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Extensive background in all phases of Software Development and the management of Information Technology and Business Assets. Experience spans multiple industries, enabling ability to quickly grasp the business nuances and unique technology needs of each client. Unparalleled interpersonal capabilities with outgoing, analytical personality and track record of cultivating productive client relationships.
  • Extensive background in all phases of Software Development and the management of Information Technology and Business Assets. Experience spans multiple industries, enabling ability to quickly grasp the business nuances and unique technology needs of each client. Unparalleled interpersonal capabilities with outgoing, analytical personality and track record of cultivating productive client relationships. Considerable experience as a Software Developer in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona; a skilled Software Programmer, Web Developer, and IT Consultant combines with significant Senior Management experience to provide a unique insight and solution to business process requirements. Remote Projects can be dealt with effectively....
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    Jeffrey M. Stull

    5724 East Dale Lane· Cave Creek, Arizona 85331

    jeff.stull@cox.net· 602.690.3742
     

    Desert Data INC. – Cave Creek, Arizona                                                          2006-Current

    Experienced Analyst & Software Developer 

    Accomplished, visionary individual offering exemplary background in the management of technology and business assets. Experience spans multiple industries, enabling ability to quickly grasp the business nuances and unique technology needs of key clients. Unparalleled interpersonal capabilities with outgoing, analytical personality and track record of cultivating productive client and vendor relationships. Liaise effectively with C-Level management to devise enterprise-wide business strategies. Technically savvy, with outstanding background designing and developing complex, leading-edge technologies for major, global corporate clients.

    Considerable experience as a full life cycle Software Developer combines with significant Senior Management experience to provide a unique insight and solution to business process requirements.

    Core Competencies

    ·       Change Management

    ·       Needs Assessment

    ·       Lean Principles

    ·       ASP.NET,VB.NET,SQL

    ·       Technology Development

    ·       High-Impact Presentations

    ·       Software Developer

    ·       Telligent Community Server

    ·       Project Management

    ·       Coaching

    ·       Continuous Improvement

    ·       CC & Shopping Cart



     

     
     
     
     
    Selected Key Projects:
     

    ·          Developed VB.NET SQL data driven Website for Real Estate Management firm Farnsworth Realty. Features sophisticated multi level menu access to extensive Internet back-end. Employs easy-to-use image processing allowing staff to completely configure this website from multiple graphic regions through the Internet.

    ·          Designed and developed Exceptional Consultants Website to assist Consultants in promoting their services and expanding their client base through Internet advertising. Featuring extensive custom adaption of the Telligent Community Server social networking platform with integrated credit card functionality.

    ·          Designed and developed shopping cart enabled Website for Drumbeat Indian Arts retailer (in progress) to enable business expansion beyond physical storefront and extensive telephone powered country wide distribution network.



    Cityblock Inc.
     – Tempe, Arizona                                                                       2003-2006
    Chief Operating Officer / Chief Technology Officer
     

    Held combined COO/CTO role of Property Management firm with accountability for oversight of all business and technology operations. Applied lean manufacturing principles in the development, implementation and management of organizational procedures.

    Provided competent and confident leadership to eighty IT and operational staff. Directly managed and coached VP’s of various divisions to ensure management methods aligned with corporate vision. Delivered over 50 presentations to potential investors, conveying advantages of company’s business model.  Researched, selected and deployed a wide array of technologies.

    Selected Achievements:
                                                               

    ·          Steered design and deployment of systems for disseminating information flow throughout the organization, utilizing data captured to aid in decision making.

    ·          Architected a diverse array of systems, processes and procedures for streamlining management of various company divisions and programs.

    ·          Pioneered development and implementation of enterprise work order tasking and tracking system combining an Internet front-end with a custom mapping application and GPS enabled Blackberry hand held device, enabling real-time efficiencies in a complex environment.

    Desert Data INC. – Cave Creek, Arizona                                                      1987-2003
    President & CEO
     

    Founder of Startup Company providing clients with customized software to meet unique business needs. Held full accountability for full life cycle software development process in addition to the growth of the business.

    Handled majority of technical-related communication with clients, determining business needs, and designing and developing solutions that met client’s vision.

    Devised functionality, look and feel of all software applications. Provided post-implementation processes for support, training and troubleshooting for all clients while mentoring a staff of twelve.

    Selected Achievements:
     

    ·          Central figure in the development and implementation of company’s business and technology-related processes, as well as all invoicing, accounting and personnel polices.

    ·          Pioneered design and delivery of innovative software applications for several high technology businesses in the semiconductor and commercial aviation industries spanning over 60 customer facilities across 17 countries.

    ·          Instrumental in company’s receipt of “Software Supplier of the Year” award in 1997 by the Electronics Division of Air Products and Chemicals Inc. for delivery of state-of-the-art technology that enabled success of company’s Electronics’ ISO 9002 certification effort.



    Prior experience as Corporate Sales Consultant for ComputerPro,  Phoenix Arizona
     
    General Manager of Computerland, Morgantown West Virginia
     
     Manager Medical Records WVU Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia

    Education

    Bachelor of Arts · West Virginia University – Morgantown, West Virginia

  • Internet marketing for small business is often attempted by simply putting up a website that contains information about the company's products or services.  The primary flaw with this approach is that most business websites do not constantly add new content that attracts Internet search engines to their site.  After all, business, as well as the Internet is a very dynamic environment.
     
    A successful Internet advertising campaign to advertise your business involves having a marketing plan that provides targeted advertising designed to promote business.  The development of an Internet marketing campaign implies that Internet advertising in an on-going program that is implemented over time.  No effective business advertising is ever a one-shot endeavor.  To accomplish this online marketing objective the small business needs to constantly add new pages or articles that appeal to the search engine user.  Think of an article as an advertisement.

    Additionally, advertising online also provides an opportunity to address niche marketing as well, where you can use your marketing ideas to 'dial in' those individuals seeking your unique products and services.  Smart small business marketing seeks to understand the nature of the marketplace as it relates to the products and services that your company provides and speak to those needs in the content of the articles that you write.
     
    Finally, Internet advertising or in effect, good business advertising is all about what you say and how you say it. Internet marketing requires special attention to the concept of a search keyword.  Think about it for a minute, it's not really that complicated.  Internet search engines index the words contained inside an article.  The words that Internet search engine users type into the search box are called Keywords. The search engine attempts to match the most relevant articles with the words that search engine users are looking for.  Therefore, effective search engine advertising requires a little effort to identify the appropriate Keywords that should be used in the content of the articles that you write.
     
    The reason you are reading this article is because you searched for it.  The website that hosts this article is designed to make it easy for you to publish your own articles as part of your Internet marketing campaign.
  • There are a number of powerful enhancements available if you replace the standard Tiny Editor that is included with Community Server 2007. I recommend the Cute Editor for ASP.NET which has been developed by CuteSoft.net.  It offers a number of advantages:
    • It's very easy to install.
    • It offers many more features for writing and editing posts.
    • It greatly simplifies the process of adding various media types (video, music etc) directly into the Post without first having to upload the file to Community Server's File Gallery.
    • It's menu layout and the number of function buttons available to the user is customizable based on Community Server Role.
    • It can be set-up to play nicely with Community Server so it does not bump into the File Gallery functionality.  Think 'For File Downloads Functionality Only' and the 'ability to search for the available File' by using the search engine that in included when you think of how to best utilize the CS2007 File Gallery.
    • Implementing some customization which I can help Jeff Stull with even allows you to limit your users to the same File Gallery space that Community Server allots for them.
    • I can also help with setting Cute up to work with Custom Roles that you have defined for your users.

    This sample Video was added to this Post by selecting the Insert Media button, pressing the Upload button, navigating to the directory on your computer where the file is located and selecting the file. During that process, there is the opportunity to check the Auto Run option and set the screen dimensions for the Video.

    Thats it's, no extra configuration, no other modules to add.  Could not be easier!
     
    View my Profile.
  • Desert Data Inc. was founded in 1985 to help customers attain their business goals through the implementation of custom software applications.  Since that time DDI has worked with many different types of businesses including; Mobile Home Park Management, Automobile Dealerships, Physicians Office Practice, Attorney Office Practice, Fork Lift Dealerships, Semiconductor Operations, Commercial Aircraft Leasing, Semiconductor Parts Cleaning, Dry Cleaning Operations, Movie Theater Advertising, Real Estate Management, Retail Stores and many others.  

    This wide scope has enabled us to learn much about process flow in different kinds of organizations.  Working closely with these representatives resulted in operational efficiency gains and had the net effect of enhancing bottom line profits.
     
    Each of the Computer Software applications designed and developed by Desert Data were process enablers for the companies utilizing them.  Some of the major applications developed are listed below.
     
    Air Products & Chemicals Gas Management System
    Air Products & Chemicals Chemical Management System
    Air Products & Chemicals Nonconformance Reporting System
    Air Products & Chemicals Preventative Maintenance Tracking System
    Tombo Aviation Aircraft Leasing Information System
    QuantumClean Parts Tracking System
     
    Desert Data Inc. contributed significant software offerings to ISO 9000 and Continuous Improvement initiatives leading to a “Software Supplier of the Year” award in 1997 by the Electronics Division of Air Products and Chemicals Inc. for "bringing state-of-the-art Information Technology to their operations, enabling the success of the Electronics’ ISO 9002 certification effort". 

    Currently, DDI is focusing on Internet related applications, specializing in the development of Web 2.0 'Community" enabled Social Web Sites.  Community Server 2007 from Telligent is the Platform used to enable Community Development.
     
    View Jeff Stull's Internet Software Developer Profile.