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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Experience And Interests
Software
Languages
Websites
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David Stone

David Stone

La Mesa,CA

Summary

Web design professional, well-versed in creating visually compelling and functional websites. Proven track record of transforming client requirements into engaging digital experiences. Excellent collaborator with passion for achieving outstanding results, adapting seamlessly to evolving project demands. Skilled in user interface design and front-end development.


Experienced with handling customer interactions and resolving issues promptly. Utilizes communication and empathy to build strong customer relationships. Track record of maintaining high customer satisfaction and fostering loyalty.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Web Designer and Developer

Bird Rock Designs
05.2009 - Current
  • Sole proprietor of custom website design/development company for small business owners focusing on hand coded, WordPress, e-commerce (Woo Commerce) and responsive websites
  • Work closely with client to create branding, implement SEO and integrate social media, as well as provide client training on WordPress as a CMS
  • Provided ongoing support to clients post-launch, resolving any issues promptly and maintaining positive working relationships.

UI/UX and Front End Designer and Developer

Pipette.com
12.2020 - 12.2023
  • Lead the customization and maintenance of MIVA eCommerce platform using Miva Templating Language, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Acted as a liaison between MIVA and external programming agencies, ensuring seamless communication over 6 project executions
  • Collaborated with the marketing team on product development and promotional deployment strategies, including platforms like Amazon and eBay
  • Developed marketing collateral, program landing pages, and maintained database integrity for Pipette.com - estimated annual revenue $10m
  • Managed WordPress child sites and domains and built 5 sites for sister companies

Web & E-Learning Developer, Customer Support

OnCourse Learning
05.2011 - 10.2017
  • Developed engaging e-learning content by incorporating multimedia, interactive elements, and assessments for banks and credit unions.
  • Principal customer support specialist. On-call customer and technical support. Administrator for over 800 customer accounts.
  • Migrated over 300 course to new, proprietary LMS.
  • Interacted with subject-matter experts and developers to understand end-user needs.

Senior Web Designer

Want a Better Website
05.2005 - 04.2009
  • Custom design and development of websites; responsible for project management from customer consultation through website launch
  • Projects ranged from small static websites to robust e-commerce driven websites, utilizing osCommerce, ZenCart, Magento and WordPress shopping carts
  • Integrated payments gateways such as Authorize.net as well as set up of SSL for PCI standards
  • Built UI for custom programming applications and integrate into web environment (LAMP)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Writing and Literature

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Post Graduate Studies - Film Scoring

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Associate of Arts - Web Development

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX

Skills

  • HTML and CSS coding
  • JavaScript and JQuery
  • Web design
  • Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
  • WordPress
  • MIVA
  • Shopify
  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • HubSpot
  • Git
  • Product knowledge
  • Content management systems
  • User research
  • Wireframing and prototyping
  • Customer service
  • Active listening
  • Call center experience
  • Customer relations

Additional Experience And Interests

  • Retail store management, online sales- including accounts receivable/payable, shipping/receiving. Call center experience,
  • ESL (English as a Second Language) instruction; fluent in conversational Japanese.

Software

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

HTML/CSS

JavaScript/jQuery

MySQL

Phpmyadmin

Wordpress

Languages

Japanese
Limited Working

Timeline

UI/UX and Front End Designer and Developer

Pipette.com
12.2020 - 12.2023

Web & E-Learning Developer, Customer Support

OnCourse Learning
05.2011 - 10.2017

Web Designer and Developer

Bird Rock Designs
05.2009 - Current

Senior Web Designer

Want a Better Website
05.2005 - 04.2009

Bachelor of Arts - English Writing and Literature

Pomona College

Post Graduate Studies - Film Scoring

Berklee College of Music

Associate of Arts - Web Development

Tarrant County College

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