JOHN YOO
**** ******** ***. #*** ** Crescenta, CA 91214
********@*****.***
Hello. I am a seasoned creative focused on solving problems, creating value, and learning new things. I am a Front End Developer and Designer with a strong emphasis in User Experience and Marketing.
Ender Technology Corporation
June 2011 - October 2014
Creative Director, Front End Developer, Lead Designer
Having a variety of skill sets and responsibilities, I was afforded the opportunity to work on many different projects in varying capacities gaining a deep understanding of the development process and team work. I’ve enjoyed the every day hustle and bustle of successfully launching all types of websites. Over the last 3 1/2 years, I have been a part of over 20+ successful website launches .
Creative Director,Web/UX/UI Designer, Front End Developer
1. Oversee all design strategy and resources across all projects company wide
2. Recruit, screen, and manage a team of in-house and freelance designers
3. Assist the business development department in closing new clients
4. Hosted several tech club events giving lessons on AngularJS and Wordpress development
Web/UX/UI Designer
1. Communicate with stakeholders about brand identity, business goals, and long term vision
2. Create user personas and dream up of ideas on how to engage them
3. Create wireframes validating ideas and clearly defining work flows to engineers
4. Breathe life into wireframes with modern design while staying true to brand
5. Design with the latest technologies in mind to enhance the user experience while challenging engineers to push the
envelope
Front End Developer
1. Take design assets and transform them into appropriate mark up language
2. Worked on countless Symfony1.4, Symfony2, Wordpress, and Magento projects
3. Extensive use of HTML5, CSS3, PHP, Javascript and various libraries in object oriented frameworks
4. Knowledge and deep appreciation of source control…GIT rocks!
5. Regular user and supporter of responsive frameworks(Bootstrap and Foundation)
Healthy Spot Online, LLC
June 2008 - March 2011
E-commerce Manager, Web Designer & Developer
Healthy Spot Online was a bootstrapped start up entity following the success of it’s bricks and mortars stores located in and around Los Angeles.
E-commerce Manager
1. Created and managed customers, product catalog and data feeds using Magento Commerce
2. Managed and processed all orders and fulfillment, email marketing campaigns and scheduled promotions
3. Planned and executed media buys through Adwords, Facebook, and AdCenter(BingAds) including keyword research,
landing page design, and most importantly...analytics and testing
4. Planned and executed SEO strategies including competitive analysis, managing technical writers, and social media
Web Designer & Developer
1. Designed the Magento site focusing on conversions and the Wordpress blog focused on content consumption
2. Extensive customization of Magento(there were a lot less well made extensions back then)
3. Designed all email and print promotional items
4. Communicated with vendors and existing customer base on how to improve the online experience
BlueLeaf Financial, Inc
January 2005 - May 2008
Operations Manager
BlueLeaf Financial was a residential mortgage brokerage specializing in A Paper and Alt-A Loans. It provided full service to
borrowers looking to purchase or refinance their homes.
1. Actively managed and trained each department of the company (Marketing, Underwriting, and Executive)
2. Established leadership roles and delegated responsibilities to a small but highly effective management team
3. Built and maintained relationships with all third party vendors and lending channels
Relevant Skill Sets
Management
Familiar with project management software JIRA, Basecamp, and InvisionApp
Design
Daily use of Adobe CS(Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign) and Axure Pro to build wireframes and
dynamic prototypes.
Development
Everyday knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, PHP, Javascript, jQuery, AngularJS, Greensock, GIT, basic Systems
Administration, and Agile Methodologies