OBJECTIVE

I am an experienced web developer with a solid background in both front-end HTML/CSS/JavaScript and back-end PHP/MySQL development. I specialize in integrating traditional design principles with web development techniques to create attractive and functional web applications. In addition, I have experience in graphic design for both print and web.

EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Web Developer

• Developed and maintained multiple web properties using a combination of HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and JQuery/JQuery UI with the goal of enhancing user interface and experience.
• Designed and developed front-end user interfaces with the goal of increasing usability and human interaction by studying navigation, site flow, and motivational factors as well as streamlining website elements to simplify and organize complex information.
• Responsive site design and development using Bootstrap framework and media queries. Testing and troubleshooting on multiple browsers and mobile devices.
• Extensive code debugging and analysis for cross-browser and mobile device compatibility.
• Creation and customization of Google Analytics dashboards for multiple web properties. Implemented tracking codes to track visits and file downloads to create detailed analytics reporting.
• Converted older sites to fully responsive sites using DNN formerly Dot Net Nuke CMS framework.
• Established and managed corporate social media presence on Facebook, Google , and Twitter. This included market analysis, writing original content, and developing marketing strategies to promote user interaction and user experience.
• Worked in team based environment including synchronizing code changes with remote developers across multiple staging environments dev, qa, production . Extensive code reviews with the goal of adhering to web standards, best practices, and improving skills.

Confidential

Web Developer

• Responsibilities included designing and developing new software using PHP and MySQL database. This included assisting in database design and structure for CMS based frameworks as well as stand-alone applications.
• Responsible for ongoing development on a legacy ordering and printing system built on Zend PHP Framework. This included developing an internal dashboard, developing new forms, and fixing issues with the system.
• Independently developed a fully featured shopping cart system for a client using Drupal. This included editing existing themes and modules, developing custom modules in PHP according to business requirements, and creating and modifying database tables to application data.
• Independently developed a custom project tracking website for Pitney Bowes internal use. This application was built with WordPress and featured customized PHP modules for tracking and assigning product change requests for development. I also designed and developed the front-end using HTML/CSS/JavaScript and jQuery UI components.
• Wrote PHP scripts to automate various tasks including billing, report generation, on-demand PDF and Excel generation using FPDF , order inventory, and order tracking,
• Designed and customized user interface wireframes, templates, and controls using HTML, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, Flex, and PHP along with common design tools Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc. .
• Wrote and maintained extensive code documentation for the systems developed including training manuals and materials for the client's end users.

Confidential

Web Developer

• Projects included interactive web marketing campaigns, e-learning applications, and web site design and production.
• Created wireframe layouts and navigation elements which I then developed into fully functional flash applications which focused on not only enhancing usability and reducing friction but also motivating the user to a desired response.
• Development involved custom animation and programming in ActionScript 3.0,
• Flash, Flex, HTML/CSS/XML, and JavaScript for online marketing campaigns. Developed AS3/XML e-learning medical applications featuring on-demand video via remote Flash Media Server.

Confidential

Graphic Designer / Web Developer

• Designed and developed web properties from initial design wireframes to completion fully coded website with the goal of public promotion and branding of emerging top-level domains TLDs for a global domain registrar.
• Designed layouts and site components to balance marketing goals with user interaction, usability, and overall user experience increasing the sites value and user return rate.
• Created new design for corporate site and worked with other remote development teams to integrate it with Drupal Framework using best-practice standards and cross-browser functionality. Heavy emphasis on creating clean well-formed style-sheets to maximize code integration with design and improve speed of page delivery to end users.
• Designed and developed multiple web properties using WordPress CMS Framework. This included customized WordPress themes and plug-ins using PHP and HTML/CSS/JavaScript development on the front-end.
• Graphic Design of various logos, banners, brochures, ads, and graphic backdrops for marketing and branding across a variety of media including print, web, radio, and television.

Confidential

UI/UX Developer

• Designed front-end user interfaces to support long term usage by researching current web trends, emerging technologies, human interaction patterns, and design elements which would promote usability and reduce friction.
• Participating in team UI/UX concept meetings to discuss and analyze user interface layouts and prototypes in regards to long-term usability and functionality.
• Designed navigational elements that would enhance usability, page flow, and support specific goals and tasks of the application.
• Organized and illustrated materials to present during daily team UI/UX meetings using Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and Flex to demonstrate project concepts, usability and development status.
• Researched and prepared presentations on new web and graphics technology during staff development meetings to explore the potential integration into future prototypes.
• Created animations based on collaborative meetings with software engineers and project leaders resulting in virtual walk-through scenarios which illustrated usability design concepts.

Confidential

Information Technology Manager

• My position as IT manager at the San Diego Community Center has provided me with valuable IT and management experience in addition to my web design and development background. I was responsible for managing four separate networks in addition to coordinating programs, services, deadline sensitive projects, and employee tasks. This experience has given me excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects efficiently.
• Responsible for the public access cyber centers, computer training classes and workshops as well as supervising and training employees and IT volunteers throughout the organization's four locations.
• Hardware and software research, purchasing, installation, repair, inventory, and maintenance.
• Organization-wide domain management via multiple windows 2003 servers, administration of a remote Microsoft exchange email server, network server setup and configuration.
• Provided interdepartmental support and development for the organizations programs and services including creation of materials for print, web, and multimedia applications, development and maintenance of multiple websites, email newsletter and publications, and an employee intranet.

Confidential

Web Developer / Graphic Designer

• My position at California Marketing as a Web Developer / Graphic Designer was an incredible opportunity allowing me to extend my skills to include a variety of programming languages and experience building custom applications for the web. As a graphic designer for the marketing department, I developed unified marketing sales collateral materials in combination with the company website including brochures, posters, postcards, information packets on our services, and multimedia presentations.
• Designed and Developed website for clients to access their accounts including real-time daily and cumulative online reporting of project statistical data, ordering quotes and services, and secure payment processing. Using a combination of PHP/MySQL, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, and AJAX programming, the site also allowed clients to customize online tools specific to their business.
• Designed and Developed intranet applications using PHP/MySQL which directly resulted in savings by analyzing, automating, and streamlining many departmental day to day tasks. This not only increased productivity and efficiency but also established standards that resulted in improved accuracy for our clients. These projects included an automated statistical reporting system, automated data analysis, and online system of submitting forms and requests.
• Worked with technical staff as needed to provide assistance and support of hardware and software including installation and troubleshooting staff workstations, web servers, and networking.

Confidential

Web Developer / Graphic Designer

• My position at INetU gave me valuable experience coordinating design and development between multiple departments to create innovative e-commerce solutions. This position provided me with a solid background in interface design and information architecture as well as valuable experience managing multiple projects and deadlines. Communicating and exchanging ideas within a group setting helped me develop effective skills working directly with clients to understand their project objectives. Technically, I was required to learn and implement new technology in relation to web server hardware and software.
• Created and lead new creative services division of this previously hosting-only company which expanded business by offering clients custom graphic design and development of websites and website redesign services, as well as a wide range of traditional design and marketing services.
• Worked in conjunction with programming team to develop successful, unprecedented e-commerce applications while maintaining a direct relationship with the client through one to one meetings, ensuring the final solution met or exceeded expectations for design and functionality. Clients included Nutri-system, DreamWorks Studios, and Yuengling Brewery.
• Directly increased client base and established long term relationships with our existing clients by creating unified marketing campaigns utilizing print, web, and outdoor advertising.

Confidential

Graphic Designer / Web Developer

• Working at Exact Marketing provided me with first hand professional experience with an emphasis on traditional print design and layout. Our work in promotional advertising gave me a chance to do logo design, point-of-purchase advertising, and experience designing and printing of a variety of media from T-shirts to billboards. This experience also provided me with a solid foundation in 4 and 6-color process printing and pre-press setup. In addition to promotional advertising, Exact Marketing also specialized in creating custom designed trade show displays and kiosks. I was given the opportunity to design many of these displays starting with initial sketches and finally computerized 3-D Models.
• Increased clientele by developing complex 3-D models of trade show displays using Adobe Streamline, Photoshop, and Adobe Dimensions. These models could then be viewed from any perspective making it easier for clients to visualize the final product.
• Created and maintained company website which further increased sales by providing marketing team with a method of reviewing products and services with clients via Internet.