Summary
Passionate about front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, jQuery). Defender of lightweight, semantic markup that is valid, accessible and standards-compliant. Knowledgeable in SEO, UX, UI Design and Responsive Web Design. Excellent interpersonal skills and a motivational attitude that can lead a team.
Specialties
- HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX
- UI Design, Responsive Web Design
- Cross-browser Compatibility
- Website Optimization
- Web Standards
Experience
- Senior Interactive Developer
- Circle One Marketing / Norwalk, CT
- May 2012 — Present
- Manage and lead front-end development for the Digital Department
- Work closely with the Account, Creative and Social Media teams to plan out and execute highly accessible and user-friendly digital solutions that reinforce client goals
- Assist with project scoping and planning of development tasks for web projects
- Develop consumer websites, microsites and promotional apps for brands such as BIC, Campbell's, Smithfield and TruFuel
- Utilize a range of technologies for each digital project, including ASP.NET, PHP, Flash, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery plugins and third-party APIs
- Build Facebook apps that are cross-device compatible and deeply integrated with the Facebook API
- Senior Creative Developer
- GigMasters / Norwalk, CT
- December 2010 — May 2012
- Administered all client side aspects of the company's web properties, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, CDN content and analytics tracking
- Maintained company standards on writing and using front-end code
- Mentored and monitored the progress of other Front-End Developers through careful examination of their code and periodic hands-on training sessions
- Led a cross-departmental team responsible for launching the first version of the GigMasters mobile website: m.gigmasters.com
- Increased traffic to the company blog by more than 500% and provided the Marketing Department with a more stable and user-friendly solution to their content management needs: blog.gigmasters.com
- Developed a redesigned platform for the Event Planning section, in collaboration with Design and Marketing teams, that features custom content for over 100 events: events.gigmasters.com
- Web Developer
- GigMasters / Redding, CT
- December 2007 — December 2010
- Developed the Press Kit page that is used by over 10,000 performers on the site
- Built a contract generator web app that allows performers to create a customizable performance contract, in PDF format, for all of their events
- Programmed the About Us section, visited by hundreds of people everyday, that includes a new press center and social media integration
- Created a database-driven system to manage leads for the Sales Department and developed a console app that contacts sales leads using multiple e-mail campaigns
- Integrated the GigMasters website with Facebook Connect, enabling performers and customers to post directly to their Facebook profiles while using the site
- Monitored the functionality and performance of the GigMasters website
- Resolved technical bugs, errors and issues on the website and in the company database
- Added new features to the site using the latest web technologies
- Freelance Web Designer & Developer
- project DW / Ridgefield, CT
- September 2007 — December 2010
- Designed a website for Western Connecticut Dental Arts that highlights their expert care and modern facility
- Developed an online portfolio / e-commerce site for Jer's Artwork, which features over 100 original works of art
- Services included: Web Design, Database-driven Websites, Small-business Web Apps, Blog Templates, Social Media Integration
Technical Skills
- Standards-compliant & Semantic (X)HTML
- Advanced CSS, Unobtrusive JavaScript, Mobile Development
- User Experience, Accessibility, SEO
- ASP.NET, PHP, SQL, Git
- TextMate, Espresso, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, WordPress
- Facebook / Twitter / Google Maps API
Education
- Sessions College for Professional Design
- Advanced Certificate in Web Design
- 2007 — 2010
- Boston College
- M.A. in Hispanic Literature
- 2003 — 2005
- Loyola University Maryland
- B.A. in Spanish
- 1998 — 2001
Interests
- Grid-based Design, Typography, CSS / JavaScript Frameworks
- Writing, Music, Teaching my daughter Spanish
Recommendations
“David is a talented developer with experience in both front and back-end development, but his passion lies in front-end and especially User Interface Design.” — Erin C.
“David is a talented, dedicated and extremely creative web developer who has impressed me with his work ethic and vision.” — Drew S.
“David is both a leader and a team player. He is organized, and works hard to truly collaborate and share ideas with his coworkers.” — Amy D.