Pamela Defreitas
Director Of Development
Wareham,MA
Summary
Versatile Director of Development with 5+ years guiding web development and technical projects to fruition. Skilled in project management and innovation. Keen to meet new challenges and old developmental obstacles with equal vigor. Talented at fostering exceptional development team performance through compassionate management and technical leadership.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Languages
Work History
Director of Development
Convention Data Services
Bourne, MA
06.2020 - Current
- Oversee technical departments with the company.
- Monitored data storage and business tools, effectively managing developers and providing guidance throughout development lifecycle.
- Researched and approved development platforms for IT projects, prioritizing cost-effective, reliable solutions.
- Researched and led legal requirements for Data Privacy Laws.
- Managed several individual projects simultaneously for product lifecycle development.
- Worked with senior management to define project scope and direction, creating inter-departmental frameworks to drive successful project execution.
- Worked with internal and external businesses and led cross-functional teams to develop intricate development plans.
- Monitored resource allocation, budget development and personnel recruitment for teams.
- Partnered with business teams and IT personnel to align project goals with business strategy and define project milestones.
- Deployed internal product development tracking system to monitor as many as 200+ simultaneous projects, producing greater efficiencies across teams.
Web Development Manager
Convention Data Services
Bourne, MA
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Prepared technical documentation for communication to web development team.
- Collaborated with team members to verify compliance with customer requirements.
- Lead full redesigns of existing websites to new technologies in order to improve navigation and enhance visuals.
- Trained and supervised 24 team members for ongoing web development projects.
- Delivered user support to clients to train, educate and answer questions in regards to web development.
- Maintained web developer schedules to satisfy customers with high-quality web pages delivered by deadlines.
- Employed coding practices based on commonly accepted standards to establish site layout and user interface.
- Designed and executed security measures based upon pen testing.
Web Development Supervisor
Convention Data Services
Bourne, MA
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Prepared technical documentation for communication to web development team.
- Collaborated with team members to verify compliance with customer requirements.
- Lead full redesigns of existing websites to new technologies in order to improve navigation and enhance visuals.
- Trained and supervised 18 team members for ongoing web development projects.
- Delivered user support to clients to train, educate and answer questions in regards to web development.
- Maintained web developer schedules to satisfy customers with high-quality web pages delivered by deadlines.
- Employed coding practices based on commonly accepted standards to establish site layout and user interface.
Senior Web Developer
Convention Data Services
Bourne, MA
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided front-end website development.
- Planned website development, converting specifications into web pages using HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Classic ASP, and PHP.
- Conducted testing and review of websites for responsiveness, clarity and effectiveness.
- Built and styled new mobile-friendly websites, transitioning legacy presentations to simultaneous easy-to-use versions.
- Assisted web presence planning, implementing changes and integrating requested elements to streamline business operations.
- Oversaw technical issues and troubleshooting requests to resolve problems.
- Multi-tasked across multiple functions and roles to generate project results and meet deadlines and organizational expectations.
- Conducted functional testing over course of web development lifecycle.
- Pulled from PHP, SQL, JavaScript and other back-end library knowledge to bolster programming resources.
- Ran debugging tools such as Firebug and Chrome Inspector to eliminate flaws and glitches prior to publishing.
- Coded websites using HTML, CSS, Classic ASP, PHP, JavaScript and jQuery languages.
- Discussed site and app requirements with clients to produce actionable development plans.
- Assisted new web development team members.
Education
GED -
Apponoquet Regional High School
Lakeville, MA 09.1995 - 06.1999
Nationally Certified - Paramedic
National Medical Education And Training Center
Bridgewater, MA 01.2020 - 09.2021
Skills
Staff Training
Platform Development
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Data Management
Computer Skills
Technical Analysis
Web development projects
Agile Workflow
Programming
Software Best Practices
Leadership
Testing and bugging
Product development
Software Development
Project Management
Web Security
SQL integration
Technical Support
Code versioning
Timeline
Director of Development
Convention Data Services
06.2020 - Current
Nationally Certified - Paramedic
National Medical Education And Training Center
01.2020 - 09.2021
Web Development Manager
Convention Data Services
09.2018 - 06.2020
Web Development Supervisor
Convention Data Services
07.2017 - 09.2018
Senior Web Developer
Convention Data Services
04.2016 - 07.2017
GED -
Apponoquet Regional High School
09.1995 - 06.1999