Web Developer (Contract)
December,
2020 – February, 2024
Cherokee Federal, serving the United States Coast Guard—Baltimore, MD
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Works closely with the contracted developers, data analysts, and Product Line representatives to incorporate necessary changes and modifications to the IPB websites (Responsible for this specific Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI))
• Requires the ability to gain a high degree of system-specific knowledge and a background in technologies currently incorporated
• Develop software solutions that operate with associated relational databases using object-relational mapping
• Develop user interfaces that adhere to the look-and-feel of the present application
• Continuously follow documented software development standards and approaches
• Perform unit testing of all work
• Support the Government Lead in providing expert training to staff on any pertinent topics
WORK DONE ON IPB REDEVELOPMENT TEMPLATE
• Extracted and temporarily placed code from content.js inside of index.aspx for the purpose of finding code autocomplete references relating to applicable sections in application
• Wrote, edited, and tested Main IPB Web Application Structural HTML5 Code and Presentation Layer CSS3 Code
• Wrote, edited, and rendered Test HTML5 and CSS3 Code for Alternative Sidebar Nav Design
• Wrote, edited, and rendered Test jQuery Script to Specify Particular, Slightly Less Wide Sidebar Nav Width (aiming for a 2.5 column width in 12 column layout), reverted back to 3 column width due to non-optimal Sidebar Nav type content rendering
• Wrote, edited, and managed Main JavaScript Variable Declarations
• Wrote, edited, and managed Main Viewport Display Behavior jQuery Functions
• Wrote, edited, and managed Main Viewport Event Listener jQuery Functions
• Wrote, edited, and managed Left-hand Sidebar Nav Toggle jQuery Functions
• Wrote, edited, and configured Get IPB XML Data RESTful API using AJAX
• Wrote, edited, and configured Resize Table JavaScript Function
• Wrote, edited, and configured Build IPB Parts Table JavaScript Function
• Wrote, edited, and configured Get Cage Codes Data RESTful API using AJAX
• Wrote, edited, and configured Scroll Into View JavaScript Function to Highlight and Bring Into View GAPL Table Rows
• Wrote, edited, and managed Generate Cage Codes Table JavaScript Function
• Wrote, edited, and managed Load IPB Parts Images JavaScript Function
• Wrote, edited, and managed Build IPB Parts Index JavaScript Function
• Wrote, edited, and configured IPB Web Application Page State Change jQuery Functions
• Wrote, edited, and configured Excel Export JavaScript Function
SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
• None required for this position
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• An Associate’s degree or at least five (5) years of direct task related experience and a High School Diploma are required
• Experience with defining and migrating older data into HTML5 format
• Experience creating/modifying graphics, drawings and illustrations using software tools such as: AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, SnagIt
• Experience developing and revising HTML5 content using Notepad++, Adobe Dreamweaver, Microsoft Visual Studio Code as supported by the USCG as it pertains to Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPB) websites
• System Administration experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Proficient with software languages such as: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/jQuery is required
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications and other office productivity and communication tools
• Excellent organizational, analytical skills and working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs are required abilities
• The ability to pass a NACI background investigation and obtain a government issued Common Access Card (CAC) to access USCG IT systems and facilities
• Successfully pass a federal background check/verification and drug screen is mandatory
Application Engineer (Contract)
October,
2020 – November, 2020
Cloud Lake Technologies, serving the US Department of State—Herndon, VA
• Cloud Lake Technology UX Development Engineer contributing to the development, enhancement, support, and maintenance of State Department websites, using the WordPress platform, and also serving as a point of escalation for the 24/7/365 help desk team
• Utilized HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery to implement front end website changes
• Developed and maintained websites on the WordPress platform
• Created, updated, and edited PHP files for WordPress templates, feeds, and plugins
• Operated in a DevOps model using Composer and git/GitHub
• Supported full lifecycle development
• Acted as a point of escalation for the 24/7/365 help desk team
• Participated in Tech on-call rotations, providing emergency 24/7/365 tech support
• Leveraged advanced knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP themes, and plugin development
• Gained experience with Gulp and Bower, as well as the Sage Theme
• Employed intermediate working knowledge of SSH
• Employed intermediate working knowledge of command line git and related tools/commands
• Gained further experience with AWS Cloud
• Utilized strong familiarity with Agile Project Management methodologies
• Proceeded with the ability to obtain and maintain an Active DoD Secret Clearance, having already obtained and maintained an Active Public Trust Clearance in previous two Federal Government contracting roles
Web Developer (Contract)
February,
2020 – July, 2020
TechSur Solutions, LLC, serving the General Services Administration (GSA)—Herndon, VA
• YouTrack agile team working in support of the General Services Administration’s portfolio of public facing websites
• Built pages using modern front-end web development technologies, i.e. HTML5, ES6/JavaScript, CSS3, SASS, employing
excellent JavaScript/jQuery skills, and advanced knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3 (Bootstrap) as preferred qualifications
• Gained experience using JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular 2+) and employed existing proficiency in LAMP stack
(e.g. Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
• Developed applicable experience writing technical requirements and specifications
• Utilized experience installing, testing, and debugging WordPress plugins, and also creating new, custom plugins as needed
• Set up and managed Drupal websites (both basic site information and also, database details) using Acquia Dev Desktop
• Applied experience developing responsive sites, and updating and maintaining Drupal/WordPress code-bases
• Developed custom Drupal and WordPress themes and plug-ins based on an already provided design, and built reusable
code, modules, and libraries for future use, relying on the Acquia Drupal.org and WordPress.org developer community sites
• Employed strong experience in developing ADA Section 508 accessible websites
• Troubleshooted reported errors and then implemented permanent solutions, identifying and evaluating opportunities to
improve the digital experience for our users
• Developed custom user-facing website features for new website use cases
• Worked efficiently with version control software such as git/GitHub/GitHub Desktop
• Acted as a results-focused self-starter with strong innovative, analytical, and technical skills
• Gained skills in implementing best practices for overall client experience
• Exhibited excellent written, oral, technical communication, and project presentation skills
Junior Web Developer (Contract)
October,
2019 – February, 2020
General Dynamics Information Technology, serving the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)—Silver Spring, MD
• Steadily Implemented a vital NOAA Federal enterprise by improving and connecting the NCEI dataset metadata systems
• On-boarded as experienced Junior Web Developer, fully capable of working with teams across various geographical locations, able to quickly establish an understanding of existing NCEI ISO metadata standards and of Core NCEI dataset metadata systems—such as CoMET, ATRAC, S2N, and AMS
• Completed UI/UX design and implementation, using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, JSON, and Bootstrap 4
• Engaged in communication with administrators, supervisors, staff, clients, and stakeholders, both written and verbal
• Fully employed Continuous Integration working on a Kanban agile team
• Edited and compiled complex source code written in Java using the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) architecture
• Worked with XML, DOM, XSLT, ElasticSearch, Spring Boot, and various web microservices
• Routinely leveraged advanced development with the Grails 4/Groovy web application framework
• Regularly used powerful software development tools like IntelliJ IDEA and git/GitLab
• Used Atlassian Jira daily, for the management of user stories, bug fixes, and other project issues
• Worked on Linux OS platforms as part of the LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) development stack
• Both on time and on budget, co-managed upgrading of Docucomp’s styling and functionality, using Bootstrap 4 and Font Awesome, resulting in a much-needed UI/UX improvement, and, serving as a future test case scenario
• Within a three-month software iteration, helped to spearhead an essential XML to JSON to XML, Python based web service, along with an implementation of a JavaScript JSON Schema Based Editor to begin to redesign the architecture of CoMET
• Aided the Team in further meeting ADA accessibility requirements laid out in an audit of NCEI’s web applications
WordPress Developer (Freelance)
December 2018 - July, 2023
Light of the World Foundation—Bowie, MD
• Specialized in WordPress CMS Web Development and Configuration to modernize various Foundation web sites
• Completed UI/UX Design requirements gathering and implementation, based on team consultations
• Customized the Virtue theme, and installed, updated, and managed all site plugins
• Maintained responsive, scalable mobile-first design, optimized for various screen types
• Developed site code in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and PHP
• Acted as team advisor to both organization Co-Founders, lending advice and recommendations
• Managed the full-scale re-creation and development of the Light of the World Foundation site, both on time and on budget
• Led the creation and deployment of the We Care Bowie affiliate organization site, both on budget and according to plan
• Assisted team with the database and server-side tasks needed to manage their WordPress sites
• Continue to lay the technical groundwork for expansion of the organization through more We Care affiliate ministry sites
Digital Strategies Specialist (Full-time)
April,
2017 – January, 2018
Montgomery County Public Libraries—Rockville, MD
• Worked daily to develop and build out the MCPL SharePoint Intranet with landing pages, sub-sites, lists and libraries, app parts and web parts, and to assign and manage user permissions, greatly increasing staff efficiency and productivity
• Spearheaded the development of SharePoint sub-sites for all 22 MCPL library branches, both on time and on budget
• Regularly updated the Web Edit Pro CMS homesite and SharePoint Intranet with engaging content, reflecting dozens of weekly library programs
• Successfully updated the layout for all 22 library branches on the "All Branches" page, increasing page accessibility by 50% and page clicks by 25%
• Wrote and posted to social media sites on behalf of Public Libraries, increasing followers by 40%
• Collaborated with staff to create and implement new website content, such as innovative, responsive, mobile-first features developed with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, XML, and Bootstrap, and Intranet functionality in SharePoint 2016, utilizing Scrum agile methodology amongst our four person Digital Strategies team
• Developed MCPL web properties according to search-engine optimization best practices, ADA Section 508 compliance, and tracked usage and trends with Google Analytics, enhancing search page results rankings by 40%, user accessibility by 80%, and site traffic by 20%
• Conducted regular quality assurance for the MCPL CMS website and SharePoint Intranet—checking spelling and proofreading for content, eliminating over 90% of existing typos
• Completed production work on weekly Constant Contact and govDelivery newsletters, sent out to over 1,000 employees
• Completed production work on a biweekly Podcast, which was listened to by over 5,000 MCPL customers
Front-End Developer (Freelance)
July,
2016 – September, 2016
The Mindful Habit—Roseville, CA
• Rebuilt Feed the Right Wolf's coaches’ pages using WordPress, Divi Builder, and responsive template
• Optimized mobile-first view of site to fit all current iOS, Android, and Windows 10 Mobile based device screens
• Employed HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and PHP to accomplish page redesign aims
• Produced a set of custom coaches' pages for the "Our Team" section of site, both on time and on budget
• Took ownership of project’s web development planning, coordination, and execution
• Increased visibility of the team's coaches by 75% which enabled them to have more time for outreach work
Web and Print Designer (Freelance)
January,
2015 – March, 2017
Claysmile, LLC—Silver Spring, MD
• Enhanced company website using custom WordPress template and responsive design
• Optimized mobile-first view of site to fit all current iOS, Android, and Windows 10 Mobile based device screens
• Utilized HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAX to achieve desired design results
• Authored printed works including stationary, flyers, and brochures, utilizing set company branding
• Took charge of all company graphics, web, and marketing projects
• Expanded company visibility by 33% through targeted campaigns and saved company significant capital through standardization of creative product
Web Designer (Part-time)
January, 2009 – December, 2009
Thought & Possibility, LLC—Washington Grove, MD
• Developed client sites using both Drupal 6 and Joomla content management systems
• Customized several large Drupal and Joomla based client websites to best meet project needs
• Designed web structure, navigation, page layout, and appearance using HTML and CSS
• Wrote JavaScript and jQuery into sites to achieve interactivity of page elements
• Procured Constant Contact email campaigns including hand-coded HTML message templates
• Completely reworked a site for a leading psychotherapy trade magazine
Web Designer (Freelance)
May, 2005 – October, 2005
Point of Departure—Frederick, MD
• Designed and developed music journal using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Saved publisher time and money with UI/UX design requirements gathering, and effective web site production
• Took clear direction from publisher and effectively coordinated with contributors
• Debugged, tested, and then deployed site’s first two flagship issues
• Pioneered the start of this now 17-year old, highly renowned, Modern Creative music resource