Gerry Bunker Email & Phone Number

Middleton, Ma

Marlborough, Ma

Non-profit passion-project founded by me. Conceptualized, designed and developed an information web site containing content about Annual and Periodical Cicadas from the United States while focusing on the Cicadas of Massachusetts and New England. • Designed all page templates in Adobe Photoshop. • Wrote tableless XHTML page templates by hand based on Photoshop designs. • Styled pages using CSS2 and CSS3. • With javascript, load browser-specific CSS style rules to target short-comings in some browsers. • Designed a MySQL relational database to contain all web content. • Wrote SQL queries and programmed the site in procedural PHP. • Developed the site's blogging application from scratch to include user-contributed article commenting. • Developed in PHP and Javascript a user sighting information data collecting application to include file uploading and email responses. • Created tooltips using Jquery. • Created article navigation application using Jquery and PHP. • Created AJAX and Jquery error reporting application. • Developed a video component application for the home page using XML and Actionscript 3. • Developed application for serving videos using Javascript and PHP. • Developed Species-specific distribution maps using PHP, MySQL and Goolemaps API. • Developed RSS Feeds using PHP and XML. • Facebook API integration.• Designed all site graphics and iconography. • Wrote, update and currently maintain all site content. • Created all Video Content from scratch using Windows Movie Maker and Adobe Video Encoder

Framingham, Massachusetts

When Craft WW acquired Staples’ internal creative agency, I was promoted to Senior Web Developer. Working closely with UI/UX designers, we continued to push the boundaries of technical innovation. Concentrating on newer technologies for responsive and adaptive development utilizing HTML5, CSS (SASS), HTML5 video, Javscript and jQuery.Developed landing pages, micro-sites and emails all to be responsive or adaptive following designers' comps - usually from Sketch or Photoshop files - with pixel-perfect accuracy. Following industry standards and best practices, consideration was given to usability and web accessibility standards. Rigorous testing protocols were implemented to ensure that all landing page and micro-site code was to W3C standards and worked on a multitude of mobile devices. Special consideration always given to the User Experience along with cross-browser compatibility. Responsive emails were developed to work across more than 40 email clients and were tested using Litmus or Email on Acid. Solved a myriad of critical problems during the acclimation of Craft World Wide into the Staples infrastructure. Help familiarize Craft WW New York with the Staples brand and infrastructure.

Framingham, Ma

Hired full-time from contract position. Continued in the same capacity as when contracting with the exception of mentoring other developers and concentrating more on Responsive and user-experience development development and design. • Work with designers to achieve the best user experience. • Develop Staples, Staples Business Advantage and Staples Canada emails for consumption via Salesforce and Responsys systems.. • Make emails responsive to work on desktop and all mobile devices and over 40 email clients.• Meet with clients to ascertain their needs and conceptualize development solutions.• Develop responsive landing pages that are both visually appealing and user friendly while following strict style guidelines. • Develop adaptive html modules for consumption via the Staples.com dd4 Product database and solve critical problems.

Senior web developer.

Framingham, Ma.

Develop HTML Email and Web Landing Pages for weekly and monthly online marketing and advertising campaigns on Staples.com. Develop a working prototype web site based on Staples' (New Way) utilizing pre-developed code. Prototype web site is for a sales presentation to Field Marketing Representatives and Internal Account Managers. The prototype web site features various ordering scenarios and developed for Staples' Fortune 1000 companies.• Attend weekly meetings with account executives and design personnel.• Work with senior designers to construct Landing pages per client specifications.• Ensure all web content is cross-browser compatible and W3C compliant.• Solve critical problems in a fast-paced environment in order to meet strict deadlines.• Utilize the new EasyEdit Content Management System to construct HTML emails per company brand specifications.• Develop web pages using HTML 5 document type.• Write styles using CSS2 and CSS3• Develop a Javascript search scenario using regular expressions.• Enhance JQuery menu system.• Modify and create server-side includes• Developed daily B2B marketing email templates.• Developed Object Oriented PHP scripts to produce multi-page web sites. • Created jQuery tabbed interfaces and navigation menus.• Developed CSS2 and CSS3 style sheets using Sass.

Develop working prototype of Staples’ new e-commerce web site (New Way) for usability testing based on existing programming code and design templates. Testing is designed for user online ordering-flow scenarios. • Construct web pages utilizing the new HTML 5 Document Type declaration and various 508 standards.• Create and modify existing CSS styling by using inline style rules for cross browser compatibility• With the use of Photoshop and Dreamweaver constructed image maps to simulate real-time web pages.• Work with developers to resolve JQuery and Javascript issues.

With Staples’ acquisition of Corporate Express a global communications vehicle was essential to acclimate 91,000 world-wide employees to help with change management communications, increased executive communications, updates on company’s news and events and facilitate building a shared Staples culture globally.• Designed a secure forward-facing corporate intranet site (Staplescexp.com) from existing Photoshop design templates and wire frames at Staples Agency.• Planned and configured the site for four world regions. United States, Europe, Canada English and Canada French.• Wrote the site’s HTML code by hand, using a completely table-less structure, ensured cross-browser compatibility and made HTML 4.01 compliant.• Wrote Cascading Style Sheets in accordance with Staples brand.• Integrated blogging technology for posting news articles, utilized commenting tools, and created weekly polls using the Mzinga Web 2.0 Platform and development tools.• Met strict deadlines for coordinated launch of sites.• Upon move to live production, transferred to Staples HRIS Portal Team to support ongoing site initiatives.• Liaised with Staples’ Internal Communications and HRIS and performed weekly content updates.• Trained Associates on proper use of Mzinga Content Management System.• Designed micro-sites using existing Staplescexp.com templates.• Spearheaded new site applications and developed requested enhancements.• Solved technical problems and provided support for registered members worldwide.• Followed strict path-to-production protocols utilizing Excel, Borland Star Team and Remedy Change Request service.• Created web compatible graphics using Photoshop.

Database Development• Designed relational databases for use in the development of dynamically driven web sites.Graphic Design• Designed company logos. • Designed print ads for trade magazines and catalogs.• Designed large scale trade show booth and banner graphics.• Designed product literature and product labeling.• Oversaw the print production process.International and Domestic Buyer• Purchased and negotiated direct and indirect materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.• Evaluated vendor quotes and services.• Determined the most desirable suppliers.• Created, maintained and approved new vendors/lists.Marketing Coordinator• Coordinated and implemented marketing communication projects for all companies.• Coordinated and represented the companies at trade show events nationwide.• Created brand-name awareness.• Researched and produced advertising campaigns for both online and print media.Product Development• Developed, designed and sourced overseas manufacturers of new bird control products.• Updated existing product designs.• Sourced an alternative product supply methods resulting in a cost savings of 75%.Technical Writing• Wrote 3-part specification sheets (White Papers) per Construction Specification Institute guidelines for all products. • Created and wrote product installation manuals.Web DevelopmentDesigned, developed and maintained four (4) company web sites to include:• An 80 employee secure dynamically driven intranet web site in Classic ASP.• Created front end and back end components using Classic ASP or ColdFusion.• Created web based content management systems.• Developed online applications.• Created an E-Commerce extranet for new business venture using Classic ASP and shopping cart software.• Wrote all web site content and designed graphics.• Designed all web sites utilizing W3C standards, XHTML compliance, cross-browser compatibility and excellent SEO practices.

• Create dynamic data driven web pages in HTML, ASP and CSS and are XHTML compliant to W3C Standards.• Develop a Microsoft Access 2000 relational database for use as a back-end.• Create a user-friendly on-line Content Management System.• Analyze web site usage data (Webalizer and Webtrends)• Design, develop and update the company's web sites.• Design web pages for cross browser compatibility.• Optimize search engine placement.• Research the latest product trends. • Provide news and information on latest products from manufacturers.• Review, edit, write and publish all web content.• Generate materials for online marketing.• Develop company brand name.• Design logos, banners, image maps and all web graphics.• Form strategic alliances with other online competitors.• Implement and maintain an online community message board system.• Hired and managed employees.• Created and maintained Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, customer and inventory databases.• Determined product purchasing and controlled inventory levels.• Operated and maintained a large warehouse and managed a computer network.• Tracked and shipped orders worldwide.• Negotiated with product vendors for best price and optimum return on investment.• Generated ad materials for radio and trade magazines.• Assessed impact of online competitors.• Promoted the company online. • Created weekly E-Newsletter for 2000+ subscribers.

Independent Consultant, Service Engineer, OXFORD INSTRUMENTS, Concord, MA 1988-2000A Sales and Service Company of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) magnets and other scientific instrumentation. During my twelve-year tenure I was promoted from a Service Coordinator to a Service Engineer position.• Hired and supervised contractors.• Trained and supervised new Service Engineers.• Trained clients on safety standards following OSHA guidelines.• Installed, calibrated and troubleshot scientific equipment for major OEM’s, pharmaceutical manufacturers, hospitals and universities in the US, Canada and Mexico.• Provided clients with consultative services on initial lab design layout.• Solved critical problems on site and within budget.• Consulted on site preparation prior to installation.• Ensured the timely arrival of all equipment and parts.• Handled the timely shipment of all service equipment in the US and around the world.• Created accounts with worldwide carriers. • Generated all necessary paperwork and kept accurate computer records tracking equipment locations.• Interfaced with customers and arranged the shipments back of all faulty scientific equipment for repair.• Tracked location of the equipment for repair in the warehouse and advise customers as to the status of repair. • Created a database to track location of Engineers and equipment for repair worldwide. • Processed service and expense reports for reimbursement to Service Engineers. • Purchased hazardous and non-hazardous materials for shipment to the United Kingdom while following strict OSHA guidelines.

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