Résumé

Web Developer

Progressively utilizes the latest supported W3C advancements with high-quality graphics while still maintaining accessibility and security. Prominent skills include CSS, JS/ES6, PHP, React, WordPress, Photoshop (and alternatives), Illustrator (and alternatives). Successfully delivered web and graphics services since 2006, including 100+ custom WordPress installs, satisfying front-end UI makeovers and themes, and published WordPress plugins providing 10–100+ downloads per day. Seeking a long-term position in web development.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

UI/UX,responsive layout,hardware-acceleration,accessibility,search,engine optimization,debugging,device/browser compatibility,adaptive output,

CSS3,HTML5,JS,ES6,React,JSON,JSX,jQuery,SVG,PHP,CLIs,Bash,Zsh/Z shell,Git,GitHub,SQL,

Browsers inspection tools,Terminal,VSCode (and other IDEs),CyberDuck,FileZilla,Adobe Photoshop,Adobe Illustrator,Adobe XD,Adobe Premiere,Adobe AfterEffects,GIMP,InkScape,

Atlassian,Figma,Tealium,WorkPlace,Slack,Zoom,SiteImprove,MailChimp,Constant Contact,PayPal,WC3 Markup Validation,Google SearchConsole,PageSpeed Insights,Mobile-Friendly Test,RegExr,Acunetix,BrowserStack,

semantics HTML,naming conventions,clean code formatting,cross-browser testing,responsive page layout,W3C compliance,accessibility,SEO page basics,continued education,

Custom component libraries,Hack/XHP,React Native,Python,Perl,.NET,ASP,CSS processors,Bootstrap,scrum process,using Mac, Windows and Linux OS,

ART/DESIGN SKILLS

Illustration,animation,video editing,photography,layout,color design,typography,character/creature design,conceptual art,background art,life drawing,caricatures,

Digital art tablet,ink,pencil/graphite,charcoal,colored pencil,pastel,paint,Pantone Color Chart,Adobe Illustrator,Adobe Photoshop,Affinity Photo 2,Affinity Designer 2,

Education & Training

On-The-Job Training: 10+ years of professional apprenticeships in design and web development, limitless Udemy courses, various front-end and full stack processes (console.log, debugging, CLIs, custom tools etc.).

North Orange County ROP: Trained and certified in 3D animation using 3D Studio Max.

California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA):Created animated shorts from storyboard to editing bay. Learned the history, techniques and application of various types of animation.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Web Developer and Artist | (freelancer) | 2004 – present

• Providing clients with a professional web presence using quality custom-designed WordPress websites.
• Attracting sales for marketing campaigns with hand-drawn comics, mascots, logos, and other imagery.

Web Developer / Engineer | Codazen | 4/2020 – 10/2023

• Built and helped ensure high quality pages for meta.com using Meta's custom CMS and component set.
• Helped establish best practices for page traffic event logging implementation for Meta.com.
• Updated and became the go-to for Codazen's blog, as to it's structure and necessary steps for improvement.
• Realized and documented solutions for desired features, which were later referenced during implementation on company website.

Web Developer and Graphic Artist | RD Technology Solutions | 9/2017 – 9/2019

• Took over the accessibility updates and raised website scores by sometimes 40% (SiteImprove).
• Developed improved replacements for no longer supported and overly complicated WordPress plugins.
• Consistently relied upon to manipulate front-end UI with CSS and complete difficult CSS tasks.
• Satisfied clients with logo and theme designs.

Web Coder and Web Support | Gilleard Marketing | 10/2012 – 9/2017

• Accurately converted approved PSD mockups to custom-built WordPress themes for 90+ clients.
• Fulfilled precise routine website needs with WordPress plugins, reducing production time by 30%.
• Raised website organic search engine rankings with standard SEO practices and rich content.
• Satisfied 100+ clients with web support.

Web Designer/Developer | Riafox | 3/2012 – 11/2012

• Completed difficult layout modifications with CSS.
• Accurately styled websites based on approved PSDs.
• Quickly populated web content and formatted pages with professional typography.

Creative Director | DRJ International | 4/2011 – 6/2012

• Designed and built a new esthetic online shop (Drupal 7 w/Ubercart, LAMP).
• Contributed to and improved company image with consistent color and typographical specifications throughout, box designs, labels, brochures, and web.
• Established organization and standards of packaging files, mockups, revisions, and approval process.
• Shot and edited modern-style professional instructional videos for product application.

Honors, Awards and Other Acheivments

• 30,000+ active installs and 100% 5-star rating out of 25 reviews for AddFunc Head & Footer Code.
• Significantly improved workflow of monthly magazine's print-to-web process at Entrepreneur Media.
• California Arts Scholar Certificate of Recognition for Distinguished Achievement in the Visual Arts.
• California State Senate Certificate of Recognition, Animation Award issued at Irvine Fine Arts Center.
• Certificate of Recognition. (Visual Arts Exhibition at the State Capital Governor's Council Room).