Michael Donahue

   Sarasota, FL 34236
   401.225.9115
   mdonahue21@gmail.com
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Experience

Web Developer atlarge
April 2016 – April 2020 Sarasota, FL

Front-end Lead on Globally Recognized Brands

  • Created the front-end for the agency’s first Modular website on my initial project, establishing the protocol for all future builds.
  • Served as front-end developer to high profile clients, including Monster Jam, Sesame Street Live, Harlem Globetrotters, IMG & PETCO.
  • Worked as the liason between design and engineering to establish time, cost and scope management.
  • Full development responsibility for all static, WordPress and Shopify builds.
  • Facilitated junior developers’ growth in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Garnered Community support and awareness of ATLARGE through volunteerism and civic engagement.
Web Developer Growth Spark
April 2011 – April 2015 Cambridge, MA
2014 2015

Lead Developer on two IMA Award Winning Websites.

  • Developed over 50 custom Wordpress and Shopify themes for high traffic client websites.
  • Managed all backend development and technical communication for client projects.
  • Led development time/cost estimates for all projects.
  • Maintained the agency’s development server environment.
  • Managed group of contractors for outsourced projects.
  • Created Quality Assurance protocols to ensure cross browser and device compatibility before deployment.
Web Design & Development MD Web Solutions
April 2010 – Current Boston, MA / Saraosta, FL

Built a freelance development agency to support local small businesses & aspiring entrepreneurs.

  • Designed and developed professional websites for small businesses and independent contractors.
  • Created custom themes within Wordpress and Shopify to integrate unique design with a familiar CMS.
  • Managed all projects leading clients through the process to completion.
  • Utilized the latest development technologies to enhance user experience.
  • Implemented best practice web standards to ensure cross browser functionality and ADA compliance.

Skills & Languages

    UXD
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
    WorkFlow
  • Git (Lab & Hub)
  • Sketch, AbodeSuite*
  • Slack, GSuite*, Active Collab, Asana, Trello
    Languages
  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • Liquid
    CMS Expertise
  • WordPress
  • Shopify
  • Drupal