I am a experienced Sr. Level Front End Developer currently working full time at a small marketing firm in Fairfax, VA. Over the years I have grown from a graphic designer into someone who can bring those ideas to life. Starting my career as a designer has given me leg up with having an eye for details and the knowledge to build out my visions. Multitasker at the core I manage over 300+ client websites, domains, backups, security and internal systems.

I live for winters in the mountains and adventures out west. Rooted in Northern Virginia I spend most of my time tackling projects as a new home owner and finding adventure when time allows.

Work with new and current clients to ensure websites are up to date, safe and backed up. Consult with clients for website updates and new web projects. Outline scope and provide estimates for web projects based on possible work hours. Build complete custom WordPress solutions from the ground up with custom backend functionality.

• Create custom WordPress websites from the ground up.
• Create custom WordPress backends using Advanced Custom Fields to cater to what the client needs.
• Manage servers, hosting, domains, security and backups for 300+ clients.
• Modification premium themes for budget WordPress build projects.
• Update and create basic to complex HTML/CSS/JS projects and websites.

Consult with clients in the political arena to provide expert knowledge in a range of creative and technical design strategies for web and e-newsletters. Responsible for in-house design including PowerPoint presentations, logos, and marketing collateral while collaborating with other graphic designers.

• Gathered information from staff to determine the best ideas for layout and organization of websites.
• Created designs for approved website and email layouts.
• Developed websites based on approved design comps.
• Integrated written content with site design for final products.
• Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Consulted with clients in the political and commercial arenas to provide expert knowledge in online brand marketing and design including web design, e-newsletter design, and other online material. Responsible for a variety of print and banner design for in-house advertising projects, including newspaper ads, stand-up banners, and marketing fliers. Responsible for upholding the company’s overall esthetics in branding and online media.

• Created images that brand a product or convey a message.
• Developed graphics for product illustrations, logos, and websites.
• Presented designs to clients or project manager.
• Reviewed designs for errors before printing or publishing.

HTML/CSS, PHP, MySQL, jQuery, WordPress Management, WordPress Development, Custom WordPress Backends & Management Tools, Foundation Frameworks, Bootstrap Frameworks, Git, Coda, Cloud Server/VPS, Domain Management, LAMP Stack Knowledge, Photoshop, Illustrator