Jessica Gilbert's Web Resume

About Me

Name: Jessica Gilbert

Location: Central Missouri

Phone: (573) 693-7361

I'm a highly skilled full-stack developer with a passion for turning everyday strokes of the keyboard into stunning, functional web solutions. I have a diverse background with significant experience in analyzing technical problems and developing practical, efficient solutions, paying careful attention to details.

To satiate my other great passion I moonlight as a professional photographer, typically doing portraits, weddings, and product photography. In my time off I love to travel, hike, float the gorgeous Missouri rivers, and spend time with my family.

Skills

HTML/XHTML
CSS/SCSS
Responsive Design
JavaScript
JQuery
Section 508/WCAG
Woocommerce
XML
PHP
Wordpress
Photoshop
Git/Rocket Aldon
ASP.Net
MySQL/DB2
VB/VBScript
Java
C#
C++

"In a world so full of wonder, with so many exciting things to do, it's a shame so many choose to just exist, rather than to live."

- Javan

Education

2017

Master of Science

Information Systems Management

(with distinction)

2013

Bachelor of Science

Computer Information Systems

(magna cum laude)

2011

Bachelor of Science

Technical Management

(cum laude)

2018

Centriq Training Course

Introduction to JavaScript

(course number WD-405)

2017

Centriq Training Course

Administering the Web Server (IIS) Role of the Windows Server

(course number MS-10972)

"Always code as if the guy who ends up maintaining your code will be a violent psychopath who knows where you live."

- John F. Woods

Work Experience

JG Web SolutionsSep 2019 - Present

Web Developer / Independent Contractor

Remote, USA

Design, develop, optimize, and maintain responsive websites and web-based application based on client needs and business requirements, always keeping brand consistency in mind.

Developed custom Woocommerce payment gateway plugin for Wordpress, allowing a seamless checkout process that works with the client's chosen payment merchant's three-step redirect Application Programming Interface (API).
Extended the functionality of existing Wordpress plugin by developing a custom JavaScript solution to allow additional options to be shown or hidden based on selected product options, allowing the company to expand its product base by 66% without the need for implementing an entirely new product customization solution.
Work with clients to identify and analyze unique business requirements for each product and provide recommendations and guidance on developing and/or implementing suitable web solutions.

Red Blossom PhotographyMay 2014 - Present

Photographer

Central, Missouri, USA (formerly Newmarket, Suffolk, UK)

Provide portrait, wedding, and commercial photography services to include product photography, graphics, and image optimization for website and advertisement use.

Photographed customizable product base and edited each product image into layers to be used on an ecommerce online product designer with numerous color options for each product part.
Provided on-location portrait photography services to Boone County Joint Communications Center staff for use on job fair marketing materials and employment advertisements.
Photographed Boone County Government Center and Courthouse and other images to be used on the the Boone County Government website. Additionally, created dozens of custom icon graphics and composite images.

Boone County GovernmentAug 2016 - May 2019

Web Developer/Designer/Analyst

Columbia, Missouri, USA

Maintained, updated, designed, and developed new and existing web projects for all Boone County, Missouri Government websites, including all ASP.Net applications.

Spearheaded the successful proposal, design, and development of a modern, mobile-friendly website to replace the county's outdated 20-year-old website.
Championed the need for improved and continued accessibility and Section 508/WCAG compliance in an effort to ensure that the county website is helpful to users of all abilities.
Managed, maintained, and troubleshot four Internet Information Services (IIS) servers.
Developed custom climate information interface to access data collected by a HOBO RX3000 remote monitoring weather station and display that information in near real-time on the Bonne Femme Watershed website.
Monitored and analyzed website performance and analytics data, and fielded and promptly responded to webmaster emails and user inquiries.

DesignawebOct 2013 – Oct 2014

Web Developer

Newmarket, Suffolk, UK

Developed, optimized, and maintained responsive Wordpress and EuropaCart websites based on graphic designers specifications, client needs, and business requirements.

Worked closely with clients and graphic designers to develop custom, responsive websites based on client business needs.
Developed custom Wordpress and EuropaCart themes, perfectly replicating Photoshop Data File (PSD) mock-up designs provided by graphic designer and approved by the client.
Significantly improved manageability of Wordpress content by developing custom taxonomies and post types for customers to easily add or update their content without compromising the design and layout.

U.S. Air ForceJan 1999 – Oct 2011

Various Positions Held

Multiple Locations

Served on active duty as an avionics technician (8 yrs, 3 mos) and a paralegal (4 yrs, 6 mos), working in various positions and supervisory roles, to include Shift Supervisor, Lead Circuit Card Repair Technician, Civil Law Section Manager, and Assistant Headquarters Law Office Manager.

Evaluated completed military court cases of three subordinate offices for accuracy and compliance with governing directives and statutes for the DoDs largest Joint Base.
Prepared 183 cases for Federal Magistrate Court, ensuring swift enforcement and discipline on base with respect to civilian criminal misconduct.
Managed the training program for 11 paralegals, enhancing paralegal skills and utilization.
As Lead Circuit Card Repair Technician, coordinated and managed the repair of 149 government assets and equipment, saving over $1.5M.
Recovered and repaired six relay panels from salvage, saving $495K in procurement costs.
Led avionics technicians to achieve 93% repair rate, 13% above headquarters standards.
Discovered an avionics control computer fault was not being identified by test station software; worked with software engineers to develop a fix and prevent repair delays.
Supervised shift production and repair of 91% of 1,026 military communications assets, resulting in CY2003 savings of $30M.
Identified an annual savings of $81K by changing repair procedures to have shop technicians replace faulty amplifier circuit cards rather than sending the entire radio amplifier to a depot repair facility.