Calvin D. Webster II

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Calvin D. Webster II

Hanahan, South Carolina 29410 United States of America


http://www.hellocalvin.com

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OBJECTIVE

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Mid-level professional seeking employment with a dynamic company that will challenge, motivate, and nurture a highly driven, well-qualified person in the fields of education, science, nonprofit, or information technology.

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SKILLS

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Proven leadership ability with strategic focus and operational excellence.
Excellent computer skills in both web design/development, training and support.
Knowledge base in volunteer recruitment, management, and motivation
Experienced in educational pedagogies related to service learning, impact, and collaboration
Professional experience in highly technical research and laboratory techniques

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WORK EXPERIENCE

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August 2010 - Present
Associate Engineer

DataSpring, Inc.

N. Charleston, SC

Create and Maintain web applications utilizing .NET/C# as well as ASP/VBScript
Significant frontend development of websites using HTML, CSS, jQuery, and flash.
Manage Production Servers of Client accounts
Manage and Maintain Registrar and DNS resource records for over 150 domains
Manage Email Servers of over 500 users.

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January 2008 - August 2010
Web Application Developer

Illumicom, LLC.

Charleston, SC

Manage client portfolio, including technical support, training, and sales
Provide systems analysis of client needs based on budgetary constraints and resources
Lead developer and project manager for custom content management system N5
Responsible for integrating new technologies and api's into client applications
Administration of Web, Mail, and System servers for performance and security
Graphical User Interface (GUI) and graphical design utilizing CSS, XHTML, and ASP, adhering to web standards
Manage client's shopping carts and transactional gateways

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April 2006 - November 2007
Environmental Educator

Trinity Center - Sound to Sea Environmental Education Program

Salter Path, NC

Teach interdisciplinary, hands-on science courses on the natural habitats of a barrier island covering subjects including chemistry, biology, earth science, environmental issues, local history, and folklore. Also led squid and fish dissections.
Responsible for regular raptor handling for various educational programs
Lead and Assist with training of new staff members, individually and in large groups.
Facilitate team-building through a low ropes course to businesses, higher education, and nonprofits
Care for and maintain fresh water, brackish water and salt water tanks
Rotate through various responsibilities including kitchen duties, lunchroom coordinator and program safety instruction
Utilize technology to enhance reflection and tacit learning via blogging/podcasting (http://podcasts.soundtosea.org)
Develop programs and classes for diverse populations targeting conservation and stewardship

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February 2005 - February 2006
Technology Coordinator

North Carolina Central University

Durham, NC

Coordinated technology initiatives associated with Academic Community Service Learning Program
Established benchmarks and standardization measures for IT capacity
Sustained IT initiative through grant research/writing, collaboration, and training
Taught basic web development competencies to graduate and undergraduate students
Created a MySQL database-driven website to provide support for students, faculty/staff, and community agencies.

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May 2004 - February 2005
Research Technician

Arborgen, LLC.

Summerville, SC

Managed portion of experiments dealing with genetic transformation and tissue culture of woody plants.
Assisted with empirical research as well as pipeline experiments.
Improved upon and helped develop proprietary scientific techniques for vector inoculation
Maintained efficiency of transformation protocols
Developed efficient tracking of data for experiment

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August 2000 - May 2003
Founding Director - Campaign for Compassion

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, NC

Developed comprehensive campus-wide organization that engages and delivers educational programs
for student enrichment and growth
Established permanent source of funding through student fees, departmental adoption and in kind donations
Evaluated effectiveness as well as recruited and trained 75 volunteers
Provided leadership with a strategic mission/plan for marketing, collaboration, and fundraising

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EDUCATION

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August 1998 - December 2004

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, NC

BS

  • Biology with a Molecular Concentration

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May 2000 - August 2000

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, NC

Certificate

  • Clinical Summer Health Program

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May 1999 - August 1999

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

Certificate

  • Science Enrichment Preparation Program

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

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Board Member - Lowcountry Environmental
Education Program
Eastern Surfing Association
Charleston Digital Corridor
Co-Lead Organizer Barcamp Charleston 2009-2010

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AWARDS AND HONORS

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UNCP Campus Activities Board Chairman
UNCP Student Government Association Senator and Committee Chairman
UNCP Alpha Phi Omega - Constitution Chairman
UNCP American Medical Student Association (Premed) President
The National Dean's List
Leadership Fellow, UNCP - Leadership, Service, & Opportunity Program
Distinguished Leader; UNCP - Leadership, Service, & Opportunity Program
Senator of the Year, UNCP - Student Government Association
Member of the Year, UNCP - Campus Activities Board

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