Technical Skills
Strong
- XHTML/HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript
- JQuery
- Node.js
- XSL/XSLT
- WordPress
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Accessibility
- Photography and Digital Editing
Experienced
- Project Management
- SQL/MySQL
- Oracle
- MongoDB
- PhoneGap/Cordova
- PHP
- ASP.NET
- React.js
- Bootstrap
- LESS
- SASS
- BEM
- Handlebars
- AWS
- Docker
- Microsoft Azure
- Webpack
- Grunt
- Mocha
- Chai
Professional Experience
2021-2022
The Trevor Project
Interim P/T Web Developer
West Hollywood, CA (Remote)
- Implement requested front-end website edits, and build, trouble-shoot and test WordPress web pages.
- Assist with the migration of WordPress website and website content and resources.
- Assist with marketing campaigns.
- Troubleshoot and test front end, back end, and accessibility issues.
- Met with stakeholders to discuss migration issues and strategy.
- Manage redirects, vanity URLs, and donation attribution links.
- Collaborate with marketing leadership and other key stakeholders to ensure that the website aligns with brand strategy and meets the organization's overall standards.
2020-2022
Cupertino Electric
Project Engineer
Chico, CA
- Daily support to the field, project management, and customer teams
- Communicate across field and office project teams to ensure everyone has current and correct information
- Organize and track data with local utility companies to coordinate outages to replace PG&E surge arresters
2019-2021
Pocket/Mozilla
P/T Contracted Remote XPath Specialist
San Francisco, CA (Remote)
- Write XPath rules to extract article text, authors, dates and other data from web pages
- Prioritize work by the impact it will have for users
2014-2018
Northwestern University
Web Applications / Software Developer
Evanston, Illinois
- Build responsive websites and webpages with HTML5, XSL/XSLT, SASS, and JavaScript and integrate within Cascade CMS
- Code, edit, trouble-shoot and test HTML / CSS / JavaScript / JQuery / PHP / Node.js sites and apps
- Test and improve HMTL and JavaScript accessibility
2013
CDW
Contracted Web Developer
Chicago, Illinois
- Responsive Design using CSS2/3 and Bootstrap/LESS
- Translate Photoshop templates into HTML / HTML5 / CSS / Javascript web pages and ASP.NET components
- Code, edit, trouble-shoot and test HTML / CSS / Javascript / JQuery pages
- Add and test modules for Wordpress sites
2012-2013
Sears Holding Company
Contracted Web Developer
Chicago, Illinois
- Translate Photoshop templates into HTML / CSS / JavaScript / CQ5 User Experience Modules and web pages
- Code, edit, and test HTML / CSS / JavaScript / JQuery / JSON for Sears, Kmart, and Craftsman web sites
- Added Omniture tracking to modules and pages
2010-2012
Unilever / Alberto Culver Company
Contracted Web Developer
Melrose Park, Illinois
- Design, code, edit, and test HTML / CSS / JavaScript / ASP.NET pages for domestic and international sites including www.tresemme.com, www.nexxus.com, www.stives.com, www.noxzema, and www.vo5.com
- Translate Photoshop templates into HTML/CSS templates
- Create and edit web graphics and animations using Photoshop, Flash, and Illustrator
- Design, code, edit, and test Photoshop/HTML email templates
- Helped integrate Unilever product locator web services into sites via ASP.NET, JavaScript, and XSL/XSLT
2010
Chicago Sun-Times
Contracted Web Developer
Chicago, Illinois
- Created and modified templates into the CMS for 18 publications using JavaScript, Cache (CSP), and HTML
- Integrated photo galleries and email forms into the CMS
- Integrated third party video players and commenting system into the CMS
2007-2010
Linn Group
Graphic Design and Web Design/Development
Chicago, Illinois
- Design, code, edit, and test HTML / CSS / PHP / JavaScript pages
- Setup PHP content management systems for internal and client web sites
- Create and edit web graphics and animations using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash
- Design logos, web banners, HTML emails, and print advertisements
- Setup and maintain computers, phones and other hardware devices, and provided technical support
2006-2007
Freelance
Graphic & Web Designer / Production Artist
Chicago, Illinois
- Provide clients with graphic/web design and design support
- Coded and edited HTML/CSS pages
- Created and edited web images and interface prototypes using Photoshop and Illustrator
Volunteer Experience
Summer 2022, 2024
Junior Giants
Asst. Coach
Chico, CA
- Helped coach 5/6 and 7/8 year-olds to learn the fundamentals of baseball
2000-2014
Community Minded Dance
Board Member
Denver, Colorado
- Maintained and updated the organization's HTML and Wordpress web sites
- Integrated PHP-based event software plugin into Wordpress sites
1999-2013
Swing Dance Event Promoter and DJ
Chicago, Illinois
- Led organization of 200+ events to promote swing dancing and swing jazz
- Accomplished raising $5,000 at the "Swing for New Orleans" benefit for the Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund (2005)
- Led teams to coordinate and develop web sites to market and promote the Windy City Lindy Exchange/Chicago Swing Music Festival. (2004-2005)
Education
Northwestern University
Coding Boot Camp, Full-Stack Web Development
Chicago, Illinois
DePaul University
Master of Science in E-Commerce Technology
Chicago, Illinois
- Member: Golden Key International Honour Society
DePaul University - Institute for Professional Development
Best Practices in Web Design Certificate
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Visual Communications
Chicago, Illinois
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts, Art History
Chicago, Illinois
- Minor in Advertising Art and Design