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Nicholas Yost

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Analytical Thinking

Nick has a very unique mind that can procedurally breakdown complex scenarios and problems into manageable and understandable ideas. Once this has been done, solutions to seemingly-complex problems tend to appear simpler and far more within reach than before.

Computers

Though the average person thinks they have "good" computer skills, Nick has proven his abilities time-and-time again. He has worked in both the professional and individual environments on projects of all sizes. He knows many programming languages, including server-side scripting, client side languages, and database querying, along with other developmental tools, like Photoshop.

He has been chosen as one of the top workers on a very respectable freelance website with over 350k competitors. More information is available upon request.

• PHP
• HTML
• MySql
• MSSql

• ColdFusion
• Java[Script]
• CSS
• Batch

Key: More stars indicates a higher comprehension level. 2 stars indicates a basic, working understanding while a 5 star indicates a very strong understanding. 4 stars or more indicates that reference materials are typically not needed unless the circumstances are atypical or the project is heavily-dependent on cross-environment compatibility.

Communication

Nick has a very strong grasp of the written language with a comprehensive vocabulary. He has proven his abilities multiple times while employed as a customer service representative with his previous employer, NewsPortalSite, where he helped mitigate multiple high-profile disputes with some of their largest and most successful clients.

Spyder Trap Marketing & Development

Developer

While employed at Spyder Trap, Nick worked along side his project manager on highly intensive HIPPA-compliant applications and “Software-as-a-Service” (SaaS) solutions. He has taken on challenging tasks that require an intimate understanding of every part of the “Model-View-Controller” (MVC) development mindset, starting with a change in the database and carrying this though every aspect of the application.

Unfortunately, specific information regarding the large-scale, high-load software package is not yet available due to a standing Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

Compliance Publishing

Developer

While employed at Compliance Publishing, Nick has assisted in the aggressive development of a large-scale, high-load "Software-As-A-Service (SaaS)" product. He also completed the migration of the companies production website to the current, "Web 2.0" theme and layout.

Unfortunately, specific information regarding the large-scale, high-load software package is not yet available due to a standing Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

NewsPortalSite Inc.

Lead Developer and Technical Support Representative

While employed at NewsPortalSite, Nick acquired many responsibilities in a short period of time. His first day on the job, he was assigned the position of Technical Support Representative. During this early time in his employment, he also completed mandatory company training in four weeks, two weeks faster than expected.

Because of his better-than-expected abilities, he was promoted to the "Lead Developers" room and given a key to the office that allowed him to come-and-go at all hours of the day as he deemed necessary. Within a year-and-a-half, he was promoted to the position of lead developer, along with receiving all the substantial responsibilities that came with it.

Throughout his employment with NewsPortalSite, he received nothing but exceptional performance reviews. He humbly resigned from his position after two-and-a-half years due to an advancement opportunity with another development company.

Freelance

Freelance Web Developer

Nick has proven himself again-and-again on multiple freelance projects. More information is available by request.

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Nick has successfully transferred to the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, starting Fall 2012. As with all new and exciting changes in his life, this recent news opens another door for Nick to pursue a Bachelors Degree, and possibly more. Specifics will be updated here once they are known.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Associates of Art

Nick has had a very successful first year at Anoka-Ramsey community college. His first semester finished strong with a 4.0 GPA, and this success was carried through to the second semester, where he earned a solid 3.6 GPA. He currently has a 3.7 cumulative un-weighted GPA and plans to raise this even more in the coming year.

Coon Rapids High School

High School Diploma

Nick graduated from high school after lettering 12 times in a total of 4 different extracurricular activities with a 3.0 GPA.

Hobby Programming

When given the opportunity, Nick will donate his time to help develop new, exciting, and challenging components for DevelopedForFree, a not-for-profit team of web developers who aim to provide some of the internet's most powerful components to those who it was previously out of reach. As of now, this project is in the initial developmental stages, meaning it is currently private BETA and not available to the public.

Watching The Office

Nick is an avid fan of The Office on NBC. He enjoys watching The Office with friends and family and can identify with the satirical and overly-ridiculous form of comedy within.