Experienced Senior Developer and UI Designer with a passion for building intuitive, responsive, and highly optimized websites that load fast and create a better user experience. Bringing forth expertise in all stages of website creation, including research, planning, design, development, testing, and deployment. Able to effectively work independently or collaborate in a team setting.

My abilities include a wide range of knowledge in web development and graphic design. I enjoy what I do and feel very fortunate to be in a field where I can help others achieve their goals.

Employment

  • Senior Web Developer & UI Designer
    Uptown Studios (2021 – present)
    • Work independently and collaboratively with a team to develop UI/UX workflows.
    • Create sitemaps, wireframes, user flow diagrams, and prototypes.
    • Turn prototypes into intuitive websites built with WordPress.
    • Create consistency between the back end and front end by implementing Gutenberg blocks.
    • Build custom themes and plugins to meet client needs.
    • Build responsive designs for mobile, tablet, and desktop computers.
    • Optimize websites and implement SEO strategies to improve website performance and increase search engine traffic.
    • Write maintainable, efficient, and secure code using the best practices in web development.
    • Identify and resolve website issues.
  • Full Stack Web Developer
    Self Employed (2009 – 2021)
    • Collaborate with client to gather business requirements, create concepts, and ensure deliverables are complete on time.
    • Ensure client needs are met by managing all stages of website creation.
    • Create wireframes and prototypes to present to clients.
    • Build custom websites using the MVC architecture pattern or by utilizing an existing CMS like WordPress.
    • Build custom WordPress themes to meet the client’s needs.
    • Create and configure MySQL databases.
    • Build responsive designs for mobile, tablet, and desktop computers.
    • Optimize websites and implement SEO strategies to improve website performance and increase search engine traffic.
    • Write maintainable, efficient, and secure code using the best practices in web development.
    • Maintain website security to prevent unauthorized access to data, applications, networks, and devices.
    • Identify and resolve website issues.
    • Add additional features to enhance user experience or improve existing features.
  • Web Developer & Database Administrator
    Diocese of Sacramento (2000 – 2021)
    • Plan, design, develop, test, and maintain company websites.
    • Setup database configurations and maintain system security.
    • Create SQL queries and data extractions to analyze data and report findings.
    • Write support documentation for internal and external use.
    • Train and supervise data processing staff.
    • Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Web Development (2020)
    Bellevue University
    GPA: 4.0
  • Associate of Computer Information Science (2011)
    Sacramento City College
    GPA: 3.9