Katie Duryea
Durham,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented software engineer with a background in video editing, transitioning into a new career. Recognized for creative problem-solving skills and efficient approach to tackling challenges for project success. Self-motivated individual with a constant drive to expand knowledge and stay up-to-date with emerging technologies. Proficient in JavaScript, React, Node, and SQL, possessing a unique blend of technical expertise and design skills to deliver polished and professional digital products.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Stack Developer
Eternal Athlete, LLC
01.2025 - Current
- Built full stack website using Next.js
- Integrated Stripe for payments and subscriptions
- Designed responsive layout and UI components from scratch
- Used PrismaORM and PostgreSQL to develop and manage databases.
Front End Developer for Shopify Storefront (Contract)
Triangle Threads LLC
08.2024 - Current
- Redesigned the Shopify storefront to align with the client's vision by customizing CSS and modifying existing Liquid code
- Collaborated with the client to develop a seamless UI and integrated various plugins, including a free shipping calculator, to enhance functionality
Colorist/Online Editor
Trailblazer Studios
01.2019 - Current
- Delivered color corrected and finished sequences for long form TV series and documentaries for major networks including Hulu, HBO, A&E, TLC, Discovery
- Performed color correction to enhance visual appeal and align final product with creative direction
- Resolved timeline problems such as mismatched frame rates and various production issues to ensure seamless viewer experience
- Collaborated closely with post production teams to polish and prepare content for broadcast and streaming platforms
Assistant Online Editor
Trailblazer Studios
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Assisted on shows and documentaries by adding lower thirds, subtitles, and other graphical elements to final timeline using Avid Media Composer and After Effects
- Engineered a custom Google spreadsheet that calculated timecodes to make the creation of slates more efficient with less user error
- Blurred or digitally painted out license plates, phone numbers, brands logos, unreleased persons from scenes
Education
Full Stack JavaScript Course -
The Odin Project
12-2024
B.S. - Communications - Media Production
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05-2014
Skills
- HTML
- CSS
- Javascript
- Next
- React
- Node
- Express
- PostgreSQL
- Prisma ORM
- Tailwind
- Bootstrap
- RESTful API development
- Authentication & authorization
- Git version control
- Responsive web design
- Jest
- Adobe Creative Suite
Recent projects
Find It: Futurama, An interactive 'Where's Waldo?'-style game. Users search for hidden characters in an image, receive feedback, and add their score to the leaderboard. Built with React, Node, Express, Prisma, PostgreSQL, and styled with custom CSS.
https://github.com/katiegd/waldo
The Member Ship, An exclusive 'clubhouse' app where only registered and logged-in members can view or post content, while admins have additional privileges to manage posts and users. Built with Node, Express, Passport, Bcrypt, PostgreSQL, and server-side rendering using EJS.
https://github.com/katiegd/members-only
Timeline
Full Stack Developer
Eternal Athlete, LLC
01.2025 - Current
Front End Developer for Shopify Storefront (Contract)
Triangle Threads LLC
08.2024 - Current
Colorist/Online Editor
Trailblazer Studios
01.2019 - Current
Assistant Online Editor
Trailblazer Studios
01.2015 - 01.2019
Full Stack JavaScript Course -
The Odin Project
B.S. - Communications - Media Production
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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