Kevin Robbins | Front End / UI Developer, Social Media Junkie, Techie Geek

Hey there, I'm Kevin. I'm a New York native living in the Queen City who has a love for local craft beer, good food, and live music. That along with my family, the outdoors, movies, and theater keep me occupied and happy outside of work.

I've always loved working with my hands and building things - whether it's putting together IKEA furniture, building a PC or creating a website.

Charlotte, NC

I'm Front End / UI Developer with over a decade of experience who has spent the last few years working on a legacy SaaS web application, prettying it up & expanding functionality, and now leading the UX/UI of its reiteration into a modern Bootstrap-themed codebase.

In the past, I have helped create, develop, test and maintain websites, landing pages, and web applications for major brands - including Goldman Sachs, AAA Carolinas, Biltmore, Dynacast, Laura Ashley & Crescent Communities - using HTML & CSS, Javascript, jQuery, coding with text editors, and slicing and dicing in Photoshop.

I've also worked extensively on HTML emails and campaigns, including emails optimized for mobile devices using media queries, in ExactTarget and Campaign Monitor.

Also experienced in developing strategy and social media, having done campaigns for AAA and Biltmore, among others.

HTML/CSS

Javascript

jQuery

Adobe Photoshop

Email Marketing

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11/2014 - 07/2023

Insignia Group

Senior Front End / UI Developer

»Cross-browser and cross-device UI frontend development work on Bootstrap theme-based .Net MVC web application. Primarily working in Visual Studio & VS Code with HTML, CSS/sass, javascript, and jQuery with some Razor & C#. Build tools including gulp, npm, and yarn. Strong emphasis on user experience, responsiveness, and accessibility.
»Managed Google Tag Manager for application and company website and its tags including Google Analytics, Facebook Marketing, and FullStory. Monitored FullStory segments daily for usability issues and errors.
»Worked on all aspects of a project including requirements gathering, development, UAT, and preparing for release.
»Communicated with external stakeholders and internal teams to gather requirements and write documentation.

6/2013 - 10/2014

RoundPoint Mortgage Company

Front End / UI Developer

»Coded 50+ responsive lead generating landing pages using Bootstrap, HTML, CSS & jQuery.
»Maintained and updated WordPress sites for company divisions. Customized WordPress theme code and CSS for RPMServicing.com.
»Integrated tags and GA via GTM. Analyzed GA and webmaster tools for performance issues and campaign success.
»Worked with third parties in developing mortgage statusing portal and integrating Zendesk Help Center.
»Created display banners and HTML emails for marketing campaigns.

1/2013 - 5/2013

Freelance

Front End Developer

»Various clients including WebsiteBiz and Wray Ward
»Coded responsive landing pages and website frameworks using HTML, CSS & jQuery.
»Created and tested desktop and mobile optimized HTML emails and templates for Campaign Monitor.
»Produced static and animated banner ads.

8/2011 - 12/2012

WebsiteBiz

Front End Developer

»Created and managed content for sites using HTML, CSS, jQuery and various content management systems such as ExpressionEngine, Ektron, and CMS Made Simple.
»Led development and launch of foreign language websites for European markets.
»Led email marketing efforts using ExactTarget including creation and testing of 5+ HTML email campaigns per month. Developed new HTML emails and made recommendations for deliverability as needed.

4/2008 - 8/2011

AAA Carolinas

Web Designer & Social Media Lead

»Created, edited, and tested Web content pages using Dreamweaver, Fireworks, AJAX, JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Spry, and Flash.
»Modified and updated existing HTML and ASP.Net-based sites as needed.
»Played an Integral role in AAA Carolinas website redesign in first half of 2011. Led integration of content from AAA National for developers to add to site and log-in back-end. Also led integration of look/feel of site to third party sites such as Travelocity, Revelex, and RightNow.
»Created, edited, and tested 4 to 5 HTML email campaigns per month. Developed new HTML emails as needed. Implemented addition of social media share links to standard email header, resulting in average click-thru rate of .5% over a three-month period.
»Created, managed and tracked social media account for Twitter. Sent Tweets out regularly based on current email and marketing campaigns and offers, content updates, and current events related to company business lines. Coordinated dialog between users and business lines. Also maintained company presence on Facebook.
»Gauged brand sentiment and mentions in NC/SC area using tools such as RSS feeds, Google Alerts, Twitter Search and CoTweet.
»Evaluated share bars resulting in addition of ShareThis bar to relevant content pages, averaging a 5% click-thru rate over three months.
»Created mobile content for use with third-party developer.
»Handled calls from AAA.com users for Web Support and log in issues.

9/2007 - 4/2008

Start Advertising

Web Coordinator/Developer

»Created, edited, and tested Web pages using Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Flash.
»Modified and updated existing HTML/PHP based sites as needed.
»Represented Web team at weekly status meetings and coordinated workflow of Web projects with Web group staff and project managers.

7/2004 - 7/2007

University of Texas at Arlington

Web Specialist — Office of Finance & Administration

»Worked with all areas of OFA in the development of content for publication on the Web.
»Advised departments in the organization of their sites. Managed work requests submitted to OIT as needed in the development of sites.
»Assisted in the development of Web-based applications by reviewing the functions of the application as well as testing to ensure accurate results.

Web Specialist — Digital Media Studio

»Instructed and assisted faculty, students and staff in the use of software/hardware used in production of learning resources, research projects, and multimedia projects in the Digital Media Studio.
»Helped in development of curriculum for teaching seminars and workshops on using new media in teaching, learning, and research. Developed resources to support multimedia and web projects.
»Hired, scheduled, and supervised student employees in the DMS.
»Maintained hardware and software on both PCs and Macs. Performed troubleshooting of other equipment - including printers and peripherals - as needed.
»Researched new methods, techniques, hardware and software related to multimedia development and web design and make recommendations based on that research. Managed Flash-based digital signage system and assisted in the creation of the Library web site and digitization projects.

2/2002 - 7/2004

Various Places

Freelance Web Developer

EPS Studios - Dallas, TX
»Created, edited, and tested HTML/PHP pages for Texas Cash Register using Dreamweaver and Photoshop.
Paladin Staffing - Dallas, TX
»Created, edited, and tested HTML/ASP pages for ABSBC.org using Front Page & Visual InterDev. Flash and PDF production and editing.
Total Training - Valley Cottage, NY
»Created, edited, and tested HTML and Web-based training CD-ROMs and DVDs for Adobe® products.
»Modified Photoshop-designed templates for use in the above. Created optimized .gif and .jpeg files for the Web using Photoshop & Image Ready.

3/2000 - 1/2002

Mezzina/Brown <now Agent 16>

Web Production Assistant

»Created, edited, and tested HTML pages with JavaScript and DHTML using BBEdit and Dreamweaver.
»Modified Photoshop-designed templates for use in the above. Created optimized .gif and .jpeg files for the Web using Photoshop.
»Edited and modified .fla files and ActionScript for Flash updates.
»Interfaced with Clients, Production Managers and Client Services/Account Management.
»Performed weekly maintenance and updating of Web sites such as Goldman Sachs' Recruiting and Newsweek's Media Kit.