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title: "Professional Resume"
url: https://wesleyupchurch.com/resume/
description: "Professional experience and education for Wesley Upchurch."
published: 2026-07-08
updated: 2026-07-08
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# Professional Resume

Published 2026-07-08

## WORK EXPERIENCE

**Freelance Web designer, Internet Marketer, and Jailhouse Lawyer 03/2015 – 12/2019**
*Self-employed Independent Contractor, Jefferson City, MO and Memphis, TN*

- Designed websites for various manufacturing and wholesale companies.
- Managed Search Engine Optimization strategies.
- Launched mobile marketing campaigns for small and mid-sized businesses.
- Utilized reputation management techniques to improve client image.
- Researched legal issues for civil and criminal cases.
- Drafted motions, responses, and appellate briefs for unrepresented inmates.

**General Manager 11/2012 – 05/2015**
*TMU Entertainment, LLC (Gunther’s Games, Virtual Arena, Party Factory), Columbia, MO*

- Directed operations of family entertainment center, bar, and arcade.
- Improved overall customer experience by implementing reward system.
- Organized promotions and events.
- Supervised attendants, bar tenders, technicians, and content developers.
- Nurtured business relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Managed six figure advertising budget for marketing in tradition and new media.
- Updated accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms.
- Oversaw creation of and edited content for marketing and informational purposes.
- Released content and advertising strategically.
- Increased revenues, sales, and social presence.
- Installed point of sale system and integrated security systems.

**Managing Member 01/2010 – 08/2013**
*Impulse Market, LLC (Pandora Potpourri, Worlds Best Vitamins), Las Vegas, NV and Columbia, MO*

- Sourced and imported raw materials and ingredients.
- Manufactured natural and synthetic aromatic products.
- Marketed vitamins and herbal supplements online and at industry events.
- Branded all products and designed packaging.
- Launched websites to support the product lines.
- Established multi-million dollar business.

**Webmaster 05/2007 – 12/2010**
 *SEMCO, LLC (Flaktwoods Group, American Fan Company), Columbia, MO*

- Designed website to emphasize products and features.
- Optimized site for ranking in search engines.
- Created multimedia presentations for use at trade shows.
- Developed intranet for internal communications.
- Integrated various databases with a modern user interface.
- Coded custom scripts for use within an existing CMS.
- Supported the marketing team by updating product information.
- Worked with with HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
- Translated designs into standards-based XHTML/CSS.
- Built new pages for web sites and landing pages.

**Experience Manager 08/2003 – 05/2007**
 *The Melting Pot Restaurant, Bartlett, TN*

- Fulfilled customers orders and ensured customer satisfaction.
- Prepared fondue dishes, including cheese, entrée, chocolate.
- Assisted servers to provide a high level of service.
- Managed inventory of wine and liquor.
- Poured beverages and alcoholic drinks.
- Sanitized and cleaned kitchen and dining areas.

## EDUCATION

**Bachelor’s in Web Design and Development – 2009**
Universidad San Juan De La Cruz, Costa Rica

**Associate’s in Computer Information Management – 2019**
 Ashworth College, Norcross, GA

**Paralegal Certificate 2018**
Adams State University, Alamosa, CO

## CERTIFICATIONS

- Certified Internet Web Professional
- Google Ads Search Fundamentals
- Google Analytics Individual Qualification
- Google Fundamentals of Digital
- Marketing Certification
- Bing Ads Accredited Professional
- Hubspot Social Media Certification
- Simplilearn Mobile Marketing Certification

## AWARDS

**Interactive Media Award – Outstanding Achievement in Politics**
Interactive Media Council, Inc., 2008

**E-Commerce Business Plan Competition – First Place**
DECA Regional Competition, 2005

**C++ Computer Programming State Competition – First Place**
Business Professionals of America, 2005

**Eagle Scout**
Boy Scouts of America, 2004