Web Developer User Experience

Konstantinos Balafas

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

● **+ years of software application development experience involving Analysis, Design, Development and Implementation of various web-based applications

● Experience in Designing and Developing Web Applications using Java/JSP, PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript, jQuery, CSS (SASS, LESS), XML, Git, AngularJS.

● Experience in Database Application Server: mySQL and Ingress

● Experience in creating WordPress sites also using WP frameworks (Elementor, Divi, Kadense) as well as builders like ACF.

● Strong dedication to maintain high customer service and quality control levels while meeting project deadlines.

● Demonstrated ability to work both independently & in a team environment.

● Demonstrated ability to manage a team.

● Passionate about IT and adept at learning new technologies

● 7+ years experience in Event Project Management

● 7+ years experience in department recruitment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Front End Web Developer for Shaker Recruiting Management 2020- 2025 Oak Park, IL

● Brought digital concepts to life by designing and building custom WordPress and ICIMS recruitment sites tailored to brand voice and audience needs.

● Crafted engaging, mobile-friendly web experiences using flexible frameworks like Kadence, Elementor, and Divi, balancing aesthetics with performance.

● Leveraged Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) to create intuitive, on-brand content management workflows for clients and content teams.

● Translated design mockups (FIGMA, Sketch, etc) into pixel-perfect, responsive layouts using SASS and LESS, with an eye for typography, spacing, and color consistency.

● Collaborated with designers, copywriters, and marketers in Git-powered workflows to rapidly prototype, iterate, and launch campaigns.

● Bridged the gap between design and development by ensuring accessibility, interactivity, and seamless transitions across every screen size.

● Maintained creative consistency across projects while pushing boundaries with custom animations, microinteractions, and thoughtful UI flourishes.

● Optimized site speed, SEO, and performance using plugin configurations, asset management, and responsive design best practices.

Senior Web Developer for Compusystems 2011- 2020

Chicago, IL

● Work as supervisor of a 25 person team of Web Programmers.

● Work as creating registration websites for conferences, trade and other consumer shows

● Utilize Java, JSP, Web Services, SQL, jQuery, DHTML

● 2012-Present Web programmer Manager. Manages a team of 25.

● Responsible for the new company templates used by sales dpt and the other web programmers.

● Analysis, design, development and implementation for registration websites for trade shows and conferences.

● Responsible for creating the company’s consumer shows’ templates and websites.

● Working with client managers to better implement and ‘shape up’ clients’ requirements.

● Getting requirements and communicating with large clients when needed.

● Working as a mentor to all new members of company’s WP team, regarding interface issues, individually or conducting presentations for larger groups

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Event Project Manager for Compusystems 2014- Present Chicago, IL

● Work as a Project Manager on special events

● Meeting with clients gathering specifications

● Working with team and assigning tasks

● Overseeing the project during development

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Department Recruiter for Compusystems 2014- Present Chicago, IL

● Selecting candidates

● Interviewing candidates

● Created department recruitment test for candidates

● Proposing candidates for hiring

Senior Web Developer 2000 – 2010

Chicago, IL

● Partner in Chi WebWorks and Independent Contractor

● Designs, builds, and maintains web sites; also provides programming services in DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java.

● Designer, programmer and webmaster of several website including:

● Server applications constructions, user interfaces and integration with commercial and public domain tools.

● Designed and developed framework for easy deployment of Rent-a-Room websites in Greece. Created more than 30 sites.

● Used Apache, PHP, MySQL, Javascript, CSS.

COMPUTER PLATFORMS, SOFTWARE & LANGUAGES:

Platforms: Mac OS X, Windows, UNIX (intermediate), Linux (intermediate) Applications: Adobe Creative Suite, Flash (intermediate), Microsoft Office Languages: Java (expert), C++ (intermediate), Python(beginner), Ruby(beginner), Perl (beginner), HTML, DHTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript (Ajax, jQuery), PHP, MySQL

Servers: Apache (intermediate)

EDUCATION:

2001,Independent Study

Present Self educated in computer and web (client – server) languages and applications Spring, Loyola University, Chicago, IL

2003/2004 Courses: ADTs and Problem Solving using Java (COMP 271), OOP using C++ (COMP 272), Introduction to Unix (COMP 219)

Jan-Apr, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL 2001 Course: Introduction to Java

School of Economics and Business Science, Athens, Greece B.A., Economics

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