Jesse Snavlin
Front-End Developer
Portland,OR
Summary
Solution-driven Front End Developer adept at contributing to highly collaborative work environment, finding solutions and determining customer satisfaction. Proven experience developing consumer-focused websites using HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript. Built products for desktop and mobile app users over 3+ years, meeting highest standards for web design, user experience, best practices and speed. Designed and developed web applications across multiple APIs, third-party integrations and databases.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Digital Project Specialist and Front-End Developer
The Research Institute @ Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with stakeholders during development processes to confirm creative proposals and design best practices.
- Improved tools to boost user interaction and deliver design versatility.
- Coded using HTML, CSS and JavaScript to develop features for both mobile and desktop platforms.
- Advocated for well-tested and documented, high quality code.
- Performed user experience quality assurance testing to identify and remedy shortcomings.
- Produced websites for grant funders within confines of Early Learning limitations with accessibility features previously unheard of to Oregon State.
- Collaborated with stakeholders during development processes to confirm creative proposals and design best practices
- Advocated for well-tested and documented, high quality code
Substitute Teacher
North Clackamas School District
Portland, OR
03.2022 - Current
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Counseled students with adjustment or academic problems
Front End Designer for Open Educational Resources
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
01.2022 - Current
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Worked with design systems to develop and present prototypes for focus group evaluation.
- Implemented design feedback from customers and internal stakeholders to improve project outcomes.
- Coded websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery languages.
- Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, and JSON coding.
- Provided front-end website development using WordPress, Hubspot, and other editing software.
- Increased traffic to under-visited books by 22%.
Freelance Creative Professional
Self
Portland, OR
01.2019 - Current
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
- Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
- Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions.
- Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
- Designed innovative creative strategies to raise brand awareness and engagement for organization.
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Botany
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 09.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Publishing And Book Design
Portland State University
Portland, OR 01.2010 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO 01.2005 - 01.2010
Skills
W3 & Web 20 AA/AAA standard adherence
Project Management
UI improvements
UX Design
Usability understanding
HTML
CSS
Software Best Practices
Applet Development
Certification
WAS Certification, International Association of Accessibility Professionals
GitHub Repository
Contains designs with secure information due to job history; made public upon request: sifridstatten/portfolio
Timeline
Digital Project Specialist and Front-End Developer
The Research Institute @ Western Oregon University
01.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
North Clackamas School District
03.2022 - Current
Front End Designer for Open Educational Resources
Oregon State University
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Botany
Oregon State University
09.2021 - Current
Freelance Creative Professional
Self
01.2019 - Current
Master of Arts - Publishing And Book Design
Portland State University
01.2010 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
Metropolitan State University of Denver
01.2005 - 01.2010