Experience
Contract Front End Web Developer
Robert Half Technology – Des Moines, IA
03/2012 – 07/2015
Worked on contract for various companies in the greater Des Moines Area, providing web development, UI/UX design and consulting services to clients of Robert Half Technology.
Front End Web Developer
Principal Financial Group – Des Moines, IA
11/2013 – 05/2014
Brought in with Principal’s front end development team to assist with the development of a web application that makes IRA signups available online to both their current clients and the public.
- Wrote solutions in jQuery / Underscore.js / Backbone.js / Require.js / Grunt.
- Developed front end from prototypes using HTML5/CSS3 and progressive enhancement.
- Utilized Dust.js and Bootstrap to rapidly develop a rich single page web app.
- Worked with Git, grunt, node in command line.
- Custom coded solutions for web analytics.
- Worked in an Agile environment.
Front End Web Developer
Two Rivers Marketing – Des Moines, IA
11/2013 – 05/2014
Worked with Two Rivers technical lead and content strategists to build solutions and provide training for the agency and their clients.
- Introduced and updated responsive techniques / frameworks.
- Heavily used jQuery/JS for standardized responsive tables and front end enhancements.
- Wrote scripts to handle advanced product customization in Drupal Commerce.
- Created a solution to populate and manage products on a Drupal site with a CSV.
- Developed http://www.weilercorp.com/
- Developed http://cementech.com
- Developed http://www.doosanmediakit.com/
UI/UX Designer
Farmers Mutual Hail – Des Moines, IA
01/2013 – 03/2013
Brought on to consult the current marketing team on latest trends and UI/UX ideas from, and help determine the design path for http://FMH.com
- Created high fidelity wireframe mockups with proposed solutions for UI/UX problems.
- Made style guides and documentation for UI/UX processes and usage.
- Consulted team with incorporating web agency processes into production workflow.
Front End Web Developer
The Integer Group – Des Moines, IA
08/2012 – 11/2012
Continued the next phase of developments for the project I kicked off a few months prior and created a few micro sites for various promotions.
- Developed custom WordPress themes.
- Refreshed http://sellpellaatlowes.com with updates and expansion developments.
- Updated http://pressroom.pella.com
- Coded http://bfggearup.com
- Coded http://www.dayofcolor.com/
Front End Web Developer
Dice Holdings Inc. – Urbandale, IA
05/2012 – 8/2012
Worked on a project that today is http://healthecareers.com/.
- Designed and developed front end of mobile site.
- Utilized Bootstrap, LESS/SaSS, jQuery Mobile.
- Worked in agile.
- Designed Email blasts.
Front End Web Developer
The Integer Group – Des Moines, IA
03/2012 – 05/2012
Kicked off the development of a long term multi phase project for http://sellpellaatlowes.comthat required custom programming and front end development for both desktop and mobile.
- Developed a WordPress theme that transitioned seamlessly into mobile.
- Wrote custom hooks/loops that integrated into jQuery experiences for special slide-shows.
- Used jQuery, HTML5 and CSS3 for front end development.
Partner
The b2 Studio – Newton, IA
11/2009 – 03/2012
Co-founded and lead creative production at b2 Studio.
- Started and developed client base for b2.
- Led creative and development efforts on all projects.
- Supported and trained clients on usage of site.
- Consulted brands on image and social marketing techniques.
Partner
JDH Creative Long Beach, CA
07/2007-11/2009
Co-founded and ran JDH Creative.
- Developed a custom real estate web app for REO market.
- Designed and developed web and marketing materials.
- Continued to handle creative efforts of Hearn Quality Appraisal.
Marketing & Research
Hearn Quality Appraisal Long Beach, CA
05/2007-04/2008
Started as an appraisal researcher and was promoted to develop HQA’ marketing efforts.
- Created brand materials for HQA (logo, cards, website, handouts).
- Provided IT support and maintenance for office staff.
- Assisted staff with market research.
eCommerce Developer & Graphic Designer
Links Marketing Group El Segundo, CA
09/2006 – 05/2007
Consulted freelance and then was relocated to do ground work for a new branch of business at Links.
- Created fully custom eCommerce storefronts for Links clients.
- Designed custom graphics for clients such as Myspace Helio & LA Lakers.
- Performed web server maintenance, security upgrades, and server backups.
eCommerce Support and Trainer
ASI Computer Systems Waterloo, IA
05/2006 – 09/2006
Provided support for ASI eCommerce clients.
- Trained and installed eCommerce applications for ASI clients.
- Responded to incoming support calls and emails.
- Assisted with application updates.
- Wrote HTML/CSS for clients on request.
Web Designer
VGM Forbin Waterloo, IA
07/2005 – 02/2006
Worked primarily on VGM’s HME solution “powerweb”and assisted in current website updates.
- Designed and coded “powerweb” websites.
- Contributed to the transition from table based layouts to pure css for production.
- Provided clients with content management training on launches.
Education
NIACC, Mason City, IA — 2003-2005
Des Moines Area Community College, Newton, IA — 2011-2012