THOMAS J. GILLESPIE
Strada Vecchia Costa 14/F, Int. 2	
Ovada, Italy 15076
me@thomasjgillespie.name	
954.675.8085


OBJECTIVE
U.S. born American citizen living abroad seeking remote work as a front-end web developer. 
Available for part-time or full-time assignments.


SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS	
	* Accumulated through 18+ years of full-time employment and contracted web development an expert level understanding in intricate, table-less and responsive page design using CSS and HTML(5).
	* Specializing in architecting highly scalable and maintainable HTML(5) through proper semantics and hierarchal design. 
	* Strong believer in W3C standards (including 508) and best practices.
	* Exceptional critical thought process with excellent problem solving and complex troubleshooting abilities.
	* Able to successfully manage multiple short and long-term projects from inception to completion while working closely with DBA’s, developers and project managers to meet aggressive deadlines.
	* Able to create entire web sites, start to finish, using Photoshop, HTML(5), CSS, JavaScript/AJAX, PHP. 


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 
ABB Optical, LLC Coral Springs, FL 	March 2013 – Current
Independent Contractor - UX Developer
	* Front-end developer responsible for HTML5, CSS2/3 & jQuery/JavaScript development.
	* Using HTML and CSS architected entire custom front-end of VisionworksContacts.com, DavisVisionContacts.com, UHCContacts.com and  MyVisionLenses.com. 
	* Architected and developed responsive custom front-end for VisionworksContacts.com and  DavisVisionContacts.com 
	* Developed sites in VisualStudio13 using MVC and Razor.
	* Task and bug management utilizing TFS (Team Foundation Server) and ServiceNow.

Zumba Fitness, LLC Hallandale, FL 	January 2012 – December 2012
Independent Contractor - UX Developer
	* Front-end developer responsible for HTML5, CSS2/3 & JavaScript development.
	* Used HTML, CSS and jQuery to convert beautiful, but highly technical graphical designs into usable web pages.
	* Used Magnolia CMS to transition code through staging, testing and production.
	* Ensured site maintains continuity and usability across 9 different languages in numerous countries.
	* Relied on JIRA for bug submission, tracking and project management.

MovieTickets.com Boca Raton, FL 	June 2010 – January 2012
Web User Interface Developer
	* Front-end developer responsible for (X)HTML, CSS & JavaScript production updates of MovieTickets.com.
	* Migrated legacy CSS, JavaScript (jQuery) & (X)HTML to new .NET platform. 
	* Updated and maintained legacy CSS, JavaScript (jQuery) & (X)HTML.
	* Ensured site maintains continuity and usability across 3 different languages in 13 countries.
	* Used Serena to work with internal QA team to fix and close bugs. 
	* Worked closely with back-end developers to deliver functional, high-quality products in a timely manner.
	* Continually prepared HTML emails, coded micro-sites and integrated 3rd party brands into MovieTickets.com.

Office Depot Boca Raton, FL 	February 2010 – May 2010
Contracted Lead Web Developer
	* Primary front-end developer for latest production release of biz.officedepot.com and shop.officedepot.ch. 
	* Primary front-end developer for pending release of Austria biz.officedepot.com sites.
	* Required to follow company wide style guide while managing multi-language sites (Deutsch and French).
	* Used JIRA to work with internal QA team to fix and close bugs on all Office Depot brands. 
	* Worked closely with JSP developers to deliver functional, high-quality products in a timely manner.
	* Strategized with team leads and management best way to deliver enterprise level HTML and CSS.

Jettis Technologies Deerfield Beach, FL 	May 2009 – October 2009
Contracted Senior User Interface Developer
	* Converted from Photoshop using XHTML, CSS, JavaScript (including YUI), and AJAX redesign of Jettis’ Merchant website. 
	* Created a template structure used in Jettis’ Merchant website that set precedent for future redesigns such as the Jettis Customer Service Interface.
	* Responsible for creating and maintaining site consistency and style guide to maximize usability.
	* Used TRAC to work with 3rd party QA team to fix and close bugs on Jettis’ Merchant website.
	* Tested functionality and usability on Jettis’ Merchant website and opened and assigned bugs and enhancements. 

Boca Pharmacal, Coral Springs, FL 	January 2009 – May 2009
Contracted Web Developer for pharmaceutical company
	* Conceptualized in Photoshop graphical design of new Boca Pharmacal web site (since removed).
	* Used XHTML, CSS, JavaScript (including jQuery), AJAX and JSON to convert static design into interactive web site.
	* Used PHP and a MySQL 2NF relational database to create dynamic pages that displayed product and company information. 
	* Created a lightweight content management system (CMS) for permissions based production site updates.

MOLI.com, West Palm Beach, FL 	July 2006 – September 2008
Senior Web Developer of a social networking site
	* Coded daily XHTML, DHTML, CSS and JavaScript for 100+ PHP, CSS and JavaScript files.
	* Required to code within complex PHP files and write junior level PHP.
	* Reviewed complex graphic designs for usability and workflow issues. Supplied mockups and prototypes and recommended solutions or alternate approaches related to final end user product.
	* Collaborated with marketing team, graphic designers and product development managers on user needs and requirements.

AdBit’s Advertising & PR, Fort Lauderdale, FL 	March 2005 – July 2006
Web Designer and Webmaster for small advertising agency
	* Developed and maintained client web sites using valid code, logical semantics, hierarchal content structure, with a strong reliance on CSS. Additionally coded daily: HTML/DHTML, JavaScript, PHP, Flash/ActionScript.
	* Met with clients to discuss their objectives and establish a needs analysis for their web site.
	* Analyzed web site usability and suggest and implement changes where needed. 
 
Alamo and National Car Rental, Fort Lauderdale, FL 	May 2000 – December 2004
Web Designer and Webmaster for $2 billion company
	* Used HTML/DHTML, CSS and JavaScript to continually updated 100+ intranet and Internet pages.
	* Received, tracked, analyzed and answered 200+ technical customer emails per month.
	* Recognized trending data and suggested, tested and implemented problem solving ideas: i.e.: recognized user interface problems and implemented solution that reduced volume of webmaster email by 60%.
	* With a team of 13 successfully launched intensive 3-month project called QuickRent for expedited online car rental. 


EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS 
JavaScript Certification
Atlantic Technical Center, Coconut Creek, FL

Associate in Applied Science Degree - Marketing
Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI