Resume

Jessica Lynne Sullivan


SUMMARY

Web developer and designer with over 15 years of experience in the industry publishing content and coding websites. I bring brand goals to life through my fast-paced iteration, testing, and web building capabilities. Looking forward to plugging into a creative and outcome-driven team.

Specialties: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Social media hobbyist, studying on latest social marketing trends, as well as learning about UI design principles and content creation.


CERTIFICATIONS

  • Certified Scrum MasterJuly 2014 – July 2020Scrum Alliance Member
  • Project Managment ProfessionalProjected: 12/2023 – coursework completed 8/2023


COMPUTER SKILLS

  • Programming Languages – HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Content Management Systems – CMS Builder, WordPress, D2, Joomla!, Expression Engine
  • Applications – Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver), NoteTab Pro, R2Net, MIR, Jira, Confluence, Adobe Workfront, Trello


EXPERIENCE

10/2016-1/2023WebMD (Medscape) – New York, NY
Associate Front End Developer (Contract to Hire)

  • Publishes medical articles, slideshows, videos, and quizzes using the D2 web content management system.
  • Performs User Acceptance Testing of updates; reports issues and bugs to the development team during testing periods and as part of daily work.
  • Documents procedures and shares knowledge among peers through training sessions. Cross-trains on various team functions for coverage and team efficiency.
  • Updates old content to newer formats; updates medical guidelines referenced in existing content.

2/2016-4/2016Tele-Verse Communications, Inc – Holtsville, NY
Marketing Director

  • Maintaining company website using WordPress, HTML, and CSS. Posting and community engagement on social channels. Email design and delivery.

3/2015-4/2015Canon USA – Melville, NY
Contract Web Developer

  • Production of new product pages on the company website. Transition from previous content management system to a new one. QA testing of new content management system. Feedback to development team about usability for new CMS.

11/2014-2/2015Red Apple Group – New York, NY
Digital Marketing Specialist

  • Maintaining various company sites for Gristedes, and various real estate holdings under the company umbrella using WordPress, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Created email newsletters. Graphic design work for electronic media such as web and email, as well as various social media channels.

3/2014-10/2014HCCS – A Healthstream Company – Jericho, NY
Senior Web Developer

  • Performed updates to web-based healthcare compliance courseware using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

12/2009-10/2013EGC Group – Melville, NY
Web Producer (Contract to Hire)

  • Converted design mock-ups into functional websites for multiple clients using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP with programs including Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Fireworks. Created templates for Content Management Systems such as CMS Builder.

11/2008-3/2009Student Management Group – Babylon, NY
Web Developer/Graphic Design/IT

  • Worked on support and design of company website and all child company websites using HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Created and designed graphics and logos for both internet and print media such as business cards, brochures, flyers and other company documentation in Illustrator and PhotoShop. Handled in-house IT issues such as printing, networking and email.

4/2008-7/2008Klick Kitchen, LLC – New York, NY
Web Developer

  • Took over support and design of company website using PHP, MySQL, HTML, JavaScript by hand. Created and edited graphic logos for brand marketing of clients. Implemented features for enhancing website functionality. Created client reports in Excel for bookkeeping. Maintained website database. Created online vendor catalogs for clients. Provided customer support for account profile updates and company representatives performing demos in the field.


EDUCATION

5/2023-8/2023Stony Brook University – Stony Brook, NY
PMP Certification Exam Prep

  • Projected Exam Date: 12/2023

1/2004-12/2004Briarcliffe College – Bethpage, NY
Bachelor’s of Technology, Information Technology

  • Dean’s List for two semesters
  • 3.96 Cumulative GPA

1/2001-12/2003Briarcliffe College – Patchogue, NY
Associates of Occupational Studies, Computer Information Systems

  • Dean’s List for four semesters
  • 4.00 Cumulative GPA


AWARDS RECEIVED

  • Academic Achievement Award, Briarcliffe College, 2003, 2004, 2005
  • School Spirit Award, Briarcliffe College, 2005
  • Alpha Beta Kappa Honors Society, inducted in 2004
  • New York Regional Champion, Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), 2004
  • Outstanding Peer Service Award, Briarcliffe College, 2003
  • 500 Club Service Award, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls (IORG), 1999
  • Grand Cross of Color Degree, IORG, 1997
  • Second Place, Information Systems, 1994, and Business Information Systems, 1995, Suffolk County Regional Competition, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)


VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

  • Serving as Press Room Coordinator for the main convention and gathering produced by the Asia Northwest Cultural Education Association (ANCEA), in charge of approximately 10-15 press registration staff
  • Serving as Cosplay Events Manager for New Jersey Society for the Preservation of Pop Culture on the convention, DerpyCon, overseeing all cosplay and costumed events during the course of the convention, such as competitions, showcases, performances, and a repair supply room provided by the convention for attendee use
  • Serving as Guest Liason for Zenkaikon Entertainment Inc. during their main event, Zenkaikon, in Lancaster, PA, escorting, hosting, and assisting invited media guests of honor throughout the course of the event
  • Serving as programming moderator for Otakorp during their main event, Otakon, in Washington, DC
  • Served as Head of Guest Suite for Zenkaikon Entertainment Inc. during their main event, Zenkaikon, in Lancaster, PA, in charge of approximately 5-6 guest suite staff
  • Served as Press Relations for New Jersey Society for the Preservation of Pop Culture on the convention, DerpyCon, vetting and acting as the main point of contact for any press and media outlets looking for information and to cover the event
  • Served as Publicity Director for New Jersey Society for the Preservation of Pop Culture on the convention, DerpyCon, overseeing public relations, advertising, sponsor, industry relations, social media, press relations, exhibits, art design, publications, and web publishing for the event
  • Served as a general event volunteer for Otakorp during their main event, Otakon, first in Baltimore, MD, then in Washington, DC
  • Served as Message Board Moderator for the online forum of the main event produced by ANCEA overseeing almost 7000 members
  • Assisted as a pro bono web developer for Vidgle.tv, a podcasting website with a blog. Also occasional blogger and reporter for various fandom related events.
  • Community involvement as Advisory Board Member for IORG
  • Worked as Press Room Staff, registering press members, exhibitors, artists, and other VIP attendees at the main convention produced by ANCEA
  • Elected and served as Student Government President, 2004-2005, Briarcliffe College, hosting events such as dances, dinners, parties, and club meetings, worked with a slate of approximately 8 other student officers
  • Served on the Presentation Team for the Briarcliffe College Chapter of SIFE
  • Appointed NY State Officer for IORG, 1997-1999, hosted a large visitation reception in the Southern Area of NY (Suffolk, Nassau and Kings/Queens districts) for fellow state officers in 1998, including organizing refreshments, entertainment, seating, and decorations
  • Appointed NY State Representative to Virginia, Michigan and Illinois for IORG, 1996-1997, traveled to and attended the state convention in Illinois as NY State Representative in 1996
  • Elected as Worthy Advisor of local IORG Assembly, 1996, in charge of approximately 15-20 peers, in charge of planning events such as dinners, fundraisers and parties, as well as conducting regular day-to-day business of the Assembly for a six month term, was asked to serve a second term in 1997 when the elected member was unable to carry-out the duties of the office
  • Served as registration staff, time-keeping staff, technical inspection staff, grid positioning staff and scoring staff for New York and Northern New Jersey Regions of the Sports Car Club of America