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Derek Davis

Web Development Consultant
Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Experienced web developer with 20+ years of experience creating consumer-focused websites using HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript. Skilled in designing and developing web applications that meet high standards for web design, user experience, best practices, and speed. Proficient in building products for desktop and mobile app users, collaborating effectively in team environments to find solutions and enhance customer satisfaction. Expertise includes working across multiple APIs, third-party integrations, and databases to deliver exceptional results.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Web Development Consultant

American Jewish University - Aju
Los Angeles, California
02.2015 - Current
  • Enhanced user experience by designing and implementing responsive web layouts for desktop and mobile platforms.
  • Contributed to business growth through effective collaboration with marketing teams in creating landing pages for online campaigns.
  • Developed custom WordPress themes and plugins to enhance functionality, personalizing client websites.
  • Collaborated with graphic designers to create visually appealing designs that aligned with client branding strategies.

Web Development Consultant

NBA
Los Angeles, California
06.2023 - 12.2024
  • Managed redesign of customer support website.
  • Consistently met project deadlines by employing efficient time-management skills while maintaining a strong focus on quality assurance.
  • Provided valuable input during the planning phase of new projects to ensure scalability and maintainability of proposed solutions from a development perspective.

Webmaster

Antioch University
02.2010 - 08.2024
  • Webmaster responsible for development and maintenance of all university digital properties in various content management systems including Drupal and Wordpress
  • Produced reports on website analytics and make recommendations to marketing team.
  • Conceptualized, planned and executed original designs for wide range of website properties.
  • Coordinated closely with graphic designers to ensure a cohesive visual identity across all digital assets.
  • Enhanced website performance by optimizing images, code, and overall site structure.

Freelance Front-end Developer

2Helix Design
10.2009 - 01.2010
  • Sliced and optimized web ready images from existing website design in Photoshop.
  • Developed web pages using W3 compliant; cross browser compatible CSS/XHTML/HTML and Javascript.

Technical Development Coordinator, NBA

NBA
01.2007 - 08.2009
  • Created, updated, and maintained site pages for wnba.com, dleague.com and various WNBA, NBA and Developmental League websites, using CSS, HTML, JavaScript, and XML.
  • Collaborated with design and development departments to plan and implement redesign of Developmental League team websites, WNBA team websites and WNBA League website.
  • Provided technical support for usability issues and critical site problems, as needed.

Webmaster

Fisher Center Foundation for Alzheimer’s Research
07.2003 - 08.2006
  • Webmaster and Lead Developer for non-profit web sites, www.alzinfo.org and www.parkinsoninfo.org.
  • Created and maintained pages using CSS, HTML and ASP. Managed online community using ASP message-board and chat room technology.
  • Oversaw search engine optimization project revamping HTML code to enhance page rankings for specific keywords in major search engines.
  • Collaborated with Marketing Director to devise and implement online marketing strategies to increase targeted web traffic.
  • Provided technical support for usability issues and critical site problems, as needed.

Web Developer

Sound Room Publishers
09.2002 - 05.2005
  • Designed and developed webpages for www.inaudio.biz using Adobe Photoshop, HTML, ASP, Access and MS SQL Server.
  • Developed custom database driven content management system for updating online catalog using MS SQL Server and ASP.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Radio-Television-Film Production

Howard University
Washington, D.C.
08.1995 - 05.1999

Skills

MS Office Suite

AJAX

ASP

CSS

HTML/XHTML

HTML5

JavaScript

Jquery

PHP

SQL

XML/XSL

Drupal

Wordpress

MS SQL

MySQL

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Freelance Portfolio

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Timeline

Web Development Consultant

NBA
06.2023 - 12.2024

Web Development Consultant

American Jewish University - Aju
02.2015 - Current

Webmaster

Antioch University
02.2010 - 08.2024

Freelance Front-end Developer

2Helix Design
10.2009 - 01.2010

Technical Development Coordinator, NBA

NBA
01.2007 - 08.2009

Webmaster

Fisher Center Foundation for Alzheimer’s Research
07.2003 - 08.2006

Web Developer

Sound Room Publishers
09.2002 - 05.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Radio-Television-Film Production

Howard University
08.1995 - 05.1999

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