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About Me

My name is Rob Tarr. I am a web developer/software engineer at Instant Tax Service in Dayton, OH. I spend my days (and nights) writing html, css, javascript, php, and a smattering of other things... If you want someone who is passionate about building websites, creating user friendly, attractive, interesting, standards compliant UIs, look no further - I'm your guy.

I am a husband and a dad. If I get spare time I enjoy it by playing with my two wild little boys, going on dates with my wife, mountain biking and driving around Mushroom Gorge as Luigi.

Experience

I created my first website in 1994 while in college, and have been designing and programming since then in my spare time and for various church websites. I have worked on church websites, blogs, non-profit sites, personal sites, etc. I am familiar with PHP, ASP (a little .Net), HTML, MySQL, SQL, Javascript (jQuery, MooTools), Flash, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and many other tools that I have used to create various aspects of websites and print media.

My Professional Interests

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Rob Tarr
Dayton, OH 45410 USA
Email:
Web: http://robtarr.net
 

Summary

I am seeking to continue the process of a career change by obtaining a long-term opportunity within a competitive company in the computer industry. I enjoy a sense of pride and accomplishment when utilizing my unique combination of problem solving, interpersonal skills, and creative skills to realize an end product that advances the company by providing the clients with the unique and positive experience. I am interested in a position that allows me to continue to develop in both of these areas while broadening my skill set to ultimately be a great asset to the organization.

Education & Affiliations

B.S. Computer Science
Wright State University
March 2007 - March 2010
 
B.A. Youth Ministry
Colorado Christian University
August 1997 - December 1999
 
B.S. Computer Science
Arizona State University
August 1994 - May 1997
 

Professional Experience

Software Engineer
Instant Tax Service, Dayton, OH
December 2008 - present
 
Responsible for testing open source alternatives for projects. Writing backend processes to support business needs. Customizing open source software for intranet applications.

Technologies used:
  • Javascript
  • XHTML
  • CSS
  • PHP
  • Java
  • C# / ASP.NET
Web Developer
Lexis Nexis, Miamisburg, OH
August 2008 - December 2008
 
Responsible for implementing search logic for database searches, form validations and overall site performance.

Technologies used:
  • Javascript
  • XHTML
  • CSS
  • ASP
Web Developer
Lexis Nexis, Miamisburg, OH
December 2007 - May 2008
 
Responsible for prototyping new websites. Contributed to building common practices for web designs within our group. Built many websites focusing on well-formed CSS, standards compliance, cross-browser compatibility, and section 508 compliance.

Technologies used:
  • Javascript
  • XHTML
  • CSS
Web Design Co-op
Lexis Nexis, Miamisburg, OH
May 2007 - December 2007
 
Responsible for design of custom user interfaces for LexisNexis services. This involves bringing older sites up to current design standards, making changes to fit customer needs, as well as creating new sites to meet the ever changing desires of the customers and products being offered.

Received innovation award for developing Dreamweaver extension to aid in productivity and ensuring that websites meet LexisNexis branding requirements.

Technologies used:
  • Javascript
  • XHTML
  • CSS
Freelance Web Design
RobTarr Designs, Kettering, OH
January 2001 - Present
 
Freelance web design for several organizations. Participated in several projects obtained through getafreelancer.com.