Experience

• Big Boom Design

  Lead Web Developer

  • Develop open source WordPress themes and plugins
  
  • Plan and create unified frontend/backend information architectures rooted in MySQL and object-oriented PHP
  
  • Utilize JavaScript and related tools/libraries (AJAX, jQuery, jQuery UI, Scroll Magic, Angular, Backbone, etc.) to improve site efficiency, appearance and user experience
  
  • Create specialized workflows with Node.js, Gulp/Grunt, Browserify, SASS/SCSS, Compass, etc.
  
  • Track changes in code using version control with Git and Subversion
  
  • Monitor code quality for best practices and strict standards
  
  • Help clients migrate large data sets from legacy systems to custom web solutions based on WordPress or Joomla

• Asheville Math Tutoring

  Owner

  • Find and build strong client relationships across multiple demographic sectors.
  
  * Develop sets of web-based, interactive math problems using a combination of several programming languages
  
  * Develop and maintain a directory of Asheville area math tutors to benefit the general public and participating tutors
  
  • Write website content to appeal to wide target audience

• Wurld Records

  Web Designer/Developer

  • Utilized basic web design and programming skills in conjunction with social media to maintain online presences for the record label and its artists
  
  • Found and maintained connections in the radio industry via phone and email, managing database of related info to guide marketing strategies
  
  • Worked closely with owner regarding hiring processes and responsibilities/schedules of new hires

• ResoundingEchoes

  Owner

  We are a web development company serving Western North Carolina and beyond.

• Trax Productions

  Assistant Audio Engineer

  • Coordinated in real time with multiple types of recording session personnel
  
  * Performed tasks requiring a high level of musical, aesthetic, and technical knowledge
  
  • Created and assimilated numerous techniques for solving software and hardware problems
  
  • Maintained financial data and created client invoices
  
  • Prepared written and oral reports for owner, encompassing numerous aspects of the business

• Blue Ridge Sustainability Institute

  I helped with planning, maintenance, and design for the Blue Ridge Sustainability Institute website. I worked closely with the communications director and executive director, and also attended board meetings in order to help convey their message to their online audience.