Kim Faulkner Email & Phone Number

Lake Oswego, Or, Us

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Lead a diverse team of talented front-end, back-end, quality assurance, site reliability, and business application engineers responsible for executing interactive client solutions and supporting internal operations.ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Enhanced resource allocation and workflow processes by implementing Jira, GIT source code management, and Agile methodologies.• Introduced automated testing systems to boost quality assurance efforts.• Developed multiple tools to aid in improving internal processes and communications with clients.TEAM LEADERSHIP:• Estimate development hours, review project schedules, and determine developer resourcing needs for upcoming projects• Assist both front- and back-end developers in coding, troubleshooting, and improving application quality• Develop and maintain standards and procedures for the development team, and evaluate and improve upon efficiencies in processes and workflow• Execute large-scale projects using Agile Kanban methodologies• Perform code reviews, merge pull requests, and deploy code changes• Participate in the vendor selection process when evaluating new tools and services• Hire, train, and evaluate individual team member performance and conduct routine group and one-on-one status meetings• Provide mentorship to cross-departmental teams in design, usability, SEO, and accessibility guidanceFULL STACK DEVELOPMENT:• Front- and back-end development of CMS-driven websites, web applications, and software applications• Write/evaluate functional requirement documents, and determine appropriate implementation tools and APIs• Consult with clients and peers to refine functionality and ensure successful delivery of the creative vision• Debug issues reported by clients, peers, and third-party audits• Write automated tests to support continuous integration• Create reusable components, and develop and maintain documented code libraries, templates, and shortcut scripts to improve efficiency

Austin, Texas Area

I led a team of front-end, full-stack, site reliability, and business application developers who were responsible for executing interactive client solutions and supporting internal operations.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Enhanced resource allocation and workflow processes by implementing Jira for issue and project tracking, GIT source code management systems, and Agile methodologies.• Introduced automated testing systems to augment quality assurance efforts.• Proposed and implemented a digital media review tool to improve the client approval process.• Developed award-winning, WCAG-compliant websites and applications, including a web app that was featured on the homepage of USA Today and received FWA Mobile Site of the Day.

Austin, Tx

As a founder of my own boutique development shop, in addition to writing code I sourced my own clients, maintained client relations, performed all billing tasks, and created accurate hourly estimates based on the scope of work.I focused primarily on producing Flash, Flex, and AIR sites and software applications for a wide assortment of marketing and advertising agencies across the globe.

Austin, Texas Area

I joined T3 new to the advertising agency environment, but not new to the idea of rapid project development. I was responsible for creating highly interactive, award winning Flash advertising experiences for agency clients.• Collaborate with designers, web developers, quality assurance, and account management teams to translate banner ad, Web site, and presentation designs into interactive, scalable, award-winning Flash experiences. • Optimize, test, and debug applications, and conform to creative and technical specifications. • Provide technical guidance and creative ideas during product planning • Create reusable flash components, and develop and maintain documented code libraries, templates, and shortcut scripts to improve efficiency. • Mentor junior team members.

Austin, Texas Area

Managed several hundred marketing and public relations HTML and native AOL pages. I advanced the position to be responsible for creating and developing new marketing products, website designs, and advertising interactive media and sponsorships.• Provide art direction and create marketing communication materials such as ad banners, promotions, sales collateral and presentations, direct e-mail pieces, and marketing related graphics and illustrations.• Establish, enforce, and extend style guidelines, including color schemes, typography, and general imagery to current and new Web products to maintain consistent visual communications and brand identity.• Conceptualize and construct new and inventive “out-of-the-box” strategies to incorporate client sponsorship opportunities, and build functional prototypes for advertising sales presentations.