James Ndiwane

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Columbus, OH 43201

(614) 971 - 6914

Email address: ad1x71@r.postjobfree.com

WordPress Developer

Summary of Qualifications

Possesses a Bachelor of Science degree from THE Ohio State University

Competent WordPress content manager who can juggle multiple priorities

Solid HTML and CSS hand-coding experience

Managing content and making it’s up to date

Finding and fixing broken links and images

Well versed in SEO best practices and data protection protocols

Creating website and database backups while performing updates to WordPress

Well versed and very proficient in WordPress content management

Installing and managing WordPress plugins

Tutoring clients on best practices as it relates to managing content on WordPress

Creating, developing and managing content for organization’s web presence via the Enterprise Content Management System and WordPress

Solid experience developing and optimizing websites in WordPress

Very strong responsive site design skills resulting in increased web traffic on WordPress-based websites

Exceptional multi-tasking and time management skills.

Very fast learner and attention to detail

Versatility and the ability to adapt to an ever-changing, dynamic work environment.

Personnel Strengths include the ability to manage time effectively with good organizational skills, excellent communication and presentation skills, pays attention to detail and ability to execute multiple tasks, ability to explore, learn and apply software and technologies to increase business objectives and goals Computer and Technical Skills

Technical Skills: Web Design, Web Development, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Site Management, On- Page Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media Management, Project Management, Responsive Design, Cross Browser Compatibility, Firebug Debugging, SSL integration, Yoast Content Management Experience: WordPress, Adobe CQ5, and Drupal Software Experience: Adobe Creative Suite (Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Google Analytics and Google Webmasters Tools Programming Languages: HTML/XHTML, HTML5, XML, CSS, CSS3, jQuery/JavaScript, PHP, MySQL Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Science The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio - 2009 With a Computer Engineering Concentration

Career Experience

Freelance WordPress Content Manager - Consultant October 2013 – Present for various clients

Created responsive WordPress theme from PSD provided by the client

Designed/selected imagery & photography, create screenshots, flow diagrams, charts used on the pages

Built pages, templates, troubleshoot issues, develop workarounds, recommend design tweaks and UX enhancements, and find or enhance appropriate plugins to best display content

Supported several stakeholders with various development tasks on the Product Central website platform as needed

Worked independently but also part of a larger group of people who have common goals and needs

Involved in several projects at one time or multiple projects simultaneously

Worked closely with other creative team developers to ensure consistency across all applications

Developed core WordPress software and platform features such as themes, plugins, widgets, databases and web services

Involved in coding of custom Wordpress theme and template files using HTML, CSS, PHP, and Bootstrap 3 framework

Created websites using WordPress and specialized plugins for SEO

Customized WordPress installations using cPanel's software Softaculous

Tracked campaign results using Google Analytics and StatCounter

Creating wireframes, content matrices and a sitemap to aid in the development of page templates, site design and information architecture respectively using Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Notepad ++

Collecting and defining requirements thus creating and maintaining a consistent operational architecture for content.

FTPing files onto server for hosting via Filezilla

Creating HTML email templates for clients

Sample Work

https://circlevilleoh.gov/

https://ibpoewestvirginia.com/

https://milltorc.com/wordpress/

https://www.conundrumrooms.com/

https://survivallivingbenefits.com/

https://www.gregeschmeyervoice.com/

https://www.communitykindnessllc.com/

Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc, Columbus, Ohio September 2011 – September 2013 Internal Web Content Manager (Consultant)

Web Design Duties:

Coding in HTML and CSS to ensure a proper dissemination of news content to the entire site in alignment with the global organization.

Editing HTML email templates

Creating Successful style guides to ensure user experience consistency, and also to communicate user experience standards across the organization.

Developing personas or mental models which act as 'stand ins' for real users and help guide decisions about functionality and design

Developing departmental micro sets and new page elements in HTML and CSS

Overseeing execution of uploading content into CMS

Working with content owners to repurpose old content for new design, and identifying and determining best document type for new content (i.e Doc, PDF, PPT, and Text)

Providing training to content editors on how best to use and navigate the new CMS system

Updating Metadata in HTML and CSS in order to ensure a smooth and seamless migration of data to the new platform.

Web Content Manager Duties:

Managed all aspects of company-owned content including documents, guides, handbooks, policies, procedures, graphics, multimedia files and any other collateral deemed as content.

Maintained and updated the company-owned website(s) content based on expectations set by management.

Collaborated with internal resources to plan, create, and edit content to ensure cohesive communication.

Collaborated with internal and external technical resources to identify best practices.

Collaborated with Learning & Development staff to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate training.

Reviewed content with content owners and evaluated accuracy of published information by scheduling periodic content reviews.

Ensured all internal electronic media were maintained and functioning with current, relevant, and accurate technology best practices.

Gathered requirements and worked with IT staff to improve processes and tools.

Developed and implemented plans for integrating and delivering content to intranet, portals, website, document repositories, and content management systems.

Coordinated and managed the Editorial and Quality Assurance process with content creators such as content authors and editors.

Ensured up to date knowledge on all related web systems and capabilities by maintaining credentials and/or current training on Enterprise Content Management Systems such as SharePoint and Adobe CQ5

Managed information submission to and updating of intranets, websites and portals.

Collected and maintained metadata of company content for search engine optimization (SEO) purposes.

Digitized, stored and posted paper documents as electronic copies.

Ensured consistent look and feel by prompting uniform fonts, formatting icons, images and layout; created templates to assist content editors and authors using FrontPage in the LiveLink WCMS.

Scanned, diagnosed, and fixed content problems, including broken links, typographical errors, and formatting inconsistencies as part of the day to day maintenance.

Designed and implemented a content migration scheme; scheduling weekly and bi-weekly meetings both locally and remotely while coordinating the migration process effectively.

Successfully put together a Intranet team assigning roles and responsibilities to various content editors.

Scheduled regular update, "how to" content development meetings, and trend reviews with functional area Nationwide Insurance, Columbus, Ohio April 2011 – June 2011 Web Content Developer (Consultant)

Responsible for designing new page elements and templates in HTML and CSS using Dreamweaver and Notepad ++.

Responsible for redesigning the Search Engine to enhance search results

Updated web site content in HTML and CSS as new and updated information became available using Dreamweaver, and Notepad++

The Garden City Group, Dublin, Ohio November 2010 – February 2011 Customer Service Agent

Responsible for answering calls and addressing issues over the phone.

Processing claims from clients in the Gulf Coast Disaster.

Working in the Mailroom sorting mail.

Fulcrum Creatives Inc., Columbus, Ohio August 2010 – September 2010 Web Developer (Internship)

Responsible for building E-Commerce websites with shopping cart, and checkout functionalities in HTML and CSS. Other technologies used; Adobe GoLive, and Word Press.

Created the company’s mobile website for portable devices like the iPhone, & Android-based platforms. Technology used; Drupal.

Created HTML email templates

Performed other tasks as assigned per my supervisor, and client’s requests. The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio May 2008 – March 2010 Web Designer

Responsible for generating Graphic and Media essentials by using Photoshop, and jQuery for the Department of Plant Pathology.

Handled the responsibilities of designing graphics and overall layout of the department website in HTML and CSS, using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Fireworks.

Designed and created color scheme, graphics and images for the client's prospective website in HTML and CSS, using Photoshop and Fireworks.

References

Boehringer Ingelheim

Angela Chirico : Cell: 740-***-****. Email: ad1x71@r.postjobfree.com

Nationwide Insurance

Shannon McDevitt: Work: 614-***-****. Cell: 614-***-****. Email: ad1x71@r.postjobfree.com

The Ohio State University

Thomas Mitchell: Work: 614-***-**** Email: ad1x71@r.postjobfree.com

Web Design - Freelance Client

Ellison Hong: Cell: 314-***-**** Email: ad1x71@r.postjobfree.com

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