BRIAN SURRIDGE
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
An astute and task-driven IT professional offering 20+ years of experience with computers and 5+ years in full- stack Web Development across diverse industries. Proficient in developing, troubleshooting, writing testing codes, creating user interfaces, and implementing new features according to customer and user feedback. Adaptable and driven by solid work ethics to thrive in a dynamic team environment. I am looking for an opportunity as a WordPress Developer to showcase and continue developing my IT skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Invoice Verifier
FSA/US Foods
Phoenix, Arizona
11.2013 - Current
- Writes localized web scripts using modern JavaScript ES6-compatible practices, CSS3, and HTML5 and send them to developers who uses them in their local systems
- Participated in developing business intelligence reporting tools and established an interactive and secured website guaranteeing maximum user experience
- Influenced the simplification of reporting process to deliver actionable information which resulted into a 15% reduction of invoice processing time by making it more user-friendly over the last eight years
- Developed an accessible, responsive, and functional user interface for clients and other visitors on any device to have a perfect user experience resulting in increased user satisfaction by 31%.
Web Site Billing Maintenance
CCBill
Tempe, Arizona
02.2006 - 09.2006
- Provided technical support to eliminate the long-term inactivity of the site due to loads, server failures, or hacker attacks on the website, increasing responsiveness by 21% within one month of employment
- Secured customers' websites using .htaccess or database info and ensured the sites continued following CCBill content policies reducing the number of website attacks by half from an average of 55 times to less than 22 every month
- Supported clients to minimize website downtime resulting in an average of 50 positive reviews of 4.8/5 every month
- Led efforts to improve 15 business applications and technology processes through data collection and analysis.
Computer Technician
Various Companies
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2004 - 01.2006
- Installed and maintained computer operating systems, hardware, and software packages for four companies as a temporary employee
- Partnered with IT Directors to design software to expedite workflow and automation, saving over 150 person-hours per month
- Verified fresh hardware and software for compatibility with companies' systems reducing errors by 13%+
- Responded to and resolved over 15 cases of computer system problems every week, supporting 100+ employees
- Maintained and updated Windows operating system monitors platforms and network infrastructure
- Gained extensive computer installation and maintenance experience.
Computer Lab Assistant
Concordia University, NAU
Irvine
08.1998 - 05.2002
- Answered various questions from students about computers and issues concerning programs and general computing
- Helped lab users with solving hardware issues, installing and using software programs, printing documents and understanding and using certain operating systems
- Assisted the lab users with solving PC/MS Office/Mac errors and other issues.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Web Development & Design
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ05.2022
Skills
- WordPress
- PHP
- JavaScript skills
- JQuery and Bootstrap skills
- Responsive design skills
- Testing and debugging skills
- Verbal and written Communication
- SDLC/SQL skills
- Knowledgeable in React
- Knowledgeable in Windows and Linux
- Back-end basics
Certification
A+
Network+
Web Foundations
Web Application Development
Web Development
IT
Have in-depth knowledge about computers since 1999. Earned my A+ certification in May, 2004, and my Network+ certification in November, 2004.
Additional Information
Was the web master for the-endless.com (now defunct).
Built an entire web site for former basketball pro Loren Woods.
Timeline
Invoice Verifier
FSA/US Foods
11.2013 - Current
Web Site Billing Maintenance
CCBill
02.2006 - 09.2006
Computer Technician
Various Companies
08.2004 - 01.2006
Computer Lab Assistant
Concordia University, NAU
08.1998 - 05.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Web Development & Design
Phoenix College