Experience
Web Developer: 2008-Present
TechMission, Dorchester, MA
Responsibilities:
- Coordinating development of new UrbanMinistry.org co-branded websites for organizational partners
- Conducting informal usability testing and making information architecture recommendations
- Implementing new site features, page designs, and navigation
- Maintaining Drupal websites by periodically updating codebase & fixing bugs
- LAMP Web server administration and performance tuning (Apache, MySQL, Varnish reverse proxy, APC, Memcache)
- Training content editing staff on use of Drupal content management system, as configured on UrbanMinistry.org
Tools/Skills Used:
Drupal, Moodle, CiviCRM; HTML, CSS, jQuery/JavaScript, PHP, MySQL; Linux system administration tools via PuTTY; WinSCP, Cygwin
Accomplishments:
- Implemented Varnish reverse proxy cache on UrbanMinistry.org, reducing average page load time to under a second for anonymous users
- Planned & managed upgrade of UrbanMinistry.org from Drupal 5 to Drupal 6: site had >50,000 nodes and >10,000 users, used dozens of contributed modules, some of which I ported
- Redesigned UrbanMinistry.org/ChristianVolunteering.org top navigation for greater usability
and increased conversions
- Implemented city portal & volunteer matching features on UrbanMinistry.org
- Created social media marketing plan for TechMission's websites, with focus on Facebook and Twitter
- Implemented TechMissionCorps.org as Drupal-based site
Online Publications Editor: 2007-2008
TechMission, Dorchester, MA
Responsibilities:
- Supported users of UrbanMinistry.org & City Vision College websites, Safe Families We-Blocker software
- Gathered and edited over 4,000 pages of site content
- Wrote five posts weekly for UrbanMinistry.org blog highlighting social justice issues of interest to site's audience
- Promoted sites and programs via direct campaigns, SEO, social bookmarking
Tools/Skills Used:
Drupal, Moodle; HTML, CSS, PHP; Dreamweaver; copyediting/proofreading; writing for Web; social media marketing
Accomplishments:
- Assisted in migration of CCDA.org and BlazingGrace.org to Drupal
- Assisted in reimplementation of City Vision College (cityvision.edu) as Drupal- and Moodle-based online college
- Assisted in redesign of TechMission.org as Drupal-based site, adding most of the content
- Implemented UrbanMinistry.org homepage redesign, both layout and functionality
- Supervised team of 3 in uploading over a thousand articles from
partner websites, as well as adding hundreds of conference talks (audio
& video)
Technology Program Coordinator/Tutor: 2006-2007
Metropolitan Baptist Church After-School Program, Dorchester, MA
Responsibilities:
- Developed program curriculum; led student instruction (including technology component);
assisted students with reading and homework; managed behavior
- Planned technology budget in accordance with grant funds
- Recruited and supervised volunteers
- Assisted Program Director in student recruitment, licensure process, developing partnerships
- Documented student progress in reading, homework completion; wrote outcome reports
Tools/Skills Used:
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; instruction in computer parts & use,
Internet use, basic graphics editing, Microsoft Publisher, science kits
Accomplishments:
- Program received EEC license to operate after 3 1/2 months and had 15 students by April
- Program recognized by Black Ministerial Alliance for achieving excellence within first year
- Wrote Victory Generation grant proposal which was approved for over $20,000
Layout Editor: 2004-2005
Covenant College Student Newspaper, Lookout Mountain, GA
Responsibilities:
- Determined placement of articles, images, ads; selected fonts & styles
- Did final proofreading of copy
Tools/Skills Used:
Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Distiller; Microsoft Word
Accomplishments:
- With managing editor, conducted complete redesign of paper's graphic look
- Assisted in transition from monthly to weekly publication schedule
Education
Covenant College - B.A. in English
GPA: 3.71 (on 4.0 scale)
graduated May 2006, magna cum laude