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Richard Peterson

Sherwood,OR

Summary

Professional web development specialist with strong foundation in designing, coding, and debugging web applications. Highly skilled in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various frameworks. Effective team collaborator focused on delivering robust solutions that meet evolving business needs. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-driven approach. Proven history of building and optimizing web applications to meet client specifications. Adept at collaborating within teams to deliver high-quality projects that drive business results and looking to bring value and innovation within the desired role.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Web Content Manager

Southwest Airlines
04.2023 - Current
  • Create, deliver, and maintain Webpages, Websites, and Web properties using expert level knowledge of HTML, CSS, JS development, testing, quality control, and deployment.
  • Lead implementation of A/B testing via Adobe Target.
  • Leverage iOS emulation and Android Studio for mobile development testing.
  • Develop custom web applications and pages within customized CMS.
  • Seed and develop website architecture into models using DRY principles.
  • Collaborate with other business departments to brainstorm, design, build and deliver new innovation.
  • Lead project development of upgrading static content into dynamic content via responsive design.
  • Utilized Figma to mockup, develop and deploy innovative redesign concepts
  • Collaborated with marketing and design teams to develop and plan site content, layout, and style.
  • Boosted web traffic by implementing SEO strategies, researching relevant keywords, and creating engaging content.
  • Conducted regular site audits to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes for optimal performance.

FREELANCE WEB DEVELOPER/DESIGNER

FocusedAndCreative LLC, DesygnMynd LLC
12.2007 - Current
  • Created small web pages using HTML,CSS, JavaScript, PHP
  • Created custom logos using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
  • Produced vector images using AI for scalability
  • Provided website redesign consultations with multiple small business owners
  • Displayed mockups and basic functionality of custom apps
  • Built custom website themes corresponding with desired industry
  • Tested newest web technologies such as 3.js on small projects
  • Built fully functional web applications using PHP
  • Constantly testing web technologies leveraging online IDE's
  • Tested websites to ensure cross-browser compatibility
  • Built websites using CMS and JavaScript frameworks i.e., WordPress, ReactJS
  • Created customized email templates from scratch and modified existing templates

Web Application Developer

Nike Corporate
04.2019 - 01.2020
  • Oversaw troubleshooting of Drupal and LMS issues to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
  • Represented web team at meetings with executives and discussed project goals and milestones.
  • Used programming capabilities in PHP, SQL and JavaScript and other libraries as needed.
  • Kept abreast of emerging technologies, software and trends and project applications.
  • Designed, implemented and monitored web pages in Drupal for continuous improvement
  • Converted mockups into HTML, JavaScript, AJAX and JSON
  • Researched new technologies, software packages and hardware products for use in website projects
  • Analyzed requirements and designed, developed and implemented software applications for multiple websites
  • Tested websites and performed troubleshooting prior to deployment

Senior Software Developer

General Dynamics IT
06.2018 - 04.2019
  • Worked 100% remotely as team member Administered
  • Administered daily scrum to cover current and future issues
  • Conducted meetings to demo code enhancements or new features
  • Developed server-side scripts to process various user requests using MVC framework
  • Wrote JavaScript functions to handle complex form validation, multiple windows targeting, and dynamic form element updating
  • Created customized plug-ins within PHP Frameworks
  • Created/Modified cron jobs to run at certain intervals as requested
  • Maintained Project Documentation
  • Researched and recommended Data Visualization Software to enhance data representation
  • Wrote custom data charts using D3.js framework
  • Collaborated with team members to implement code releases during off hours
  • Completed programming tasks assigned via Jira
  • Completed bug fixes by creating local branches via Bit Bucket and submitted commits via Git commands
  • Performed code reviews and approved/disapproved pull requests before merging Git branches
  • Administered Jenkins server to build newly updated code environment for releases.
  • Documented code releases via OsTicket to ensure proper procedure achievement

Front End/UX UI Developer

Capgemini, AIG
12.2016 - 05.2018
  • Convert UX mockup designs delivered by design/ux team into precise HTML pages
  • Develop static HTML pages using preferred CSS library and using responsive web design practices
  • Provide expert feedback of design and implementation of web pages
  • Collaborate with UX/Design team on project designs
  • Interact/support backend programmers with front end code changes
  • Participated in daily scrum and weekly planning meetings
  • Followed agile development strategies when planning tasks
  • Manage project tasks and user stories via Jira
  • Prioritize development tasks and complete by end of sprint
  • Perform code review on completed code before approval
  • Correspond with other team members via email, slack, Lync

UX/UI Developer

Direct Energy
12.2016 - 05.2017
  • Convert UX mockup designs delivered by design/ux team into precise HTML pages
  • Design mockups to produce appealing user experiences
  • Use Adobe Creative Suite to display customized imagery
  • Tested front-end code in multiple browsers to ensure cross-browser compatibility
  • Created and implemented custom CSS grid system with CSS media queries for mobile responsiveness
  • Implemented custom JavaScript from scratch for enhanced functionality
  • Build/Create customized templates using proprietary CMS.

Web Developer

Baylor College Of Medicine, Baylor Genetics
05.2015 - 02.2017
  • Created new intranet UI to increase visual appeal using best UI practices
  • Increased front-end efficiency by transferring blogs over to WordPress and brand-associated with main site
  • Update and maintain code between WordPress(PHP) and ASP.net(C#) languages
  • Maintained brand standards under company guidelines
  • Consulted and documented UI best practices and code standards
  • Leveraged responsive web frameworks to consistently complete product deliverables ahead of schedule using Bootstrap and AngularJS

Web Developer 2

University of Houston
05.2015 - 02.2016
  • LAMP development for various internal web applications
  • Use of API's to retrieve data for existing web applications
  • Used PHP framework to create requested web applications
  • Used Bootstrap in conjunction with PHP and Jquery to create web applications
  • Created database driven applications using MYSQL from scratch
  • Used GitHub version control to track application creation
  • Used Agile Development process to create and finish web projects on schedule
  • Developed user friendly applications Interacted and collaborated with other department personnel daily to create desired application

Computer Information Systems Adjunct

San Jacinto College
01.2014 - 06.2015
  • Instructed classroom of 25 students on computer software applications Accumulated 164 hours of college teaching experience.
  • Developed and implemented daily lesson plans
  • Administered tests and analyzed student performance.
  • Fostered classroom environment conductive to learning

Web Developer

Rice University
09.2014 - 01.2015
  • Generate unique textbook PDFs from HTML5 and complex CSS
  • Use of MAC terminal and Apache server to test/develop templates
  • Analyze content to ensure that it is adequate for testing
  • Troubleshoot and debug template code and content under strict deadlines for production
  • Review and merge code written by other Web Developers
  • Edit CSS code using sublime text IDE
  • Use LESS CSS preprocessor to generate CSS files
  • Use of Grunt and Python to compile and generate xhtml and pdf files
  • Use GitHub Repositories to track version control
  • Use of Git in via terminal to clone, push, pull repo updates to GitHub

Web Developer

Alvin Independent School District
09.2013 - 10.2014
  • Built bus tracking application allowing dispatchers to electronically mark buses on route and returning.
  • Options to add substitute bus, select delayed buses, and enter comments.
  • Submitted data is stored in a database for record keeping.
  • Used Agile Development process to create and finish web projects on schedule
  • Developed user friendly applications Interacted and collaborated with other department personnel daily to create desired application
  • Created live bus route display showing real time delays and bus substitutes for entire school district.
  • Created online news form that allows visitors to submit information and upload files to be used by tech department.

Student Information and Systems Analyst

Tigard Tualatin School District
08.2012 - 02.2013
  • Maintain the district's student and financial information systems; liaison with, support and train users.
  • Utilize SQL, Business Objects, MS SQL Reporting
  • Services, and MS Access to produce queries and reports.
  • Accurately submit data to the Oregon Department of Education.
  • Adhere to regulations and district policy working with confidential data.
  • Apply a thorough working knowledge of the student information system, data warehouse, and finance system data requests.
  • Develop and maintain a library of queries for various information system databases

Help Desk Technician

Forest Grove School District
01.2009 - 11.2011
  • Managed help desk ticketing system meeting time deadlines; escalated ticket status as required.
  • Acted as first point of contact for user PC problems
  • Configured PCs and installed software
  • Set up new user accounts and passwords
  • Troubleshoot PC problems using LAN Desk software.
  • Methodically evaluated user problems and implement various approaches to solve them
  • Communicated with vendors on equipment needs
  • Collaborated with technicians on repair policies

Aircraft Electrical Technician

United States Air Force
11.2000 - 08.2005

Education

Masters of Science - Learning Technologies

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
Denton, TX
01.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Technology

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
05-2013

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Desktop Support

San Jacinto College
Houston, TX
12-2007

Skills

  • CakePHP
  • WordPress
  • AngularJS
  • NodeJS
  • Drupal
  • Magento
  • ReactJS
  • D3js
  • MySQL
  • SQL
  • Oracle
  • Cpanel
  • Creative Suite
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop
  • PHP
  • JQuery
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • AJAX
  • Bootstrap
  • Agile Development
  • Rest API
  • Content Management Systems(CMS)
  • Version Control(GIT)
  • Data Visualization
  • UX/UI
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Scrum

Certification

  • Certificate of Technology, San Jacinto College, 2007
  • Core IT Training, San Jacinto College, 2007
  • Corporate Training, San Jacinto College, 2007

Timeline

Senior Web Content Manager

Southwest Airlines
04.2023 - Current

Web Application Developer

Nike Corporate
04.2019 - 01.2020

Senior Software Developer

General Dynamics IT
06.2018 - 04.2019

UX/UI Developer

Direct Energy
12.2016 - 05.2017

Front End/UX UI Developer

Capgemini, AIG
12.2016 - 05.2018

Web Developer 2

University of Houston
05.2015 - 02.2016

Web Developer

Baylor College Of Medicine, Baylor Genetics
05.2015 - 02.2017

Web Developer

Rice University
09.2014 - 01.2015

Computer Information Systems Adjunct

San Jacinto College
01.2014 - 06.2015

Web Developer

Alvin Independent School District
09.2013 - 10.2014

Student Information and Systems Analyst

Tigard Tualatin School District
08.2012 - 02.2013

Help Desk Technician

Forest Grove School District
01.2009 - 11.2011

FREELANCE WEB DEVELOPER/DESIGNER

FocusedAndCreative LLC, DesygnMynd LLC
12.2007 - Current

Aircraft Electrical Technician

United States Air Force
11.2000 - 08.2005

Masters of Science - Learning Technologies

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Technology

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Desktop Support

San Jacinto College

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