Hello, I'm David!
I'm a front-end developer, Jeep lover,
and project/operations manager.
Biography
My name is John David Ayers. I am 34 years old and I have my bachelors in Computer Science & Information Technology from East Tennessee State University. I am a web developer, programmer, marketing director, project manager, and now an operations manager. Computers are my forte and I am very confident in my abilities to use them to build amazing creations for my clients and team.
Intent
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position that will allow me to use my knowledge and technical proficiencies to contribute to the company's growth and innovation for a long-lasting career.
Core Strengths
- Communication
- Task Oriented
- Detail Oriented
- Multitasking
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Achiever
- Team Player
Technical Skills
- HTML5 / CSS3 / PHP
- jQuery / JavaScript
- GitHub
- MySQL
- AI: ChatGPT / Midjourney
- Photoshop / Illustrator / InDesign
- ASANA
- Word / Excel / PowerPoint
Work Experience
Apr. 2022 - Present
Vice President of Operations
The AAM Group
- Achieved year-over-year growth of 50%+ by overhauling marketing and technology from concept/research to final execution.
- Boosted retention amongst 12+ marketing and technology professionals through new training and incentive programs, acting as a trusted mentor and leader.
- Grew program brands exponentially while enhancing engagement and influence with manufacturers, associations, and industry leaders. Sought as a thought leader and principal stakeholder liaison.
- Conceptualized and incorporated a web portal accessed by 30K+ accounts while also supporting web development platform buildout from 0 to over 100 customers. Used practices that are now company gold standard.
- Improved company policies and best practices to strive to propel our company forward. Acting as a brand manager awarded 10 trademarks from the US patents office.
Aug. 2013 - Apr. 2022
Director of Marketing & Technology
The AAM Group
Apr. 2014 - Aug. 2015
Digital Media Specialist
- Drove full-scale development of Web Applications and the use of digital media for marketing to help build and grow the brands, acting as the go-to resource for emerging technologies and new industry trends.
- Produced detailed reporting on current market conditions and opportunities for growth.
Apr. 2013 - Apr. 2014
Intern/Junior Digital Media Specialist
- Web advertising & development, CMS development, programming, project management, source control, site maintenance, blogging, database, graphic design
Nov. 2008 - Present
Website Development / Advertising / App Development
Self Employed
- Implemented best practices for lifeguarding, pool maintenance, swim programs, management, scheduling, and more, maintaining strict compliance with policies and regulations.
June 2004 - Apr. 2013
Head-Lifeguard / Aquatics Coordinator
Bristol Family YMCA
- Lifeguarding, pool & chemical maintenance, swim programs, swim lessons, management, scheduling
Education
2011 – 2014
BA in Computer Science : Information Technology
East Tennessee State University – Johnson City, TN
2008 – 2011
AS in Computer Science : Information Technology
Northeast State Community College – Bristol, TN
2004 – 2008
High School Diploma
Tennessee High School – Bristol, TN
ATS - ETSU Checkout System
ETC - ETSU Survey System
Lund's Winning Ride
Wanderlust
Story Line / Description:
A RPG Game made for college class as a end of term project. It is a web browser game handled on the server level. Designed in php.
Genre/Category: Role-Playing Game
Game File-Type: Web Browser
Resolution: Scalable/Full-Screen, Windowed
Current Version: 1.0.0.2
MOBILE BlackJack
Story Line / Description:
Its BlackJack on the web, for your phone!
Genre/Category: Card Game
Game File-Type: Web Browser
Resolution: Scalable/Full-Screen, Windowed
Current Version: 1.0.0.0
FREAKEN Zombies Ate My Mom
Story Line / Description:
A top down shooter zombie game. Physics designed to blow out walls and all surroundings. Never finished.
Genre/Category: TDS
Download Size: 5.875 KB (5.87 MB)
Game File-Type: Stand-Alone Executable
Resolution: Scalable/Full-Screen, Windowed
Current Version: 0.3.0.0
