I craft high performance, result oriented, reliable and enjoyable user experiences on the web and have a broad base of skills in web development through years of experience. As a front-end developer, I have had the opportunity to be involved in all stages of implementing a website or application – from planning to design to execution.
Hello! My name is Joe Snell, and I'm a front-end developer living in Portland, Oregon.
Skills
Technologies
- HTML
- CSS / SCSS
- Javascript / jQuery
- PHP
- SVN / Git
- Wordpress
Tools
- PhpStorm / Sublime Text
- Grunt
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop / Illustrator)
- Office Suite / Google Apps
- Basecamp
Philosophies
- Responsive Web Design
- Mobile & Content First Design
- Iterative workflow
- Style Guides / Style Tiles
- Component design
- BEM
- DRY
Experience
Front-end Developer
Actively pursuing my next endeavor as a front-end developer. I am currently taking clients while seeking a new and exciting team to join.
Senior Front-end Developer
Building brand websites and digital marketing assets with a focus on Wordpress as a CMS. Lead internal charge to evolve processes, systems, tools, and performance. Worked closely with design team, junior developers, and project manages on a project-by-project basis and as an organization evolving our capabilities while maintaining sales and client goals.
Front-end Developer
Building brand websites and digital marketing assets with a focus on Wordpress as a CMS. Successfully introduced and implemented new concepts and tools to organization including responsive / mobile first / content first design, grunt, BEM, atomic design principles, iterative processes, style tiles and web based style guides.
Front-end Developer | Digital Strategist
Sharpened my blade by taking certification courses at Portland State University. Worked with several companies building web assets and coordinating digital marketing efforts. Expanded my breadth of knowledge and expertise in front-end development with Wordpess as a CMS and a particular focus on responsive, mobile-first web design and css/scss.
CEO / President
Founded, managed and directed a prestigious salon and beauty retail boutique on Portland’s NW 23rd Ave. Achieved success and national recognition through leadership, business administration, sales, sales management, digital marketing, analytical prowess, and successful leveraging of industry opportunities to produce brand separation. Managed a group of young hairdressers to accomplish team and individual goals within a strong and vibrant culture.
