Experienced IT professional working as a Front-End Developer.
Areas of Expertise
Front End Development
HTML CSS Sass
JavaScript
React Redux
Express
Template Engines
Popular libraries
Legacy code
W3C Best Practices
WCAG Coding Standards
Web Development
GIT and SVN Source Control
NPM node.js Webpack Gulp
Terminal BASH Linux
REST API integration
Internet Intranet SSL
MVC Architecture CRUD
Domain registration / hosting
Unit Testing Debugging
Continuous Integration
Design & Marketing
Adobe CS tools
Wireframe HF Prototyping
UI UX IA Logo
HTML Email
Copywriting Proofreading
Search Engine Optimization
Digital print / PPC Marketing
Email campaigns
Branding standards design
Current Toolbox: React.JS, Node.JS, Express.JS, BASH, SCSS, VSCode
Education
2007 - 2010 Kaplan University, EdX(Courses, Code Camp(s), Codecademy, FreeCodeCamp, The Odin Project, CodeMentor1v1v1. 16 years relevant working experience & self-study. Continuous Learning
Employment History
Jan 2013 - Present 8Fold - Front-End Web Developer Consultant Project Manager
Production of websites and acting as a dedicated Internet Consultant for various direct and indirect clients, working alone, or managing subcontractors, suppliers and in-house teams.
In-person and phone consultations with prospective clients
Design and develop responsive web sites (complete development)
Design and build user experience and interactions (UX UI)
(HTML5, CSS3 [SCSS SASS], JS, React, jQuery)
Graphic design of branding standards and promotional items
Registration of domain and hosting/server installation and setup
Social media management (setup and training)
Custom PC office & IT solutions, diagnosis, repair and hardware upgrades.
Jul 2012 - Oct 2012 IT Developer, K-12 Blended Learning, Raleigh, NC
Reporting to the CEO, recruited a remote development team of five people to further develop/improve the company offering.
Wireframe web layouts (landing pages, rubric, courses, portal)
Design file system for all departments workflow (Master files for administration)
Design and build UX UI (Web site, satellite sites, html emails)
Build out pages and graphical UI (HTML5, legacy HTML, CSS, jQuery)
Graphic design of branding and all aesthetic elements (Adobe CS)
Registration of domain and hosting/server installation and setup
Outsourcing contracts to print companies for marketing materials
Integration of Conexxus [CCA] API and all subsequent exterior platforms
Mar 2012 - May 2012 Designer/Developer/IT Support, Casino Promo-Travel, Atlantic City, NJ
Reporting to the Vice President, supporting the main office and several remote users of this small travel company. Most work was performed remotely, with on-site visits for technical issues.
Develop SEO guidelines, design and deploy marketing campaigns
Create written and multimedia content (digital and print)
Wireframe web site layouts
Satellite marketing campaign design and development (landing pages)
Technical support covering network and email infrastructure; troubleshooting of all computer peripherals
Author print materials for promotional events
Apr 2001 – Mar 2012 Owner, Digital Legacy Web Design, Galloway, NJ
Self-employed Web Designer for local Small/Medium Enterprises, working with direct and referral clients.
Sales (phone, email, print), design, and development of web sites
Contract negotiations with clients and subcontracted developers
Research target audiences, develop SEO guidelines and implementation
Complete web pages from design to build out, validation and deployment
Clients include: Frankum Builders Home Construction Company, Harmony Homes Construction, Precision Interior Products, Gulf Coast Cabinet Doors, South Shore Construction, Atlantic City Casino Junket Representatives, Donald Jewelers Atlantic City, Dug Pinnick (Kings X)
Sep 2003 – Dec 2004 PC Technician, TekHeads USA
Reporting to the company owner, responsible for software, hardware and web development. Digital Legacy Web Design had office space within the TekHeads building at that time.
Diagnose and repair hardware and software issues on customer PCs
Create hardware profiles for custom gaming computers
Build Custom PCs based on customer needs
Refurbish computers from bulk purchase to resell programs
Virus Removal from customers computers and servers
Anti-virus/Anti-spam recommendations for customers
Commercial installation of computer networks and secure wireless networking hardware