Resume

Profile

A self-driven and highly creative full stack web developer who specializes in front-end development with a history of print and graphic design in marketing and IT environments A very passionate worker who enjoys taking on new challenges and discovering clever and creative solutions to problems. Possesses the visual eye and creative flair of a designer with the analytical mind of an experienced developer.

Some recent technologies I have been working with:

• Drupal 9
• Javascript ES6+
• Vue.js | Vue Petite
• Component Design Systems
• Accessibility
• Cypress End to End testing
• DDEV and Docker Containers
• Linux and SOLR 7

Experience

Senior Web Developer , Technology and Innovation - City of Tampa FL

• Promoted to senior position after 4 years

• Drupal website site building, theme work and custom module development

• Large scale design system implementation for cross platform projects following city brand guidelines.

• Lead developer on Tampa.gov, Tampa Police Intranet and Cities Intranet Drupal sites.

• Lead on Migrations from Drupal 7 to Drupal 8/9.

• Drupal contributor drupal.org/u/nicholass for issues encountered on City of Tampa projects.

• Development of new websites and web applications as well as support for existing applicaitons.

• Maintenance of Acquia hosting and monitoring of website performance and health.

Web Coordinator , Marketing - City of St. Petersburg FL

• Development and implementation of the City's web site information architecture and hierarchy, digital asset management and feature development.

• Web development for in-house agency purposes utilizing server-side programming, databases and graphical reporting methods.

• Coordination, development, design and production of creative graphics and art direction for various print and digital media projects for city agencies.

• Development and maintenance of social media marketing campaigns and strategies raising brand awareness and engagement.

• Creative customer-focused writing for promotional advertising for new media outlets.

• Management of website content editor team, online branding style, development and architecture.

• Design and maintenance of a large, interactive websites and utilization of commercial art techniques requiring advanced graphic design and computer skills and knowledge.

• Application of electronic graphics, logo design, digital photography, and presentation graphics.

• Computer technical and troubleshooting assistance.

• Online Video production and management with live streaming technologies.

• Coordination of new web technologies and practices adoption and deployment according to industry standards. 

Graphics/Web Designer - Freelance, Seminole FL

• Freelance work for a variety of clients which included photography, animated banner ads, website development, print and digital billboard design and various other forms of digital and print related media.

• Clients have included: The Clever Cup, Bayfront Medical Center, Saturday Morning Market, Suncoast SPCA, Nickel & Nickel Communications, Vintage Ultra Lounge,  Dentistry from the Heart, and Billy's Beer Blog.

Things I have Built