SUMMARY:

• I’m a proficient - self-motivated, dedicated professional with skills and experience in the areas of technical consulting, web development, systems engineering, problem resolution and client relations.
• I have strong communication and analytical abilities, manage time productively, effectively handle multiple projects and learn new concepts quickly.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Software: DevOps, Cloud Hosting, Amazon Cloud. Microsoft Windows, Exchange, Office 365, Active Directory, SQL Server, and Sharepoint. Unix Apache, Linux, Plesk. APPLE MAC OS X / OSX Server. Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Coldfusion, Dreamweaver, Captivate, Fireworks, Peak 4, iRep Software. Open Source. CMS/Framework Magento 1, Magento 2, Symphony, WordPress, and Drupal. Tools Base Camp, Trello, Visio, Trello, Jira, Visio, SVN, Github, UI/UX wireframes - Axure, Mockflow, Storyboarding, Bootstrap3. Web Analytics & Metrics tools (SEO/SEM) - Omniture, Moz. TextWrangler, Brackets, Scout, MAMP. Bootstrap3, CSS, Agile and Waterfall Methodologies, CRM Campaign Tools - Campaigner / Email Direct.

Language: HTML5, CSS3, SASS, XML, PHP5, jQuery, AngularJS, Javascript, AJAX.

Hardware: Mac / PC / Unix - desktops / laptops / servers / tablets / mobile devices. Cisco routers, switches and VoIP.

Storage: SAN, NAS, RAIDS. TCP/IP, IPX, RAID. IoT, Digital Cameras (IP) and wireless devices.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

CTO - Web and eCommerce

• Role includes the use of new technologies: HTML5, CSS3, PHP5, jQuery, JavaScript, MySQL. User Experience and User Interface (UX/UI). Develop web-based applications according to strategy and creative requirements within the technological constraints of the platform, and also adhering to industry standards and best practices.
• Clients: bellybandit.com, hanzdefuko.com and simplyhome.co
• Project Management + Development
• Information Architect (IA)
• DevOps
• Information Security
• Execute Lean Agile Methodologies
• Manages web hosting and application monitoring
• Security monitoring initiatives
• Responsive Web Design and Development (LAMP stack)
• Mobile development (UX/UI)

Technologies include: Wordpress, Magento 1.9.x, Magento 2.1.3, Bootstrap 3, HTML5, CSS3, Jquery

Confidential

CTO - Web and eCommerce

• Information Architect (IA)
• DevOps
• Information Security
• Execute Lean Agile Methodologies
• Manages web hosting and application monitoring
• Security monitoring initiatives
• Responsive Web Design and Development (LAMP stack)
• Mobile development (UX/UI)
• Technologies include: Wordpress, Magento 1.9.x, Magento 2.1.3, Bootstrap 3, HTML5, CSS3, Jquery
• Custom plugin development and integration
• QA and testing code

Confidential, Atlanta, Ga

Web and Mobile - UX Consultant

• Lead a team to meet all project objectives and deadlines
• Develop and implement web and mobile apps
• Manage expenses and budget allocation for their department as well
• Develop and implement Information Architecture (IA)
• Work with Marketing to develop internet marketing strategies
• Review web properties to ensure Branding guidelines are followed
• Implement functionality based on business requirements
• Analytics reporting on all MQ websites activities
• Identify possible usability obstacles and work with their team to find innovative solutions to minimize their impact
• Create mock-ups and track metrics related to identifiable factors that change user experience.
• Create and implement strategies that improve user experience through design
• Design, conduct, and evaluate studies to understand and improve user experience, documenting requirements
• Work directly with clients to identify requirements and ensure a positive experience
• Work with existing development team to modify website to improve the UX + UI as defined by business requirements

Confidential, Atlanta, Ga

Senior Web Developer

• Responsible for custom development of The Garden Club web site using Wordpress for custom theme development. Skills include: HTML5, CSS3, PHP5, jQuery, AJAX, Bootstrap, JavaScript, MySQL.
• Execute Agile Methodologies
• Responsive Web Design and Development
• Custom CMS development
• Custom plugin development and integration
• QA and testing code

Confidential, Alpharetta, Ga

Director of Web Development + Digital Strategy

• Responsible for the local and off-shore technology team and technology processes, including the identification of opportunities for innovation and assessment of obstacles and technical hurdles to achieving business success.
• Continued learning is an integral part of maintaining relevance and success in the marketplace. The design techniques and technology of today inspire and motivate me to stay on top of current trends and assist in defining best practices for our clients.
• Superior leadership and collaboration skills
• Excellence in managing and motivating staff
• Excellent communication & presentation skills
• Familiar with multiple software development methodologies
• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple front and back end languages
• Define technical requirements of internet marketing and SEO
• Monitor information security vulnerabilities and risk management
• Monitor multiple hosting environments, load balancing and redundancy
• Responsible for executing through code complex designs that reflect the creative and art direction provided within the established technical framework
• Shifting between a creative and a technical focus depending on the project need and/or the type of project
• Direct the activities and professional development of technology team members, including conducting staff reviews and taking corrective actions where needed
• Collaborates with President and Chief Operating Officers to ensure organizational success in delivery of client initiatives
• Creates and implements technology process efficiencies
• Identifies, acquire, and manage external resources
• Works with creative department to validate feasibility of design concepts
• UX/UI - Create contextual targeting in design and development
• Works with marketing department to develop content strategy
• Manages web hosting & monitoring initiatives
• Builds standards-compliant HTML/CSS documents
• Develops jQuery, HTML5, and CSS3 to manipulate page content
• Works with developers to integrate Liferay and iRep CMS
• QA & Debugs HTML & Javascript in cross-browser environments
• Supports existing clients’ project orders & questions
• Production of HTML email templates for use in client marketing campaigns
• Partners with business development to prepare and justify job scope and estimates
• Prepares for client reviews appropriately and ensures all deliverables meet internal standards prior to delivery

Confidential, Atlanta, Ga

UX Consultant / Senior Web Developer

• Content Marketing Strategy development
• Communicate with Senior Management on UX/UI and site architecture (IA)
• Architect custom CMS and E-Commerce solutions
• Execute Agile Methodologies
• Responsive Web Design and Development: AngularJS, Bootstrap 3, HTML5, CSS3, AJAX
• Open Source Development (Wordpress, Drupal and Magento Commerce)
• Content Creation including video and apps for mobile (HTML5 / JQuery Mobile)
• Internet Marketing and Administration
• Analytics: Monitor and report on web site traffic and performance.
• Customer Experience Management (CEM)
• Social Media administration: Facebook and Twitter
• Email Marketing campaign creation and management: MailChimp and Constant Contact
• Create decision tables to map triggers and actions

Confidential, Ga

Healthcare SEO Specialist

• Keyword Research - Determine relevant and high-demand keywords to use for SEO.
• Competitor Analysis - Competitor SEO strength and strategies to overcome them.
• Content Optimization - Optimization of content, based on keyword research, and targeted keywords.
• Site Structure and Assessment - Optimization of HTML elements (META tags, Title, Alt tags, etc.). Inclusion of Robots and Sitemap XML creation and updating.
• Landing Pages Optimization - Addition of new web pages to target specific keyword targets not supported by preexisting website content. This includes targeted geographic locations in addition to standard product or service related keywords.

Confidential, Atlanta, Ga

Technology and Marketing Consultant

• Optimize existing SEO/SEM efforts and strategy to promote a network of websites.
• Analytics - Measure benchmarks, monitor site traffic and conversions.
• Analytics Reporting - Create actionable items to increase traffic and conversions, increase ROI and reduce bounce rate.
• Behavioral Analytics - Implementing marketing campaigns based on customer actions.
• Serve as central point person to capture and document site processes.
• Manage organic (SEO) traffic and sales from search engines.
• Lead user experience projects: user insights, user-centered design, and user testing.
• Manage online marketing budget, including continuous improvement of ROI.
• Look for new online strategic partnerships and manage existing partnerships.
• Improve web site design (UI/UX) to increase conversion and retention of site visitors.
• Develop email campaigns to increase the conversion rate, frequency and value of visits.
• Monitor, track and improve email CRM strategy.