SUMMARY:

Seeking Web Development position where I can utilize my 14+ years of experience to create clean, effective and pixel perfect websites. I have been thriving on telecommute work, nearly exclusively, for the past 11 years, although I will consider on - site for the right opportunity. I’m a fast and enthusiastic learner who is always ready for new challenges, and eager to be part of a successful dev team.

SKILLS:

Adobe

Dreamweaver

Adobe Photoshop

MS Office Suite

Google Analytics

AJAX

Atlassian JIRA

CSS & CSS3

DUST templates

HTML/XHTML

HTML5

JavaScript jQuery

JSON

PHP

MySQL

SASS

SVN/GIT

XML

Linux/UNIX

Windows 7/Vista/XP

14+ Web Development

9+ WordPress

EXPERIENCE:

Web Developer & WordPress Dev

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Reliable team member as part of the Expansion Project for the new Confidential website redesign.
• I worked with Blogs, Social Integration, Video configuration, template editing and basic toolkit tasks. Coding for Expansion Project has utilized JavaScript (Node.js), JQuery, SCSS, CSS, CSS3, HTML5, DUST templates, with an emphasis on responsive design & development in a large group of developers.
• I worked with a few different groups of devs and PMs as the project progressed and worked well with each of them.
• We used Bitbucket/GIT, Atlassian JIRA, Team Gantt, Google Hangouts & more to collaborate as a team and stay on track.
• Essential part in team based Confidential development for WordPress VIP hosted blogs; updating existing WP Themes, Plugins, as well as developing/adapting mobile themes for specialized “Curated” Blogs like New Day morning show.
• WordPress coding done mainly with PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Utilizing SVN/GIT for proper group code management as well as Agile/JIRA based Ticket/Issue handling for documenting development progress.

Freelance Web Developer & Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Lead designer and developer for client websites, promotional material, and consultant on best online marketing practices.
• Utilized 7+ years of WordPress (CMS) experience to quickly, and effectively build advanced websites clients could manage themselves.
• Site creation included use of CSS, CSS3, HTML, HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, MySQL, PHP, Adobe Photoshop, e-Commerce, SEO, social media, Software APIs, XML, Web Analytics (Google) and advanced form processing.
• Created and assembled web graphics, including some logo, online advertisements, and offline marketing material.
• Also performed online or in-person teaching and training on how to use client’s new website individually or in groups.
• Provided supreme support and excellent customer service to all levels of clients; from VPs to home office employees.
• Client requested me to work with structure of website so they could manage on their own via WordPress.
• On the Front-End I implemented and customized a jQuery Image Slider and multimedia Lightbox for product showcasing, created .
• On the back-end I created custom database queries to show Products and sorted by availability and category of Products.
• I also created custom Widgets to make HTML based jQuery slides easily editable via the WordPress back-end.

Skills Used: HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, PHP, MySQL, Photoshop, WordPress Theming.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Design to be Mobile ready (iPad, iPhone, Android) and easily editable for employees.
• I converted their old Flash based layout to a more updated HTML5 and CSS3 table-less layout to work as a custom WordPress Theme.
• On the Front-End I utilized the power of HTML5 and CSS3 (mobile/flash-less ready) for Menu animations as well as “Ken Burns” effect on Image Slider.
• I also formatted all content to match client specifications while utilizing and creating custom WordPress shortcodes to make it easier for employees to edit.
• I also used jQuery lightbox for large image viewing of properties as well as updated their logo resolution to look better on Apple Retina displays.
• On the back-end I customized WordPress editing screens to make it simple and easy for employees to quickly add new Property listings without the need for FTP, Dreamweaver, or extraneous steps to update their own website.

Skills Used: HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, PHP, MySQL, Photoshop, WordPress Theming and Plugin customization, mobile ready technologies.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Client requested a very clean and simple design for website, with full e-Commerce capabilities, and able to edit by their own employees.
• I consulted and aided in web hosting signup/setup, VPS server setup, secure shopping setup, Membership setup, WordPress setup, Theme customizing, as well as e-Commerce implementation, SEO, and onsite marketing.
• I created and setup the base of the website for client so they could edit as they wanted in the future.

Skills Used: CSS, HTML, PHP, MySQL, e-Commerce, PayPal Payment Gateway, HTTPS, jQuery, WordPress customization

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Client came to me with design in .PSD (Photoshop) format and I converted it into a custom WordPress Theme so they could use the power of WordPress to easily and effectively add, edit, and remove content to their liking. On the Front-End I implemented Cufon font replacement, content formatting, and social media icons to client’s specifications.

Skills Used: HTML5, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Photoshop, jQuery, WordPress Theming.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Custom WordPress Theme and Design from the ground up.
• Also created and implemented one-of-a-kind WordPress Plugin to display eBay products (eBay Partner Network API) via WordPress shortcodes for ease of use. eBay Plugin utilizes the power of PHP, file caching, CSS3 formatting and transitions, URL parsing, and WordPress framework to bring simple and effective product display from offsite sources to Confidential user only needs to enter this into WordPress
• I also customized implementation of Social Media buttons with Open Graph and similar meta tags for easy user sharing on networks like FB, G+, Pinterest, Twitter, etc.
• I’ve owned and operated this website since 2000.
• Installed WordPress in 2005. I’ve developed many revisions; from e-commerce, to blog, to its current status of Affiliate driven income by promoting other places to shop online.

Skills Used: HTML, CSS3, PHP, MySQL, Photoshop, JQuery, Javascript, WordPress Theming, WordPress Plugin creation, Custom Database Queries and creation, 3rd Party API interaction, Social Media Sharing, RSS and XML parsing, Dreamweaver, SEO, Online Marketing, Google Analytics.

Internet Marketing Specialist

Confidential, Fountain Valley, California

Responsibilities:

• Essential part in ongoing execution of a positive online presence, including optimizing web content for search engines and writing in-depth product and “how to” articles.
• Search engine optimization (SEO) for entire company site (dlink.com) with larger focus on popular products, upcoming products and press releases, along with new market focused website.
• Integral part in web analytics team for improving internal search and organic search results.
• Plan LAN party/event sponsorships with strong understanding of network layout, recommending finest D-Link switches, modems, routers, and access points for best network performance.

Technical Administrator

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Delivered outstanding level 1 and 2 technical support to web hosting customers via e - mail.
• Ensured uptime on UNIX servers by performing routine maintenance and monitoring.