Scott Backstrom Designs
Over a Decade of Professional Web Design Experience...
 
If I had a nickel for every happy customer... oh wait, I do!
"...the service is top notch - fast, friendly, flexible. Scott has a 'can do' attitude and is always one step ahead..."

Tamara Langen - Perham, MN Area Chamber of Commerce www.perham.com


 
The HTML Writers GuildI am a member of
Yes... there are super secret discounts if you take me fishing
 
Recent Sites Built:
| County of Otter Tail | Vikings Valhalla | KOBOZ.us | Barnesville Schools
| Coldwell Banker | Wheaton Community Health Care |
 
Formal Education:  

Figleaf Training Center - Washington, D.C.
Flash MXDec 2002
Certificate: Fast Track to Macromedia Flash MX

Figleaf Training Center - Washington, D.C.
ColdFusion MXDec 2002
Certificate: Fast Track to ColdFusion MX


ESRI
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
ESRI ArcIMSOct 2002
Certificate: ESRI ArcIMS 4.0


Anthony Training Center - Golden, Colorado
DreamweaverMarch 2001
Certificate: Dreamweaver UltraDev 4.0

Anthony Training Center - Golden, Colorado
DreamweaverMarch 2001
Certificate: Dreamweaver 4.0 Advanced

FirstTech Computers - Minneapolis, Minnesota
MacromediaNovember 2000
Certificate: Macromedia Dreamweaver 3.0

Aris Training Center - Washington D.C.
MicrosoftMay 1998
Certificate: Mastering Enterprise Web Site Development using Visual InterDev

Aris Training Center - Seattle, Washington
Microsoft May 1998
Certificate: Implementing a Commerce-Enabled Web Site Using Microsoft Site Server 3.0

Aris Training Center - Minneapolis, Minnesota
MicrosoftMar 1998
Certificate: Secure Web Access Using Microsoft Proxy Sever

Aris Training Center - Washington D.C.
MicrosoftMay 1998
Certificate: System Administration for Microsoft SQL 6.5

Hennepin Technical College - Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
logicFeb 1995 - May 1995
Computer Logic and flowcharting class

Hennepin Technical College - Eden Prairie, Minnesota
DOSJun 1994 - Aug 1994
DOS, WordPerfect, Lotus 1-2-3, DBase III & IV

Thief River Falls A.V.T.I. - Thief River Falls, Minnesota
BroadcastingSep 1986 - May 1987
Radio and Television Broadcasting Course

 
Professional Experience:

County of Otter Tail, Minnesota
Web Developer / Programmer - Jul 2002 - Present (web site link)
Design, develop, program, and maintain Otter Tail County Internet and Intranet web sites. Publish and maintain GIS data on both county Internet and Intranet. Research, develop and refine web-based applications.
Confer with all departments on content to be made available on the web, and coordinate and train personnel in the construction and upkeep of web pages.
Design and development of data-driven interactive mapping applications.

Fergus Falls Community College, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Instructor - Nov 1999 - 2005
Teach web site construction classes including basic html, use of graphics, design and layout, search engine ranking and marketing tips.
Teach intro to web design classes including, domain registration, site structure/layout, knowing your target audience, marketing tips, more.


Minnesota WebWorks, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Web Developer, Lead Programmer, Graphic Design, Project Manager
Jan 1997 - May 2002

Designed and programmed several web/database sites including the use of custom built "manager pages" which allows the ability to update database information from any web-connected computer without the need for additional software or training.
Coordination of web design team (an awesome team it was) and projects. Research and testing of new web design tools. Training of associates on web design topics including HTML, ASP programming, Java scripting, Java applets, database connectivity, and graphic design among several other things. Worked directly with clients to taylor sites to their ideas.

The WizardWorks Group, Plymouth, Minnesota
Web Site and Bulletin Board Service Refurbishment - Mar 1996 - Dec 1996
Lead peers through implementation of new Web site and inform of changes in progress. Create and implement new web site technical support area for customers.
Coordinate with project leaders and marketing for continuous product updates. Facilitate restructure of Bulletin Board software for customers ease of use. Programming of html code in the designing of web pages.



 
Contributing Author:
Contributing Author "Absolute Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Office 2003"
Buy Book: Inside Windows 98Published in 2003
Publisher: Que

Lead Author: Jim Boyce

(web site link)



Contributing Author "Inside Windows 98"
Buy Book: Inside Windows 98Published in 1997
Publisher: New Riders

Lead Author: Jim Boyce

(web site link)