About Me:
I am the owner of two South Florida web design and Internet services firms. Each is made up of a small group of independent web professionals located throughout South Florida, including the Tampa Bay area, St. Petersburg, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Boca Raton. We are NOT a large web design firm with a fancy office and high overhead. We are nimble, affordable, adaptable and focused on matching you with the best web-based solutions supported by the most qualified professionals. We service clients throughout South Florida (and beyond).

Our team specializes in the design, development and deployment of practical, affordable web-based solutions for small to medium sized businesses. Our services include website design, web applications, website hosting, search engine optimization (SEO), web marketing, social media, phone apps, content management and more.

Our core services include:

High-impact web site design Interactive database-driven web applications Website hosting Overall project management Ongoing site maintenance & support PHP & MySQL programming Web marketing, SEO, SEM Social media e-Commerce integration Website hosting Domain name registration

We are always looking for small to medium-sized businesses that can benefit from our diverse business, technical and marketing backgrounds. Please feel free to contact me directly to discuss your online business needs.

Professional History:
From 1988 to 1991 I received a Masters Degree in accounting, secured my CPA designation and practiced public accounting as an IT Auditor for 2 ½ years. In the following 8 years I held various software development and marketing positions related to "Risk Management Information Systems" (RMIS). Since 1999 my professional efforts have been devoted entirely to Internet technology and related software development.

1999 - Present: President/Owner iSatisfy.com, Miami Beach, FL
2010 - Present: President/Owner GulfCoastWebDesign.com, Saint Petersburg, FL, Tampa Bay and Florida's Gulf Coast

• As the owner of these two companies, I personally manage every project that we undertake. I approve new projects only when the requisite resources are immediately available. This helps to ensure that you will receive the dedicated personal attention that you deserve.
• We adhere to a formal web development methodology that ensures continuous accountability and client oversight throughout every phase of every engagement.
• We abide by a strict code of professional ethics that serves as the foundation for every engagement that we undertake.
• We utilize the latest web development tools, design standards and development resources to ensure functional stability, data security and code portability.
• When applicable, we leverage "open-source" technologies (PHP, MySQL, Javascript, Ajax, etc.) to enhance user interaction and to extend site functionality.

1995 – 1998 Marsh, Inc. – Nashville, TN

• 1997 – 1998: Vice President - Regional Sales and Marketing Manager - Risk Management Information Systems (“RMIS”) - Software, Southeastern & Mid-Atlantic Regions. I specialized in the Healthcare & Energy markets.
• 1995 – 1997: Assistant Vice President – Regional Sales and Marketing Manager

1991 – 1995 Willis , Inc. – Nashville, TN

• 1994 – 1995: Director of Risk Management Technology - Advanced Risk Management Services (ARMS). Specialized in designing and implementing policy underwriting, captive management and claims adjudication systems
• 1993 - 1994: Manager of Information Systems – Specialized in decision support and management reporting systems
• 1991 - 1993: Financial Systems Analyst – Specialized in risk and claims analysis.

1989 – 1991 Ernst & Young – Birmingham, AL/Nashville, TN

• 1990 - 1991: Senior Accountant and Information Systems (IS) Auditor – Specialized in information system reviews in preparation for financial audits.
• 1989 - 1990: Staff Accountant and IS Auditor

Education:

• The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
  Master of Accountancy (MA) December 1988 - GPA 3.83/4.0 – Concentration: Computer Information Systems. Received FSA “Outstanding Graduate Student of Accountancy Award” The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
• Bachelor of Science - Accounting 1987, Concentration - Real Estate Finance

Relevant Experience:

Technology Management and Consulting:

• Extensive experience in web design, content management and E-Commerce standards
• Experienced in the design, architecture and development of web-based data management systems
• Experienced in the design of relational database and management reporting systems
• Experienced in defining software development methodologies and managing software deployment and testing
• Proficient in "Requirements Management" and customer needs analysis

Other Strengths and Core Competencies:

• Executive-level presentation skills
• Strong project management skills with ability to effectively manage a multi-faceted workload
• Polished business writing and public speaking skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective technology solutions
• Creative problem solving and strategic planning skills