Gregory Macke
My name is Gregory Macke. I am a ColdFusion website programmer, social media & web analytics authority.
Gregory Macke has been a "jack of all trades" at most of the places he has been employed. During the course of any given day he can be found interacting with customers online, walking someone through website navigation over the phone, sending sales generating materials to clients or making a simple text change on the corporate website. He has worked on many projects and seen them from conception to completion.
Gregory Macke's Background
Gregory Macke's Experience
IT Director & Web Programmer at Quinlan & Company
October 2006 - January 2008
o Developed, implemented, and maintained websites using Plone for clients of Buffalo based advertising firm.
o Utilized ColdFusion on a daily basis to update client websites.
o Ensured website integrity and uniformity by using CSS.
o Managed office computer network of 14 end users, assuring network and web stability.
o Tracked visitor usage and behavior with Google Analytics software to identify opportunities to increase traffic and client exposure.
o Documented best practices for IT Department and assisted with RAID server migration.
o Interacted with clients on a daily basis and assisted in resolving various questions and concerns.
o Created e-based advertisements and ensured timely delivery to clients to increase client revenue and sales.
o Responsible for training clients on how to use Content Management Systems to update and manage their websites.
Associate Claims Adjuster at Progressive Insurance
July 2003 - May 2006
o Gathered, analyzed, and interpreted information leading to the determination of liability in automobile and boat accidents.
o Estimated property damage accurately and efficiently while evaluating and settling soft tissue injuries.
o Effectively communicated and established relationships with customers, witnesses, other insurance companies, medical providers, and repair shops to efficiently process claims.
o Recognized for assistance in Florida and Gulf regions for 3 months after 2005 hurricane season.
Web Programmer at University of Notre Dame
2000 - 2002
o Led technical programming for all Internet activities of the MBA program including homepage redesign and implementation.
o Integrated the use of the Internet into the MBA office's daily activities to expand efficiency.
o Relocated numerous MBA Career Development and Alumni activities to the Internet to provide enhanced access.
o Created online forms and administrative pages for data collection and analysis.
o Implemented, redesigned, and maintained online class registration system for students.
o Defined system requirements by working closely with end users leading to efficient design and optimal satisfaction.
o Identified optimal technological resources to ensure system functionality.
o Recognized by Associate Dean for outstanding contributions to an integral website introduced online with concept to completion in only 3 weeks.
Customer Service Representative at Best Buy
1999 - 2001
Worked as a cashier and customer service representative.
Electronic Media Coordinator at Gold Medal Products Company
May 2008
o Manage several different company websites on a daily basis (www.gmpopcorn.com & www.caramel-popcorn.com).
o Redesigned corporate website, took graphic artist's design from offline concept to online completion.
o Built website with database backend to increase listing of products from 50-75 to over 1000.
o Responsible for building our company branch's online store which included approximately 850 items with a timetable from concept to completion of a month and a half. (www.goldmedalindianapolis.com)
o Researched, purchased, and implemented an ecommerce system for company website to increase office efficiency and reduce number of incoming phone calls.
o Established, foster, & maintain social media channels on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and interact with clients/end users on a daily basis through them.
o Developed, coded, and executed launch of company intranet site to enhance communication.
o Evaluated and made recommendations regarding Search Engine Optimization and hosting companies.
o Train current employees and clients in use of computer systems and new client offerings (Online Print Catalog).
Gregory Macke's Education
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business
1999 – 2001
Bachelors
Holy Cross College
1997 – 1999
Associate of Arts
Concentration: Liberal Arts
St. Anthony's
1994 – 1995
Grade School Diploma
Gregory Macke's Interests & Activities
Running, Internet, College Football, Major League Baseball, Photography, Digital Photography, Photo Editing, Photoshop, Social Networking, Adobe, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Adobe Dreamweaver, Email Design, jQuery, Website Development, Fireworks, Social Media Marketing, Google Adwords, Web Analytics
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