PROFILE
Developer + Designer hybrid with 3+ years experience developing websites and user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Working in a startup environment for 8 years allowed me to wear many hats and have involvement in a wide range of positions. From this experience, I harnessed my design background with a newfound love for developing usable web interfaces that guide the user through the site and/or application.
In my downtime you can find me with a cup of coffee, brunching with close friends, traveling, or staying fit by running, lifting, or swimming.
If you’re interested in speaking with me, feel free to shoot me an email at kaitlynnefuery@gmail.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FRONT-END WEB DEVELOPER
Merus, Inc. // June 2013 - April 2016
At Merus, I worked cross-functionally with the Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support teams to create and develop external web-based content including the main company website, as well as branding and support subdomains.
Previous roles included Marketing Coordinator, Accounting & Operations, Product Trainer, and On-boarding Consultant from June 2008 - May 2013.
Select Projects:
External Website // meruscase.com
Web Developer & Designer, June 2013 - April 2016- Redesigned and implemented the current external site to appeal to a broader client base in conjunction with revamping brand identity including site architecture and creation of written marketing content & graphics for 100+ pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
- Executed a mobile-first approach by including @media queries at custom breakpoints in response to Google's "Mobile-Friendly" update in January 2015.
- Adopted the role of cross-browser testing in January 2015 and site deploys in September 2015.
- Developed a process of collaboration with the marketing team to update site content at an increased rate of 400%.
- Increased site traffic by 4.5% within one month of new site deployment.
Version 4.0 Documentation // docs.meruscase.com
Project Lead, December 2015 - February 2016- Served as project lead to design, organize, write, review, and deploy technical written content to aid the consumer in understanding every feature in the new 4.0 version of the application.
- Technical documentation was written in markdown, generated as static html pages using Jekyll, and automatically published to docs.meruscase.com when a series of tests successfully ran in CirclCi.
- Guides eliminated the need for 80+ page existing knowledge base on external website, introduced version control, increased usability, and decreased overall response time for support requests by 15%.
QA Testing for MerusCase Application
Team Member, January 2016 - April 2016- Supported the Dev team's 2 week release cycles by conducting manual test plans, logging issues within GitHub, manually verifying tickets, and contributing to the creation of an automated test suite written in Ruby utilizing xpath and css selectors.
- Handled minor bug fixes within the application relating to cross-browser functionality, responsive design, and UI refinement written in JavaScript, Less, and Sass.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN INTERN
William Hezmalhalch Architects // November 2013 - August 2014
- Worked closely with the Design and Production teams to create and revise building submittal packages via AutoCAD for single and multi-family residences.
- Coordinated with Creative and Marketing teams to create graphic renderings for exterior views and floor plans in Photoshop.
HOUSE MANAGER
Zellerbach Playhouse // August 2011 - May 2013
- Oversaw front of house staff comprising of four employees at three different performing arts theaters on the UC Berkeley Campus.
- Responsible for opening and closing theaters, managing box office staff, compiling reports for the department head, and maintaining direct communication with stage hands and theater managers to ensure seamless shows and events.
- Initially hired as box office cashier; earned promotion within three months.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
May 2013
Bachelors of Arts, Architecture // Minor History of the Built Environment