James Herman

Background

About James Herman

I am an analytical and customer-focused professional transitioning into front end web development. As a creative thinker, I'm knowledgeable and experienced in Web Development through coursework and professional experience. My ability to react to problems quickly and efficiently, allows me to uphold quality of work. I'm a communicator who effectively collaborates with diverse teams. Notable Achievements Developed WordPress theme (from scratch) to channel traffic from Troyan Vintage’s Instagram to featured products using HTML, CSS, and PHP. Tested website using various browsers to confirm look/feel, features and functionality. Contracted with Cheese Grotto to transfer website to Shopify CMS and customized store theme using Liquid and SCSS Utilized Photoshop to improve image processing, resulting in a 40% average decrease in file size while maintaining clear, high quality images. Increased number of images per product by over 20% with improved vendor contact and in-house photography. Oversaw implementation Magic Zoom tool, providing customers a 300% larger image. Specialties Front End (Front-End, FrontEnd) Web Development, UX/UI, Web Analytics, Interface Design, Testing, Prototyping, Product Photography & Styling, Digital Imaging, Problem Solving, E-Commerce, Research, Customer Care