Michael Donahue

Sarasota, FL 34236
401.225.9115
mdonahue21@gmail.com
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Web Design & Development MD Web Solutions

April 2010 – Current Boston, MA / Saraosta, FL

Built a freelance development agency to support local small businesses & aspiring entrepreneurs.

Designed and developed professional websites for small businesses and independent contractors.
Created custom themes within Wordpress and Shopify to integrate unique design with a familiar CMS.
Managed all projects leading clients through the process to completion.
Utilized the latest development technologies to enhance user experience.
Implemented best practice web standards to ensure cross browser functionality and ADA compliance.

Apprentice / Sales / Technology Lead Howell Smith Property and Asset Management LLC

May 2023 – Current Sarasota, FL

Diversified skill set to include both software and physical engineering

Implemented sales and connections to bring the company several new profitable clients.
Served as technology lead in a segment with little experience to improve visual presence, through social media, analytics, and online footprint to promote growth.
Created promotional material for new leads.
Served as ground guy to support lead contractors as I learned and gained knowledge of a new trade by observation and instruction.

Web Developer atlarge

April 2016 – April 2020 Sarasota, FL

Front-end Lead on Globally Recognized Brands

Created the front-end for the agency’s first Modular website on my initial project, establishing the protocol for all future builds.
Served as front-end developer to high profile clients, including Monster Jam, Sesame Street Live, Harlem Globetrotters, IMG & PETCO.
Worked as the liaison between design and engineering to establish time, cost and scope management.
Full development responsibility for all static, WordPress and Shopify builds.
Facilitated junior developers’ growth in a rapidly changing environment.
Garnered Community support and awareness of ATLARGE through volunteerism and civic engagement.

Web Developer Growth Spark

April 2011 – April 2015 Cambridge, MA

2014 2015

Lead Developer on two IMA Award Winning Websites.

Developed over 50 custom Wordpress and Shopify themes for high traffic client websites.
Managed all backend development and technical communication for client projects.
Led development time/cost estimates for all projects.
Maintained the agency’s development server environment.
Managed group of contractors for outsourced projects.
Created Quality Assurance protocols to ensure cross browser and device compatibility before deployment.

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