SolutionSet - Senior Front End Developer
Responsibilities
- Write standards compliant, maintainable HTML/CSS/Javascript for mobile and desktop websites and applications
- Work directly with project managers, designers, and clients to build pixel-pefect web pages from photoshop comps
- Provide technical leadership and oversee work of junior developers
Clients I've worked with:
American Express, Apple, Dell, RSA, SAP, TelePacific, WebMD
ServePath/GoGrid - Lead Web Developer
Responsibilities
- Direct and supervise a team of web designers in the execution of all projects related to ServePath’s four web properties
- Oversee variable content testing programs on both GoGrid.com and ServePath.com to optimize lead-generation and sales funnels
- Write HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and ActionScript code for web properties
- Support software team with UI Design, graphic assets, and front-end HTML and CSS
- Primary graphic designer and developer on GoGrid.com and contributed PHP and • JavaScript expertise to complex interactive development projects on ServePath’s other web properties
- Coordinated with SEO and SEM team members to design and build targeted landing pages
Accomplishments:
- Wrote and implemented a flexible Object Oriented PHP content management and page templating system for the GoGrid website—simplifying future development efforts
- Built several microsites with Drupal which all included custom themes and modules
- Devised and implemented a SEO strategy for GoGrid.com, contributing to a near 300% increase in sales resulting from organic searches
- Demonstrated strong initiative in filling a management void; was promoted to lead web developer after only six months with the company
Freelance Web Designer and Developer
- Built website for Travelocity’s Travel for Good program, allowing users to enter a video contest & share their voluntourism experiences
- Completely overhauled Travelocity’s blog, (windowseat.travelocity.com); migrated existing content to Drupal; added key pieces of functionality; continue to provide periodic feature enhancements and custom Drupal modules
- Designed and developed portfolio websites and custom content management systems for a variety of writers, photographers, and other small businesses
- Designed and developed custom blogs using WordPress, Drupal, TypePad, and MoveableType content management systems
- Developed several streaming media applications using Flash and Actionscript
Layered Intelligence - Graphic Designer / Web Developer
- Redesigned and developed corporate website for Layered Health Systems using Sitecore CMS, ASP.NET, and XSLT (layeredhealth.com)
- Designed and managed all visual aspects of e-commerce website (milivox.com)
- Designed and developed dynamic AJAX video center for Milivox.com, allowing users to browse through and watch hundreds of quicktime video clips
- Created Facebook Applications
- Designed and built websites with Drupal
United States Navy - Electricians Mate Chief (Nuclear)
Responsbilities
- Training Coordinator, Nuclear Power Training Unit, Charleston, SC - Coordinated and managed the certification process of as many as 40 junior officers and enlisted/civilian nuclear power plant operators at any given time.
- Electrician’s Mate Chief (Nuclear) - Senior enlisted supervisor, responsible for providing technical oversight on maintenance and operation of electrical power distribution system aboard Naval ships.
- Instructor NPTU Charleston - Instructed junior officers and enlisted/civilian personnel in the theory and hands-on operation of actual submarine nuclear power plant.
- Reactor Department 3M Coordinator USS Nimitz - Responsible for providing administrative oversight and assistance in performance of all scheduled and corrective maintenance within a department that consisted of 10 work centers and 400+ people.
- Engineering Watch Supervisor, Nuclear Power Training Unit, Charleston, SC - Oversaw the operation of a submarine nuclear power plant. Qualified to give technical certification on items for engineering students.
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Chief Petty Officer (E-7) in just under 8 years of service
- Earned Navy Achievement Medal for outstanding service as Training Coordinator at Nuclear Power Training Unit, Charleston, SC