Resume

Front-End Development

• Develop responsive WordPress websites across a portfolio of 21 OEM programs and retail clients using HTML, CSS, SCSS, JavaScript, PHP, and Bootstrap within Dealer Inspire’s Classic and SiteBuilder platforms.
• Translate design mockups into responsive, accessible web pages while maintaining OEM compliance and platform standards.
• Customize WordPress page templates and reusable components to deliver unique client experiences across 200+ dealership websites.
• Develop custom homepage designs, landing pages, and page layouts by adapting existing platform components to meet client requirements.

WordPress & Platform Customization

• Customize Dealer Inspire’s proprietary WordPress theme across hundreds of dealership websites spanning 21 OEM programs and retail clients.
• Work within both Classic (PHP-based) and SiteBuilder (component-based) environments.
• Modify PHP templates, reusable sections, and existing components to support custom layouts.
• Recommend platform enhancements by submitting feature requests that improve flexibility and usability.

Accessibility & Quality

• Resolve accessibility issues in accordance with WCAG best practices.
• Debug complex CSS, SCSS, and JavaScript issues across multiple browsers and devices.
• Perform QA testing to ensure responsive behavior and production quality.
• Troubleshoot layout, styling, and functionality issues before launch.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor new developers and assist teammates with complex custom builds and implementation challenges.
• Create and maintain onboarding materials, documentation, and development standards.
• Collaborate with designers, project managers, QA teams, and leadership to deliver client solutions.

Website Production

• Developed responsive dealership websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Dealer Inspire’s proprietary CMS while supporting a large portfolio of OEM and retail clients.
• Translated approved designs into functional web pages while maintaining OEM requirements and brand standards.
• Built and updated website content using existing platform components and templates.
• Implemented client-requested website enhancements, promotions, and content updates.

Quality Assurance

• Performed cross-browser and responsive testing to ensure websites functioned consistently across devices.
• Identified and resolved HTML, CSS, content, and layout issues prior to production launches.
• Maintained website quality by verifying functionality, styling, and content accuracy.

Collaboration

• Worked closely with project managers, designers, QA specialists, and developers to deliver websites on schedule.
• Assisted with troubleshooting production issues and implementing client-requested updates.
• Contributed ideas to improve internal workflows and production efficiency.

Web Development

• Assisted in developing and maintaining university websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Contributed to the development of the original Illinois Art Station website as part of a collaborative web development team.
• Assisted with front-end development efforts for a redesigned university website navigation.

Accessibility & Development Practices

• Gained hands-on experience with accessibility principles, documentation standards, and web development best practices.
• Tested website functionality and responsive behavior while implementing updates and enhancements.
• Maintained existing codebases while learning collaborative development workflows.

Collaboration

• Worked with developers and university leaders to implement website updates and enhancements.
• Balanced multiple maintenance requests while meeting project deadlines in a collaborative team environment.