Hello!

about

Every problem can be solved with either tacos or lattes. Maybe not although I do think there is no harm in trying, lattes are great. As a web developer and designer with a communication strategy background I strive to execute. I am always looking for new ways to blend modern style and dynamic user experiences.

By using HTML/CSS/Javascript and back end frameworks such as Rails I plan to build and design great things for years to come. To learn more about how I can be of value to your next project drop me an email.

Find me online at Github & Twitter & LinkedIn.

what i do

HTML/CSS

E-COMMERCE

DESIGN

WEB Apps

technical skills

As a self-taught and bootcamp graduate developer I have taken the time to grow my software skills over the coming years.

HTML5/CSS3

97%

WORDPRESS

100%

BOOTSTRAP

90%

Ruby on Rails

86%

JAVASCRIPT/JQUERY

80%

Git/GitHub

85%

work

education

Learning Web Design & Development has been a rewarding challenge and attending a tech bootcamp was a culmination of that effort. I have Bachelor's degree in Communications and English Literature and began my career in Marketing & Communications.

2017

Tech Talent South, Georgia

Full-Stack Code Immersion
UX/UI Design

2014

Bowie State University, Maryland

M.A. Organizational Communication

2008

Tennessee State University, Tennessee

B.A. Communication: Radio/Television
B.A. English Literature

experience

Jan 2016 - Current

Freelance Web Designer & Developer Atlanta, GA

I work with businesses and agencies developing websites that include e-commerce, API intergrations, mobile optimization, and backend customization. Develop UI/UX strategies that include wireframes and mockups and for small and medium-sized enterprises. Redesigns existing websites to improve user experience and incorporate SEO techniques increase daily traffic. Carry out quality assurance tests to discover errors and optimize usability.

October 2017 - Current

Web Developer Nicely Built, Atlanta, GA

Manage and develop Shopify & Wordpress sites. Work with senior developer to manage large, complex design projects for agency clients.Complete detailed programming and development tasks for front end of Shopify and Wordpress websites as well as challenging back-end server code. Collaborate with designers to create clean interfaces and simple, intuitive interactions and experiences.

Apr 2016 – Oct 2017

Communication Specialist Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA

A federal government agency charged with the public health of the United States. I served as 508 accessibility writer and specialist. Designed and created communication products for media distribution through social media platform. Posted content to CDC.gov WordPress managed sites for the Office of Public Health and Preparedness.

Apr 2009 – Apr 2016

Social Media Specialist Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC

Managed VHA Employee Education System internal and external presence across various social networks and platforms including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, GSA blogs, and seeding content into other VA social applications. Assisted Director of Digital Design with front end development and launch of VA Virtual Medical Center

Oct 2007 – Apr 2009

New Media Production Assistant WZTV FOX 17 Sinclair Broadcasting, Nashville, TN

Assisted with in studio productions for evening news broadcasts by operating TelePrompTer and studio cameras. Posted content on stations social media outlets via status updates, webcasting, and tweets. Edited news packages using Adobe Premiere Pro.

Community

As a STEAM advocate, I have volunteered and worked with several organizations that work to expose disadvantaged youth to coding and technology.

- - Band of Coders ~ Coder Academy: Weekend Coding Volunteer
- -Band of Coders ~ Coder Academy: Social Media Safety for Teens Presenter
- -21stCentury Learning Center ~ Lead Computer Science Instructor
- -Tech Talent South ~ Kids Code Instructor

contact

Hello , I'd love to hear from you.

Or simply email me at hello@stephanien.com