DEBORAH K PORTER
Boston, Massachusetts ***** 617-***-**** ******.*******@*****.***
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahkporter/
Summary
Web Content Specialist and Web Developer with extensive experience managing web content, migrating digital assets, and developing interactive websites. Skilled in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and multiple CMS platforms, with a strong record of delivering projects on time, improving user experience, and ensuring accessibility compliance. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and enhance digital presence. Committed to blending content strategy with technical expertise to drive engaging and user-focused web solutions.
Skills
CSS
XML
PHP
ASP
SQL
HTML
PL/SQL
Oracle
Drupal
Sitecore
iModules
FileMaker
WordPress
Photoshop
JavaScript
SQL Server
Open Scholar
Interwoven TeamSite
Adobe Creative Suite
SharePoint
Experience
Web Content & Technology Consultant 01/2002 to Current
Freelance Projects Remote
Strengthened client branding by defining web design requirements and developing custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript pages.
Improved engagement by creating downloadable newsletters and updating website content regularly.
Enhanced client experience by developing wireframes and portals for law firms and businesses.
Delivered consistent results by maintaining CMS sites and ensuring timely updates.
Website & Information Systems Specialist 04/2017 to 07/2024
Harvard Medical School Division of Medical Sciences Boston, Massachusetts
Created and maintained websites for the Division and its six PhD programs, improving information accessibility and program visibility.
Applied WCAG accessibility guidelines and UX/UI principles to the DMS sites to improve usability for students, faculty, and alumni.
Strengthened communication efficiency by managing department listservs and maintaining DMS social media accounts.
Maintained the department's FileMaker database for student and faculty information.
Increased IT support effectiveness by resolving first-level issues and procuring equipment for staff, improving daily operations.
Content Specialist 11/2016 to 03/2017
Rightpoint via The Creative Group (Contract) Boston, Massachusetts
Ensured the accuracy of digital assets by assisting in migration projects and cataloging content to meet deadlines.
Improved content delivery by collaborating with developers and content specialists on large-scale migration projects.
Maintained quality standards by performing QA on new Sitecore CMS pages, ensuring content integrity.
Enhanced workflow efficiency by managing asset organization and migration timelines.
Content Migrator 09/2015 to 11/2016
Harvard Business School via Beacon Hill Staffing (Contract) Boston, Massachusetts
Streamlined digital presence for 100+ alumni club websites by migrating content into new CMS layouts.
Improved engagement by creating multimedia assets, including photo galleries, slideshows, and embedded videos.
Strengthened administrator support by communicating with alumni club leaders during migrations.
Ensured accuracy by performing quality checks on all migrated content and data.
Courseware (Web) Developer 12/2011 to 05/2015
SAI Global Waltham, Massachusetts
Delivered engaging compliance courses by developing interactive, web-centric training modules.
Increased cross-platform usability by testing and validating courses on multiple platforms.
Ensured a smooth rollout by moving courses to production after QA approval.
Supported scalability by working within Gemini and SCORM environments for standardized e-learning solutions.
Assistant Director / Web Technology (Consulting) 11/2010 to 05/2011
Massachusetts Nurses Association Canton, Massachusetts
Maintained site functionality by ensuring content accuracy, and technical consistency across features and links.
Supported departmental goals by posting content for various units and ensuring timely updates.
Enhanced communication strategies by developing and implementing web solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
Improved usability by managing updates and ensuring features aligned with user needs.
Database / Oracle & ETL Developer 06/2006 to 11/2007
Verispan, LLC Waltham, Massachusetts
Supported data-driven decisions by developing and testing ETL processes for enterprise data warehouse integration.
Increased efficiency by designing and tuning production processes and algorithms.
Improved data reliability by implementing accurate extraction and integration protocols.
Collaborated with developers to streamline ETL processes across large datasets.
Webmaster, Department of Radiology 01/2006 to 04/2006
Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, Massachusetts
Enhanced departmental visibility by developing and managing websites for Radiology.
Improved planning accuracy by defining project costs, timelines, and deliverables.
Maintained service quality by triaging and prioritizing update requests.
Increased efficiency by managing ongoing support updates and new site creation.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Computer-oriented Mathematics
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Professional Training
MIT xPro — Professional Certificate in Coding: Full Stack Development with MERN
BU Computer Career Programs — Oracle & Microsoft Solutions Developer Certificate
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