Mike Cherry Email & Phone Number

Reston, Virginia, Us

St Louis, Mo 63141, Mo, Us

* Operated as both a team lead and code-contributing React Front-end software engineer for client projects in the Healthcare and Mortgage industries* Managed co-located off/onshore front-end software development team for a U.S. based Healthcare client project* Led daily standup calls with the international team, overseeing all active front-end stories under development each sprint, reviewing submitted code, and monitoring daily progress to ensure sprint goals were being met with Jira's tracking and reporting tools to support the team's agile processes, reassigning work or redeploying resources when necessary* Mentored junior software engineers through paired programming and individual coaching* Collaborated cross-functionally with other developers, end-users, operational leadership, and SMEs, acting as point of contact for healthcare client’s product team, reviewing UI and business requirements during bi-weekly meetings to ensure front-end development team incorporated all defined functional requirements when code was deployed* Advised clients about specific modern technology stacks and helped enable adoption in order to meet their business objectives* Participated in technical planning & requirements gathering phases focusing on UI/UX goals, application design, project architecture, testing libraries, technology stacks to be used, and end-user and development team technical documentation needed* Utilized my analytical, process, and technical skills to meet project objectives and deliverables, following industry best practices for agile software development and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and processes required by each specific client

Vienna, Virginia, Us

• Modernized organization’s legacy application suite of Dev tools for Accessibility testing and remediation with new and enhanced functionality developed through collaborative ideation and research process with Product team• Primarily used React, Typescript, Material-UI's React Component library and design system, building and adapting reusable components for rapid user interface prototyping and streamlined team development• Negotiated delicate balance of desired functionality and design with digital accessibility best practices and requirements through cross-functional collaboration with Accessibility Experts, Product and QA teams• Built and integrated an updated UI for Level Access' Access University educational product and on-demand learning portal as well as new data reporting and tracking tools using PHP, SQL, Javascript and CSS to customize and enhance client-facing Moodle open-source learning management system (LMS) codebase

St Louis, Mo 63141, Mo, Us

• React Software Engineer working cross-functionally with Product Management, UX Design, Engineering, and QA teams onsite at one of TD Ameritrade’s corporate offices developing a mobile-first fintech application (Perficient client)• Collaborated in all phases of Agile Software Development Lifecycle including estimation, technical design, implementation, documentation, testing, and deployment of mobile responsive digital trading application.• Utilized latest JavaScript (React), HTML5, CSS including SASS/SCSS, to create client focused, interactive and accessible user interfaces, experiences and tools for financial education and securities trading• Researched, tested and refactored codebase to accommodate Web Accessibility for WCAG 2.0 standard• Guided development team’s transition and adoption of new agile product management tracking tools (Pivotal Tracker to JIRA)

Pensacola, Florida, Us

• Developed Front-End and Full Stack Web Applications in teams and independently, using latest web technologies and tooling including HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, Node.js, React, Vue.js, jQuery• Built Java platform independent and web applications while pursuing Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer 1 Certification• Integrated Java and Web projects with both SQL and NoSQL databases including MySQL, MongoDB and Firebase• Lead collaborative projects adhering to current SDLC methodologies while mentoring less experienced colleagues• Created and maintained team project repositories and version control using Github• Completed additional software/web development training and explored new technologies using employer-managed Schoology Learning Management System and other digital resources

Washington, Dc, Us

• Completed intensive 6 month Full Stack Web Development bootcamp that incorporated building new applications focused on solving real-world problems using computer science fundamentals and the latest web technologies including:- JavaScript, Node.js, Git, HTML5, CSS3/Bootstrap with Responsive Design, Express.js, APIs, jQuery, AJAX- React, Firebase, Heroku, User Authentication, MySQL, and MongoDB

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Prepared quarterly/annual reports for legal industry survey ranking submissions across multiple practice groups and fields• Supported practice teams and lawyers with client proposals, pitches through traditional RFP process and on an ad hoc basis• Developed written content and creative using Adobe and Microsoft suites, maintaining library of materials for recurring uses• Researched clients/prospective clients and monitor trends utilizing legal industry and internal databases, identifying new business and client prospecting opportunities based on potential legal needs, new government legislation and regulation• Managed CRM/CMS data reporting and export process, creating custom reports based on Practice or lawyer requests

Washington, Dc, Us

• Generated over $100,000 in revenue and in-kind benefits for organization through sponsorships, partnerships and sales with local and international businesses, incorporating benefits for affiliated 501(c)(3) charity in agreements when possible• Negotiated strategic partnership with global apparel brand to save over $40,000 of expenses for major industry event• Partner client account manager, supporting and supervising all deliverables for 10+ concurrent agreements• Produced marketing communications and designed accompanying graphics for presentations, sales brochures, newsletters, client emails and web copy using Microsoft and Adobe tools such as PowerPoint, Illustrator, and Photoshop• Redesigned partner’s digital content and graphics on washington.org using Drupal and Destination DC’s Simpleview CRM

• Strategic marketing communications consultant for client group of three development firms, leading external stakeholder and public relations for major redevelopment project in DC, with entitlement and City Council approval after over 30 years• Coordinated with government, faith, and civic groups to turn out 100+ supporters for entitlement and council hearings, community meetings, and public engagement events for multiple clients using data driven communications strategies• Authored media alerts emphasizing client’s successful hearing results and approvals due to grassroots supporter advocacy• Designed and advised on constituent focused communication campaigns for new and redeveloped Walmart stores in DC and MD• Drafted op-eds, advocacy emails, testimony on behalf of supporters highlighting the benefits of proposed developments

• Oversaw Direct Mail and Telemarketing fundraising campaigns that raised over $30 Million from donors in 2012 election cycle• Identified most effective public messaging, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data using focus groups and data modeling• Tracked and measured ROI for each marketing campaign by channel to assess impact and inform future strategic decisions

• Primary DSCC point of contact for Grassroots donors to DSCC, including supervision of vendor agreements and fundraising• Used NGP VAN CRM and fulfillment company’s database to manage and track donor requests received online or via phone

• Prepared Senator briefing memos and staffed events including Annual Grassroots Supporter Issues Conference• Published fundraising and advocacy emails using Wired for Change’s Salsa CRM, with A/B testing to identify ideal messaging

Columbia, Maryland, Us

• Recruited and hired health care providers through multi-channel marketing strategies, while directing up to 100 contracted providers, organizing their schedules by level of patient care required, monitoring financial statements and payroll, and resolving any patient care issues

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

• Successfully coordinated multiple unions, civic groups, and statewide coalitions to create impactful rally with over 200+ supporters outside Maryland Legislative offices during Session to help influence Maryland State Senators and Delegates to include Slots Referendum on 2008 state ballot

• Organized logistics for Families USA - "Bush vs Kids" SCHIP Ad, recruiting community partners, identifying filming locations, and securing necessary permits/approval required to film along with waivers for all participants involved, with the final version of ad viewed over 73,000 times on YouTube:https://youtu.be/ql1vW0OK4YE

• Directed Advance program and volunteer recruitment, in addition to drafting media alerts, press releases, and post-event summaries in consultation with Communications Director• Developed and maintained campaign's Social Media and Online Fundraising Programs

• Conducted research and policy analysis to assist Governor's Press Aide and Media Events Coordinator organize and develop community events throughout Maryland, drafting media alerts and press releases highlighting event's positive impact on community and issue stakeholders

CAMPAIGN ADVANCE & FIELD INTERNJuly 2006 – November 2006• Directed Campaign advance team 2nd tier events (less than 500 attendees) during campaign and statewide bus tour, producing press conferences and rallies, coordinating necessary pre-planning and overseeing all event operations• Integrated mapping software to design most efficient routes for sign and literature deliveries throughout MarylandINAUGURAL PLANNING COMMITTEE INTERNNovember 2006 – January 2007• Participated in inaugural planning meetings to develop Governor's 2006 inauguration and oversaw choir stage operations including direction of audio entertainment vendor throughout inaugural ceremony in Annapolis, MD

Bachelor’S Degree, Bs, Emergency Health Services Management

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