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

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.

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.

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.

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.

EDUCATION

BA Degree: Digital Art, Emphasis: Web Design
Awards: Magna Cum Laude, Presidential Scholarship Award

AA Degree: Liberal Arts and Sciences
Awards: Highest Honors