Front End Web Developer and Multimedia Specialist

SEMAJ MARSH

Greensboro, NC ***** 336-***-**** *****************@*****.***

linkedin.com/in/semaj-marsh/

FRONT END WEB DEVELOPER

Accomplished front end web developer and multi-media specialist with a record of success in the energy industry, non-profit sector, and professional sports. Able to deliver innovative digital content that elevates user experiences, attracts clients and drives engagement. Proven expertise in multimedia production, graphic designs, video editing, and strategic communications. Strong writing background and public speaking skills. Excellent at troubleshooting and problem solving.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Front-End Web Development Graphic Design E-Commerce Management

Website Architecture Video Editing Social Media Marketing Brand Consulting

SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY

HTML5 CSS3 React.JS PHP Python Contentful JQuery JavaScript

SQL Elementor WordPress (Gutenberg and Classic Themes) Drupal Aquia Site Factory

Bootstrap Shopify Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Canva Adobe Premier Pro

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FRONT-END WEB DEVELOPER PRODUCTION EDITOR June 2022 – June 2025

EPRI, Charlotte, NC

Served as a front-end web developer, graphic designer, and content creator for EPRI's Digital Solutions team.

Designed, developed, and maintained responsive EPRI client websites with both Drupal Aquia Site factory software and Contentful content management software.

Performed content updates and monitored site performance as the lead web master for over 200 unique membership portals.

Created Ceros interactive animations for EPRI marketing pages to enhance user engagement.

Utilized Git version control software for collaborative development and managing codebase changes.

Used ServiceNow queue system to handle daily ticket requests and manage workflow.

Trained and supervised contractor workers to assist Digital Solutions team throughout the year.

Produced training videos to educate members and stakeholders about our service capabilities.

FRONT-END WEB DEVELOPER January 2011 – May 2022

Ettain Group, Charlotte, NC

Designed and developed the current EPRI Journal and Integrated Grid websites which are both powered by the WordPress Content Management system.

Designed and developed various other internal sites for EPRI including the Inside EPRI employee site and the EPRI Benefits Enrollment website for over 2,300 employees.

Improved service fulfillment times for client projects by 35 percent.

Served as direct contact to EPRI staff members to ensure timely and accurate updates to their respective web portals.

FREELANCE DIGITAL MARKETING CONSULTANT January 2005 – Present

Marsh Creative, Greensboro, NC

Designed, developed and maintained websites and social media campaigns for over 50 clients in the past 10 years, including small businesses, faith-based organizations, weekly newspapers and professional athletes.

Managed large e-commerce sites by integrating Shopify, Printify and Etsy API software.

Setup and maintained personalized user forms for client websites with both WP Forms and JetForm Builder.

Created custom logos, digital artwork and various marketing graphics via Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.

Optimized web applications for maximum speed, security and scalability.

Founded Bluedeathvalley.com, a popular fan site for North Carolina A&T athletic supporters with over 1500 active members. The site offers exclusive interviews, photo galleries and an interactive message board.

Launched popular YouTube channel and produced the weekly podcast show that has attracted over 150,00 total views and over 900 subscribers.

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR January 2007 – March 2011

National AMBUCSs, Inc., High Point, NC

The top communications officer for a national service organization comprised of more than 5,500 volunteer members in 27 states. The organization's mission is to create mobility and independence for people with disabilities.

Spearheaded the creation of new ambucs.org website which increased the number of unique visitors by 43 percent.

Updated website daily via content management system while also developing original articles, graphics, and video content.

Created comprehensive marketing plan that allowed organization to win $50,000 Pepsi Refresh grant. This plan utilized website, broadcast email, direct mail, and social networking resources which resulted in a successful month-long, online voting campaign. Subsequent media coverage of grant victory included live appearance on ABC's Good Morning America television show.

Dramatically upgraded the design and content quality of our monthly membership newsletter, The AMBUCS Leader, and quarterly product newsletter, The AmTryke Report.

Wrote, edited, and published quarterly AMBUCS magazine.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association, Houston, TX

Media Relations Coordinator

Carolina Peacemaker Weekly Newspaper, Greensboro, NC

Freelance Journalist / Web Master

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Public Relations

North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC

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