JOI WHITMORE
A dynamic and passionate knowledge-driven front-end web developer with over 12 years of experience developing
web sites using the latest technologies. Individually motivated to keep current with the changing spectrum of
technology. Flexible and helpful when working in a team environment. Expert in advanced development
methodologies, tools and processes contributing to the design and rollout of cutting-edge software applications. An
effective and motivating mentor who seeks to stay informed of emerging technologies and inspire others to learn and
be successful as well.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Languages and Frameworks: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, AngularJS, JSON, XML, UML , JSTL
Design: Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro; Axure Pro
Web Development: GitHub, Twitter Bootstrap, HTML5 Boilerplate
CMS/Ecommerce: ModX, Wordpress and Joomla, Magento, OpenCart, osCommerce, Enterprise applications
Application Software: Websphere Studio Application Developer (WSAD), Rational Application Developer (RAD),
Eclipse, JetBrains WebStorm
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior UI Developer
April 2013 – Present
Office Depot – Boca Raton, FL
Senior Development projects for a leading online retailer of office supplies. Participates in the full cycle of the
software development process, including analysis, design, implementation, testing and support in an Agile
environment.
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Worked as sole UI Developer for B2B division for seven months.
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Interviewed and assisted in hiring other UI Developers for merger. Provided mentoring to new hires.
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Created and deployed “Sandbox UI Test” to extensively test candidates in a hands-on
environment to assist with finding qualified candidates.
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Mentored and trained new developers in best practices with HTML, CSS and JavaScript within an
enterprise codebase. Attended AngularJS workshop and implemented weekly AngularJS study
group for peers.
Initiated refactoring of site-wide CSS elements and JSP pages and received “high praise” from peers and
business team members.
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Reduced code bloat by 15% by implementing modular CSS for button elements.
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Refactored JSP pages to use conditional logic in a more readable format and removed
unnecessary render features.
Worked closely with UX Architect to develop well-designed functional and engaging web applications.
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Assisted with research and development of interactive prototype for upcoming checkout
redesign.
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Assisted team by taking on a hybrid UX Developer role when UX Architect position was vacated.
Used a fusion of design and development knowledge to aid to create mockups and prototypes
for development. Able to effectively analyze business needs and foresee development challenges
through business meetings and UML diagramming processes. Currently preparing for usability
testing on recently implemented Tech Depot Quoting process and upcoming checkout redesign.
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Took initiative to research current usage and pain points of CSR applications and make
suggestions through documentation and interactive prototypes for future redesign of application
to provide better support of in-store tablet usage.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of Web Development
August 2012 – April 2013
Daniels + Roberts, Inc. – Boynton Beach, FL
Managed several employees while performing front-end web developer duties. Provided updates to major
company sites with ecommerce and CMS structures. Worked tightly with Project Managers to make suggestions
for improved client marketing. Engineered data-driven reporting systems for improved delivery of marketing
analytics. Performed organic SEO implementations. Improved existing client sites built in ColdFusion, HTML5 and
PHP by auditing and updating code for compliance and stability.
Front End Web Developer
July 2010 – July 2012
Revelex Corp. – Boca Raton, FL
Front-end web development (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) and day to day front-end production work. Integrated
client-provided designs with the PHP4/Smarty 2 framework for travel industry booking engines. Expert at achieving
the best cross-browser user experience for sake of long-term user retention and engagement. Provided additional
support to business analysts and project managers for special project implementation and innovation. Participated
in weekly voluntary internal PHP and JavaScript training. Completed an original redesign and implementation of
the company’s demo site for its flagship product, cruise booking engines. Actively participated in voluntary groups
coordinating and improving the system architecture with back-end programmers and developers.
Insurance Benefits Analyst and Webmaster
American Benefit Partners, Inc. – Boca Raton, FL (2008 – 2010)
Office Manager / Estate Manager
Sign*A*Rama, Delray Beach, FL / Confidential, Boca Raton, FL (2006 – 2008)
Executive Assistant and Webmaster
New Century Companies – Delray Beach, FL (2004 – 2006)
Developed and maintained corporate web site using HTML, XML, CSS, and ASP technologies
EDUCATION
Capella University 2013-Current
BS in Information Technology / MS in Information Technology Management
Palm Beach State College 1998-2000
General Studies
The Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale 1995-1997
Graphic Design, Computer Animation and TV Production