Summary
17 years of industry experience building and maintaining web technologies for small to mid-size buisness, with a broad range of technical and soft skills.
WORK HISTORY
Amy Myers MD, LLC
Senior Web Developer
- Led web development and expansion for Amy Myers, MD, growing from sole developer to senior in a team of 4.
- Optimized website to become a top 1% converting eCommerce platform in the health and wellness industry, driving an average 30% increase sales year over year.
- Insured GDPR compliance for the marketing team during the privacy law rollout; conducted training sessions and implemented necessary changes to protect customer data, achieving compliance before the deadline and avoiding potential fines.
- Developed collaborative processes with other teams, especially between graphic design and web development teams, reducing turnaround time for feature rollouts by 7 or more business days.
- Mentored Jr. Web Developer and eCommerce specialists in understanding legacy and current systems.
- Researched proven UX strategies and presented findings to the marketing team to inform strategic decisions when creating new features and upgrading existing features on our eCommerce platform.
- Evaluated and integrated diverse array of SaaS solutions for the technical needs of all departments.
- Played a key development role in upgrading to a headless front-end codebase using Next.js and GraphQL APIs to connect with WordPress and Shopify backends, to achieve a consistent Google Lighthouse performance score of 98 to 100, and a perfect accessibility score.
Freelance Web & Graphic Design/Development
Independent Contractor for Web Development
- Led end-to-end website development projects for 15+ small businesses, adhering to tight budgets and delivering tailored solutions to drive online conversions.
- Devised cost-effective strategies, optimizing website performance and reducing load times by as much as 50%, resulting in improved user experience and increases in organic search traffic.
- Collaborated with diverse business leaders to understand unique requirements, translating them into custom website and eCommerce designs that boosted conversion rates and revenue.
Zenergy Works / New Generation Media
Director of Web Production, Web Designer, SEO Tech
- Led SEO technical initiatives, optimizing website structure and implementing keyword strategies resulting in increased organic traffic, expanded market reach, and boosted search engine rankings for small and mid-sized businesses.
- Spearheaded the development of custom WordPress themes, incorporating responsive design and optimizing performance, resulting in better user experience and higher conversion rates.
- Directed a team of 8 in the creation and management of websites tailored to meet the unique needs of clients; leveraged user-centered design principles, resulting in greater user engagement and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to migrate 200+ websites onto a streamlined hosting platform resulting in increased security, data integrity, and performance for all hosted websites.
PBHS
Web Developer
- Built websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Migrated existing websites out of table-based layouts.
- Adhered to best practices with the then-emerging discipline of SEO to boost search rankings for client websites.
Skills
Front-End Web Development
- Languages: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, PHP, Liquid, Ruby
- Frameworks & Libraries: Next.js, React, Tailwind, Bootstrap, JQuery, Vanilla.js
- Tools: Git/GitHub, Adobe Creative Suite, CLI tools
- Design & Development: Mobile first, Responsive Design, UI/UX, A11y, Inclusive Design, Performance, SEO
- Platforms: WordPress, Shopify, Headless, Klaviyo, Netsuite
IT & System Administration
- Apache & NGINX Web Server, DNS Management, G-Suite
- CloudFlare Domain and DNS tools
- Netlify Hosting and CI/CD pipelines
Project & Production Management
- Project Management Tools: ClickUp, Basecamp, Teamwork, Monday, Trello
EDUCATION
BA Degree: Digital Art, Emphasis: Web Design
Awards: Magna Cum Laude, Presidential Scholarship Award
AA Degree: Liberal Arts and Sciences
Awards: Highest Honors