Resume
HTML 4/5, CSS 2/3, SASS/LESS CSS Pre-processors, JQuery/JS). Project and Product Management using Agile Methodologies. Live-prototyping, Website Production and Development including Adaptive/Responsive and Mobile-first methods. Producing content for Drupal and custom CMS’s, theme and production work. Demandware CMS, Micro-site and special feature production. Graphics design & Optimization. Version control (Git,Mercurial). Thorough QA and task tracking from initial ticket writing and assignment through to deployment and post-deployment. Audio and Video production (recording, editing, optimizing, compressing).
SublimeText, Komodo Editor, VIM. Git (command-line) Git via gui (SourceTree), GitHub. VirtualBox VM (local development/testing). Photoshop, Fireworks, ImageMagic (command-line image processor). Device emulators (Xcode, Chrome and browser emulation/virtualization). Chrome Dev Tools, Firebug, Safari Dev tools/Xcode combination (debugging, development, testing). Drupal CMS, WordPress CMS, Jira/Gemini/Basecamp (ticket and sprint management tools). Mac and PC platforms.
Experience
Brooks Brothers
Front-end Developer
Feb 2016 - present
Built and maintained the website for this iconic clothing brand and their Direct to Consumer online business. Performed regular and continual content updates in response to daily business metrics all while improving code and markup and improving the website as a whole. Code was written in HTML 4/5, JS/JQuery and CSS 2/3 within the Demandware CMS. Built content for Desktop as well as mobile platforms. Located in the original Brooks Brothers location on Madison Ave, NYC.
www.brooksbrothers.comHearst Corporation
Front-end Developer/Producer
August 2014 - January 2016
Maintained and built websites using HTML 4/5, CSS 2/3, LESS CSS, JavaScript/Jquery with some Smarty/PHP. Using Hearst Newspapers' custom CMS to format and publish a wide range of responsive content onto mobile devices and desktop browsers. Working in an Agile method to produce quick and regular releases adding new features and fixing bugs. Worked in a large distributed team via scrums/sprints and team-communication tools. (Jira, HipChat/IM).
www.hearst.comPenton Media Inc.
Tech Producer/Jr. Developer
2007 - August 2014
Built and maintained the Pisces primary CMS for Penton’s 80+ magazine websites using Drupal. Built websites and content for Penton as well as expanded platform components for social media, community experiences, and expert networks. Maintained a central code-base and CSS framework for fast and efficient deployments using Agile methodologies. Tracked tasks from the planning and development stages into the release and post-deployment process. Used strict QA and testing strategies in tune with regular deployment schedules.
www.penton.comPrism B2B
Technical Producer
2004 - 2007
Built magazine websites and performed total redesigns for 120+ magazines using HTML 4/5, CSS 2/3, Javascript and Jquery. Helped produce and build a custom WordPress application called “Ask the Experts”. Managed the “Help Desk” for magazine websites and ticketed issues. Supported Penton’s editorial staff in producing web content and deploying third-party materials including micro-sites and special promotions.
Freelance Consultant
Producer/Web Developer/Sound Designer
2002 - 2005
Built and Designed websites for global corporations, clothing design firms, museums and artists using HTML 4/5, CSS 2/3, Javascript/JQuery, and Flash from Photoshop/Illustrator designs. Customized WordPress to make websites and web applications. Managed projects and client relationships. Performed sound design, recording, and audio production. Projects include The World Bank, Singer Corporation, ART.net, WW Norton publishers, Behavior.com, and others.
Oculant - New York
Web Developer
2001 - 2002
Developed client sites and extranets in HTML from Photoshop design documents. Configured bug/issue tracking system. Built and managed all-browser testing stations. Built physical networking infrastructure. QA Testing.
SPALAB - New York
Interactive Developer/Sound Designer
2000 - 2001
Built websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Flash. Sound design for websites and online games. Managed the SPALAB Internet radio including audio production, musical programing, feature development, documentation, license and broadcast agreements. Streaming audio consulting and production. QA Testing.
Oven Digital - New York
Production Manager/Web Developer
1998 - 2000
Built award winning websites, kiosks, ad banners, games and graphics. As Production Manager trained junior developers, wrote documentation, managed client relationships and projects. Performed sound design and production, 3d/games consulting, QA Testing. Projects include The Museum of Modern Art, Tiffany & Co., Probono.net, Wildenstein & Co., and others.
Muze Inc. - New York
Music Data Editor
1996 - 1998
Worked to create the largest and most ubiquitous commercial music database at the time. Muze's database was deployed in department store kiosks and online. Input new releases into the database, contributed reviews, and tracked published data for theft and license violations.
