UI/UX Front-end Designer-Developer
Resume:
Dear Hiring Manager,
I will be relocating to the Bradenton, Florida area on (or around) November 1, 2020 for reasons of family matters. I am seeking a career position that offers a working environment conducive to learning and longevity.
Though my current employer is wonderful, I will not be able to work remotely as they are an onsite company, so I am seeking new career opportunities (remote or onsite in and around the West Florida area).
I have in-depth experience with Mobile-First SaaS Web Application UI/UX front-end design/development as well as working with eCommerce Enterprise Management Systems (CMS). I am well versed and experienced in the full Web Development Life Cycle (WDLC) within a DevOps/Agile team environment.
Please review my resume/CV and my relevant UI/UX Front-end Designer-Developer experience that correlates to roles within your organization.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Matthew Maurer
adgr0o@r.postjobfree.com
DESIGN SYSTEMS / DESIGN THINKING / STORYTELLING
WEB CAREER SUMMARY ( Technical Skills Summary at bottom )
• UI - Build/Code fully scalable and responsive UI framework across Web / CMS / SaaS / eCommerce sites and systems while simultaneously supporting UX strategy and process definition within DevOps / Agile-SCRUM / Waterfall environments.
• UI - Responsible for designing and implementing user-friendly and functional Web code, graphics and programming solutions for Web-based projects and initiatives. Typically, the liaison between Product and Development.
• UX - Collaborate with executive teams, business stakeholders and clients to understand needs and define requirements for software applications identifying technology gaps and opportunities; research, evaluate and present viable solutions.
• UX - Oversee usability and design research for each project using UX techniques (personas, workflows, user stories, user/product journeys, use cases, usability testing, sitemap definition, etc.) to identify and understand possible usage challenges.
• PM/UX – Experienced in needs assessment, functional requirements gathering, end-user training, project documentation, project funding, testing and implementation, marketing, user acceptance testing and other aspects of project management.
WORK EXPERIENCE
UI/UX Front-end Designer/Developer: 10/2019 – Present
Talis Clinical, LLC Streetsboro, OH
Talis Clinical’s suite of solutions provides Clinical and Operational Guidance’s throughout the Perioperative Care Episode.
• Developing mobile-first and fully responsive front-end interfaces for SaaS medical systems (ECMO, Perfusion, Critical Care, ICU, Labor & Delivery, Acute/Post-Acute, etc…) [Environment: HTML5, CSS, jQuery, Knockout.js, MVC, C#].
• Working directly with the customers to both ideate and discuss the visual and functional direction of the SaaS applications.
• Utilizing Design Systems Thinking, Human-Centered Design, Ixd, while brainstorming and ideating with Product Director, UX team, and backend Development teams, focusing on Design Systems methodologies.
• Continuously iterating and prototyping UX designs in order to reach the right decision points and user-centric front ends.
• Keeping the CEO, CTO, and directors up to date on design/development progress and timelines.
• Training developers on Web app theme and pattern consistency, user experience / interface (UX /UI), and interaction workflow.
• Responsible for creating and implementing visual and styles standards and developing code libraries (HTML5, CSS-BEM).
• Microsoft TFS (Team Foundation Server) applications testing (run and track systems test cases).
UI Front-end Designer/Developer - Omnichannel: 06/2019 – 10/2019 (Contract)
Signet Jewelers (Jared, KAY, Zales) Akron, OH
• The lead UI Designer/Developer on a uniquely created team, to ideate and develop a higher level of engaging user experience.
• Implement modern design patterns and standards in front-end development and usability of Web-based, eCommerce technologies.
• Create rich content that instills empathy and emotion into unique storytelling and brand journeys.
• Pitch ideas and project initiatives to Executive teams, major stakeholders and national/international client-customers.
• Establishing a multi-channeled, richer user experience of brand content storytelling and user interaction into the many diamond and jewelry brand eCommerce sites that Signet Jewelers owns (Jared, Kay, Zale’s, etc…). Skills utilized: HTML 4/5, CSS, jQuery, CMS.
UI/UX Designer: 09/2002 – 06/2019 (Self-Employed)
Media Kudos Design Cleveland, OH
• Design Mobile-First, responsive Web sites, and Web applications for small to medium-sized companies.
• Visually redesigning legacy systems, and Web sites allowing them to become mobile device friendly
(utilizing Bootstrap 3/4, CSS Grids, CSS Flexbox, custom media queries, and various Web technologies).
• Set up Google My Business (GBS) environments, Google Maps smart listings, local SEO/SEM promotions, Analytics.
• Setup and consult Social Media and other various business networking accounts for local and national businesses.
• Involved in the full Web Development Life Cycle (WDLC): Information and requirements gathering, rapid wireframe and mock-up design, front-end coding, maintenance, and support.
UI/UX Developer: 01/2018 – 08/2018 (Contract)
Quadax Inc. Middleburg Heights, OH
• Established and maintained UI consistency across SaaS medical billing systems and support UX strategy and process definition within a DevOps environment. (Agile/SCRUM methodology)
• Oversaw usability and design research for each project using UX techniques (personas, workflows, user stories, user/product journeys, use cases, usability testing, sitemap definition, etc.) to understand possible usage problems.
• Built/Coded fully scalable and responsive UI frameworks in conjunction with UX specifications.
UI Front-end Developer: 06/2016 – 08/2017
COMS Interactive, LLC Broadview Heights, OH
• Redesigned COMS SaaS Web application to be completely responsive using Bootstrap framework as well as creating custom media queries and CSS3 styles. (Agile/SCRUM methodology) COMS SaaS medical product suite (Long-term, Post-Acute Care Facilities)
• Full WDLC design/development from requirements gathering, mocks, wireframing, front-end coding, testing, go-live, maintenance.
NOTABLE HIGHLIGHTS: (UI) Built/Coded fully scalable and responsive UI frameworks in conjunction with UX specifications for an Enterprise SaaS Healthcare system and developed all UX strategies and processes defined within an Agile environment.
(UX) Interviewed client “power users” to obtain valuable user feedback points in order to improve overall end user experience.
(UX) Created user flow test cases and decision tree cases to obtain observable end user research feedback.
UI/UX Front-end Web Designer / Digital Marketing: 01/2015 – 06/2016
Life Extension, Inc. Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Work with the Digital Marketing, Creative and IT Development teams to conceptualize and execute design solutions and UI – including Web sites/micro-sites, mobile apps, graphic design, online marketing campaigns and emails.
• Work with internal clients/partners to define, and prioritize problems and requirements as well as recommend, present and justify solutions. I am responsible for the full WDLC Web site design process.
• Ensure wireframe, design and content deliverables are completed on time meeting business requirements, site and SiteCore CMS design standards.
• Create and deliver Web pages/sites geared towards desktop and smart device environments using both standard and responsive design techniques (HTML 4/5, CSS - Media Queries, Bootstrap 3, jQuery).
• Integrate brand creative direction, and customer UX usability to ensure precise execution of deliverables.
• Apply web best practices that are in balance with customer demographics while maintaining user engagement and goal optimization within an eCommerce / SEO based environment.
• Continuous Production Graphic Design – Web Assets, Emails, Brochures, Post Cards, etc…
• Lead Web Designer for partner site (Shopify) and email campaigns - Suzanne Somers: www.foreverhealth.com.
NOTABLE HIGHLIGHTS: (UI) Created and delivered Web Pages/Sites geared towards desktop and smart device environments using both standard and responsive design techniques, (UX) Created A/B test pages for weekly sale items and based conversion success rates on the pages that performed the best further leveraging those page designs in future sales offerings.
Technical Business Analyst / Senior Web Designer: 11/2012 – 12/2014
Franklin Templeton Investments Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Primary responsibilities include managing and supporting online collaboration platforms and design and maintenance of the Global Research Library's MS SharePoint workspaces, and company facing Web sites.
• Fully responsible for design, development, maintenance, support, troubleshooting, issue resolution, issue escalation.
• Build interactive, online Help Guides, Diagrams and Tutorials based upon internal proprietary reporting statistics.
NOTABLE HIGHLIGHTS: (UX) Interviewed internal users regarding design enhancements and observed and documented user/task flow progress in order to better refine the end users research accessibility. (PM/BA) Performed needs assessment, functional requirements gathering, project documentation, project funding, testing and implementation, marketing, user acceptance and other aspects of project management.
Web & Portal Developer / SharePoint 2010 Admin/BA: 10/2009 – 09/2012
Valencia College Orlando, FL
General Web & Portal Responsibilities: ValenciaCollege.edu
Responsible for new design and maintenance for the entire College Web Site which consists of over 3000 pages.
• Working as a member of the Web and Portal Services team collectively responsible for development and maintenance of the college's websites and portals, including structure, standards and content. (web and portal integrations with SunGard Luminis)
• Responsible for designing the look and feel of Valencia College’s Mobile Applications for all devices.
Web Media Producer / Content Administrator: 04/2009 – 10/2009
WMFE Public Broadcasting (PBS / NPR) Orlando, FL
The sole Web Designer / Administrator for the WMFE Orlando, working in conjunction with National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting System (PBS). Responsible for new design, site maintenance, video/audio streaming, GUI posting and Web-based charitable event moderation.
Web Designer / Content Administrator: 07/2006 – 09/2010
Central Florida Chapter JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) Orlando, FL
The sole Web Designer / Administrator for the Central Florida JDRF, working in conjunction with the NYC National Headquarters.
• Responsible for new design, site maintenance, video and graphic posting and Web-based charitable event moderation
Senior Web Designer / Administrator: 4/2003 – 7/2006
Fidelity Information Systems (FIS Global) Norcross, GA & Orlando, FL
• Up to 30 sites designed and administered. Administer, design and construct corporate Web pages/sites including incorporating user interface (UI) features, code, graphical elements and other Web design techniques. Maintain and provide ongoing design of the Web sites, promos and seasonal content.
• Worked with the Corporate Marketing Department to build and deploy various promotional web sites, Web-emails and collateral for internal and external use. Responsible for the entire Web Design Life Cycle.
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
APPLICATIONS: (Adobe Creative Cloud/Suite) Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, XD, Flash (Microsoft) Office Suite,
Team Foundation Server, Visual Studio MVC/SVN (Misc.) Balsamiq, InVision, MIRO
LANGUAGES/SCRIPTS: HTML (4, 5), Cascading Style-Sheets CSS 3 (Flexbox, Grid, BEM), Bootstrap (3, 4), jQuery (UI, Mobile),
JavaScript, (Knowledgeable: Alpine JS/Tailwind.css, Knockout JS, JSON, XML, PowerShell)
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PLATFORMS: Microsoft TFS: Team Foundation Server, Enterprise CMS (Sitecore, SAP Hybris Commerce / SmartEdit, CONVIO, WordPress, Shopify, JOOMLA, (misc. proprietary CMS systems)), SharePoint Server 2010 / 2013, JIRA, Confluence, Trello, Workfront PM
INDUSTRY CONCEPTS: Mobile-First, Responsive Design, IxD, IA, HCD, SEO/SEM, SCORM, 508 / WCAG 2.1 AA, ADA (JAWS)
METHODOLOGIES: DevOps, Agile/SCRUM, PMO, Six Sigma, Waterfall
SOCIAL MEDIA / ANALYTICS ADMINISTRATION: Adds, Maps, Reviews, Comments, Visual Content, Commentary
EDUCATION
BLOC / Thinkful – Full-Stack Front-end Development Online Program: 06/2019 – 01/2020
Technologies include: VUE (Alpine,js), HTML5, CSS, FLEX, JavaScript, jQuery, “Mobile-First” responsive design techniques in Bloc's Intense Online Web Development Apprenticeship. See details…
University of Cincinnati Bachelor's Degree, Communications
Bloc Web Development, Mobile Development, and Design Program Certification Program, 2019
The Chubb Institute Professional Diploma, 2002
Web Design and New Media Communication
*Awarded “Best in Class” Web site project. Awarded “Best in School” Web site project.
Class project was then used as a national recruiting example of student work and education.
Georgia Institute of Technology Certification, 2002 – Effective Uses of Flash 5, JavaScript
SharePoint Server
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