About me
Sarah Himmler
Web Developer in Boston, MA
Self-taught and driven web developer looking to improve and optimize website operations. Passionate about working with people to create the best-possible, most-optimized, user-friendly product.
I turn complex designs and ideas into user-friendly websites by taking the designer and client vision from concept to launch. I've built over 100 websites.
Technical Skills
WordPress
Powering ~40% of Websites
HTML5
The Language of Websites
PHP
Server Side Scripting
SCSS / CSS
Making Websites Stylish
MySQL
Database Management
Adobe Suite
The Software of Graphic Design
Experience
Jan, 2019 –
Present
Present
Uprova Holdings, LLC
Senior PHP & WordPress Developer
- Lending Application and Tribal Government website development and maintenance using PHP, HTML, CSS, SCSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript/jQuery library.
- Creating visually appealing HTML and content managed websites, with WordPress from custom designs with cross-browser and device compatibility.
- Incorporating creative, disciplined and analytical approaches to web development projects.
- Compliant with current best programming & SEO practices.
Oct, 2015 –
Dec, 2018
Dec, 2018
Igoe Creative
Web Developer
- Create visually appealing HTML and content managed websites, with WordPress, from both custom designs and templates with cross-browser compatibility, per client specifications.
- Incorporate creative, disciplined and analytical approaches to web development projects.
- Manage and maintain over 70 client websites including routine site maintenance and backups in Web Host Manager and CPanel.
- Compliant with current best programming practices and Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
April, 2013 –
Sept, 2015
Sept, 2015
Flanders Corporation
Web Developer
- Continuous development and maintenance of a web based product configuration tool.
- Create visually appealing employee and customer interfaces, per product owner specifications.
- Development primarily based in PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/jQuery library.
- Configuration tool outputs PDF documents, which includes: quote documents, calculates pricing for customer, and produces Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings that represent custom configured products using JavaScript/jOuery.
- Troubleshoot software of existing web portals to ensure that all outputs produce the correct product.
Sept, 2012 –
April, 2013
April, 2013
Children's World Learning Center
Lead Teacher
- Provide a safe and educational day for two-year-olds.
June, 2012 –
Sept, 2012
Sept, 2012
Brighton Academy
Lead Teacher
- Provide a safe and educational day for two-year-olds.
June, 2011 –
June, 2012
June, 2012
Olympia Sports
Sales Associate
- Assist in training new sales representatives.
- Provide customer support.
- Use knowledge in equipment and apparel to sell products and improve sales.
Education & Diplomas
May, 2012
BA in Human Development
State University of New York at Oswego
Fall, 2008
Computer Science Coursework
State University of New York at Potsdam
Community Involvement
Jan, 2017 –
Dec, 2020
Dec, 2020
Young Professionals of Pitt County
Marketing Chair
- Initiate and maintain communication strategy for fundraising, awareness and recruitment.
- Fundraise and promote the non-profit organization’s image and public standing.
- Sub-committee member for the 2017 the Wiggin’ Out and 2018 Birdies, Beer & BBQ events.
