage the testing and deployment of site modifications. o Provide day to day support for inquiries or performance issues regarding all SharePoint applications. • Designed and maintained metrics database, including providing a user interface for automated reports. • Project lead for federal E-Gov initiatives, E-Training, E-Clearance, Recruitment One-Stop and EHRI. The initiatives provided one-stop services to veterans, their beneficiaries and other key stakeholders. |
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| 10/04 – 03/06 | CIBER, Crystal City, VA Army Reserve - Web Developer Contractor |
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• Provided web development to the U.S. Army Reserve (AR). • Converted PHP codes to ASP.NET web application. • Analyzed AR business needs and develop specific requirements to support and evaluate proposed projects, technical approaches, and IT standards. • Created an AR booklet with images using Photoshop and MS Office. • Developed an Army Reserve Memorial Screensaver using Flash MX. • Developed and managed customer service performance requirements. • Developed PowerPoint presentations for the office of Army Reserve Communication which was used at the Army Reserve Ambassador’s conference. • Utilized new web technologies to design innovative web pages for the external and internal Office of Chief Army Reserve’s websites. I ensured that the consistency, style, and clarity were implemented within the AR templates and were in line with the AR’s Internet Policy. • Worked collaboratively with AR website content providers to disseminate information on the Division’s website including, but not limited to, ensuring all site material is updated and published with current content. • Designed, developed, tested and maintained the AR website’s using various development tools such as Dreamweaver, ASP.NET, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Photoshop. • Evaluated proprietary software and make recommendations regarding purchase, modifications, and/or compatibility with other software. • Developed customer support policies, procedures and standards. |
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| EDUCATION and TRAINING: |
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| BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY, Bowie, MD Graduated: May 29, 1999 with a Bachelor of Science Major: Computer Science - Minor: Business Administration |
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| Intro to CMMI, Columbia, MD Cepra Software System 03/09 |
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| Knowlogy Corporation, Washington, DC MS SharePoint Server 10/07 |
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| Westlake, Herndon, VA Application of ASP.NET 07/05 |
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| Computer Institute, Rockville, MD Web Design & Web Developer Program 07/03 |
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| ACTIVITIES: | |
| Drupal • Government Drupalers (googlegroup for Government employees and contractors using Drupal) • Drupal community member |
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| Web Development and Design • Daughter’s of Destiny (2009) • Epilepsy Foundation Metropolitan Washington (2009) • Women of Freedom Foundation and Diversified Technologies Associates (2007 , 2008 and 2009) |
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| Other Volunteer Activities • Epilepsy Foundation Metropolitan Washington 2009 – present • DC Web Women 2003 – present • Spirit Wings Dance Company & Studio 1996 – present |
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