Jennifer Stuart

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Summary

I am a results and deadline oriented front-end developer with a strong understanding of design and UI principles. I have extensive experience using WordPress as well as languages such as PHP, MySQL, and Javascript (jQuery), HTML/CSS. I have strong Photoshop and Illustrator skills. I have a strong understanding of AJAX and XML.

Workshops/Speaking

Evo Conference – 2011
Beginning WordPress
Gave a hands-­‐on workshop for people who were new to WordPress. Included some basic HTML and CSS instruction.

Intermediate to Advanced WordPress
Gave a hands-­‐on workshop for people who had some experience with WordPress but wanted to take their skills further. Included instruction on how to add social media widgets, plug-­‐ins, and some basic custom functionality.

WordCamp Utah – 2010
Presentation on using WordPress as a CMS
Gave examples and tips and tricks on ways to use WordPress as a CMS.

Experience

Stuart Web Development
5/05 – present

  • Create HTML comps based on Photoshop files provided by designers.
  • Create custom functionality, themes and plugins for WordPress.
  • Prototype web applications using HTML/CSS and jQuery.
  • Manage, maintain and troubleshoot websites for 50+ clients.
  • Create custom shopping cart skins using Squirrelcart and CubeCart.
  • Customize WordPress themes to work with a variety of off-­‐the-­‐shelf plugins, including Shopp, Cart66, Gravity Forms, NextGen Gallery among others.
  • Train clients to use WordPress and create supporting documentation including video tutorials.
  • Plan out functionality of custom applications and manage additional contractors and resources to complete projects.
  • Estimate project scope and plan out budget for projects.

Staples, Inc., Framingham, MA
Senior Interactive Designer, 7/02 – 5/05

  • Designed, developed, deployed online versions of a magazine for customers – including forms that capture subscription info, and feedback from users.
  • Migrated registration forms on several microsites from ColdFusion to ASP/SQL using stored procedures, and leveraging Staples applications to encrypt and decrypt credit card information.
  • Maintained over 90 microsites, and followed Staples corporate policies for QA, and file pushes – including code control procedures.
  • Designed UI, graphics and delivered HTML prototypes for new features on StaplesLink.com – (Staples business to business ecommerce site). New features included package tracking, budgeting, product comparison, search enhancements, and special offers.
  • Created custom “microsites” for various customers.
  • Designed and developed various tools to aid sales reps and marketing (ASP, PHP, SQL and MySQL). For example:
    • Developed a tool that generates an HTML email that sales representatives would then send to their customers.
    • Developed a tool that created a custom HTML email that included a formatted pricelist that was generated from a CSV file that sales representatives had uploaded.
    • Created an online form that took in and tracked requests to put customer logos on particular logins for StaplesLink.
    • Created a tool that took a CSV file and formatted it to specifications that marketing provided.
  • Designed HTML emails.
  • Trained/mentored/managed junior designers.

eCredit.com, Dedham, MA
web designer/consultant/contractor, 2/02 – 7/02

  • Designed UI for web-based financial applications.
  • Developed final HTML prototypes.
  • Integrated designs into current JSPs.
  • Re-designed corporate website.
  • Independently wrote a content management system with a web interface using PHP and MySQL to manage articles, press releases, and event announcements throughout the corporate website.
  • Developed password protected area to corporate site that would display customized product information based on information in user/login profile. (PHP, mySQL)

JPMorganChase, Lowell, MA
Senior Technical Officer, 1/01 – 1/02

  • Developed site maps, content wireframes, and final HTML prototypes for web-based financial applications.
  • Designed and evaluated visual human interfaces utilizing user-centered design principles. Conducted both task-based and checklist-based usability testing.
  • Worked with product development teams to design online user experiences.
  • Assisted Java and JSP developers, and QA efforts.

Boston Internet Group, Boston, MA
Senior Designer, 8/99 – 9/00

  • Met with prospective clients to discuss new business and services that Boston Internet Group could provide.
  • Collaborated with clients to determine objectives, and functionality of sites.
  • Developed functionality and site flow, create site map. Designed prototypes, look and feel, and branding of web sites. Developed static HTML pages and incorporated JavaScript functionality.
  • Worked with programmers to ensure back-end was consistent with functionality and site map designs.

Essinger Sullivan Inc., Newton, MA
Senior Designer, 4/98 – 8/99

  • Designed and produced various projects for print and the Web from concept to completion; including brochures, newsletters, direct mail, ads, etc.
  • Prepared comps and PDFs for clients, and final artwork for press.

Artech House Publishers, Norwood, MA
Art Director, 7/96 – 3/98

  • Conceptualized, produced, and supervised prepress and printing of all marketing materials; direct mail, catalogs, flyers, newsletter, advertisements and book covers.
  • Maintained art department budget and schedule.
  • Selected and managed freelance designers and photographers.
  • Ensured a consistent corporate image.
  • Consulted in Web site design and development.

Specular International, Ltd, Amherst, MA
Graphic Designer, 1/95 – 6/96

Paganucci Design, Inc., New York, NY
Graphic Designer, 1/94 – 12/94

Signs, Letters, and Nameplates, Inc., Nanuet, NY
Assistant Art Director, 6/92 – 1/94

Education

AGI Training – Staples Sponsored- Woburn, MA
Adobe InDesign – 2005
Adobe Photoshop CS – 2005
Adobe Illustrator CS – 2005
Advanced Macromedia Flash – 2005

Staples Onsite Training- Framingham, MA
Web Development Boot Camp – May 2003
Course work: ASP, SQL, XML

Sun Microsystems - Burlington, MA
SL110 Java Programming Language for Non-programmers – March 2001
SL275 Java Programming Language – June 2001
SL285 Java Programming Workshop – September 2001
FJ310 J2EE Java Enterprise – May 2002

Interactive Factory - Boston, MA
Intermediate Flash – December 2000

Boston University - Information Technology Programs
JavaScript – January 2000
Introduction to Java – June 2000

United Digital Artists, Boston, MA & New York, NY
Web Design Master Certificate – March 1999
Course work: Interactive Design, Web Design I: Tools and Techniques, Web Design II: Site Building with HTML, Web Design III: Multimedia and Interactivity, Web Design IV: Advanced HTML, Flash I.

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
Received credits towards a MS in Visual Communication. 1993
Course work: Visual Communication I & II, Psychology of Visual Perception, Typography II.

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
BA/Studio Art – May 1992
Course work: Graphic Design, Computer Graphics, Interior Design, Architectural Lighting, Color Theory, Art History, Drafting.