(last updated Nov, 2005)

Following is an informal (and no doubt incomplete) chronology of past Web projects.

2005

  • Mitchell1 CRM - Designed user interface and reports for Mitchell 1's Cutomer Relationship Marketing (CRM Website).
  • Mitchell 1 PressKit 2005 - PressKit for Mitchell 1 at SEMA, Nov. 2005.
  • PHP List - deployed opt-in newsletter and specials mailing lists for clients.
  • ASE Quiz Site - interactive quiz site for automotive technicians preparing for ASE exams. Built on a PHP, Flash and MySQL interface from Pineapple Technologies with extensive code and template modifications.
  • Traffic Tech - website for local parking lot and highway improvement contractor.
  • FarFan Training Center - website for local boxing and martial arts training facility run by Joaquin Farfan Jr.
  • MAN Sports - redesign of website for MAN Sports, producers of bodybuilding nutritional products including Clout, Scorch, Body Octane, and more.
    • MAN Discussion Board - popular discussion board for bodybuilders and users of MAN products. Built in PHPBB, features extensive template modifications.
  • Elite Business Services - website for Bob Cooper and Elite Business Services. Elite is a leading business practices consultant to the automotive repair industry.

2004

  • Studio Mosley - website for San Diego Artist Bill Mosley.
  • Shop Management Forum - Online forum for Mitchell 1 Shop Management Software users. Developed in PHPBB with custom template and UI mods.
  • eAutoRepair.net - developed user interface and online help for this website which sells auto repair information to do-it-yourself automotive enthusiasts.
  • BuyWoodBats.com - eCommerce site for Jauregui Bat Company.
  • TomDiverde.com - website for author Tom DiVerde.
  • Bats1.com - website for Bats1.com SDABL team.
  • Ask Dr. Maryann - website for Dr. Maryann Rosenthal, author, speaker, and radio and TV personality.

2003

  • Microfiber.org - Brand new website for Microfiber Unlimited, includes an enlarged MIVA store including candles and soaps.
  • Town and Country Construction - Marketing website for Bob Ambrose's business, Town and Country Construction.
  • HandiHone Inc. - Marketing Website for manufacturer, HandiHone Inc.
  • San Pasqual Winery - eCommerce site for Winery, features custom MIVA programming for instant discount with Wine Club membership.
  • Engine Performance Book On CD - Engine Performance Manual delivered on CD in .PDF format.
  • Vintage2 CD - 4 CD Set featuring legacy (pre-1983) chassis, engine, and electrical.
  • ShopKey Rewards - ShopKey equivalent of Premier Club. Features cool original design w/rollovers, printable coupons (w/customer info dynamically entered), and other state of the art design features.
  • MVP Baseball Academy - Marketing website for Southern California's largest indoor baseball/softball training facility.
  • RRASC - website for Residential Recyclers and Salvage Company, an East Coast business specializing in the salvaging and re-use of furnishings and building materials in high-end ($5 million plus) properties.
  • Le Mere Catherine Inn - Website for the B&B of our friend, Nan Sinclair.
  • Mitchell 1 Product Demo - Repurposing of CD-ROM based rich-media promotional material for Internet use. Recommended for High Bandwidth connections only.
  • Pacific Learning Group - Relaunched the Pacific Learning Group website with snappy Flash intro, clean new interface, and cool DHTML menus.

2002

  • OnDemand5.com - Supported launch of Mitchell 1's flagship product, OnDemand5, on the Internet. Developed extensive Online Product Documentation.
  • Mitchell1.com - Extensive redo of the Mitchell 1 website and move to mitchell1.com in support of Mitchells re-branding initiative.
  • Premier Club - Launch of "Members Only" website providing added-value services to loyal customers. Features extensive legacy automotive data, TSB lookup, eCommerce and security and administrative features.
  • Vintage CD - CD-ROM based product featuring legacy (pre-1983) wiring diagram and engine performance information. ShopKey and Mitchell 1 versions. Huge commercial success.
  • Mitchell 1 PressKit 2002 - After a one-year hiatus, the Mitchell 1 CD-ROM Press Kit was reintroduced at the SEMA Automotive Industry Trade Show. Features DHTML Photo Gallery and Inline Frameset Product Showcase.
  • Belle Marie - Developed eCommerce site for Escondido Winery. Features Miva catalog with custom programming for instant access to discounted purchases for "Circle of Friends" members.

 

2001

  • MitchellSupport.com and ShopKeySupport.com. Online Technical Support websites for the Mitchell1 and ShopKey product lines.
  • Mitchell Repair Sales Rep Site - Along with Database/ASP programmer, Eric Dilger, I developed this site which includes a zip code lookup and personal web pages for Mitchell's 150 sales reps. The database-driven pages are automatically updated from the rep database with some fields and picture designated for personalization.
  • ASE Test Preparation Site - This site was developed to offer study materials to students preparing for the ASE exam and as a "soft-sell" of Mitchell's own ASE study materials.
  • Mitchell Repair Intranet - In addition to giving the site a professional "look and feel," I aided the IS department in adding new functionality including an employee extension lookup, software downloads, and a "how to" section describing common company tasks.
  • JoeBauer.com - Launched site for local radio personality Joe Bauer ("Hudson & Bauer," " Jack & Joe") June 3.

 

2000

  • Mitchell Repair Web Site - In January, 2000, Mitchell Repair launched its e-commerce site. I served as project lead, QA lead, and the chief developer. In addition to online ordering, the site features Product Support, FAQs, News (Press Releases), Trade Show schedule. Since its launch, I have managed all aspects of the site including sales support, content development, and general site administration.
  • Mitchell Repair Press Kit 2000 - Another quantum leap in the evolution of the press kit, this version features a Flash introduction, DHTML and a very cool executive profile section.
  • Creative Team Resources Group - This site, developed for a local consulting firm, features a Flash introduction and cool rollover graphics.
  • Weisel Contruction - I developed this site for my brother-in-law Pete. Basically, the site serves as an on-line brochure for Pete's company.
  • New Hope Community Church - Pacific Learning Group developed, maintains, and hosts (for perpetuity) this site as an offering to our Church.

 

1999

  • Mitchell Repair Press Kit 1999 - Based upon the success of the first press kit, I was asked to build a second press kit. A major upgrade from the 1998 effort, the site feateres rollovers and Fireworks-rendered graphics.
  • Microfiber Unlimited - An e-commerce enabled site promoting the Microfiber towel (featured at Costco).

1998

  • Pacific Learning Group Web Site - A business web site promoting Paclearn's Human Resources and Documentation services.
  • Darrin Family Site - Family site with pictures of us and the animals and our vacations.
  • Mitchell Repair Press Kit 1998 - Paclearn's first commercial web job, the 1998 Press Kit was distributed via CD-ROM at the Big I Automotive Aftermarket Trade Show in Las Vegas, NV.

 

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