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Dan McConkey is an independent web designer and developer in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. He specializes in secure, PHP/MySQL web development on Linux/Apache servers, and is currently taking contract (1099) jobs for custom design and development of database integrated commercial websites for Charlotte area businesses.
Dan has previously worked as lead developer and/or project manager implementing online shopping carts, inventory management systems, contact and sales management systems, user interface design, content delivery, search engine optimization (SEO), and website branding and maintenance updates.
4107 Logan Circle
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 756-2148
dan AT charlottewebdesigns DOT net
"Dan brings a team attitude that supports the objectives. A self starter, Dan constantly raises the bar for performance not only of himself, but for his department."
Craig Hartman,
COO, Alvis Coatings, Inc.
From Performance Appraisal 8/24/04
PHP, C++, C, Java, SQL, HTML, XHTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, DHTML, VB, Visual Studio, QT, TCP/IP, SMTP, POP3
Linux, Debian Linux, RedHat Linux, SUSE Linux, BSD, OSX, X-Windows (X11), Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Apache, IIS, MySQL, MSSQL, CVS, SMB (Samba), LDAP, Squid Proxy Cache, Dan's Guardian, Cold Fusion, FoxPro, Access, ASP, Sendmail, Bind (named) DNS, CUPS (print server), Shell scripting, Bash, Vtools, Log-parsing
Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark Xpress, GIMP, Acrobat, Copy Writing, Media Buying, ROI Tracking, Cakewalk Sonar, SoundForge, ProTools, Pre-press document preparation
July 2001 through Present
Web-specific application development for small-to-mid-sized companies, primarily LAMP back-end, secure applications such as corporate extra-nets, order-entry and point of sale systems, SKU maintenance, parts ordering, inventory, sales tracking, and contact management systems.
Web design of client forward-facing web sites.
Advertising design and copy writing for print, web, and radio, trade-show signage.
March 2004 through Jan. 2005
Managed a Search Engine Optimization campaign across franchise network to consistently rank first for targeted Google keywords.
Managed all ad campaigns for print, web, and radio. Graphic design, copy writing, media buying, ROI tracking.
Advised a network of 86 retail dealerships, selling $25M of Alvis Spray On Siding systems annually, on advertising, branding, positioning, media buying, and ROI tracking.
Developed textbooks and multimedia presentations materials.
Edited curricula for sales, product installation, computer literacy, new dealer training, and dealer network symposiums.
Oct. 1999 through July 2001
Managed complex, multi-buyer sales and installations of computer music labs to schools and universities.
Followed the Miller Heiman Strategic Sales process for identifying each buying influence and comparing their motives to product strengths.
Jan. 1991 through Aug. 1996
Helped manage both a team of front-counter sales representatives and back-room production team.
Performed all design, layout, and paste-up functions necessary to prepare documents for press.
Sept. 1996 through Aug. 1998
Major in Music Synthesis; emphasis in Multimedia.
Member of the Deans Club, the student leadership society.
Resident Assistant through four semesters in Commonwealth Ave. dormitory.
New Student Orientation team leader.
June 1993 through Aug. 1996
Major in Computer Science and Music Performance.
Member of the Vice Presidents Club for GPA over 3.5.
Section Leader (Baritone) in college choir.
Bass Player through six semesters in college show choir.
Bass Player through four semesters in college Big Band.
Daniel P. McConkey DBA Charlotte Web Designs | 4107 Logan Circle | Indian Trail, NC 28110 | 704-756-2148 | email: dan AT charlottewebdesigns DOT net