TERRY FADZ

Freelance Web developer and designer

Created UI development and design for a variety of Chicago and national companies such as: HDMZ, Kohactive, Motion Agency, Lipman Hearne, MonogramGroup, Thirdwave, Nth Degree.

Senior Web Developer
Northwestern University

Lead front-end development for Northwestern McCormick Engineering websites, focusing on performance, usability, and engaging user experiences. Collaborate on digital strategy, ensuring content is intuitive and accessible. Work primarily in Cascade CMS along with WordPress, optimizing pages for speed, mobile responsiveness, and visual impact.

Senior Software Engineer
JLL

Lead front-end WordPress developer in the relaunch of JLLT.com. Developed bespoke WordPress theme that improved user experience, faster page loads and helped increase engagements and conversions.

Senior WordPress Developer
Glantz

Led front-end WordPress development, transforming branding and digital marketability for Chicago 
local businesses and driving substantial improvements to their clients’ websites. Engineered the creation of monthly HTML emails and streamlined Constant Contact integration with WordPress Gravity forms. Performed monthly security plugin updates and code reviews while rigorously tested performance post-deployment. Consistently partnered with the internal design team to craft distinctive front-end experiences, at times co-designing components and then implementing the solutions.

Senior Web Developer
Chicago Sun-times

Modernized and refactored the codebase for the Sun-Times website, which attracted over 1 million daily visitors, enhancing overall performance and scalability. Utilized GitHub for version control and deployment, effectively managing updates and tracking issues to ensure seamless integrations. Specialized in front-end development, optimizing SEO, page speed, and user engagement to drive improved site performance and search rankings. Appointed Front-End lead for the March 2018 re-launch of suntimes.com, delivering a significant upgrade in website readability, user experience, and visual appeal.

Web Developer
Thirdwave LLC

Developed and implemented front-end UI modules for both WordPress and Liferay CMS sites, enhancing user interfaces and functionality. Designed and built custom WordPress themes using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), PHP, and jQuery, delivering tailored solutions to meet client needs. Configured Google Analytics for data tracking and crafted email templates in Mailchimp, optimizing communication and marketing efforts.

SKILLS

Hard Skills: PHP, HTML, CSS, SCSS, Javascript, jQuery, AJAX, MySQL, GSAP Animation, WordPress Development, Gutenberg Block Development, Bootstrap, Foundation, Git, Node, Gulp, Docker, Lando, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console, SEO, Data Analysis, Email Marketing, Technical Optimization, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, Azure, MAMP, WP Engine Management, Azure, Workfront, Smartsheet, Basecamp, Marketing Automation, Marketo, Eloqua, Mailchimp, Typeform, Gravity Forms, Local, Visual Studio, Sequel Pro, User Experience, User Interface Design, Web Design.

Soft Skills: Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Client Communication, Time Management, Creativity, Agile, Scrum, Team Collaboration, Project Management, UX Sensitivity, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Web Training and Education.