HTML5 and CSS3, including CSS3 animation, LESS and SASS
JavaScript and JQuery
PHP scripting language, including frameworks like Fat-Free Framework and CodeIgniter
MySQL database creation
Content Management Systems (WordPress, Concrete5, ExpressionEngine, Teamsite, Adobe CQ5)
Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver
Microsoft Sharepoint 2010
Web Standards and use of Web Validators
Version control concepts and development with Git
Professional Experience
Interactive Developer
Inferno, Memphis, TN, 2013 – Present
Develop and maintain small and large websites, from front-end HTML, CSS and JavaScript markup to CMS integration and launch
Collaborate with designers, copywriters and account staff through every phase of website development to ensure the best finished product
Aid in the development of sitemaps and wireframes
Manage the interactive department in content maintenance of the FedEx Small Business Center, which involved ensuring all team members follow current best practices, working with Account Executives to determine what’s possible, and that the process is running smoothly
Code emails for large marketing blasts, following best practices
Recipe Developer, Blogger, Photographer
Cupcakesfordinner.com, 2011 – Present
Develop unique and delicious recipes for baked goods, testing each recipe and making tweaks where necessary until absolute deliciousness is achieved
Photograph baked goods to create eye-catching pictures to entice people to click and view recipes on the site
Write blog posts about each new recipe and write recipes in a way that’s easy to follow and understand
Maintain an internet presence across social media and various food websites
Utilize SEO practices to stay high in search results
Implement various advertising opportunities to produce revenue
Web Developer
College of Arts and Letters, Michigan State University, 2010 – 2013
Converted design comps to functional, standards-compliant websites using HTML and CSS and ensured compatibility across browsers
Collaborated with faculty members to transfer obsolete department website content to a Concrete5 structure, while developing more user-friendly information architecture and maintaining brand standards
Led workshops to train faculty members to maintain websites in Concrete5
Built and maintained websites using version control (Git)
Designed and executed a social media marketing plan
Researched and shared events on a Facebook page watched by over 1,000 students and alumni
IT Service Management Intern
Amway, Ada, MI, 2012
Collaborated with a team to develop a “rethink print” campaign, which aimed to reduce company print volume by 25%
Co-led a pilot program for the campaign and created communications for the pilot introduction, various surveys to evaluate our communication technique and education material
Redesigned the department’s SharePoint websites – consolidating two sites into one and restructuring the content
Web Design Assistant
Rizzi Designs, Lansing, MI, 2011
Aided in the creation and development of websites for organizations in Lansing
Utilized PHP, SQL and JavaScript to create dynamic and secure websites
Developed an online catalog for their bridal division, RD I Do
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Digital and Technical Writing, 2013
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Technical Proficiencies
Professional Experience
Interactive Developer
Inferno, Memphis, TN, 2013 – Present
Recipe Developer, Blogger, Photographer
Cupcakesfordinner.com, 2011 – Present
Web Developer
College of Arts and Letters, Michigan State University, 2010 – 2013
IT Service Management Intern
Amway, Ada, MI, 2012
Web Design Assistant
Rizzi Designs, Lansing, MI, 2011
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Digital and Technical Writing, 2013
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI