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Hilton Collins

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Web-focused communications and media professional with experience in WordPress development, frontend training, video production, and government tech support. Skilled in creating and managing content-rich websites, coding responsive pages using HTML/CSS/JavaScript, and supporting accessibility and educational programming. Currently training in React, Vite, and full-stack development for transition into a full-time web development role.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
06.2022 - Current
  • - Build and edit CDCR web pages in WordPress using HTML, CSS, and incorporate accessibility best practices
  • - Schedule and manage weekly content for 5 television channels in 36 prison institutions
  • - Caption, edit, and transcode video programs for educational and ADA-compliant content
  • - Troubleshoot streaming issues and monitor Wowza media server feeds
  • - Maintain media files in SharePoint and manage access permission levels with external and internal stakeholders

Website Business Analyst

California Department of Motor Vehicles
12.2020 - 05.2022
  • - Maintained DMV’s public-facing and internal websites (100M+ monthly page views)
  • - Built and edited pages using HTML, WordPress, and a custom CMS
  • - Tested web apps for functionality and accessibility
  • - Analyzed website traffic and created reports using Google Analytics
  • - Recorded and edited internal podcast content weekly

Communications Specialist

Intel via Kelly Services
11.2016 - 07.2018
  • - Managed and produced internal corporate video projects and newsletters
  • - Filmed and edited video training sessions and promotional videos
  • - Created digital signage and uploaded media to Intel’s internal video platform

Associate Producer / Writer

GovTech.com / Government Technology Magazine – e.Republic, Inc.
09.2012 - 12.2014
  • - Wrote news and feature articles for publications covering IT in state and local government
  • - Filmed, edited, and wrote video news stories for YouTube
  • - Researched government and corporate websites, white papers, and surveys for data and statistics to support editorial content

Staff Writer

GovTech.com / Government Technology Magazine – e.Republic, Inc.
04.2008 - 08.2012
  • - Wrote news and feature articles for publications covering IT in state and local government
  • - Filmed, edited, and wrote video news stories for YouTube
  • - Researched government and corporate websites, white papers, and surveys for data and statistics to support editorial content

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

California State University
Sacramento, CA
05.2005

Skills

  • Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Nodejs, MongoDB, Bootstrap
  • CMS Platforms & Page Builders: WordPress, SharePoint, Elementor
  • Tools & Platforms: GitHub, Vite, Adobe Premiere, VisualCron
  • Soft Skills: Written Communication, Technical Troubleshooting, Video Editing

Training

  • Frontend Now Bootcamp (October 2024 – October 2025)
  • - Training in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, JSX, Vite, GitHub, and AI-assisted coding
  • - Built and deployed responsive React apps using component-based architecture and state management
  • Nucamp Coding Bootcamp (September 2023 – March 2024)
  • - Full Stack Web & Mobile Development program: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, React Native, Node.js, Express, MongoDB
  • - Completed web development fundamentals and created full-stack apps with user authentication and REST APIs

Timeline

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
06.2022 - Current

Website Business Analyst

California Department of Motor Vehicles
12.2020 - 05.2022

Communications Specialist

Intel via Kelly Services
11.2016 - 07.2018

Associate Producer / Writer

GovTech.com / Government Technology Magazine – e.Republic, Inc.
09.2012 - 12.2014

Staff Writer

GovTech.com / Government Technology Magazine – e.Republic, Inc.
04.2008 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Arts - English

California State University