WordPress expert providing custom design and development services in addition to other website support including SEO, maintenance, security and hosting.

Teach seminar style classes on WordPress, HTML/CSS and JavaScript for adults seeking life long learning opportunities.

WordPress Instructor for the Workforce and Community Programs at Arapahoe Community College

WordPress CMS)https://dealerdirect.control4.com - Database intensive interface to Eloqua (AJAX/MySQL)http://drive.seagate.com/content/holiday/ - Seagate holiday landing page (JavaScript/JSON; Meet with clients to determine style elements and contentProvide client with rough layout for approvalPolish overall design and add content for final approvalDevelop back-end PHP functionality when desired by clientDevelop front-end javascript coding when neededCombine PHP & javascript for asynchronous applications using Ajax concepts

Lead agile software development teams on multiple projects simultaneouslyInterfaced with clients to determine requirements, budgets and deadlinesManaged software builds from simple websites to complex back-end business systemsPlanned and executed weekly meetings both with clients and with development teamsRigorously tested all software to ensure quality releasesDeveloped proposals with well defined scopes to properly set client expectationsDirected team estimations using agile story point methodsOversaw development using Ruby on Rails, Java, ERP integration, PHP, JavaScript, MySQLPortfolio examples:http://www.denydesigns.com – Back-end Order Management System (Rails/Java/Mas)http://mechanismdigital.com – Site redesign and video management (PHP/MySQL/JavaScript)http://dpslibrary.dupont.com – Internal knowledge base and education (Rails/MySQL)http://botlogic.us – Logic & Reasoning based video game for kids (Rails/JavaScript/MySQL)

Scope and Architect complete web-based SASapplicationsDevelop back-end PHP functionality when desired by clientDesign complex MySQL database-driven applicationsDevelop front-end JavaScript coding when neededCombine PHP & JavaScript for asynchronous applications using Ajax conceptsExperience developing multiple API connections to third-party web servicesDevelop websites on WordPress and Drupal CMS platformsAs Sr. Programmer I managed three additional programmers on my team

Managed over 75 consumer products in the infant soft good categoryDeveloped consumer packaging including photo shoots, package layout and copywritingResearched industry trends and competitor product offeringsManaged both proprietary and private-labeled brandsDeveloped complete sales presentations and catalogs for major retailersCollaborated with graphic arts department to design plan-o-gram visual aids for buyersForged new relationships with vendors to procure raw materials for manufacturingNegotiated vendor pricing for new materials and coordinated delivery schedulesAmortized material costs across product quantity runs to determine individual piece costsInitiated and managed relationships with factories in Mexico, China, Thailand and EuropeCollaborated with factories to determine most efficient processes during development

Operated on-air cable channels including MEU/KTV, GAC and PIN.