Resume

Landon C. McLain

Experience
Hope Technologies LLC

June 2005 to Present – Web and Software Development

  • Build web pages from scratch using standards compliant HTML and CSS
  • Use PHP to manipulate MYSQL databases and develop web pages
  • Utilize jQuery to accomplish functionality such as complex calculators and various animations
  • Develop real estate IDX feeds, for MLS databases, into searchable client functionality
  • Additional information can be found at HopeTechnologiesLLC.com
Witham Appraisal Services Inc.

June 2008 to January 2011 – Real Estate Appraiser and Office IT Technician

  • Analyze and troubleshoot general computer hardware and software issues as well as manage office network
  • Measure and inspect single family, multi-family, and commercial properties
  • Call and verify sales through a direct party related to the Real Estate transaction (Realtors, Buyers, and/or Sellers)
  • Adhere to authoritative entities such has Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and client specific guidelines
  • Analyze the local and national Real Estate markets to determine trends and external factors
  • Analyze comparable sales to estimate market value for the subject using the sales comparison approach
  • Use Marshall and Swift cost data, along with other authoritative references, to estimate market value using the cost approach
  • Use rental and sales data, in the market, to extract a gross rent multiplier to estimate market value using the income approach (also use direct capitalization, typically for commercial properties)
  • 2009 – 2011, 100+ hours of Appraiser education for the purposes of becoming a Certified Residential Appraiser
  • Feburary 2009, State Certified Registered Trainee Appraiser
  • October 2008, 100 hours of Appraiser education for the purposes of becoming a Registered Trainee Appraiser
Sage Software
October 2007 to May 2008 – Technical Support
  • Inbound and outbound technical support calls for Peachtree Accounting software
  • Used problem solving techniques to help with installation, network troubleshooting, and basic computer support
Education
Western Governors University
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Arkansas State University
  • Associate Degree
Harding University
  • Completed 49 hours including the following courses:
    Computer Programming, Macroeconomics, Information Technology, Microeconomics, Software Engineering, Statistics, Data Management, Calculus, and more
Certifications, Licenses, and Skills
Certifications
  • CompTIA Project+, 2010
  • CompTIA Security+, 2010
  • CompTIA Network+, 2008
  • CompTIA A+, 2008
  • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), 2009
  • CIW v5 Database Design Specialist, 2009
  • CIW Professional, 2008
  • CIW JavaScript Fundamentals, 2008
  • CIW Web Design Specialist, 2008
  • CIW v5 Site Designer, 2008
  • CIW v5 Associate, 2007
  • CIW Web Foundations Associate, 2007
Licenses
  • State Certified Registered Trainee Appraiser, 2009
  • State Licensed Real Estate Agent, 2006
Computer Skills
  • Built custom computers for small businesses and students – Listened to customer, assessed their needs, and used knowledge to offer a viable solution
  • Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Dreamweaver Suite, Peachtree Accounting, Quickbooks, Unix/Linux, and many others
  • Experience with all major programming lanuguages including, HTML, XML, .NET, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, PHP, Perl, and others
  • Designed, built, and maintain multiple websites and databases
Other Skills
  • Skilled communicator – balances technical and non-technical verbiage to best help the customer/user
  • Maintains strong project / case management, client relations, reporting and time management skills.
  • Self motivated and works well alone, but prefers to work in a positive team environment

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