Mike Cotton

Mike Cotton Web Development/Design &
Social Media Management

Online marketing is the future. I help businesses create a branded presence online and aid in developing relationships with potential clients/customers through social media.

Employment

Current

Cotton Web Design Clients

 

OurChurch.Com Clients

Web Development/Social Media Experience

  1. Web Design/Development & Social Media Management

    Cotton Web Design
    December 2005 - Present (5 years)
    • Consult with clients about the goals for their website and determine solutions based on their needs and budget
    • Maintain client relationships by offering support and troubleshooting website issues
    • Train clients on the use of CMS software such as Joomla and Wordpress
    • Create websites using coding languages such as PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Flash
    • Installing and configuring CMS platforms such as Joomla and Wordpress
    • Creating custom graphics based on client feedback to be used as a part of the website’s design
    • Aid in the creation of content for clients
    • Set up and maintain social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube on clients’ behalf. Maintenance includes creating relevant content, responding to direct messages/mentions, following/un-following other users based on the client’s needs, and graphic design where needed
    • Create social status posts and blog articles to educate, engage and get visitors to interact

  2. Web Design/Development

    OurChurch.Com
    September 2006 - Present (4 years)
    • Consult with clients about the goals for their website and determine solutions based on their needs and budget
    • Maintain client relationships by offering support and troubleshooting website issues
    • Train clients on how to use CMS software such as Joomla
    • Install, configure and create custom design templates for clients using the Joomla platform
    • Create custom design templates for OurChurch.Com’s NE1 Website builder
    • Create custom design for OurChurch.Com website
    • Create custom graphics/ads for promotions and marketing
    • Create dynamic content/animation with the use of JavaScript and the jQuery library
    • Create and troubleshoot PHP/MySQL programming for OurChurch.Com and clients
    • Create social status posts and blog articles to educate, engage and get visitors to interact

  3. Web-Based Applications Developer & Senior Medical Claims Examiner

    Direct Auto Insurance - (Auto Insurance)
    May 2004 - September 2006 (2 years 4 months)
    • Developed web-based tools & applications (in PHP/MySQL) to increase productivity within the claims department

Other Experience

  1. Medical Claims Supervisor/Adjuster

    Direct Auto Insurance - (Auto Insurance)
    2001 - 2006

    Investigated and closed over a thousand claims cases for the Personal Injury Protection department. Supervised a team of 7 - 10 claims adjusters.

  2. Elementary School Music Teacher

    Hillsbourough County School District
    2000 - 2001

    Taught music for K - 5th grade.

  3. Recording Engineer

    Studio One @ Turning Point Baptist Church
    1999 - 2001

    Recorded and produced several musicians and artists. Created and mastered several demos & albums ready for replication.

  4. School of Music Director

    Turning Point Arts Academy
    1999 - 2001

    Supervised several music teachers as well as conducting payroll. Organized music recitals for public performances.

  5. Vocal Instructor & Piano Teacher

    Turning Point Arts Academy
    1999 - 2001

    Vocal coaching and piano lessons for beginner to intermediate (children and adults).

Education

  1. Southern Nazarene University

    BS, Music Business
    Activities and Societies:

    Jazz Band, College Quartet, Community Relations Committee

Specialties

  • Coding Languages & Experience: HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, ActionScript, jQuery, PHP, OOP, LAMP, MySQL, Apache Management, Linux Command Line, FBML and Python.
  • CMS Platforms Worked With: Joomla!, Wordpress, concrete5
  • Software Used: PhotoShop, Fireworks, NotePad++, Filezilla, Flash, Illustrator, MS Publisher, Dreamweaver, Komposer, SwishMax Pro, Sony Vegas, Camtasia Studio, Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari.
  • Social Media Knowledge: Social profile set up and configuration (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, MySpace), background graphic creation (Twitter, Old MySpace,YouTube), video editing/production (YouTube, Wordpress), blog article creation (Wordpress), syncronized status posts (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn), experience with several third party applications (Social Oomph, Tweet Deck, Hoot Suite, Twollo, Twello, etc.), experience using Twitter API to communicate through website applications, creating and implementing social media “widgets” and “badges” into websites, editing/designing Wordpress templates, implementing new Facebook iFrame tabs into Facebook pages

Contact Details

http://www.cottonwebdesign.com

863 640 3280

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