Rachel Donovan

Web Developer, Project Manager

Profile

By employing a hands on, pragmatic approach, I am able to keep my eye on the end game, making sure projects stay on track with client / stakeholders goals and user needs. I believe in finding simple smart solutions to challanging problems. If I'm not learning and growing, I'm not having any fun.

Skills

Project Management

Pulling from agile methodologies, I take a simple, no nonsense approach to PM. From assisting in the brainstorming process to project debrief, I have experience in the entire project life cycle.

Development

I create great user experiences with XHML, CSS, jQuery and Ruby on Rails.

Jack-of-all-trades

Social media, analytics, marketing, content strategy, web frameworks, database design/admin, information architecture, user experience, rich media, etc. are all part of the puzzle, knowing a little of each helps me bring projects to the next level.

Technical

  • XHTML
  • CSS
  • jQuery
  • Flash
  • Wordpress
  • Ruby on Rails
  • MS SQL / postgreSQL
  • Git / Subversion
  • MS Office & Project
  • Basecamp
  • Photoshop

Experience

OhSoWe

Web Developer

April 2011 – Present

Responsible for building new features, improving user experience, and helping building neighborhoods!

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Project Manager

2006 – April 2011

Responsible for managing internal and external projects, management of the production team, hands on technical / media tasks, working with executives to improve processes.

Highlights
  • MassRides - Commute.com - Project manager and lead developer working with massRides to provide information to a wide audience, automate their processes, and promote their programs.
  • Quick.eclass - Product manager and developer for our new inhouse elearning solution.
  • ASCA - Project Clearinghouse - Project manager and liason working with the ASCA team and various federal agencies to establish an information sharing and data portal for the corrections industry.
  • Linchris - Project manager for agile development of a hotel management company's internal communication system.
  • KY Department of Corrections - eLearning contract manager- Responsible for conducting user meetings, quarterly enhancements, and bug tracking.
  • NaphCare - Project manager for multi-year full service marketing contract. Sub-projects included website design and development, brochure design and printing, booth display, print ad creatives, and trafficing ads to various 3rd party media outlets.

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Senior Production Specialist

2005-2006

Responsible for functional specifications, wireframes, front-end web development (XHTML, CSS), minor programming tasks (SQL, ASP and .net), and direct participation on large contracts.

Highlights
  • National Institute of Corrections – Satellite Broadcast Contract – Responsible for interfacing with client and vendors, maintaining an live sub site, technical assistance during broadcast, and marketing tasks.
  • Massachusetts Sheriffs Association – Paperless Civil Process Pilot Contract – Member of the Justice Information Technology Team participating in all phases of the project.
    • As-Is Analysis - Responsible for comprehensive as-is analysis, gaining knowledge of the civil process system, on-site interviews, business flows, creating and validating data matrices between counties, and validating data flow and IT infrastructure diagrams.
    • Pilot Planning – Interfacing with clients, consultants, staffing agencies, and developers. Creating functional specifications, wireframes, and web flows
    • Pilot Development – GUI creation for windows application and web interfaces. Development of portions of modules using .net, and C#.
    • Training and Deployment – Coordination of deployment tasks across participating counties. Creating and maintaining status report, user manuals. Installing and upgrading software in the field. Onsite training and problem solving.

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Production Specialist

2004-2005

Responsible for website buildout, demo presentations and training clients in use of Crimcast software.

Highlights
  • Various clients - eLearning implementation - meeting with different facets of state governments and agencies to assess needs and facilitate the implementation of customizations. Responsible for training clients on course loading, training records functions, HTML, Dreamweaver, and optimizing graphics for the web. Clients include NCLETTC, Eastern Kentucky University, and KY Department of Corrections.
  • Perini - SVR admin – Key member of discovery group to create an intuitive report writer for large vendor database. Responsible for ux, buildout, and testing.

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Web Development Intern

Winter 2003

Internship position responsible for web maintenance, project buildout, and banner ad creation.

Highlights
  • Webmaster services for a variety of organizations including American Jail Association, Quincy Medical Center, Kentucky Center for School Safety, and Perini.

Education

Fitchburg State College - Fitchburg, MA

B.S. in Communications Media with a concentration in Professional Communications and a minor in Computer Science — 3.43 GPA

Rachel Donovan