Summary of Qualifications

Managed CMS Development and Maintenance

  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the university’s primary content management system, including the following tasks:
    • Managed the OmniUpdate content management system for 325 campus websites and 350 users
    • Managed the OmniUpdate FacultyWeb system for over 800 faculty websites
    • Develop HTML and CSS for OmniUpdate templating
    • Develop code snippets and assets for design and layout inside of OmniUpdate
    • Code, test, and debug HTML, PHP, CSS and JavaScript for cross-browser consistency and mobile optimization

Managed University Inform Systems

  • Managed the day-to-day operation of the university’s Inform systems, including the following tasks:
    • User management
    • Developing code for enhancements and features
    • Troubleshooting development issues
    • Day-to-day maintenance

Ecommerce Development and Leadership

  • Senior developer and project lead for Miva in building and maintaining ecommerce stores
    • Lead project developer and agile team lead
    • Helped mentor and grow a team of developers
    • Proactive in adding value to the department through process improvements
    • Strong working relationships with account managers, project managers, and other company team members in order to coordinate effective project progress and interdepartmental cooperation
    • Regularly contribution to the team sharing new web knowledge, custom solutions, and how-to guides
    • Proactive in adding value to the department through process improvements

Web Analytics and Analysis

  • Oversee the management of the university’s Google Analytics accounts and assists the campus community with the following analytics-focused tasks
    • Google Analytics management, including setting up accounts, understanding trends, and running reports
    • Assist in the setup of accounts and day-to-day operations of BrightEdge SEO tool
    • Configuration of advanced ecommerce
    • Configuration and update of Google Tag Manager

Web Integrations

  • Works directly with other teams to style, modify, and enhance third-party web-based applications.
  • Built out custom applications to specifications acquired from clients

Web Accessibility

  • Assists in the university’s compliance and community education in regard to Web Accessibility, including the following tasks:
    • Developing compliant code that meets Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 standards
    • Educating web authors and campus community on accessibility basics and implementation
  • Assists in the ecommerce compliance regards to Web Accessibility, including the following tasks:
    • Developing compliant code that meets Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 standards
    • Conducting web accessibility audits and writing report on findings and solutions for improvements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Ability to lead a team of highly technical staff, fostering growth in their chosen career paths
  • Strong leadership and team building skills
  • Effective communication and relationship building skills
  • Ability to understand business needs and map them to technical solutions
  • In-depth knowledge in designing web and mobile strategies to meet institutional goals
  • In-depth knowledge in designing and developing responsive websites
  • In-depth knowledge and experience with content management systems
  • In-depth knowledge in designing and developing mobile applications (iOS, Android)
  • Expert-level ability in coding, editing, and troubleshooting websites and web-based applications using HTML, PHP, CSS and JavaScript
  • Expert-level ability of how to create, connect, read, and write to databases
  • Expert-level ability in leveraging third-party APIs to build custom applets
  • Understanding of web server architecture and database schemas
  • Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to establish strong relationships with cross-functional teams at all levels
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills and strong time management and problem-solving capabilities

Work Experience

Manager, Web Design and Development emoney Advisor, LLC.

2021 - Present
  • Plan and execute web-based projects by ensuring the web team has clear and concise direction and resources to deliver projects effectively and on target
  • Lead the team in planning meetings to ensure that everyone understands their objectives and has committed to completing their work on an agreed-upon timeline
  • Provide leadership and guidance to train, motivate, and lead team members to their optimum performance levels and career development
  • Manage scheduling, workflow, production, and identifying work process improvements.
  • Manage the relationship with IT to ensure digital assets are properly integrated into backend systems.
  • Supervise a team of web professionals by developing effective training procedures, appropriate task assignments, positive user experiences, and top-quality control processes.
  • Manage strategy on web architecture and overall site structure within the Content Management System context.

Senior Web Development Miva, INC.

2019 - 2021
  • Exceptional programming logic capable of devising new, custom solutions for unique functionality and feature requests
  • Strong understanding of Miva template language and advanced MivaScript functions. Strong understanding of the Miva database structure and how actions in the admin and functions correlate to the DB
  • Create advanced API integrations that work with complex and large data sets and ensuring smooth data transfer avoiding timeouts and lost data
  • Lead project developer and agile team lead
  • Help mentor and grow a team of developers
  • Proactive in adding value to the department through process improvements
  • Strong working relationships with account managers, project managers, and other company team members in order to coordinate effective project progress and interdepartmental cooperation
  • Regularly contribution to the team sharing new web knowledge, custom solutions, and how-to guides
  • Proactive in adding value to the department through process improvements

Assistant Director of Web Integrations and Mobile Development Kennesaw State University

2014 - 2019
  • Assisted in mentoring, managing, and leading a team of web developers responsible for the design, development, and testing of the university’s primary content management system and systems integration.
  • Assisted the Director of Web Services in the architecture and strategy of the university’s content management system
  • Oversees the development, documentation, support, and maintenance of websites and site management tools
  • Oversees the development, documentation, support, and maintenance of the university’s Inform systems
  • Oversees the development, documentation, support, and maintenance of the university’s primary mobile app
  • Developed ways to grow development team’s skill-set and professional development
  • Managed the workflow of web-related development projects
    Establish and maintain a high-level of programming and development standards and practices
  • Ensured the university’s website is optimized for search engines and meeting the highest standards of accessibility
  • Analyzed and report on web traffic statistics
  • Developed procedures for testing and debugging code
  • Collaborated with colleagues, site owners, and others to ensure usefulness, quality, and integrity of projects
  • Trained clients on use and administration of new web applications or sites
  • Worked closely with KSU Information Security to ensure development and security standards are met

Lead Web and Mobile Developer Kennesaw State University

2011 - 2013
  • Assisted in managing and leading a team of web developers responsible for the design, development, and testing of the university’s primary content management system and systems integration.
  • Oversee the development, documentation, support, and maintenance of websites and site management tools
  • Tested and debug code
  • Analyzed and report on web traffic statistics
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging web development technologies and applying them where appropriate

Technical Support Specialist Kennesaw State University

2010
  • Troubleshooted Mac and PC related issues with faculty and staff
  • Assisted with training on both hardware and software
  • Assisted in installation of new hardware and software

Technical Assistant II Kennesaw State University

2008 - 2010
  • Assisted in the deployment of the campus computer image
  • Managed University’s computer inventory
  • Installed new hardware for faculty, staff and computer labs.
  • Trained users on their new hardware.

Education

Southern Polytechnic State University BS Software Engineering

May 2006 – 2008

Georgia Southern University

August 2004 – May 2006