Project Management Web Content

Gareth McCartney

202-***-**** ***************@*******.***

Executive Summary

Seasoned Web Content Specialist with nearly two decades of experience optimizing digital content. Proficient in CMS management, SEO best practices, and front-end technologies. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, UX design, project management, and achieving measurable results. Efficient in email campaign development and construction. Excels in fast-paced environments, prioritizing tasks to meet organizational goals.

Technical Skill & Abilities

Content Management:

Drupal, WordPress, Joomla, OpenText TeamSite, SharePoint, Figma, Dreamweaver, Site-Improve

Front-end Technologies and Management:

HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, Adobe CS Suite, UX/UI Design, SEO

Project Management:

Jira, Workfront, SharePoint, Sales Force Marketing Cloud (SFMC)

Education

Master of Science

Strayer University, Washington DC

Major: Computer and Information System, Information Systems Management

Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science

Strayer University, Washington DC

Major: Computer and Information System, Web-Development

Minor: Networking

Cum Laude

Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (Active)

Professional Experience

Web Content Specialist – Contractor: NuAxis Innovations (Remote)

(December 2022 – February 2024)

HHS.gov (Department of Health and Human Services)

Utilized advanced HTML/CSS skills to ensure website alignment with brand guidelines, resulting in an increase in user engagement and cross-browser compatibility across all platforms.

Developed and optimized web pages, reducing page load time and improving user experience.

Proactively reviewed site content based on performance indicators, resulting in an increase in usability metrics.

Worked with UX design team to produce usable, and accessible, 508 compliant, content, and improve user experience, and provided recommendations for the best solutions to problems.

Web Producer: College Board (Remote)

(November 2021 – October 2022)

www.collegeboard.org

Assisted in the successful migration of over 500 AP content pages from Drupal 7 to Drupal 9, resulting in a seamless transition with zero downtime for users.

Collaborated with a cross-functional team to implement a new Drupal migration strategy, increasing website efficiency and improving user experience by implementing a responsive design framework.

Managed and completed scheduled online solutions on time, exceeding project deadlines across all implementation requests.

Spearheaded the implementation of web content requests from conception to implementation, resulting in an increase in overall quality of deliverables.

Collaborated with product management team to successfully launch website migrations for College Board programs, ensuring zero downtime and seamless transition for users.

Senior Web Content Editor/ Web Content Specialist: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

Baltimore, MD (July 2014 – November 2021)

Web Content Editor (Contractor): CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

Owings Mill, MD (August 2013 – July 2014)

www.provider. carefirst.com (Online)

www. carefirst.com (Online)

Developed and validated content for CareFirst.com website pages, ensuring consistency and adherence to standards.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and launch website migrations seamlessly.

Utilized HTML and CSS to construct emails in Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) for client distribution and supported site upgrades and maintenance.

Ensured the site meets usability, accessibility and Section U.S. code 508 requirements.

Supported site optimization upgrades and maintenance.

Other Professional Experience

Webmaster/Developer: Graduate School, Howard University, Washington, DC

Webmaster/Developer: University-Wide Self-Study, Howard University, Washington, DC

Webmaster/Developer: Nations Capital Veterans of Foreign Wars, Washington, DC

Webmaster/Developer: Embassy of Jamaica, Washington, DC

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