A talented, analytical front end engineer and designer with a strong background in user experience and fourteen years of leading both clients and teammates to proven success. Specializing in clear and intuitive user interfaces, production processes, JavaScript and general responsive web development including single page applications, services, landing pages and email campaigns.
Software Engineer @ From March 2015 to Present (10 months) Greater Denver AreaFront End Engineer @ Chosen as the singular U.S. front end engineer, produced browser based interfaces for .NET services and counseled on emerging technology.
• Implemented D3 based interfaces for PaaS and SaaS systems.
• Engineered real time tools, supporting .NET via socket.io and SignalR.
• Designed mock Node.js RESTful APIs, allowing parallel development.
• Lead collaborative wireframing, information architecture and
prototyping sessions, reducing discovery time by over a month.
• Produced a new, unified style with Foundation, expediting projects.
• Spearheaded projects with high fidelity Knockout.js MVVM prototypes.
• Introduced Grunt and Bower, automating continuous deployment.
• Interviewed and helped identify high value technical candidates.
• Employed Behavior Driven Development through Jasmine and Gherkin, coordinating teams.
• Built a Marionette / Require SPA framework, accelerating new work. From November 2013 to January 2015 (1 year 3 months) Greater Denver AreaSr. Front End Developer @ Concurrently managed 10-20 projects weekly. Led JavaScript and
WordPress development for multiple clients in varied countries. Designed
layouts, ebooks, print advertisements and illustrations.
• Orchestrated, produced and launched a customizable real estate
platform using WordPress and Bootstrap.
• Mentored account managers, improving technical communications.
• Executed development of a responsive sales tool, including backlogged
features, within a narrow deadline.
• Produced and tested HTML email templates, expediting production.
• Centralized brand assets and guidelines, improving coordination.
• Introduced Git usage and deployment processes, bettering project
quality and stability. From April 2011 to November 2013 (2 years 8 months) Greater Denver AreaGraphic Designer @ Overhauled the company’s digital experience while designing and producing varied print materials.
• Redesigned and Replaced the company website with custom WordPress solution.
• Prototyped online proofing and e-commerce solutions. From August 2008 to January 2011 (2 years 6 months) Knowledgebase Developer @ Developed search engines, process assistants and other tools for international employees. Established reporting tools and supervised software launches. Managed evolving needs and timelines.
• Overhauled and migrated knowledge management systems to a new, more secure portal platform.
• Created a JavaScript and XML based geolocation utility, decreasing agent call time.
• Devised and developed a JavaScript and XSLT solution for locating data on 100+ radios.
• Controlled status meetings with Fortune 500 clients, gathering revisions and feature requests.
• Worked on a special committee with VP of IT to develop knowledge sharing solutions.
• Introduced dynamic employee reporting, allowing operations to target poor performers.
• Wrote, assembled, streamlined and launched hundreds of documents and processes. From January 2003 to August 2009 (6 years 8 months) Team Manager @ Produced and maintained custom knowledge software while managing a team of 25 and aiding in day to day operations for approximately 500 on-site employees.
• Spearheaded development of a custom web application for knowledge management.
• Delivered training on billing systems and software changes.
• Coordinated biweekly with two managers to audit all on-site employees’ digital timecards.
• Interviewed and hired 30+ employees on-site and at job fairs. Groomed employees for promotion.
• Budgeted and organized monthly events for all on-site employees. From January 2003 to August 2004 (1 year 8 months) Teacher’s Aide to the Computer Department @ Orchestrated an award winning web site overhaul while instructing teachers and students on web
technologies, digital design and 3D software. From 2000 to 2002 (2 years)
Amelia Graycen is skilled in: CSS, SEO, Email Marketing, JavaScript, WordPress, Google Analytics, jQuery, User Experience, Web Applications, User Interface Design, Front-end, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Analytics, SEM, Online Advertising
Websites:
https://github.com/bunchopunch