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John Hines is an e-commerce veteran, having operated online retail and wholesale firms since 1996. A large international clientèle attests to the success of these online firms. Over the same period of time, John Hines has also provided technical consulting services for a number of other online businesses and has been involved with extensive development of successful nonprofit multi-user online services. John Hines has published award winning research with the Southwest Decision Sciences Institute and has recently published a book chapter in an industry handbook encompassing the planning and deployment of dynamic web technologies for the support of e-business. In addition, John Hines has also presented research at numerous national and regional professional conferences.

In order to be successful in any online endeavour, there must be value. That is, there must be something or a series of items that add value to your presence. Of course, we all want our information out there for all to see so we may benefit, but how does the reader, or more specifically, the customer benefit?

The customer benefits from the value you add to your information. The purpose of any Web visitor is self serving. They are visiting for their own benefit, not yours. The real strategy is to learn how to benefit from their purpose. They seek knowledge, or, information about what you have to offer. In turn, you provide the information they seek in exchange for their trust. Trust in your product or service offering.

For this strategy to be successful, you must be an expert on the subject or topic of the information you provide. Others that provide the same type of product or service will, in no doubt, strive to accomplish the same. To build a strong presence on the Web, you must be willing to add the value of your knowledge to your website. As you do, you will become the expert, moreover, the TRUSTED expert in your field. Nothing is more valuable than having the TRUSTED EXPERT in your corner.

As an online business strategist, I can help you achieve this goal. I have the knowledge to help you realize your goals online. If you would like to discuss your goals for online business, feel free to contact me. It is through communication and knowledge transfer that I have become knowledgable in online business development and e-commerce. We can both realize benefit through communication. It is the circle of online business life!

  • Tutoring and Coaching
    • Individuals or groups smaller than five participants
    • Direct study based upon what you are interested in learning
    • Instruction available for all ages
    • In home or on-site
  • Class Instruction – Topic Discussions – Presentations
    • Topics ranging from Web Design, e-commerce & business concepts, technical development, software usage, etc.
    • Available for small groups to large auditorium settings
    • Will travel to a location of your choice
  • Decision Making Assistance
    • Decision assistance for hardware and software purchases
  • PC Repair & Virus Removal
    • Avoid long down time because services rendered on-site
    • On-site repair means that you can see what is being done, and learn it
    • Keep track of your personal data

John Hines is able to save you time and money by on-site problem solving that can prevent you from being productive. John’s experience will help avoid purchasing hardware or software that isn’t necessary. All services can be done on-site with minimal disassembly. All options will be explained and only the most cost-effective solutions will be recommended.

John A. Hines
4459 Porpoise Dr. S.E.
St. Petersburg, Florida 33705
1.727.280.4532
jhines@hinesit.com

Professional Profile:
A results-driven Project Manager & Web Developer with success in the design, development, and deployment of customized inventory control and e-commerce web applications for small-medium sized businesses and non-profit organizations, seeking a position where extraordinary problem solving skills, award winning research and technical writing skills, the ability to work in a fast paced high stress environment, excellent interpersonal and team skills, and attention to detail would be needed.
Technical Skill:

Industries:

  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • E-Learning

 

  • Wholesale
  • Inventory Management

 

 

Web Languages:

  • HTML
  • XHTML
  • DHTML
  • AJAX
  • PHP
  • ASP.NET
  • ASP
  • JavaScript
  • CSS
  • RDF
  • RDFa
  • µFs

Non-Web Languages:

  • VB.NET
  • C++
  • C
  • Lua
  • C#

 

 

 

Environments:

  • Microsoft Windows (server & personal editions)
  • LINUX

Development Tools:

  • MS Visual Studio
  • Dreamweaver
  • Photoshop
  • Eclipse
  • Emacs
  • GCC
  • PFE
  • UltraEdit

RDBMS:

  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • DB2
  • Oracle
  • MSSQL

 

 

 

Education:
  • Master of Science - Information Systems and E-Commerce
    • May 2007 - Dec. 2009 :: Arkansas State University
  • Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science
    • Aug. 2002 - May 2007 :: Arkansas State University
Experience:

September 2010 – December 2010

Innovative Training Solutions USA

Tampa, Florida

Project and Development Manager

 

  • Manager of a small development team focused upon multiple development projects simultaneously
  • Responsible for project management throughout the SDLC and Tampa office operations
  • LAMP development including updates to pre-existing and design of a new website
  • Customized Moodle packages deployed with customized quizzing system
  • Linux server administration on multiple servers and vendors (SSH CLI, cPanel, Plesk, etc.)
  • MySQL Database development and administration
  • Customized candidate tracker system

August 2006 - Present

Self Employment

Paragould, Arkansas

Independent Contractor

 

  • Assisted SMEs in the decision making process regarding the purchase and deployment of new hardware and software.
  • Developed and deployed several internal Web applications for dynamic inventory control capable of publishing reports and locating product.
  • Developed database access tools for interaction with MySQL relational databases.
  • Provided technical support and training to clients
  • Authored functional and technical documentation and user manuals
  • Instructed classes, discussions, and presented on topics from Web design, e-commerce & e-business concepts, technical development, and software usage
  • Tutored and coached individuals and groups smaller than five in regards to direct study based upon interests

June 1996 - Present

Self Employment

Paragould, Arkansas

Co-Owner/Co-Operator

 

  • Home business manufacturing hand dyed cloth goods. Managing all aspects of the business including sales, taxes, promotion, warehousing and development of primary e-commerce application.

May 2004 – June 2008

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Assorted Positions

 

  • Internship - Consulted with faculty and staff concerning the College of Business web presence, future direction, and needs assessment.
  • Lecturer/Instructor - Instructed Microcomputer Applications course (CIT-1503 Sec. 006) under the supervision of the Computer & Information Technology Department Chair (Dr. J. Seydel)
  • Informal Help Session Instructor- Provided assistance in the Department of Computer & Information Technology reinforcement of Visual Basic .NET curriculum classroom
  • Technology Director - Built a student computer lab, developed the program website, and provided technical support for the McNair Achievement Program and instructed a four part computer proficiency series covering Microsoft Office 2003
  • Graduate Assistant - Assisted with research activities and classroom related functions
Publications & Presentations:
  • The Potential of RDF/RDFa for eCommerce Applications
    • 2011 Southwest Decision Sciences Institute Proceedings, co-authored with John Seydel, Ph.D.
  • Linked Data: A New Frontier for Business Communications
    • Thesis presented to the faculty of Arkansas State University, 2009
  • Planning and Deployment of Dynamic Web Technologies for Supporting E-Business
    • Handbook of Computational Intelligence in Manufacturing and Production Management, 2006
  • Confronting the Performance Issues Related to Dynamic Web Technologies
    • 2006 Southwest Decision Sciences Institute 37th Annual Proceedings, 2006
  • Empirical Examination of the Web Browser Wars
    • 8th Annual McNair Scholars Conference Proceedings - University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2006
  • Knowledge Transfer Using Dynamic Web Technologies
    • Arkansas State University Undergraduate Scholars Conference, 2005
Awards:
  • Arkansas State University College of Business Outstanding MSISeC Graduate, Apr. 2010
  • Arkansas State University College of Business Graduate Honors, Dec. 2009
  • Southwest Decision Sciences Outstanding Student Paper Award, Oct. 2006
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    • John Hines
      4459 Porpoise Dr. S.E.
      St. Petersburg, FL 33705
  • Email:
    • jhines@hinesit.com