Professional Resume

Thomas Lawson
Williamsburg, VA
asktomlawson@yahoo.com

Professional Summary: Website Development | Social Network Marketing | Graphic & Print Design | Sales & Marketing | Email Marketing | Instructional Systems Design | Search Engine Optimization

Website Development

Platforms: CMS, Joomla, WordPress, Drupal, Fission, Dreamweaver, Bootstrap, Moodle LMS

Code: CSS, HTML, Javascript

Ecommerce: WooCommerce, Amazon, Shopify, EBay, VirtueMart 

Website Hosting: FTP, cPanel, MySql, MariaDB, DNS 

Search Engine Optimization: Google Developer Tools, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Reporting, Optimization, SEO, SEM, Google AdWords

Software Experience: Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, OneNote 

Work Experience

Website Designer and Developer / Search Engine Optimization
Coresix Precision Glass – Williamsburg, VA
August 2019 to Present

• Design and Development of coresix.com and customglassandoptics.com. 
• Provide dedicated server management and email systems creation. 
• Perform daily performance, security and content updates for WordPress and Fission CMS. 
• Provide Google Analytics, Search Engine Console and Technical SEO for websites.

Website Design and Hosting Plan Consultation and Sales
Inmotion Hosting – Virginia Beach, VA
August 2016 to April 2019

• Provided chat, phone and email consultation and sales of Shared, Reseller, VPS and Dedicated server hosting plans. 
• Performed website design consultation and sales for WordPress as well as Boldgrid design platforms. 
• Utilized Sugar CRM for prospect and customer follow-ups and communications. 
• Worked in a Sales Team and call center environment. 
• Consistently obtained and exceeded sales goals and interoffice sales competitions.

New and Pre-Owned Auto Sales
Nissan Motors of Cool Springs – Franklin, TN
April 2015 to October 2015

• Provided exceptional customer service while meeting, greeting and assisting new customers that enter the dealership. 
• Performed needs and motivational analysis while building report and determining the needs of the customer. 
• Conducted an energetic, informative walk around and demonstration of vehicles, including test drives, model and feature explanations. 
• Maintained consistent client contact within contact management software, ask for the sale and close the sale, ask for referrals and follow up with past customers. 
• Performed consistent networking and prospecting to build up your client base. 
• Consistently met and exceeded sales goals, work schedule and extra requested work requirements.

Website Administrator / Retail Sales
Artisan Guitars – Franklin, TN
May 2012 to March 2015

• Developed and Managed Drupal Ecommerce Platform with over 4000 Products 
• Provided graphic design and marketing development services 
• Event Marketing and organization 
• Retail sales services of upper end guitars including Collings, Santa Cruz, Huss and Dalton, Fender, Gibson

Freelance Graphic and Website Design
Independently Owned – Franklin, TN
May 2006 to May 2012

• Designed and published print products including flyers, brochures, direct mail pieces, logos, corporate identity packages, product brochures and 4 color publications. 
• Analyzed, developed and managed target market direct mail databases and campaigns. 
• Designed, published and search engine positioned personal, corporate and e-commerce websites. 
• Keyword, key phrase research, development, submission and position management.

Business Development and Marketing Manager
TGG Consultants – Franklin, TN
January 2005 to May 2006

• Developed and managed print, website and television marketing programs. 
• Managed corporate marketing, budgeting, ROI reporting and expansion initiatives. 
• Developed target market databases and managed corporate direct mail programs. 
• Developed sphere of influence, contact and business management solutions. 
• Corporate web site and 1000 product e-commerce website.

Real Estate Technology Consultation and Training
Crye-Leike Realtors – Brentwood, TN
April 2003 to December 2004

• Developed, scheduled and presented technology training courses for over 60 real estate offices. 
• Accredited real estate course on the effective marketing utilization of Property Tax Databases. 
• Interactive computer training course on developing and utilizing property databases, contact management systems, web sites and Microsoft Office products. 
• Developed and presented Crye-Leike College Course focusing on new agent orientation to current real estate software programs and web site marketing options.

Business Development and Marketing Manager
George Clanton Construction – Columbia, TN
June 2001 to March 2003

• Developed and managed print, website and television marketing programs. 
• Managed corporate marketing, budgeting, ROI reporting and expansion initiatives. 
• Developed target market databases and managed corporate direct mail programs. 
• Developed sphere of influence, contact and business management solution

Real Estate Transaction Coordinator
Arvida Realty Company – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
October 1999 to May 2001

• Managed real estate transactions from purchase through closing 
• Scheduled and coordinated closing activities. 
• Ensured appropriate contracts, disclosures and file structures. 
• Coordinated closing commission checks distribution. 
• Created weekly, monthly and annual closing reports.

Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate
RE/MAX – Las Vegas, NV
July 1992 to September 1999

• Sold and closed as much as 12 million a year in residential real estate. 
• Received acclaimed RE/MAX 100% Club Award. 
• Created and maintained relocation program for families around the world. 
• Contracted and maintained a listing database of 40 +/- properties. 
• Designed and developed custom, log homes and provided project renovation services. 
• Designed and developed custom 3200 Sq. Ft. Log Home Residence. 
• Complete Interior and Exterior Renovation of 10,000 Sq. Ski and Snowboard Resort. 
• Developed and Implemented Comprehensive Owner / Builder Construction Management System.

Instructional Systems Development
United States Air Force
August 1984 to July 1994

• Design, development and implementation of education and training programs for the various Air Force career fields and specialty field continuing education courses. 
• Performed on-the-job performance evaluations. 
• Maintained a Top Secret Security clearance while stationed with the Stealth Fighter Program. 
• Provided daily adversary threat-training briefings in Soviet threat training museum. 
• Separated with an Honorable Discharge 
• Received numerous commendations, academic achievement and distinguished graduate awards from Air Force leadership, supervisory and career development schools.

Education

• United States Air Force 10 years
• USADF Survival Equipment Specialist Technical School
• USAF Instructional Systems Development Technical School
• USAF Professional Military Education
• USAF NCO Leadership School
• Academic and Distinguish Graduate Awards
• NCO of the Year, 57 FWW, Nellis AFB, NV
• Real Estate Schools Nevada, Tennessee, Florida
• CCAF with Associates Equivalent Credits