Resume

Talented and motivated Web Developer with proven skills in optimizing user engagement for professional and personal ventures. I strive to better my skills in providing compelling user experiences, improved brand recognition, and generation of positive customer visit-to-hire ratios.

I focus on the creation of more fluid experiences for both front-end and back-end product interaction. I do so by implementing technology and design principles to bridge the gap between developers, designers, and the end-user(s).

Professional Background

Experience

July 2011 - Present

Web Host & Wordpress Front-end Developer

CT Solutions - Freelance Web Development

I create, optimize, and maintain websites for business types such as therapy centers, law firms, non-profits, and political campaigns. Focused on providing a compelling user experience to improve brand appeal, customer interaction, and improved visit-to-hire ratios.

May 2017 - August 2019

Senior Web Developer and IxD Designer

Velocity Agency

Created, hosted, maintained, and optimized websites for business types such law firms, casinos, political campaigns, and more. Providing a compelling user experience for improved brand appeal, customer interaction, and better visit-to-hire ratios. Product transparency and security were standard practices which lead to a 50+ point improvement across all previously hosted company websites (based on Google Insights and GTMetrix).

July 2013 - May 2017

Founder

Chase Your Dreams Foundation

Chase Your Dreams Foundation strives to inspire a sense of dignity and re-fulfillment for those who may have suffered a traumatic injury or illness. We are here to provide the information and motivation to help re-spark the will to live and prove that life can be amazing even after a disability.

EDUCATION

Class of 2009

University of Mississippi

Oxford, MS

Bachelor of Science Degree

Activities and Societies:

Delta Kappa Epsilon – Chi Chapter
University Rowing Team

Certificates & Awards

Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation mentor
FEMA 100 certification
Delta Kappa Epsilon International Rough Rider Award
GR3 International Goodwill Ambassador

Skills

Web Development

Web Site Performance
Adobe Creative Suite
Mobile Responsive
eCommerce

Coding

WordPress
PHP / MYSQL
JavaScript
HTML / CSS
cPanel/WHM

Interests & Hobbies

CAD & 3D Mapping

Autodesk Inventor, Cura, Sketchup, Pix4DMapper
Experience in drone/aerial surveying
Home use of "Ultimaker 2" 3D printer

Assistive Technology

From 3D printing prosthetic arms to finding alternative roles for consumer products, the pursuit and implementation of assistive technology continues to be a passion of mine.