R E S U M E
Erin L. Riggers
Objective: Web Site Development / Development Lead

Skills:
  • 10+ years of professional web development experience
  • Expert level front end development
  • Effective full life-cycle project management
  • Enlightened usability design
  • Strong leadership, management, and organizational abilities

    • Languages:
  • Front End: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, DHTML, XML, XSLT, JSP, Struts, JSTL
  • Backend: SQL, PHP, Perl, Shell Scripting
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    Concepts:
  • Usability / Information Architecture
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Accesibility / ADA compliancy
  • Project & Personnel Management
  • Internationalization / Localization
  • Enterprise Scale Content Management
  • Data Modeling
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • System Administration

    • Operating Systems:
  • Unix (Solaris, Linux, Irix)
  • Win 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP, Vista
  • MacOS 8, X

    • Software:
  • Web Servers: Apache, Weblogic, Tomcat, Websphere
  • Source Control: Perforce, CVS, VSS, Borland StarTeam, Continuus Synergy
  • Bug Tracking: Bugzilla, JIRA, Quality Center
  • Editors/IDEs: Homesite, Textpad, Dreamweaver, Vi, WSAD
  • Imaging: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Image Ready, Macromedia Fireworks
  • Database: Oracle SQLPlus, mySQL
  • Other: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, Internet Explorer, Firefox,
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    Employment History:
     
    October 2006
    to present     		Front End Web Developer
    Bank of America, Seattle, WA
    Participating in development efforts for online banking project initiatives. Duties include authoring of website functionality with JSP, JavaScript, CSS and HTML. Currently internationalizing the online banking platform. Project responsibilities include management of visual media localization, localization of third party customer service online chat application, JSP content externalization, JavaScript content externalization and implementation of new website functionality to support multiple languages. Emphasis placed on development to current web standards and accessibility guidelines.
     
    January 2001
    to present     		Owner, Producer & Web Developer
    Affinity WebWorks, Seattle, WA
    Web consultant services for clients Digital Railroad, Zaaz, Sight8, Filter Talent, The Creative Group, Adhesive Media, and Hodgson Meyers. Services include full project life-cycle client and project management, usability study and design, front and back end development, IT administration and general technical support. See portfolio for full representation of client work.
     
    Dec 2005
    March 2006     		Front End Web Developer
    Microsoft, Redmond, WA
    Developed gadgets for Vista Sidebar. Utilized common front end technologies (HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript) as well as an extended IE document object model to craft applications with access to system level properties. Contributed to several gadgets that shipped in box with the operating system, namely the slideshow.
     
    Feb 2005
    to June 2005     		Sr. Front End Web Developer
    Cobalt Group, Seattle, WA
    Provided JSP development to product development team. Worked on discreet pieces of functionality for Cobalt's proprietary content management platform. Deliverables included all-inclusive search engine optimization solution for existing auto dealership websites and content editing tools.
     
    August 2004
    to January 2005     		Web Developer & Project Manager
    RealNetworks, Seattle, WA
    Provided JSP development, UI design and project management services on a contract basis. Was part of the media division, and worked to redesign the STARZ! Ticket movie download application.
     
    November 2001
    to June 2004     		Front End Development Lead
    Cobalt Group, Inc., Seattle, WA
    Fulfilling dual role of lead developer and manager for the front-end development team within Cobalt's Professional Services division. Responsibilities include resource management, personnel management, and full project life cycle support from initiation to production release. All development done on Cobalt's internal J2EE platform.

    Main duties:

    • Appropriately balance development workload in addition to management responsibilities.
    • Perform all personnel management duties, including hiring, performance reviews, mentoring, and professional development.
    • Provide robust cross browser front-end solutions. Strive for modularity and reuse potential without compromising originality of client brand.
    • Participate actively in division level operations planning.
    • Attend requirements review meetings to provide technical guidance and development estimates.
    • Guide program and project level planning based on current resource availability and known dependencies.
    • Work with key contributors throughout the organization to improve workflow processes and communication gaps.

    Client Work:

    • Volkswagen: Led front-end development efforts for the Volkswagen program, including an endorsed dealer website program spanning the United States and Canada.
    • Subaru: Led front-end development efforts for the Subaru program, including a nationally endorsed dealer website program.
    • Led several soft endorsed dealer website programs for clients such as Honda, VW of Mexico, Mitsubishi and Toyota.

    August 1999
    to April 2001     		Web Developer / Development Lead
    Network Commerce Inc., Seattle, WA
    Filled several different web development roles within organization. Constructed e-commerce sites for high profile clients such as Stairmaster and Great Windows. Designed solid front end solutions with XSLT for many company product offerings. Led UI council, responsible for publishing standards for client side scripting languages used by division. Produced project specs and served as system administrator for shared development environments.
     
    July 1998 to
    August 1999     		Sr. Web Developer
    Havas Interactive Online Services
    Bellevue, WA
    Played essential role in construction of Sierra On-line's 1998 corporate site (see portfolio for screen captures). Assisted build of on-line stores for Sierra On-line and two other software companies within Havas. Responsibilities included front end coding for new projects, maintenance of internal and consumer facing sites, message board administration, employee training, technical and process documentation, quality assurance and troubleshooting.
     
    May 1998 to
    July 1998     		Web Developer
    Cendant Interactive, Bellevue WA
    Developed early stages of Hagglezone.com, an interactive auction and haggling web site. Implemented multiple functional site prototypes during proof of concept phase while heeding to cross browser discrepancies and constraints.
     
    January 1997 to
    May 1998     		Web Developer / Webmaster
    Medius Interactive, Seattle WA
    Developed and maintained client sites. Duties included authoring of HTML documents, JavaScript, photo scanning and editing, message board administration, and coordination of Real Time chat with various sports celebrities. Clients included: Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, and the American Basketball League.
     
    Contact: Phone: 206.853.8331
    E-mail:erin@affinitywebworks.com

    References available upon request.

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