CHRIS WALKER
Co-Founder/Partner/CEO, osHelpers.com
Webmaster, Peticious.com
PROFILE
Chris Walker is the co-founder and business operations leader for osHelpers.com, a successful US-based company specializing in open source eCommerce assistance. Since establishing osHelpers.com less than four years ago, he has grown the company from initial startup to a staff of 25 programmers responsible for providing custom shopping carts, SEO services, data management services, and custom application development for small, medium, and large companies. While personally managing over 5,000 projects, Walker has also handled all sales, marketing, accounting, customer service, proposals, HR, and client relations for the company.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Established online project management area to support hundreds of projects simultaneously.
• Led the delivery of hundreds of eCommerce stores and systems for clients worldwide.
• Created the company’s coding division and led development of several flagship products.
• Introduced new service offerings, including Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and website hosting.
• Increased revenues by developing and implementing SEO and shopping cart product lines.
• Improved quality by instituting QC standards and an online support ticketing system.
• Oversaw development and launch of Peticious.com, world’s largest online pet store, in 2008.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
More than 11 years of Information Technology business and project management experience. Special expertise in Internet marketing, eCommerce, graphic design, and application/web development. Proven ability to generate sales and increase profitability while reducing costs. Knowledgeable in wide variety of programming languages, development tools, and databases. Previous experience includes establishing and managing successful web design, eCommerce, and career services companies.
Selected Skill Sets
• eCommerce and business system development.
• Technical staff recruiting, training, and management.
• Website design, support, and improvement.
• Business development, sales, marketing, and relationship management.
Academics
BBA in Computer Information Systems, Graduated Cum Laude with Honors
Bernard Baruch College, New York, NY
