Shawn M. Armstrong

Computer Programmer & Website Developer

Seeking a position where I can utilize my technical knowledge and creative abilities to design and develop improved web applications for a technically progressive company in the Kansas City area.  

 

 

·     Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): 2.0 .NET Framework Web Applications 

·     Proficient in designing and developing web applications using .NET framework.

·     Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) in Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Flash (Certification date May 2008). 

·     Experienced professional in problem-solving, decision making, and working under deadlines.

·     Strong community leader and team player - elected Macon County Coroner, served as an officer to numerous civic and professional organizations, and voluntarily worked to improve community.  

 

 

Visual Studio 2005 (GUI Development), C#.NET 2.0, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, SQL Server, XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash, MS Word, MS Windows 95/98/2000/XP.

 

 

Centriq Training, Leawood, KS                                                                                             2/2007- Present

Application Developer in C#.NET Program

·     Technical Competencies:

-     C# Fundamentals, Developing .NET Windows Applications, Transact SQL, ADO.NET, Building Websites with HTML & CSS, ASP.NET, Advanced C#.NET.

·     Professional IT Project Experience:

-     Created a multi-tier classroom project that included requirement gathering, data tier design, programmatic data access layer incorporated with data access objects, and presentation in a rich web-based front end.  (Available for review live at the following url: http://www.armstrongfirst.com )

·     Soft Skills Training:

-     Customer Care & Effective Communication.

·     Certifications:

-     Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)- 2.0 .NET Framework Web Applications (expected 2/2008).

 

Forest Park Community College , St. Louis, MO                                                                          1990-1992       

Associates Degree in Mortuary Science                          

 

Langsford Funeral Home, Lee’s Summit, MO                                                                               2005-2007

Funeral Director/Embalmer

·         Conducted all aspects of preparation and final disposition of the deceased, including all embalming, arrangements of funeral services, completing and filing all necessary paperwork, and overseeing funeral ceremonies.

 

 

Park Lawn Funeral Homes, Kansas City, Missouri .                                                                     2003-2005        

Funeral Director/Embalmer

·         Conducted all aspects of preparation and final disposition of the deceased with extensive responsibility in embalming and preparation process.

         

 

Carney-Armstrong Funeral Chapel, Inc., Macon and Bevier, MO                                                   1993-2003        

Owner/Operator

·         Oversaw all operations of business and funeral directing, including management of financials, inventory, facility, event coordination, and marketing.

 

 

 

 

Macon City Fire Department, Macon, MO                                                                                   2001-2003   

Reserve Firefighter

·         Performed fire suppression, vehicle extrication, and first aid services.

 

 

Macon County Coroner , Macon County, MO                                                                               1997-2001        

·         Conducted death investigations, prepared annual budget, completed all reports and filings, and served on numerous county committees. 

 

 

 

 

Volunteer          Macon County Rescue Squad, Macon County, Missouri

            (Scuba Diving Rescue Specialist and Auto Extrication Specialist)

 

 

Boards              Macon County Ambulance District (Secretary)

            Macon Area Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors

            Macon County Disaster Readiness Board

 

 

Civic Groups      Macon Morning Optimist Club (Past President)

            Macon Kiwanis Club (Past President)

            Macon Jaycees

                       

 

Lodges              Masonic Lodge #172

            Ararat Shrine Temple

            Macon Elks Lodge

 

 

Professional      Missouri Funeral Directors Association, District #2 Past President

            National Funeral Directors Association

            Order of the Golden Rule (Funeral Service Fraternity)