- Full-stack, Javascript focused web developer working on components and architecture updates across HashiCorp’s web properties. - Leads implementation of projects including https://learn.hashicorp.com, working with design team, stakeholders and executives. - Acts as a technical liaison to other teams and departments.- Establishes and maintains relationships with third party vendors. - Writes tests, especially integration tests (using Cypress primarily)

As a freelance consultant, I occasionally take on projects to help small businesses re-position themselves with strategic marketing, branding and web design and development work. Selected clients include:- Blue Core Coaching- Dr. Lindsey Forbes, C. Psych - https://www.drforbes.ca- Ruscio Court Apartments

I get things done. No matter what. As a small company, we all wear many hats and I bring a range of skills to the team. I provide creative leadership, and execution on a wide range of projects, as well as hands on design and code. In addition to creative execution, I meet with clients, write proposals, fix problems and give presentations. Some highlights:Developed strategy and design, from whiteboard to offset press to the web, for a content-driven marketing & sales system for a major US food service brand. Led team through stakeholder & audience research and content & design prototyping at all levels of fidelity resulting in careful connection between copy and creative.Responsible for developing processes and leading from prospecting, proposal writing, discovery and strategy through creative direction to final execution.Directed external freelance designers and developers on large, multi-phase projects – setting direction while giving feedback and guidance to complete projects on time and with a profit.Designed (hand sketches + Sketch + InVision) and developed (Patternlab + HTML + SCSS) functional front-end pattern library for large non-profit enterprise software platform from initial business process flows through prototyping to functional pattern library. Led team of one designer and one developer.Designed and developed new sagecomm.com site using custom gulp build tool to drive a custom, Bootstrap-based template on top of Squarespace’s developer platform.

Used top task analysis process including task identification, surveying user base to identify priority tasks and conducting one-on-one (via remote screenshare) task performance testing. Data was used in final audit reporting to client and in design and UX planning for new website.Redesigned daily higher-ed email newsletter with 25,000 subscribers, achieving goal of increased open & click rates while reframing product to support native advertising and create revenue.Transitioned higher-ed job posting platform to AWS infrastructure while integrating Stripe and Intercom to create better experience and grow annual revenue past $350,000.Led audit and reporting process for several major Canadian community colleges and universities. Conducted staff & user research, design & technical review and provided recommendations for improvement.

Developed and delivered curriculum that provided students with an overview of the various aspects of technology within a Not for Profit (NFP) organization including online presence, database management, privacy issues, and social media. Students learned to identify, interpret, analyze and integrate appropriate technology in a variety of scenarios within not for profit organizations including charitable foundations and non-governmental organizations.

- As Managing Editor, Alumni News, used digital tools to grow online readership from less than 300 to more than 3,400 per issue. Managed production of print magazine with circulation of 75,000 per issue, producing quality product on-time and on-budget. Consistently grew advertising revenue. Assigned and edited stories for staff and contract writers from story concept to final product.- Researched and assembled interview notes and materials into stories and profiles for publication and for alumni awards program.- Strategically recruited volunteers for Alumni Association Board building capacity for future growth. Researched, wrote and delivered detailed reports to Board. Lead and guided discussion and decision making. Oversaw budgeting and financial reporting for Association with funds exceeding $250,000.- Delivered strong presentations on strategic value of alumni relations to senior leaders and stakeholders. Provided input on value of alumni in student recruitment during Strategic Enrolment Management process. - Managed targeted philanthropic campaigns and events to build support from constituents. Negotiated and managed affinity partner programs with revenue of over $80,000.- Orchestrated Alumni Awards ceremony and prepared nominations for provincial Alumni Awards. Acted (2005-2009) as primary protocol officer for convocation ceremonies, coordinated technical production of convocation ceremonies.- Selected, trained, supported and managed the performance of 2-4 department staff.

- Project managed development, test and launch phases of new corporate website (www.fanshawec.ca) including architectural and design decisions. Worked with creative and technical team to accomplish institution-wide strategic objectives.- Crafted creative and effective marketing campaigns online, in print and through events. - As executive producer with small creative team, produced digital marketing short film. Wrote initial outline and worked through concept draft to casting, editing and final production.- Provided role model leadership to diverse team by developing digital and content strategy focused culture.- Travelled and worked independently as part of student recruitment team delivering engaging presentations to secondary and university students.

- As Managing Editor, Alumni News, used digital tools to grow online readership from less than 300 to more than 3,400 per issue. Managed production of print magazine with circulation of 75,000 per issue, producing quality product on-time and on-budget. Consistently grew advertising revenue. Assigned and edited stories for staff and contract writers from story concept to final product.- Researched and assembled interview notes and materials into stories and profiles for publication and for alumni awards program.- Strategically recruited volunteers for Alumni Association Board building capacity for future growth. Researched, wrote and delivered detailed reports to Board. Lead and guided discussion and decision making. Oversaw budgeting and financial reporting for Association with funds exceeding $250,000.- Delivered strong presentations on strategic value of alumni relations to senior leaders and stakeholders. Provided input on value of alumni in student recruitment during Strategic Enrolment Management process. - Managed targeted philanthropic campaigns and events to build support from constituents. Negotiated and managed affinity partner programs with revenue of over $80,000.- Orchestrated Alumni Awards ceremony and prepared nominations for provincial Alumni Awards. Acted (2005-2009) as primary protocol officer for convocation ceremonies, coordinated technical production of convocation ceremonies.- Implemented and grew student + alumni mentorship program to provide value back to students and increase their connection to college after graduation.- Selected, trained, supported and managed the performance of 2-4 department staff.

- Acted as first point of contact for graduate inquiries and maintained database as well as detailed biographical records of alumni for promotional use.- Provided efficient office assistance including supporting the Alumni Association Board meetings and events, processing financial transactions including invoicing, deposits and purchasing, and maintaining alumni affinity programs. - Prepared for and participated in the execution of convocation, homecoming activities, reunions, alumni month and other events.