# Christopher Kennedy-Nunez (@furioursus.dev)

Profile: https://sifa.id/p/furioursus.dev
Headline: Frontend Web Developer
Location: Astoria, New York, US

## About

Front-end Web Developer with 14+ years industry experience in both web and print design. Interested in pursuing more open solutions to allow client based management of websites.

Specialties: HTML, CSS, Accessibility, Craft, Wordpress, and ExpressionEngine content management systems

## Career

- **Owner at One Bright Light Designs** (Dec 2011 - Present)
  New York, New York, US
  My personal company and freelance position, providing web development services using ExpressionEngine and Craft content management systems.
- **Frontend Web Developer at Exygy** (Feb 2022 - Jul 2024)
- **Frontend Web Developer and Craft CMS Specialist (Business Analyst IV) at City of Oakland** (Feb 2019 - Feb 2021)
  Oakland, CA
- **Frontend Developer (Contract) at City of Oakland** (Jul 2018 - Feb 2019)
- **Craft and Frontend Web Developer at Societyone** (Aug 2017 - Mar 2018)
  Sydney, AU
  6 Month contract with SocietyOne, a FinTech company in Australia. I was responsible for maintaining a large Craft CMS codebase and providing new features with a quick turnaround for stakeholders in the marketing department. I also worked with various API integrations provided by SocietyOne's partners to provide credit score information, as well as credit card amortization schedules for prospective borrowers.
- **Front End Web Developer at Blue State Digital** (Dec 2016 - Mar 2017)
  3 month contract position working with BSD NYC and the City of New York to rebuild AccessNYC, an online tool that allows users to find assistance in the city food, money, housing, work and other benefits/programs. I handled the WordPress templating alongside Jon Jandoc, using Timber to build Twig templates. I also integrated the City's GatherContent system to allow them to sync content from one central repository of data and distribute it across their website or future apps/systems they may integrate.
- **Front-end Web Developer at Business Blender** (Jan 2015 - Jun 2016)
  I designed and developed websites using the ExpressionEngine and Craft content management systems. I also provided information architecture and user experience research and solutions.
- **Lead Developer at Gaytravel** (May 2012 - Oct 2014)
  I maintained GayTravel.com's membership and content-driven website of over 10,000 users. I provided support and troubleshooting for the entire site to the team as well as their customers and advertisers. I rebuilt their website from scratch with a cleaner design and implemented a responsive layout across the site to meet the needs of their growing number of mobile users.
- **Web Designer & ExpressionEngine Developer at The Shotwell Company** (Nov 2010 - Dec 2011)
  I designed and developed ExpressionEngine sites, assisted clients with developmental consulting, and provided them with knowledge of what methods and approaches for each project would be most effective, in terms of time as well as cost. I frequently was called upon to help discuss solutions to pain points in a site’s design through KISSmetrics and Google Analytics. Here, I was the client’s “answer-man.”
- **Lead Designer at Pwl Studio** (Jun 2007 - Nov 2010)
  I planned, designed and developed client sites from start to finish. I frequently was responsible for suggesting new technologies and incorporating client advertising campaigns or promotions throughout their online presence. I frequently was a liaison on best practices in social media to our clients in a time when the concept was still relatively new. I also brought ExpressionEngine into the company’s toolkit, enabling PWL Studio to begin accessing larger client prospects.
- **Graphic Designer at copydotcom Inc** (May 2005 - Jun 2007)
  I managed customer workflows, processed design orders, maintained in-store displays, and manually updated products on the company site.
- **Marketing Web Designer at Adv Films** (2004 - 2005)
  I was the point of contact between the production company’s art and marketing departments. I built each individual property’s site, online ads, updated contests, and maintained a custom CMS for the company-wide site and various properties.
- **Web & Graphic Designer at iTechLabs, div. of BRSG Houston** (Jan 2003 - Jul 2004)
  Full-time · On-site
  My first web-related job, I was in charge of developing interactive websites for various clients. I designed and created custom interfaces for promotional CDs, designed mail outs for client business, in both print and electronic format. I handled client conferences regarding conceptualization of said designs and mail outs. I was also responsible for designing convention posters and packaging for clients as needed as well.

## Skills

### Technical
- 3rd Party Integrations
- Accessibility
- APIs
- Astro
- Craft CMS
- CSS
- ExpressionEngine
- Front-end
- Front-End Development
- Google Analytics
- HAML
- HTML
- Information Architecture
- JavaScript
- PHP
- SASS
- User Experience
- Vue.js
- Web Development
- Web Standards
- XML
### Business
- Content Management Systems (CMS)
### Creative
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Graphic Design
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Photoshop
- User Interface Design
- Web Design
### Interpersonal
- Social Media

## Education

- **Art Institute of Houston** — Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Multimedia & Web Design (Jan 2001 - Jan 2004)

## Languages

- English (native)

## Links

- linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherkennedy-nunez