Results-driven professional specializing in front-end web development and website design. Develops well-designed, accessible and standards-based web sites. Highly effective communicator and team leader. Manages multiple projects or teams to successful deployment. Visionary developer with a keen understanding of business priorities and demonstrated expertise in rapidly advancing business goals to revenue-producing activities.
Core Competencies
- Extensive knowledge of HTML and CSS, including HTML5 and CSS3
- Proficient with CSS preprocessors including LESS.js, Sass, Compass and SCSS
- Experience with front-end frameworks including Bootstrap 3 and Foundation
- In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, jQuery and jQuery UI libraries
- Proficient in JS framework libraries including AngularJS, Backbone.js, Require.js and Handbars.js
- Experience with front end workflow tools including GIT, npm, Grunt.js, Bower and Yeoman
- Thorough grasp of cross-platform, cross-browser compatibility issues and code optimization
- In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite tools including: Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro and InDesign
- Extensive knowledge of CMS & WordPress Development
- Experience with Agile Development Methodologies
- Some experience with .NET, C# and PHP
- Sitecore CMS 6.5 Developer & System Administrator Certified
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office including: Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as SharePoint Designer
- Organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver
- Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities
- 9 years of management experience including 2 years of multi-unit management
- Bilingual in spoken and written Spanish
Significant Work Experience
Cisco Systems, Richardson, Texas (Aug 2014-present)
Lead UI Development Engineer
Responsible for development of web-based applications with rich user interfaces.
- Created and developed front end ui framework used by up teams on B2B program
- Worked closely with UX designers to bring ideas to reality
- Developed front end web applications using AngularJS, Grunt.js, LESS, Sass, and other front end libraries and frameworks
- Mentored front end and back end developers on UI development best practices
- Implemented pre-build tasks to lint JavaScript, HTML and CSS files to ensure code compliance, web standards and code optimized for production
AT&T, Dallas, Texas (Aug 2013-Aug 2014)
Lead User Interface Developer
Responsible for development of web-based applications with rich user interfaces.
- Developed the search engine and performance optimized front-end (HTML, CSS, and JS) for business and eCommerce Website
- Developed front end web applications using Backbone.js, Handlebars.js, Require.js, Grunt.js, LESS, Sass, and other front end libraries and frameworks
- Led team of 40+ front end developers on 24 Agile teams
- Created and developed front end ui framework used by up to 24 teams on B2B program
- Carried out W3C validation, code reviews, accessibility and usability audits and tests, debugging, and Website maintenance / support
- Implemented rapid changes to meet changing business and marketing requirements
- Constantly assessed, evaluated, and integrated best practices and industry innovations in web development
- Analyzed and optimized pages and page design for maximum performance
- Brainstormed with UI/UX team on design requirements and solutions
- Developed functional and technical documentation on assigned projects
MPY Digital (formerly imc2), Dallas, Texas (Feb 2012-Aug 2013)
Senior Web Developer
Responsible for design & development of web-based applications with rich user interfaces. Gathered, interpreted and implemented technical requirements in a consistent and effective manner.
- Developed, modified, wrote and implemented user interfaces for large scale websites and applications
- Led team of four in development, testing, debugging, and maintenance of dynamic and secure websites and web-based applications, including widgets, templates, and microsites
- Works with technical, design, business, and editorial staff to create applications and pages
- Developed Facebook Apps
- Developed WordPress Themes and Plugins
- Researcheed current industry trends, and assisted with development and promotion of coding best practices within team and industry
Projects included:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Website consolodation and redesign
- HTML5, CSS, Sitecore, jQuery, AJAX and JSON Development
- JavaScript implementation of sliders, modals, quick view, etc through jQuery library and jQuery UI
- E-commerce cart integration through AJAX
- Led team of 4 developers and 2 engineers to implement design, content and functionality of a website with over 1000 pages, into Sitecore CMS
World Vision Canada
- Malawi Sponsor Live Chat Event
- Registration & landing pages
- Custom registration form using PHP
- jQuery form validation
- CoverItLive Chat integration
Louisville Slugger
- MLB Prime Enter to Win – Autographed Bat Contest
- 9 different custom contest apps
- Facebook custom contest app development
- Custom form development
- Offerpop form integration
World Vision US
- Join the Movement Campaign Landing Pages
- Custom campaign landing page development
- jQuery search form integration
- Campaign click tracking
Enterprise Rent a Car
- Dedicated to Thanks – Tree Dedication App
- Custom Facebook app development
- Custom jQuery carousel selector
- Facebook and database integration
Enterprise Rent a Car
- Thanks A Million Facebook App
- Custom Facebook app development
- Custom Twitter integration
- jQuery modal development
Head Turning Media, Midlothian, Texas (2010-present)
Designer and Front-End Developer
Projects include:
The Health Industry Council of North Texas | healthindustrycouncil.org
- Website and Blog design
- Custom WordPress template design
- HTML/CSS development
- JavaScript implementation using jQuery
Earl Williams & Associates | earlwilliamsrenovations.com
- Complete brand design
- Website and Blog design
- Custom WordPress template design
- HTML/CSS development
- Javascript implementation using jQuery
- Twitter page design
- Social media campaign
FINFIT Prep, Inc. | finfitprep.com
- Complete brand design
- Website and Blog design
- Custom WordPress template design
- HTML/CSS development
- Javascript implementation using jQuery
- Twitter page design
Environmental Intelligence, LLC | goeillc.com
- Complete brand design
- Website and Blog design
- Custom WordPress template design
- HTML/CSS development
- Javascript implementation using jQuery
- Twitter page design
- Social media campaign
Bank of America, Dallas, Texas (2003-2010)
Banking Center Manager III; Vice President
- Designed and developed SharePoint sites and content for markets and region
- Created CSS to implement market designs on SharePoint sites
- Designed market logos and shirts for use across the DFW Market
- Market Leadership Program participant
- Banking Center Cluster Leader – Managed 8 banking centers in Southeast DFW market
- Analyzed data and created reporting using Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat, to aid market team in coaching banking centers to achieve Market Platinum Club in 2006 and 2007
- Managed audio and visual projects for four successful market associate conferences
- As Cluster/Hub Leader, managed 8 banking centers to highest variability in Southeast DFW Market in: Checking Sales, Operational Execution, Service Excellence and Overall Satisfaction
- Participated in market Structured Coaching Process, completing initial visits and follow up visits in cluster and market
- Achieved Top 10% of banking centers in the franchise for 2008
- Achieved 2007 National Award of Excellence (top 5% of banking centers in the franchise)
- Ranked #3 banking center in the West Division for 2007
- Achieved Quarterly Award of Excellence Awards for 6 consecutive quarters in 2007 and 2008
- Involved in the Six Sigma Project for the Sales Process Redesign of Selling the Bank of America Way, which resulted in the creation of the new sales process for 6000 banking centers across the franchise
- Facilitated training initiatives for the Southeast DFW Market
Education and Professional Training
Art Institue of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Graphic Design – Specialization in Web Design
Southwestern A/G University, Waxahachie, Texas
- Business Administration – Specialization in Management
Strayer University, Dallas, Texas
- Business Administration – Specialization in Banking
Community Affiliations
- American Heart Association – team coordinator
- United Way – Team Captain for annual pledge campaign
- Junior Achievement Dallas – Classroom Volunteer
- March of Dimes – Committee Member
- FBC Midlothian – Children’s Worker