Developer Design

Jason E. Kerr

OBJECTIVE

Attain a senior-level client-side developer position that will utilize my

creative and technical experience in user-oriented Web design and

development, with an emphasis on implementing front end solutions for the

burgeoning mobile and tablet market optimized for the target audience

emphasizing elegance, simplicity, usability and forward compatibility.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Computer Technologies & Languages:

HTML5, XHTML, CSS1.X - 3, OOP Javascript, GIT, jQuery, Backbone.js, AJAX,

JSON, RWD, SASS/Compass, User Interface Design, Underxcore.js,

Handlebars.js, Twitter Bootstrap

Strong working knowledge of Node.js, NPM, Express.js server framework,

MongoDb, MVC, asynchronous programming, and other design patterns relevant

to a robust client side UX

Strong familiarity with many other Web technologies (.NET, Ruby on Rails,

JSP, IIS, SEO etc.) leveraging HTML5 and CSS3 for wrapping frontend

interface and client side programming around small to large web

applications

Computer Applications:

Macromedia Dreamweaver, Code Igniter PHP MVC framework, Macromedia

Fireworks, WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Quark Xpress,

Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint,

Outlook), BBEdit, Subversion, Mercurial, Notepad ++

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Office Depot - Boca Raton, FL December, 2013 - September, 2014

- UI Developer

Assisted with development and implementation of two key initiatives:

integrating rewards site with flagship site, and integrating OfficeMax.com

account functionality after large-scale merger. Emphasis on clean

transition in regards to user interface, user experience and data integrity

within enterprise scale e-commerce platform

. Participated with Scrum team comprised of business analysts and

developers in developing and executing initiatives with emphasis on

seamless integration of Rewards users and OfficeMax personal and

business accounts and associated information

. Executed frontend code including html tightly integrated with

Java/.jsp logic along with required styles and client side programming

optimized for smooth customer experience in transitioning from legacy

site and site acquired through merger acquisition

. Assisted in effort in company wide effort in using client side

programming in order to minimize server load and in providing

instantaneous feedback to user with client side scripting and DOM

manipulation as well as developing standards for javascript module

interaction in order to optimize client side payload

Rooms to Go - Tampa, FL July, 2013 - October, 2013

- UI Developer

UI development and client side programming. Core responsibilities include

developing one page AJAX app within main site using jQuery, cross browser

compliant HTML, CSS level 2 and level 3 where feasible in ATG .JSP e-

commerce environment which helps in regional pricing, taxation and search

functionality with JAVA core. Also in process of redesign of mobile app

using rapid development and prototyping in browser and creating Relative

Width Design version for hand-held devices to iPad and various other sized

tablets including iPad mini as well as Google and Windows notebooks. Worked

with Eclipse IDE and make adjustments to .JSP and .Bat build files as

necessary in order to initiate main backend and database application

framework.

Pixel Tight Mobile Web - Tampa, FL January, 2013 - June, 2013

- UI Designer / Frontend Developer

. Designed and coded view templates for IOS apps with HTML5, CSS3 and

Handlebars..js

. Used Backbone.js to give client side functionality for models and

views for larger Ruby on

. Require.js and Grunt.js for more effective client side heavy lifting,

separation of concerns with AMD and concatenate, minify and

preliminarily test javascript, jQuery and CSS.

. Developed API for CRUD functionality using Node.js, Express.js and

MongoDB NoSQL database

Triad Retail Media, LLC. - Tampa, FL July, 2008 - September, 2012

- Client Side Developer

Duties include developing medium and large scale interactive advertising

campaigns for Fortune 50 companies including Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, CVS and

Dell. Responsibilities were in all realms of front end development from

concept to completion. Developed XHTML, HTML5 and CSS3, CSS 2.1 for use in

our CMS system. Extensive use of OOP JavaScript and jQuery for advanced

interactivity, DOM manipulation and API parsing using XML and JSON.

Assisted with mobile app development using HTML5 data storage and native

form features. Used jQuery 1.6 for interactivity and implementing JQM and

Phone Gap to give the project interactive and swipe capabilities and render

to Relative Width Design for native browsers from hand-held to desktop. In

addition these projects were processed by Phone Gap in order to deliver the

user experience to native Ios and Androiod application to native apps.

Nearly always multiple deadlines under challenging time constraints

. Collaborated with Vendor Representatives, Product Managers and Project

Managers in regards to fleshing out online marketing solutions for our

vendor clients and translating this to a meaningful online shopping

experience

. Performed risk assessment and proof of concept for larger scales

seasonal and center ad campaigns for Fortune 50 clients (Wal-Mart,

Sam's Club, CVS, Dell)

. Collected, assets, copy, cut and optimized Photoshop comparables for

client ad campaigns in tight deadline production environment.

Synthesized all elements in CMS and development environment for .NET

developers and assisted developers in ensuring that the layout and the

interaction elements are seamless

. Responsible for client side coding mainly utilizing jQuery library for

advanced interactive functioning and AJAX to API's in order to keep a

minimum of database transactions.

. Used nuts and bolts Object Oriented JavaScript to prevent global

variable name conflicts with ad served scripts

. Last line of defense for cross browser related issues for layout and

front end scripting issues including those supplied by way of third

party

. Handled all live layout issues

. Partnered closely with developers in order to ensure that web

applications are delivered on time with painful attention to detail in

cross browser matters as a successful program can generate upwards 1.5

million hits during a weekend

America II Corporation - St. Petersburg, FL September, 2007 - April,

2008

- Web Application Developer

Responsibilities included but not limited to: Wrapped front end design

around various PHP frameworks most notably Code Igniter PHP MVC framework.

Developed PHP backend for public and internal Web sites with AS400 database

schema.

. Migrated RoR warehouse inventory on Active Record database system

auditing program to .PHP for native calls to AS400 database. Greatly

improved speed and accuracy of warehouse inventory audits while

enhancing overall user-centered design through separation of

presentation from content.

. Migrated department intranet Web sites to Movable Type Content

Management capabilities. Greatly reduced time spent on updating

departmental intranet sites.

. Partnered with senior programmer in order to maintain company Web

sites for usability and 24 hour connectivity.

. Responsible for frontend functionality pertaining to various types of

.html forms and dynamic styling utilizing OOP JavaScript to

dynamically change CSS and styling through DOM manipulation.

Pixel Tight Web Studio, Inc. - Tampa, FL August, 2006 - August, 2008

- Freelance Web Designer and Developer

Duties include concept design, user friendly layout, graphic design, CSS,

JavaScript and XHTML to meet validation requirements, and to enhance

usability through intuitive interfaces. Focused on several medium to large-

scale Web application projects implementing user generated content with

open source server side technologies including PHP and Ruby on Rails.

. Designed and coded parallel sites for 4domains.com in order to break

up service package into component sites with emphasis on scalability,

forward compatibility and search engine operations. Designed and

programmed various brochure style Web sites with PHP program modules,

AJAX and JavaScript interactivity and MySQL and PostGre database

integration.

. Wrapped front end design around Quiblz.com and Guruza.com using XHTML

and CSS rendered from a Ruby on Rails code base. Extensive use of AJAX

emphasizing clean layout with 2.0 user-centered designs to make

features readily intuitive and responsive.

. Produced and implemented layout for Jacketflap.com implementing XHTML

and CSS 2.0 layout. Greatly improved user experience by reorganizing

content, streamlining code and improving overall navigation in order

to facilitate usability for a very diverse client base. Add features

and improvements on regular basis in order to improve usability

through user feedback.

. Extensive use of Concurrent Versioning Systems through OS X terminal

shell for development and administration.

. Produced designs and icons in order to give overall look and feel of

web applications with focus on usability, simplicity and cleanliness

of design and code.

. Partnered closely with developers in order to ensure that web

applications are a smooth user experience in terms of clean user

interface, useful programming features along with a reliable server

base

Claris Law, Inc., - Tampa, FL February, 2004 - August, 2006

- Web Designer and Developer

Chief Web Designer on company's main Web site, InjuryBoard.com and its

accompanying blog networks. Duties included concept design, graphic design,

site architecture design, CSS, JavaScript and XHTML to meet validation

requirements. Designs take into account scalability, forward compatibility

and modularity and Search Engine Optimization. Development of blog network

utilizing Movable Type, WordPress CMS frameworks.

. Coordinated and managed Web development projects between design and

programming staff through Web development process employing latest

methods of usability.

. Wrote all frontend code for simple client side tasks and dynamic

styling and advanced navigation through DHTML scripts within Linux

architecture.

. Developed main Site and blog network that registers tens of thousands

of hits a month and ranks top ten in Google for the most competitive

search terms in market.

. Managed application design and programming using open source tools

such as PHP, MySQl, Linux, Ruby on Rails, JSP and Tomcat for company

Web site and Web-based internal administration applications.

. Assisted developers with Web application programming as needed using a

broad range of backend Web technologies including .PHP, Ruby on Rails,

.JSP and .ASP Classic.

. Eliminated cross-browser issues and decreased maintenance time and

costs by implementing Web development standards using XHTML and CSS

2.0 and JavaScript 1.2.

. Managed Linux server tasks including email administration, adding and

editing DNS, maintenance of Web services such as Apache, TomCat and

ColdFusion Server to help maintain system integrity on a twenty-four

hour basis.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Computer Mentors, Inc. 2005 - 2010

- Volunteer

Help foster and implement advanced Web and interface design and development

program focusing on usability for real-world development utilizing XHTML,

CSS, Adobe Photoshop along with site organization and maintenance. Various

other duties at special events designed to have local businesses and

individuals donate computer equipment for educational purposes.

- Web Site Maintenance / Teacher

Primary duties include teaching html for summer program through local

volunteer program. Secondary responsibilities include updating content,

developing program modules for content management, refining layout and

design of the organization's Web site on a per need basis.

Canine Inclined, Inc.

- Webmaster / Volunteer 2005 - 2008

Designed, maintained and hosted Website, www.BarkoftheBay.com, for a bi-

monthly social event for dog owners to raise money for the ASPCA. Developed

Blog platform so that organizers were able to update and delete content

dynamically.

EDUCATION

International Academy of Design and Technology

- A.S. in Interactive Media Graduated: 2000

University of South Florida

- B.A. in the College of Arts and Sciences Graduated: 1996

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