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Kalvin Mizzi382 Goldenwood Road,Toronto, ON, M2M 2Z5, (647) 284-4249,

www.mizzi.com - Full Portfolio

Education

2001 – Present
(Graduation 2005) / Bachelor of Commerce, University of Toronto (Trinity College)
Related Courses: Psychology, Modes of Reasoning (Informal Logic)

Computer Skills

Software
Proficient in Photoshop 6, Flash 5, Dreamweaver MX, Homesite 5, ASP, ColdFusion, JavaScript, Windows, Visual Basic, Access, Office, FTP, HTML, CSS
Good hardware skills

Work History

1998 – Present

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Freelance Web Developer

·  Organized sales process, cold calling program, marketing material

·  Communicated the benefits of a web site, explanation of process, and my competitive advantages to potential clients

·  Succeeded in landing clients and Assembled well-run web sites to meet my clients’ goals

·  Created e-commerce engine with high adaptability, for a more cost-effective way of developing.

2001 (Spring) – 2002 (Summer) / Web Developer
Weblink Inc.
·  Created www.satelliteparts.com. Acheived 1st page rankings in the Google
·  Worked with ASP, Microsoft Access, Allaire HomeSite, Adobe Photoshop 6, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Microsoft FrontPage / StoreFront, Windows Networking environment, Windows Server Administration (DNS, IIS, Exchange, etc.), Microsoft Project, Adobe ImageReady
·  Applied project management skill sets to ensure success
1999-2001 / Multimedia Designer
Paradigm Shift
·  Worked on Macromedia Flash animations for the company and its clients
·  Engaged in learning the "ins and outs" of web development on a professional level
·  Became proficient in writing proposals for corporate clients
Additional Experience
1999 (Spring) / Management Trainee (Co-op program)
Don Park Inc.
·  Handled Data Entry and Accounts Payable responsibilities when employees took vacation
·  Learned how different parts of a company integrate to form the business as a whole.
1999 (Summer) / Database Programmer
Don Park Inc.
·  Became proficient in Microsoft Access 97 and Visual Basic
·  Used my analytical skills to design and develop a database system customized for the Purchasing Department that manages the $1 million+ coils inventory for the company
·  Handled Y2K software checks and upgrades
·  Used my problem solving skills to fix computer issues.
1998 (Summer) / Leadership In Training Program (Volunteer)
Oriole Community Centre
·  Taught computer and sports skills to children aged 7 – 12
·  Organized sports activities
·  Used my communications skills to motivate children to learn about computers
Achievements

High School

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·  Top 2% Grades, Home Form Representative

·  Active leadership in Web Development Team and School Newspaper

·  Active member of Debating Society, Business Club.

·  7th place for Marketing Management in 1999 DECA Ontario (An association of Marketing Students), used analytical and communication skills to solve a business case and present my solution to a judge.

·  American Computer Science League (ACSL) All Star Contest, used analytical skills to solve complex computer science problems.

·  Volunteer Recognition Award, used organizational skills to implement a computer software security solution within the computer department.

University

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·  Vice-President of UTREC (University of Toronto Real Estate Club)

·  CSA (Commerce Students Association) Class Rep

·  Entrepreneurial Club

Other

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·  Shad Valley Waterloo 2000 (www.shad.ca)

Hobbies

I am a voracious reader and focus on continuous self-improvement. Some of my hobbies are as follows: Tennis, baseball/softball (won various awards), skiing, swimming, reading, films, cooking.
References Available Upon Request