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

Creating great user experiences with xhtml, css, and jQuery is where I started. Now I'm enjoying learning 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

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Project Manager

2006 – Present

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

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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.

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Production Specialist

2004-2005

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

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Web Development Intern

Winter 2003

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

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 — rachel.donovan@gmail.com — (401) - 932-9181