About
Escondido, CA 92029
858-245-8573
[email protected]
With 10+ years of web development and design experience in both corporate and freelance settings, I have been able to hone my experience in strategized wireframing, user-experience, front- and back-end development, responsive web design, and web performance, while building a strong understanding of server- and client-side programming. Skills include:
- WordPress, Shopify (Liquid), HTML5, PHP, CSS (SCSS), JavaScript (ES5, ES6), React, jQuery, Bootstrap, Foundation
- Create fully custom themes and plug-ins from scratch in PHP for the WordPress CMS
- Optimize performance of high traffic websites
- Well-versed in responsive web design techniques
- Plan, design, and implement web site structure and layout
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects
- Experienced in developing the accessible web (WCAG 2.1 AA)
- Experienced in SEO best practices
- Tools: Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, Git (BitBucket), Adobe Creative Suite
Experience
Red Door Interactive
San Diego, CA
DevOps Engineer
March 2018 – Present
- Collaborate with designers and influence website designs based on UX best practices and user feedback
- Lead developer in productizing front-end modules for reusability
- Lead developer responsible for replatforming client websites to WordPress
- Provide WCAG 2.0 AA compliance audits, remediation strategy, and implementation.
- Work closely with backend team to develop client websites on time and within budget
Competitor Group, Inc.
San Diego, CA
Senior Web Developer
July 2012 – February 2018
- Lead website redesign developer for velonews.com, runrocknroll.com, and competitor.com
- Built fully custom themes in WordPress, using the Bootstrap framework’s grid and the Underscores starter theme
- Created and maintained custom plugins to assist in streamlining editorial processes and extend WordPress functionality
- Maintained and enhanced performance for health & fitness media sites; triathlete.com and womensrunning.com
- Developed several high-visibility landing pages for various one-day sales (runrocknroll.com)
Emerald Connect, Inc.
San Diego, CA
Web Designer
February 2009 – July 2012
- Performed daily maintenance on corporate and customer support websites
- Worked with a team of designers and developers to create dynamic adaptable websites
- Created pixel-perfect mockups based on client requests
- Customized basic site templates using CSS, HTML, and JavaScript to significantly improve design level
- Developed company e-mail newsletter templates to support Marketing sales efforts
Technical Support Analyst, Web Lead
August 2004 – February 2009
- Resolved customers’ questions regarding their website, e-mail accounts, domain names, and software concerns
- Maintained web sites for the Technical Support department
Gorirra Consulting
San Diego, CA
Co-founder, Entrepreneur, Freelance Web Designer/Developer
July 2007 – Present
- Independent contractor specializing in web development and design
- Participated in all aspects of the business: attaining leads, price quoting, collaboration, design, and development
- Web metrics analyzed for clients using Google Analytics
Education
San Diego State University (1999-2003)
BS in Computer Science