BRIAN DAUSMAN EXPERIENCE Mngr. Engineering & Front-End Architect ABOUT I am a creative, an artist, and a self- professed nerd who loves challenges. Every project I work on, I try to apply a powerful and unique aesthetic that is cutting edge, but will maintain the test of time. I know that every project requires careful consideration to be successful. CONTACT 815.403.4803 [email protected] nerdswithcharisma.com phone e-mail web EDUCATION Northern Illinois University 2004-2008 • Bachelor’s Degree (BFA) • Emphasis in Design & Media • Dean’s List 2007 - 2008 Sears Hometown & Outlet 2013 - Present Mngr. Engineering & Front-End Architect / Hoffman Estates, IL • Lead the planning and development of several successful eCommerce websites. • Lead initiative to increase profits and conversions. Profits increased year over year by 25% for 2 straight years and increased Black Friday sales by 50% for 2 straight years. • Oversees developers, marketing, SEO departments & third parties. • Code highly-efficient web apps served to millions of visitors a day. • Optimize and write reusable code in a high-paced and complex ecosystem. • Monitor & mentor other developers to ensure clean, reusable, and standardized code. • Develop and deploy tech road-maps, future planning, project management and SEO. • Plan and execute A/B testing as well as present findings to senior leadership. • Design, develop and deploy UX and UI while deciding on technologies utilized. • Integrate with API’s to detach the front and back-end code. • Create coding standards, deployment documentation, and style guides. • Manage relationships and integrations with 3rd party vendors and other departments. • Develop and maintain Kiosk application for in-store, customer use. • Replatform JAVA application from the ground up to AWS hosted, React based solution. • Create reusable components to lessen fragmentation in application. • Adequately split time between development, design, and management. • Launched 3 supplementary eCommerce sites utilizing NetSuite’s SCA-SPA platform. • Coordinate a team from around the globe (US, India, Uruguay, England). SKILLS Current Stack • ReactJs, Node, GraphQL, Sass Javascript • ReactJs / React Native • AngularJs • Native Js / jQuery Frameworks • Wordpress • Bootstrap • Flutter Front-End • SASS / Less • Compression & Optimization • Webpack / Grunt / Gulp Tech • Adobe Creative Suite • Mac / PC • Git / SVN Marketing/SEO • On-Page SEO / Google Analytics • GA & Enhanced eCommerce • Social Media / Local SEO • A/B Testing Extras • WooCommerce / Magento • Print & Packaging • Branding Axiom Technology Group, Inc. 2010 - 2013 Senior Front-End Developer / Des Plaines, IL • Solved complex design and interaction problems collaboratively with Clients. • Created high-quality web deliverables, balancing aesthetics with technical capabilities. • Provided SEO services internally and to clients to create a strong web presence. • Managed sales and development teams to get projects delivered on time. • Managed client relations, contracts, and retention. BridgePoint Technologies 2009 - 2010 Front-End Developer / Oak Brook, IL • Developed applications including websites, eCommerce, auditing and financial apps. • Created a custom Content Management solution for maintaining client websites. • Maintained and cultivated client relationships and projects. BFG Tech, Inc 2008 - 2009 Web Developer & Designer / Libertyville, IL • Created and ran company website, logo, packaging, brochures, and advertising. • Maintained, created and deployed marketing campaigns. • Edited product photos, created physical package designs & visual communications. NIU Outreach 2006 - 2007 Application Developer / Dekalb, IL • Developed e-learning Flash modules for teacher presentations to classes. • Designed course materials and presentations. • Created interactive teaching aids for students to learn materials outside of class.