Career Profile

Over the past eight years, I have had the opportunity to acquire skills that are essential for an individual working in a web developer position. My work experience in the advertising and media industry has enabled me to develop essential organizational and communication skills through my involvement in various projects for clients. Through my work and education I have also become knowledgeable about business operations, specifically in web design and development. I am an extremely organized person, punctual, a team player, and am always willing to face a challenge. I am honest, capable and work well in situations that are stressful and require patience.

I strive to efficiently deliver projects and tasks on time by thinking critically and solving unique problems in the best practical way. I am always willing to face a challenge and am eager to continue expanding my knowledge and skills in the Information Technology industry.

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Experiences

Senior Front-End Developer

2013 - Present
Blue Ant Media, Toronto
  • Responsible for developing responsive, AODA compliant websites according to precise design mock-ups and specifications in an agile environment and exercising source control on all projects.
  • Responsible for developing WordPress sites, including custom templates and plugins for functionality both for end users and backend administrators.
  • Offering technical expertise to assist in the requirements, gathering, and design phases of a project.
  • Working with various API’s such as MailChimp, Shopify, AWS, and social media.
  • Responsible for developing and testing email newsletters compatible with MailChimp and HubSpot’s template systems.
  • Researching new technologies and framework libraries that will enhance the interactive experience of all brands.

Web Developer

2011 - 2013
OutReach Media Solutions, Toronto
  • Webmaster to numerous clients
  • Responsible for designing and developing various custom, responsive Wordpress themes
  • Working with a variety of ecommerce software such as 3DCart and WooCommerce
  • Responsible for communicating with clients and coordinating project completion timelines
  • Responsible for coordinating with graphic designers and overlooking project progress
  • Monitoring websites’ uptime and providing analytical reporting
  • Responsible for maintaining technological infrastructures
  • Social Media Marketing – Developing Facebook Fan Pages and assisting with reputation management

Web Developer

2010 - 2011
Eden Advertising & Interactive, Toronto
  • Responsible for slicing PSD designs to HTML & CSS templates compatible for all browsers and SEO friendly
  • Mobile Marketing: Optimizing and developing desktop websites into mobile friendly sites
  • Worked with a variety of open source CMS systems based on PHP such as Wordpress, Drupal, CMS Made Simple, and Zen Cart

Projects

Recent projects I've worked on:

Cottage Life - A responsive digital publishing website about cottage living, provides tips and advice to make time at the lake easier and more fun. Also, check out the sub-sites I've worked on: Photo Contest, Events, Magazine, TV.
Role: Lead front-end developer.
Technologies: Wordpress(PHP), Javascript (ES6), SCSS, Webpack.
Travel & Escape - A website for a television channel featuring the latest episodes, a weekly schedule, and a channel finder.
Role: Lead front-end developer.
Technologies: Wordpress(PHP), jQuery, SCSS, Webpack.
A.Side - A digital publishing website about pop culture and music.
Role: Front-end developer.
Technologies: Wordpress(PHP), Javascript (ES6), SCSS, Webpack.
Makeful - A DIY website for living and being creative. The site includes original videos made for everyone, seeking vivacity in your everyday
Role: Front-end developer.
Technologies: Laravel(PHP), TypeScript, SCSS, Webpack.

Skills & Proficiency

PHP

Javascript & jQuery

React

HTML5 & CSS

Bash Command Line

Sketch & Photoshop