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Developed and implemented custom WordPress and Shopify themes for a broad range of clients. Built and led a remote team of 5 developers and 2 interns to consistently deliver web development projects on or ahead of schedule. Consulted directly with clients to gather requirements and present solutions.• Partnered in developing a custom ecommerce site for The Hat Shop, with 150+ product pages – each with a distinct visual story – and dynamic non-retail content to provide a rich user experience despite the limitations of Shopify.• Created a custom WordPress theme for the brand experience agency, Troika, Built the website from scratch, with a mission to provide the client with the ability to safely and easily edit 100% of the site’s content.• Developed an on-line sales deck / website – including design and animations – for WGN News Nation Online in just 2 weeks and with little client interaction during the pandemic.• Built a custom newsletter template with Mailchimp integration for The Hat Shop, providing a platform for the client to assemble their own professional looking newsletters, resulting in a 25% boost in sales.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Managed a portfolio of web development projects for the impact-focused digital agency, with a focus on building WordPress, Drupal, and React / NextJS websites for mission driven organizations. Partnered with an internal team of client consultants, designers, project managers, etc. to strategize and deliver major digital transformation solutions.• Partnered in rebuilding Forum One’s client-facing website, leveraging expertise in WordPress and TWIG language to make numerous contributions to the major project and deliver an outstanding web experience.• Served as Lead Front End Developer and performed a majority of back-end development for a project to build a new website for the Southern Environmental Law Center. Leveraged a component-based approach using the power of TWIG and Pattern Lab and used the Timber plugin for WordPress to support development of custom templates in TWIG.• Built a mini site for the Gates Foundation, leveraging WordPress and the TWIG templating language to…• Led development of a headless WordPress site – built in React and NextJS. – for the investment company Direction, including managing updates and making improvements to nearly every page template. • Developed a large, Drupal 9 based web project for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), continuing Forum One’s award-winning work to help the NRDC tell its story and inspire audiences.• Introduced a new method for responsive font sizes, ensuring optimal reading experiences across numerous platforms by enabling fluid text that smoothly changes sizes.• Recognized for going “above and beyond” for Forum One’s portfolio of clients – some of the most recognized non-profits and NGOs in the world – to develop transformational digital solutions that help these important organizations make the greatest impact possible.

Nyc

Hired and remotely led a team of 5 developers to build websites for major brands in the tech, lifestyle, and hospitality sectors, including Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Netflix, and IBM. Managed quoting and project planning. Worked directly with client stakeholders.• Led development of the WSJ’s native advertisement for a popular Netflix series. Guided a team of 4 and coordinated with both WSJ and Netflix leadership to deliver the project ahead of a very tight 6-week deadline.• Guided development of a large, easy-to-manage site for Bloomberg Media. Partnered with the client to complete the project on-time and ensure the implementation met strict regulations set by Bloomberg IT.• Translated technically complex concepts for customer stakeholders, including ensuring tailoring technical discussions with Bloomberg employees to ensure the non-technical audience grasped the value and potential impact of new solutions.

Managed key aspects of the boutique studio’s technology function, including from developing quotes and building sites to directing IT strategy. Built websites, newsletters, and custom CMS themes for high-profile clients.• Established and managed an on-prem data server, which reduced technology costs while providing secure file backup and a local website development sandbox.• Led development and deployment official newsletters for Ferrari North America, with a focus on delivering a strategically simple and user-friendly experience to align with company’s core audience.• Developed a website for South Pole Clothing, providing a web presence for the high profile, largely brick and mortar brand. Hired and managed a team of contractors to handle certain aspects of the backend development.

Built websites and custom CMS themes for the branding and digital agency’s clients, including iconic local brands like Papaya King and The Meatball Shop. Translated requirements into modern, user-friendly, and easy-to-manage sites.