Git/GitHub/GitLab
Full Stack Web Developer
Theta Labs, LLC
04.2022 - Current
Justin Fowler
Full-Stack Developer
Taylorsville,KY
Summary
Creative Full-Stack Developer well-versed in analyzing user needs and developing software to precisely meet diverse needs. Demonstrates mastery of multiple languages and frameworks and proactively keeps up with industry trends. Driven to wear many programming hats with expertise in conceptualizing, designing and maintaining product interfaces to foster exceptional user experiences. Proven team player when working with internal cross-functional departments.
Timeline
Certificate of Completion - Web Development
Code Louisville
09.2020 - 03.2022
Web Designer/Graphic Designer
Visual Image Systems Co., LLC
11.2016 - 08.2020
Freelance Designer
Justin Fowler Art
09.2015 - Current
Co-Founder
Titan Realm Games
11.2011 - Current
Store Manager
GameStop
10.2011 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Game Art & Animation
University of Advancing Technology
Work History
Full Stack Web Developer
Theta Labs, LLC
Louisville, KY
04.2022 - Current
- Worked with Laravel, React, Vue, Tailwind CSS, and MySQL to develop web solutions.
- Developed efficient and maintainable software according to business objectives and needs of clients.
- Discussed project progress with customers, collected feedback on different stages and directly addressed concerns.
- Reviewed code, debugged problems, troubleshot with end-users, and corrected issues.
- Analyzed existing software implementations to identify areas requiring improvement.
Freelance Designer
Justin Fowler Art
Louisville, Kentucky
09.2015 - Current
- Provided front-end website development using WordPress, Strikingly, and other editing software, designing, implementing and monitoring web pages, plugins and functionality for continuous improvement
- Provided ongoing efficiency and security maintenance and patching on website interface to maintain viability after launch
- Multi-tasked across multiple functions and roles to generate project results and meet deadlines and organizational expectations
- Developed targeted marketing and sales strategies to promote successful organizational and artistic outcomes
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters for paintings, illustrations, logos, t-shirts, vehicle wraps, banners, and 3D models for more than 30 clients
- Built multiple sales channels through various ecommerce platforms, including Etsy, Amazon, eBay, and personal website with dozens of products and hundreds of orders
Co-Founder
Titan Realm Games
Remote
11.2011 - Current
- Managed and created documentation, production schedules, prototyping goals, and communication plans in collaboration with production staff
- Brainstormed different ideas, images, and styles for new gaming concept.
- Conducted regular design reviews throughout game development process to remain true to project vision and maintain production schedule
- Used professional design tools to create characters, levels, vehicles, layouts, and visual effects
- Utilized Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to design graphics for icons, splash pages, user interfaces, environment, screenshots, and animations for Android games
- Followed specifications and technical limitations when designing to meet established design and gameplay objectives
Web Designer/Graphic Designer
Visual Image Systems Co., LLC
Louisville, KY
11.2016 - 08.2020
- Developed concepts, target audience, requirements, deadlines and budgets for more than 10 web projects, reducing costs by more than 50% by moving sites in-house
- Delivered services as web developer, designer, application specialist and webmaster, acting as project manager for platform transition to streamline business operations
- Worked with clients, art director, designers, production manager, and print producer to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and managing project milestones
- Implemented website maintenance, content management, updates and security resource tutorials, and wrote policy, procedure and manuals governing internal IT use to assist end-user training and improve security
- Created and moderated company wiki that facilitated up-to-date project communication between departments and more than 50 employees
- Devised process improvements for design team and cross-disciplinary enhancements, increasing order accuracy and preventing costly mistakes
- Carefully prepared design layouts into prepress files for offset, web and digital printing, applying knowledge of printing standards to create high-quality images and preserved branding standards of assigned accounts
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work
Store Manager
GameStop
Louisville, KY
10.2011 - 12.2016
- Trained dozens of team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets, performing in top 10% of company at $2M+ store.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings and receiving Service Matters Ambassador award and Top 5% sales to plan for 2015 Q1/Q2
- Recruited and retained top talent, with focus on completing timely performance evaluations, providing positive feedback and rewarding superior performance, developing two associates from entry level management into Store Managers
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs
- Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases, and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices, increasing sales 13.7% and profits 15.8% through effective sales training and troubleshooting profit loss areas
- Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising
Education
Certificate of Completion - Web Development
Code Louisville
Louisville, KY 09.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Game Art & Animation
University of Advancing Technology
Tempe, AZAdditional Information
CoolFrames - https://www.coolframes.com/
Implemented user interfaces from mockups, conducted QA audits to improve user experience and fix bugs. Helped to maintain legacy codebase during new development.
Media Prefs College Portal - Under Development
Built college portal from mockups using React and Tailwind CSS. Actively developed new features for client portal and admin dashboard using both front-end and back-end languages.
Skills
Graphic Design
undefinedSoftware
Plastic SCM
VS Code
JetBrains Suites
Docker
Windows/Mac OS
CPanel
WordPress
Google Analytics
Trello / Basecamp / Asana
Zapier
Unity
Maya
Blender
Adobe Creative Cloud
Overview
7
7
Years of professional experience
5
5
Years of post-secondary education
16
16
Languages
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