John Allen

Professional Experience

Sr. Web Developer at Mindvolt
September 2021 - May 2022 (Full-time)

• Developed websites for clients on a variety of different content management systems
• Maintained client sites
• Audited and optimized sites from a technical SEO perspective
• Established methodologies and writes documentation for development workflow
• Handled general support requests

Front End Developer at ClickGiant
May 2021 - August 2021 (Contract)

• Designed and developed sites for various clients
• Migrated sites on proprietary content management systems (CMS) to WordPress
• Performed general SEO on-site technical audits
• Setup company CI/CD and version control (Git)
• Handled general support requests

Front End Developer at Website Genii
August 2020 - March 2021 (Full-time)

• Managed analytics and reporting for clients
• Performed keyword research and developed content plans
• Developed and maintained sites for clients
• Wrote documentation for sites and developed company processes
• Handeled general support requests

Front End Developer at Groundworks
May 2020 (Contract)

• Migrated all company sites and setup continuous deployment & code review procedures
• Wrote documentation for sites and future company processes
• Worked with external vendors to codify processes

Sr. Developer at Hennessey Digital
May 2015 - February 2020 (Full-time)

• Worked with and managed on-shore and off-shore developers to ensure projects were completed on time and to the highest of standards
• Developed websites for clients across a wide range of industries
• Converted sites built on proprietary CMS to WordPress
• Ensured sites followed WCAG accessibility guidelines where appropriate
• Worked to develop content QA and publishing methods for the company and clients
• Coordinated with PPC vendors to ensure proper tracking was in place
• Implemented various A/B conversion optimization tests
• Performed technical SEO audits and fixed on-site issues discovered

Front End Web Developer at Chesapeake Bay Internet Associates
2013 – 2018 (Part-time)

• Converted legacy sites to responsive ones
• Built custom WordPress themes for a variety of small businesses
• Wrote instruction/website usage manuals for clients
• Optimized existing sites for performance

Front End Developer at Branded4Good
May 2015 - June 2016 (Part-time)

• Built websites for non-profit organizations in southern California
• Performed website maintenance and content additions
• Built plugins to facilitate ease of use for disabled users

Skills

Notable Projects

• Vue.js Email Signature Generator
• Airbag Recall Checking Tool
• Veterans Disability Rating Calculator
• SinkLaw.com Website Conversion and Redesign

Education

Professional Studies Certificate in Trumpet Performance, 2013-2015

The Colburn School, Los Angeles, CA

Master of Music in Trumpet Performance, 2011-2013

Yale University, New Haven, CT

Bachelor of Music with honors, summa cum laude, 2007-2011

Major: Trumpet Performance
Minor: Computer Technology and Applications
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL