Business Analyst Web Design

GEORGE LOUGHLIN

Phone: 804-***-****

************@*****.***

Richmond, VA (REMOTE)

Utilize over 30 years of expertise in business analyst, web design, development, and management to drive innovative solutions and achieve exceptional results. I have worked with small and large scale teams to determine what is desired, needed and translate between clients and developers to speed delivery, quality. Proficient in creating and managing large and small-scale websites using various platforms including WordPress, Joomla, Drupal 6,7,8, and straight HTML. Certified by Google in Google Analytics and Responsive design, with additional certifications in WordPress, Joomla, Drupal 6,7,8, HTML, and CSS. I am familiar with using, configuring Jira and Confluence to create tickets as well as work with stakeholders to determine what they require and communicate it effectively for development of additional functionality. Familiar with Bitbucket configuration. Seeking a challenging role where I can contribute my wealth of experience and skills to drive digital initiatives to new heights of success. EDUCATION

High School Diploma

Certifications:

Udemy Drupal 6/7/8: Credential ID UC-WC23PAU8

Udemy HTML: Credential ID UC-XHGXMFLF

Programming for JavaScript: Credential ID 1b68c048 508 Compliance thru ADA.gov

CLEARANCE

● Public Trust Clearance (Fedwriters forn NSF.gov - badged)

● Public Trust Clearance (Centers for Disease Control - Badged) SKILLS DATABASE MANAGEMENT

HTML, JIRA, WordPress, Google Analytics, Drupal 6/7/8, CSS, CSS3, JavaScript, WCMS, jQuery, XML, 508 compliances, SEO, Bootstrap, PHP, Dreamweaver, Bitbucket, Figma PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Web Specialist (NSF Contractor) March 2024 to March 2025 Fedwriters.com REMOTE

● Working with stakeholders to review and correct documents to be fully ADA compliant.

● Provide support/guidance on 508 compliance issues during team meetings Web Architect (CDC Contractor) December 2020 to March 2024 SeKON REMOTE

● Upload utilizing Drupal 8, Docksol which is an All-purpose web-development environment based on Docker, Docker Compose, and GitHub.

● Enhanced and maintained a Drupal 7 website; MySQL database queries and updates; Drush for module updates and Drupal commands; and Javascript. Wrote custom Drupal PHP modules, GIT for source code control.

● Enhanced and maintained a Drupal 7 website, MySQL database queries and updates using MySql Workbench; Drush for module updates and Drupal commands; and JavaScript. Wrote custom Drupal PHP modules utilizing NetBeans IDE, GIT for source code control. Logged onto Acquia servers via SSH, Apache Solr Search along with Norconex Web Crawling.

● Ensure that pages comply with all federal, HHS and CDC standards. Regularly produce and review orphan pages and other site reports

● Provide day-to-day maintenance of a CDC Website using CDC’s standard Web Content Management System (WCMS).

● Update the Website using Web software applications, techniques, and tools using Web-based technologies such as Extensible Markup Language (XML), Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML)/HTML5, JavaScript (JS)/jQuery, Cascading Style Sheets

(CSS)/CSS3, Photoshop, and other design-related applications.

● Ensure each page displays correctly in all view ports and is cross-browser and device compatible to support responsive web design. Support design efforts to enhance look and feel of organization online offerings and upgrade website(s) to support organization strategies and goals.

● Provide WordPress development, graphic design support, mockups, images, and strategy to enhance the visual appeal and user experience for CDC websites.

● Supporting the collection, reporting, and analysis of web metrics on an ad hoc and recurring basis

● Create and present functional demonstration web site designs (mock-ups, wire frames), consult with site owners to modify design, deploy site, and provide ongoing maintenance and training.

● Evaluate, recommend, and install web-related software and applications.

● Ensuring that Site CDC clearance, 508 compliance, plain language review, taxonomic tagging, and internal and external search engine optimization.

● Support web governance, change management, training activities, and other guidance to CDC staff and contractors.

● Coordinate assignment of tickets to developers for daily as well as project launches

● POC for issues with tickets

● Provide access to Ticket Request System

● Assist with FOIA requests.

● Assist in monthly reporting.

Web Developer July 2020 to December 2020

OBXTek

● Provide day-to-day maintenance of a US Army Website using Pentagon’s standard Web Content Management System (WCMS).

● Update the Website using Web software applications, techniques, and tools using Web-based technologies such as Extensible Markup Language (XML), Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML)/HTML5, JavaScript (JS)/jQuery, Cascading Style Sheets

(CSS)/CSS3, Photoshop, and other design-related applications.

● Ensure each page displays correctly in all view ports and is cross-browser and device compatible to support responsive web design. Support design efforts to enhance look and feel of organization online offerings and upgrade website(s) to support organization strategies and goals.

Manager of Web & Media Services 2018 to June 2020

Virginia State University Petersburg, VA

● Developed and executed SEO campaign for 12 college websites which lead to double 1st page keyword instances.

● Guided marketing and communications offices in SEO campaigns to increase recruitment.

● Created custom analytics reports for Marketing, Communications and Board of Visitors

● Responsible for leading the web application development team, completed staff performance reviews, provided assistance/guidance for technical solutions and, training.

● Managed upgrade of web servers collaborating with several departments to migrate webservers off premises and into the cloud.

● Served as the vendor relations point of contact for web services solutions.

● Implemented redesign of website with a 6% increase in Unique Visitors and 5% increase in overall traffic to website with a 10% Google Organic traffic to the Admissions sections of the website.

● Increased traffic to Freshman “applies” page by 25%, a 36% traffic increase to

“Schedule a Tour” section, and 50% increase to the admission section of the website.

● Administered the implementation of 100k campus wide digital communication display project.

● Spearheaded 50k reduction in debt expenditures through cutting of depreciated systems.

Senior Web Developer 2014 to 2018

Virginia Premier Health Richmond, VA

● Used Drush for module updates and Drupal commands; Javascript; and wrote custom Drupal PHP modules, GIT for source code control.

● Helped enhance and maintain a Drupal 7 website, MySQL database queries and updates using MySql Workbench, Drush for module updates and Drupal commands, and JavaScript.

● Wrote custom Drupal PHP modules utilizing NetBeans IDE, GIT for source code control, logged onto Acquia servers via SSH, Apache Solr Search.

● Implemented SEO on WordPress sites resulting in user increase of 203%, Bounce Rate decrease of 90.51%, and Acquisition Improvement of 259.86.

● Executed complete redesign of 3 sites for various lines of business implementing a long-term maintenance/management system as well as mobile templates.

● Subject Matter Expert for Mobile App collaborating with departments and vendors.

● Implemented 3 tier server environment to allow for development, staging and production.

● Served as team lead for team of 6

● Ensured websites met ADA Section 508 compliance.

● Partnered with vendors to implement TTS functionality.

● Established corporate policy for site security process.

● Developed a site update SOP.

Senior Web Developer 2013 to 2014

OPRS Westerville, OH

● Create New websites using multiple CMS

● Maintain Legacy websites in various CMS and Framework

● Troubleshoot any web server issues, domain issues, or website issues, Intranet

● Assisted management in determining best course for entire web presence

● Worked with management to determine best mobile ready direction, and mobile app solutions

● Built out a 5000 user WordPress Intranet site for corporate communications.

● Converted 4 public sites from proprietary CMS platform over to WordPress.

● Trained staff on use of WordPress, trained staff on converting sites off proprietary CMS platform.

Senior Front-End Developer 2013 to 2014

ChildFund International

● Html/CSS/JavaScript within a .Net environment

● Creation of content and modules within the Ektron CMS

● Create/implement eBay templates for storefront.

● Design/develop Mobile App

● Design/develop wireframe for potential migration to Drupal.

● Worked with creative dept to create new pages, revise pages.

● Troubleshooting/resolving issues with previous developer code.

● Liaison for Proprietary CMS support to resolve major issues. Senior Web Developer, MOBILE SME 2010 to 2013

Media General

● Helpdesk utilizing Jira and confluence to support 80+ sites and 52 sites and worked with technical writers to document additional functionality as well as issue solutions.

● Mobile SME for Corporation providing guidance for direction of client mobile needs including implementing Enterprise best practices.

● Worked with 3rd Party Developers and In-House Developers to QA and then incorporate new features.

● Developed 52 Mobile Apps for Android, iPhone, iPad using 3rd Party Vendor Software

● QA/Audited 80+ Mobile sites, 52 Apps, and 80+ Websites

● Built/Maintained 80+ Mobile Websites using 3rd party vendor system Support Desk Analyst

● Migrated multiple websites from Expression Engine to Enterprise CMS

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