Matthew Bilz

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About Matthew Bilz

Career Summary: PHP LAMP Stack Software Developer who thrives on challenges, problem solving and increasing efficiency in all aspects of business. Constructed data systems from scratch implementing LAMP Stack with a local server, JavaScript, jQuery, APIs (Braintree payments). Increased productivity and efficiency within my own company as well as a Puerto Rico tour vendor Vamonos Tours, Inc, where I constructed a LAMP stack UI for their data systems from scratch based on their custom business needs and provide customer service/updates/expansions for their UI. Proficient in: PHP 5.0+- Procedural & PDO MySQL & PHPmyAdmin Linux – Ubuntu 14.04 Apache Server UI construction via HTML/CSS/JavaScript Employment Experience: May 2009 – Present Teach By Travel, Inc.(Co-Owner/Partner): A+ Rating with the Managing Director Constructed data management web application system via LAMP stack that turned tasks done by hand/paper into automated/more efficient tasks and increased revenue and sales. Implementing LAMP Stack with a local server, JavaScript, jQuery, APIs (Braintree payments). System includes such features as: Online registrations with encrypted passwords and EV SSL pages Online payments (local/on-site payments and Braintree API payments) Revenue batching Employee client account access Data processing Automated emails with event triggers This company has seen annual growth, grossing $1.59 million in 2014,$1.7 million in 2015. Providing educational/religious group travel packages worldwide. Other skills: Database manager Bookkeeper using QuickBooks software Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel Proficient in Adobe CS software, mainly InDesign, Photoshop & Dreamweaver Client account manager – invoicing, customer service, data processing, managing all finances Company manager – HR/Hiring/401K Admin/Payroll Admin/Legal Aspects/Maintaining motivated staff and optimal working environment May 2006 – May 2009 Voyageur Educational Tours Data Processor for all incoming information regarding participant accounts and participant finances. Marketing Assistant – Co-designed promotional material and brochures using the Adobe Creative Suite. David Prouty High School Graduated With High Honors National Honor Society Software experience: Self-taught for years via book publications, Active Pluralsight Membership, Active Treehouse Membership, CodeSchool Highly motivated and self-driven – focus on PHP/MySQL and willing to expand to any necessary software required - and I enjoy every second of it