Experience
May 2021 - Present
Vue Design
Full Stack Web Developer, Project Manager
- Built custom CMS dashboards for local businesses with enhanced SEO capabilities, increasing organic traffic by 60% within six months.
- Automated client management and custom POS systems for clients using Stripe API through WooCommerce.
- Developed WordPress plugins for email lists streamlining proposal submissions and increasing by 90% in 2024.
Jul 2023 - Jan 2024
West Tech Alumni Association
Web Developer, Project Manager
- Integrated POS payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal) to enhance transaction security and streamline the checkout process at physical events.
- Standardized documentation and training for staff on using the CMS, significantly improving publishing workflow and reducing publication times.
- Created dynamic forms for collecting scholarship candidates, membership payments, and donations with an increase of 80% in yearly contributions.
Mar 2022 - Nov 2022
North Coast Media
Web Developer
- Collaborated with the design and advertising team with statistical analysis to create intuitive webpages for a 110 year old contract.
- Custom WordPress theme and application to reduce code dependency and add ability for the company to publish and edit web pages.
- Met with editorial staff to better define project scope and ensure timely deliveries. Built tests.
Jan 2020 - Apr 2021
Mango Bay
Lead Web Developer, Project Manager
- Implemented a responsive design and optimized site speed, reducing load times by 50%.
- Enhanced SEO capabilities, increasing organic traffic by 60% within the first six months.
- Increased sales by 80% annually, resulting in a 50% longer client retention rate.
Oct 2017 - Mar 2018
Ellet Sign
Web Developer, Graphic Designer
- Translated and rendered vector wireframes into fully functional Coral Draw CAD files.
- Improved client documentation allowing a turnaround increase of 25% over six months.
- Increased office turnaround. Created created plastic signs.
Oct 2016 - Jan 2020
FF Design
Web Developer, Graphic Designer
- Built and managed experimental art projects. Designed and implemented a real-time analytics dashboard using PHP and JavaScript.
- Contributed to open-source projects focused on improving documentation.
- Implemented authentication with WordPress and WP Core APIs. Designed custom responsive Bootstrap frameworks for small businesses.
Education
2012 - 2016
Projects
All Projects (15)Distant Dreamers
Video Game, RPG, Puzzle
- Browser-based role-playing game inspired by Final Fantasy and Stardew Valley using JavaScript, Howler.js for sound, and HTML5 canvas.
- Utilizing local storage to save player progress and inventory data, ensuring a seamless experience across sessions.
- Integrated leveling system, enabling players to improve their stats, which unlocks new abilities and content as they advance.
Pb-Cle.org
Social Media, Events, Music
- Developed a reddit-like REST API system with Laravel, Vue, and MySQL, reducing load times and database requests by 50%.
- Enhanced SEO capabilities through SSR, increasing organic traffic by 60% within six months.
- Automated unit testing using PHPUnit with a Bitbucket CI/CD pipeline through git, resulting in reduced deployment time by 30%.
eriktodd.me
Resume, Portfolio
- Designed and developed a personal portfolio website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, showcasing a range of projects and professional experience in a visually appealing format.
- Interactive project list with filtering options, allowing users to explore projects by category.
- Conducted SEO best practices to improve search engine visibility, resulting in a 50% increase in site traffic over six months.
West Tech Alumni
Museum, CMS, Ecommerce
- Integrated POS payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal) to enhance transaction security and streamline the checkout process at physical events.
- Standarized documentation and training for staff on using the CMS, significantly improving publishing workflow and reducing publication times.
- Created dynamic forms for collecting scholarship candidates, membership payments, and donations with an increase of 80% in yearly contributions.
Diversity Productions
Music Promotion, Events App
- Custom event CMS using WordPress Core API, enabling users to create, promote, and manage events seamlessly and allow admins to easily manage events.
- Interactive events calendar allowing users to view, RSVP, and receive reminders for upcoming events, improving real world event participation by 30%.
- Implemented security measures such as WordFence, email verification, and encryption to protect user information.
Contact
Github
hello@eriktodd.me
Location
Cleveland, Ohio