Gary Norman Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

• As the Senior Web Designer and Developer, I am responsible for maintaining and constantly improving all Marketing and Strategy web properties, ensuring our website is best-in-class, and converting new and returning.
• Managing the (re)design, launch, and ongoing management of Clario web properties (Clario.com). As well as other web properties to engage, attract, and convert visitors.
• Serving as the liaison between web development and other marketing staff.
• Monitoring, assessing, and reporting on website performance.
• Managing web development priorities for the organization, prioritizing web requests as they come in.
• Building a roadmap for website projects, working in collaboration with stakeholders and developers.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

• As a contracting Sr. Web Designer at Clario, I build world class experiences for Clario with WordPress, keeping usability and accessibility in mind.
• I was labeled the Subject Matter Expert in Web Programming when ERT and Bioclinica merged to create Clario.
• I lead the charge to onboard a new WordPress agency, saving the company ~$300,000 per year in cost.
• I'm currently monitoring and optimizing the capacity of their outsourced development resources.
• In a cross functional team, I translate business requirements into technical actions that the development team can use to build, iterate, and maintain interactive web pages, editable/templated marketing landing pages.

I am currently taking on overflow motion graphics, video editing, and website development work for www.Knockdown.tv in a freelance capacity.Current projects:Mutual of Omaha - Insurance explainer videos requiring strict attention to detail while editing specific insurance information for clients of Mutual of Omaha.

• Projects and Accomplishments:Renee Max Fitness - Brand Identity, Logo Design, Website Design, Motion Graphics, Video Editinghttps://garynormanportfolio.com/work/renee-max-fitness.html
• Website Redesign
• Integrated calendar/scheduling system for qualified/vetted clients to schedule consultations.
• Integrated digital e-Signature functionality - WP E-Sign
• Blog with social media integration
• Stripe integrationWe The Mutiny - Website Designhttps://garynormanportfolio.com/the-mutiny-paintball-team.html

San Diego, California, US

• myFoli.com is a curated directory of legal dispensaries, reliable brands, and a wellness lifestyle for the canna-curious.Projects and accomplishments during my time there:
• Used Adobe XD to create website mockups to quickly portray Foli's design vision to developers.
• Performed weekly quality assurance tests on myfoli.com.
• Designed and produced die-cut metal pins, business cards, flyers, banners, and vinyl graphics used for the grand opening of a brick and mortar shop.
• Created monthly e-newsletter using MailChimp.
• Pioneered a marketing campaign that employed hotel concierge personnel to share local legal dispensary locations and discounts to curious guests using QR codes on personalized name badges, driving web traffic up 5%.

• Acoustic sessions I produced and/or edited:Country Rebel Presents "The Church Sessions" more info: https://garynormanportfolio.com/the-church-sessions.htmlCountry Rebel Presents "The HQ Sessions" more info.
• Spearheaded the build-out of a creative department, developed a budget, and directed a team of in-house and offshore graphic designers, video editors, and motion graphics editors through multiple motion graphics.
• Produced, directed, and edited musical performance videos that have gained over 100MM views on Facebook and YouTube combined and expedited the growth of over 200K YouTube subscribers.
• Orchestrated all aspects from pre-production to publishing of an out-of-state, 4-day music video session with 32 artists, generating over 120 days worth of high-quality video content.
• Collaborated with content writers to narrate a series of short, animated, informational videos that reached over 8MM views and grew the World War Wings YouTube channel to over 65K subscribers.
• Organized and launched 23 signed guitar giveaways to boost social media growth for both company and talent, resulting in an average of 27% rise in subscribers and followers afterward.

• THE WORLD'S LARGEST COUNTRY MUSIC NETWORK - Countryrebel.com is a Country Music Media Publishing Company that specializes in entertainment news and producing intimate acoustic music videos.Projects and accomplishments.
• Updated Google AdWords code and web design elements on Shopify and WordPress websites.
• Created landing pages for various charitable organizations like ACM Party for a Cause.
• Worked with the company leadership to design media kits and one-pagers using the Adobe Creative Suite to gain interest in recording sessions.
• Created engaging social media artwork in accordance with style guides and branding/nomenclature standards for music artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Gavin Degraw, and Love and Theft.

Ventura, California, US

• Flux Credit is a fintech backed solution to help American consumers eliminate their debts & perfect their credit!
• Working with company leadership, I designed and developed the proof of concept for what www.FluxCredit.com is today.
• Using WordPress, the Understrap theme, and Advanced Custom Fields, I built a multi-step form system that collected information from potential customers, provided legal e-signature paperwork, and also collected.

• While I was still in school, BR4SS approached me with a couple of challenges to take on. They had a new vision for the company and wanted me to use my diverse skillset to create various digital and print marketing.
• The JobI took on the challenge and BR4SS.com became the first e-commerce site that I had ever built. Utilizing WordPress, WooCommerce and Advanced Custom Fields, I created a custom, responsive e-commerce theme that.
• Website RedesignBR4SS wanted to expand and needed to portray something more “grownup.” Trying to land them in premium stores, like Nordstrom, was a matter of making them look more luxurious. Getting users to purchase.
• Digital MarketingUtilizing most of the Adobe Creative Suite, I created web banners, “count-down to event” graphics, specialized landing pages for seasonal promotions, mockups and sale popup modals.
• Investor OverviewsBR4SS came to me to create clean and professional investor overviews that they could use to secure the necessary funds to carry out their goals for the year.
• Fashion Technical PacksI was tasked with designing garment specification sheets (Tech Packs, for short.) With those documents, I would collaborate with Chinese companies to create our garments for a lower price, saving.

San Diego, California, US

• Right out of school I landed a job as an eCommerce web developer at MIVA (also known as MIVA Merchant.) During my time there I:
• Developed and presented custom-coded functionality for eCommerce websites using the MIVA templating language (similar to PHP). Examples include: allowing special sales for certain customer groups, changing which.
• Advised clients about SEO, social media and eCommerce best practices
• Provided excellent customer service to clients through the Kayako customer service software resulting in increased client retention
• Developed features to Smart Design templates using Javascript and jQuery, which positively increased the user experience
• Estimated the time needed to complete large and small web projects for clients

• Highly experienced in taking and presenting pictures of club events and members
• Profound knowledge of photography procedures and photo editing techniques
• Set up lights and diffusing filters to adjusting the brightness to the desired level of lighting
• Operational knowledge of camera, lenses and photo editing software
• Familiarity with development and maintenance of photographic library
• Ability to maintain strong and positive relationships with all company employees and customers

Washington, DC, US

• Managed lower-ranking sailors in day-to-day ship operations as Navigation Department Work Center Supervisor
• Established a weekly training plan for shipmates and junior officers to in navigation and ship control as Navigation Department Training Petty Officer, ensuring operational readiness for the ship
• Safely navigated a 2.5 billion dollar warship, around South America to be commissioned in San Diego, CA
• Played as a friendly ambassador to the US while serving high ranking diplomats
• Supervised maintenance and correction of hundreds of nautical charts and publications used for marine navigation
• Supervised operation, maintenance, and training of all navigation computers and equipment