Professional Summary
Experienced Web Designer and Front-End Developer with 20+ years creating accessible, visually engaging,
high-performing websites and applications. Skilled in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and CMS environments such as
Drupal. Unites design and development for clean UI, rapid iteration, and compliance with Section 508
and federal web standards. Proven history leading cross-functional initiatives, modernizing legacy codebases,
and shipping mission-critical updates in fully remote settings.
Core Competencies
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Classic ASP, .NET Core (front-end integration)
• Responsive & Accessible Design (Section 508)
• Drupal & CMS Management
• UI/UX Design & Wireframing
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat
• SQL & content-related data ops
• Agile / Jira / Asana workflows
• Legacy system modernization
• Federal digital standards awareness
Professional Experience
Lead Designer & Developer
Michael Widener GP — Remote / Silver Spring, MD / Chico, CA · 2011–Present
- Design and develop entertainment sites (for example: The DJ-experience® Show) using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Platforms (for example: Figma or Godaddy's Site Builder), and connect them to backend commerce services for processing customer payments.
- Create brand identities and production assets using Adobe Creative Cloud; maintain clean, print-safe, black-and-white site themes where appropriate.
- Own UX architecture, responsive patterns, and Section 508 alignment across public-facing experiences.
- Coordinate design-to-dev handoff, content workflows, and iterative releases within Agile cadences.
Multimedia Scientist & Front-End Web Developer
Michael Widener GP — Remote · 1997–2011
- Produce digital experiences combining web design, animation, and UX research (including early Gamescape UX work).
- Implement interaction-design best practices and accessibility patterns; translate design systems into componentized front-end.
- Partner with stakeholders to scope UI improvements for legacy environments (Classic ASP, custom .NET).
Education
B.S., Multimedia Design & Development
American University — Washington, D.C.
Customized curriculum emphasizing Computer Science, Data Analytics, and Web Technology.
Technical Skills
- Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL
- Frameworks (env.): .NET Core, Classic ASP
- Design Tools: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, Acrobat), Figma
- CMS: Drupal, WordPress
- Tooling: Jira, Asana, GitHub; Accessibility testing; Section 508 Compliance
Additional Information
- U.S. Citizen
- Eligible for Public Trust (6C) clearance
- Fully-remote collaboration across U.S. time zones
References
Available upon request.