web developer

Kevin ChisholmFront-end web developer

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

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Kevin Chisholm

- Resume

Phone: +1-347-***-****

Email: *****@*************.*** Website: kevinchisholm.com

Summary

A Front-End Web Developer with a focus on object-oriented JavaScript

Technical Knowledge & Skills

Markup: HTML 4.01, HTML 5, XHTML

CSS: CSS 2.1, CSS 3

JavaScript: Object-oriented JavaScript, Advanvced jQuery, JSON, AJAX, DOJO (working

knowledge)

Professional Experience

Scripps Networks Interactive Inc

. - New York, NY

Front-End Web Performance Engineer

September 2012 - Present

Responsibilities:

Work with the Performance Architect to research and implement Performance

Management/Monitoring processes, tools, and metrics/KPIs.

Establish & aide in running the ongoing Performance optimization program across Scripps

Networks' digital properties based on collaboration with stakeholders and analytics team

to build a prioritized plan based on metrics.

Influence and evangelize the importance & status of Front End Performance across the

Digital organization

Collaborate with Project teams during their optimization of Front End Performance

throughout the software development lifecycle, including during planning, execution,

verification/reviews, launch, and operations

Consult with Editorial, SEO, Design, and Product teams to ensure performance optimization

during ongoing site Production/Operations

Work with the Performance Architect to research and prototype new and innovative Front

End Performance techniques and tools

Work with the Performance Architect to create and distribute standards & best practices

for Front End Performance to both technical and business audiences

Time, Inc

- New York, NY

Sr. Front End Web Developer / Mobile Web Application group

May 2012 - September 2012

Responsibilities:

I provide front-end web-development services to Time, Inc's Mobile Web Application group.

This work includes object-oriented Javascipt, HTML & CSS for titles such as People,

Time,Time For Kids, Coastal Living and Sports Illustrated. Targeting iPad and desktop

browsers, I work directly with the Director of Mobile Web Application, Engineering, and

Production, delivering front-end code that is cross-browser compliant, and consistently

delivered on, or ahead of schedule.

Assignment Highlights

AJAX-based Instagram photo gallery for Sports Illustrated iPad app, featuring object-

oriented JavaScript, swiping and real-time options

AJAX-based news feed page for Sports Illustrated iPad app, featuring object-oriented

JavaScript

Created browser-detection application for people.com, featuring 100% native JavaScript

Converted entire AJAX-based International Trucks Facebook feed page to object-oriented

JavaScript

Support of weekly Sports Illustrated Everywhere releases

JavaScript troubleshooting for Sports Illustrated Everywhere

JavaScript troubleshooting for TimeForKids.com

TD Ameritrade

- Jersey City, NJ

Sr. Software Developer

August 2011 - April 2012

Responsibilities: Provided front-end web development solutions on multiple high-

visibility projects. I worked directly with business analysts, project managers and server-

side development teams to help drive key initiatives that are based around

TDAmeritrade.com . As part of a team of more than 15 developers, I was focused on object-

oriented JavaScript, and played leadership role in recruiting efforts.

Time, Inc. / Instyle.com / News.Instyle.com

- New York, NY

Sr. Front End Web Developer

(Consultant) February 2011 - August 2011

Responsibilities: Front-end development of the Instyle.com web and WordPress sites, each

averaging more than one million unique visitors per month. Working closely with the

Instyle.com project manager, I delivered services that consistently met or exceeded

expectations. I interacted directly with Edit, Production, Sales and Ad-Ops to ensure that

all web development requests are Cross-Browser Compliant, and delivered on, or ahead of

schedule.

Assignment Highlights

Developed custom shopping gallery with zero page refresh - HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON,

jQuery

Deployed CSS Spiriting solution for home page optimization (eliminated 12 GET calls) -

HTML, CSS, Photoshop

Developed custom WordPress functionality and page templates - PHP, HTML, CSS

Deployed solutions and updates for Ads rendering & management - HTML,CSS,PHP and

JavaScript

Deployed solutions and updates for Omniture tracking - HTML, JavaScript

Developed various home page touts - HTML, CSS

SVN checkout / commit for version control

Independent

Front End Web DeveloperOctober 2008 - Present

Wrote HTML5 User Guide for LearnSmart, LLC

Design, planning and development of websites for various clients- HTML, CSS, JavaScript,

jQuery, PHP, ASP.NET

WordPress theme development, setup, configuration & training

Setup & configuration of shared Windows and Linux web-hosting accounts & web-based email

products

Domain name registration & transfer consulting

CZ Solutions, Inc

. - Allendale, NJ - December 2008 - November 2009, April 2010 - November

2010

Web Development

Developed 100+ page, bi-lingual web site for Ramirez & Co. (HTML, CSS, ASP.NET,

JavaScript)

Developed web site for Weber, Shapiro & Co. LLP (HTML, CSS, ASP.NET, MS VWD 2008,

JavaScript)

Designed & Developed web site for Soccer Coliseum (HTML, CSS, ASP.NET, ASP, JavaScript)

Front-end development for New Jersey State Golf Association (HTML,CSS, PHP)

Developed web site forAFEE with custom FTP display logic (HTML,CSS,PHP)

Successfully resolved intricate JavaScript issues for client web sites

Developed custom in-house support ticketing system (HTML,CSS, PHP & MySQL)

QuinTech, Inc

. - New York, NY - June 2008 - August 2008Documentation Specialist

- Software Development Team - (Two-month consultant assignment)

Tlllate AG

- Zurich, Switzerland November - December 2007Documentation and Training Specialist

- Software Development Team - (One-month consultant

assignment)

Quintech, Inc

. - New York, NY December 1997 - December 2004Project Manager

- Software Development Team

Oversaw roll-out of production web-hosting environment with strategic partner Qwest

Communications

Managed Security Code Review of web-server product by Merrill Lynch

Reduced programmer's participation in conference calls and support calls by 90%

Wrote and maintained all technical support documents

Provided onsite product training for Merrill Lynch

Project Manager, Trainer and Technical Writer

- Web Development Team (at American

Express)

Managed development of "Virtual Office" site: secure transaction processing, registration

and installation

Wrote all documentation for European, Asian and Australian corporate help desks

Provided online training sessions (via WebEx) to European and Asian help desk managers

Remote Access /

Project Manager / Programmer

(at American Express)

Developed custom business solutions using MS Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

Managed all Software Development projects (VBA, Word Basic, Access, Web Development)

Provided on-site training for American Express CEO; Kenneth Chenault

Training and on-site support for Sr. Executives in New York City, Washington D.C.,

Hawaii, Florida, and Connecticut

Provided 2nd and 3rd level remote access (Shiva / VPN) Support

Education: Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 1983 - 1987

Major: Visual & Performing Arts / Classical Guitar

Languages:

English: Mother Tongue. Perfect, Written & Spoken

German: Intermediate conversational skills, basic reading / writing skills (100% self-

taught)

Memberships

International Webmasters Association (IWA)

NYC Front-end Developers

Personal Experience

Extensive travel throughout Europe & Australia, some travel experience in China

20 years' experience as a professional guitarist

Able to build and repair electric guitars (100% self-taught)

BestCovery Expert/Mavin for Electric Guitar

AllExperts Expert for Electric Guitars

References available upon request

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