Gabe Harris

Hi, I'm Gabe Harris. Welcome to my profile!

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I develop for the browser, making interactive pages that work well across multiple devices and platforms. I prefer designing in the browser, and progressively enhancing web pages, but my skills from the days of making designs match a PSD comp are still razor sharp. I do not consider myself a designer, nor a coder, nor an information architect, nor a UI specialist, but a combination of the multitude of disciplines that make web browsers worth opening. In addition to front-end development, my experience also includes PHP (Wordpress and CodeIgniter), ASP, ASP.NET, MS SQL Server, and MySQL. While I am more than willing to contribute to a team environment, I also thrive on taking sole ownership of projects from conceptualization to roll-out. With new plugins, frameworks, methodologies and techniques coming out all the time, I'm excited to be a part of the front-end development community and look forward to broadening my capabilities. Specialties: HTML(5), CSS(3), LESS, SASS, JavaScript(jQuery), PHP, SQL, VB.NET, ASP, ASP.NET, PHP, Wordpress, SQL, PhotoShop, Web Analytics, Email Marketing, User Interface

Web Developer at The Teaching Company

January 2011 - May 2011

Improved the eCommerce web site by adding new features and functionality in a .NET environment.

Software Engineer at PERFECT SENSE digital, LLC

October 2010 - January 2011

Front-end web developer

Creative Technologist at Virid

July 2009 - October 2010

Version 1.0; I marry the comps and mock-ups from the design team with the server side coding from the technology team in a Microsoft environment.

Web Developer at Quest Software

May 2008 - July 2009

Web development responsibilities include ASP.NET, VB.NET, SQL Server, Ajax/JavaScript, Wordpress (PHP), and CSS/(X)HTML. Graphic design responsibilities include marketing materials, trade show booths, and web site graphics.

Web Developer at Tiber Creek Consulting

February 2008 - May 2008

Web developer with emphasis on front-end technology and user interface design

Web Developer at Veris Consulting

December 2006 - February 2008

- Developed web sites and web applications from developmental stages (wire frames and prototypes) through final delivery to clients - Maintained existing web sites and applications, including standard maintenance and updates with additional functionality - Created and manipulated databases including diagrams and planning - Worked with project managers to create reports based on data collected through custom online surveys Specialized in front-end web design including Ajax, JavaScript, icons, color, layout, and branding

eCommerce Manager at Blooms Today

February 2006 - December 2006

- Designed and implemented new web pages enhancing customer experience - Devised and executed email marketing campaigns including email schedule, design, and copy - Created “landing” pages for email campaigns and search engine optimization - Optimized existing web pages for improved natural search results - Managed submissions to multiple search engines and directories including Google and Yahoo - Improved checkout process increasing conversions by 33% - Analyzed site visitor data with web analytics tools and increased conversions 20% - Created banner ads to run on affiliate web sites driving traffic and increasing sales

Web Site Manager at CustomInk

November 2003 - July 2004

- Enhanced web site functionality and navigation resulting in increased sales - Researched and added new products to the web site increasing revenue - Improved GUI’s on the web site creating a better customer experience - Created new web pages to optimize natural search results from search engines - Lead team members in projects to improve web site design - Managed multiple databases consisting of designs, products, and artwork - Developed marketing e-mails to increase return customer business

Sales Representative at CustomInk

February 2002 - November 2003

- Assisted customers in designing custom promotional products - Developed and maintained long-term relationships with new and existing customers - Addressed concerns from prospective customers via telephone and e-mail - Provided outstanding customer service for customers with existing orders - Resolved unexpected problems with orders - Provided technical support for the web site and other software and applications - Trained new members of the sales/service department

Creative Technologist at Virid

May 2011

Version 2.0; I still marry the comps and mock-ups from the design team with the server side coding from the technology team in a Microsoft environment. I also lead initiatives to standardize front-end coding on our projects.

ECPI College of Technology

2005 – 2007

AAS

Concentration: Web Development

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

1998 – 2000

BA

Concentration: Interdisciplinary Studies; emphasis in Math and Social Sciences

San Francisco State University

1995 – 1997

Concentration: Math

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