Elizabeth (Libby) Johnson

Elizabeth (Libby) Johnson

Email: libbyj58@icloud.com
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History

Lumber Liquidators

Front End Developer
01/2019 - 08/2020

Front end developer for comprehensive high-traffic e-commerce site.

Responsibilities
  • Front end development for legacy JAVA/HTML/JavaScript E-commerce platform and new cloud-based platform.
  • Translating design comps from outside agency into responsive web pages and components
  • JavaScript (including server-side/MVC), HTML5, CSS/LESS/SCSS, FlexBox, Bootstrap, NodeJS, GitHub repository.
  • Developed using Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, Adobe PhotoShop and other tools.
  • Researched and implemented SEO enhancements and accessibility standards.
  • Member of Agile development team.

Virginia Department of Health Professions - Richmond, VA

Consultant Web Designer/Developer
09/2009 – 01/2019

Development of an updated web site for the Department of Health Professions, and implementation of a Content Management System for the agency.

Responsibilities:
  • Research and evaluation of CMS platforms to determine which would be a good fit for the Department of Health Professions.
  • Implementation of CMS platform, including template development and migration of content.
  • Research user experience to determine areas of needed improvement on site.
  • Creation of a new responsive site design
  • Implementation of accessibility and SEO functionality
  • Development of interactive features and single page apps for site.
Accomplishments to Date:
  • Tested a wide range of CMS platforms
  • Delivered recomendation of two strong CMS candidates focused on low cost, compatibility with existing platforms, contributor user experience, and needed features.
  • Developed templates and advanced functionality for selected CMS.
  • Conducted user experience research by interviewing call center/help desk employees, in order to determine where users were experiencing difficulty.
  • Presented recommendations for site improvements based on the feedback from interviews.
  • Evaluated multiple responsive design frameworks to determine which would be most suitable.
  • Developed new site designs from wireframe to prototype, utilizing Balsamiq Mockups, Adobe Photoshop, and Visual Studio Code/Node.js.
  • Developed graphics for new site.
  • Implemented approved design in CMS.
  • Spearheaded movement of content into CMS for main site and one board
  • Developed administrative and end-user documentation.
  • Began informal training of future site administrators.

Southern States Cooperative, Richmond, VA

Multiple Job Titles

EBiz Support Specialist – Web (Front-end Development, Website Design, Content Management System Administration)
06/2009 – 06/2017

Management of intranet content and design, and Content Management System. Developer for CMS templates and advanced functionality.

Responsibilities:
  • Intranet site design
  • Development of site standards.
  • Maintained and administered Content Management System, and provided end-user support.
  • Developed templates, forms, and interactive functionality.
Accomplishments:
  • Migrated corporate intranet to new Content Management System.
  • Tested and implemented CMS software upgrades.
  • Utilized JSP, Javascript/JQuery, CSS and other technologies to create interactive user experiences.
  • Developed templates and implemented advanced functionality for CMS.
  • Created documentation, trained users, and provided support for CMS.
  • Developed site standards.
  • Produced web traffic analysis reports using Google Analytics.
  • Researched and developed responsive site design prototype.
  • Researched and evaluated CMS platforms for potential future use.
  • Evaluated and implemented website testing services.
Webmaster
02/2005 – 06/2009

Developed and administered Southern States website and intranet content, design and standards. Created comprehensive interactive web sites in support of business initiatives.

Responsibilities:
  • Managed web design and development.
  • Ensured adherence to standards and performance criteria.
  • Implemented enhancements and modifications to web sites.
  • Managed and reported web traffic analysis.
  • Directed team of designers in development of content.
Accomplishments:
  • Migrated all websites to Content Management System.
  • Migrated intranet pages from HTML to Java Server Pages (JSP).
  • Developed and Implemented intranet site redesign, and designed prototypes for second site redesign.
  • Evaluated and implemented search functionality for intranet.
  • Implemented store locator for website.
  • Developed web site design standards for web and intranet.
  • Developed templates for Content Management System.
  • Forms development.
  • Researched other CMS products and provided recommendation for migration to current Content Management System.
Manager of Internet Development
08/1998 – 06/2005

Supervised the design and creation of web and intranet sites, and served as administrator/webmaster for those sites.

Awards:
  • NCFC Information Fair: 2002 – Third Place, Web Sites; 2001 – Third Place, Web Sites; 2000 – Second Place, Web Sites; 1999 – Honorable Mention, Web Sites.
  • CCA Communications Contest, 1999 – First Place, On-Line Newsletter
Web Designer
09/1997 – 08/1998

Developed and maintained Southern States website

Reynolds Metals – Richmond, VA

Web/Multimedia Designer
1995 – 09/1997

Designed and administered first corporate web site, and led design team developing site. Worked with corporate departments to develop sections of the site. Worked with Information Services staff to develop corporate intranet. Directed and produced multi-media projects.

Skills

  • UX: Focus groups, surveys, user research, personas, wireframes, user testing scripts. User-centric site structure and flow.
  • Web design: development of site designs from hand sketches, to wireframe mockups (utilizing Baslamiq and similar applications), to mockups in Adobe Photoshop, to working prototypes.
  • Accessability: recommendations for improved site legibility. Familiarity with and experience in utilizing best practices for accessibility standards (Section 508, etc.).
  • Front End Web Development: HTML5, CSS, SASS, Java Server Pages (JSP), JavaScript, JQuery, Node.js, Bootstrap, Zurb Foundation and other responsive design frameworks. Some familiarity with .NET, C# and React.
  • Content Management System Development and Administration: Experienced with Terminal Four, Kentico, and WordPress. Familiarity with many other CMS products including Sitecore, DotCMS, TeamSite, Joomla, Alfresco, Drupal, and DotNetNuke.
  • SEO: Google Structured Data, metatags, etc.
  • Google Analytics: evaluation of user demographics, device and platform usage, etc.
  • Graphics Software: Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Integrated Development Environments: Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio.
  • Documentation and Training Materials.

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Fine Arts

Testimonials

“Libby enjoys undertaking challenges like developing a new website design within the general framework of corporate branding but maintaining intranet based characteristics. She wants to exceed customer expectations with what she develops. She has a very good rapport with her users and is always willing to assist and mentor.” - Suzanne Fielden, Manager of Corporate Applications, Information Systems, Southern States Cooperative.

“I became acquainted with Libby Johnson when our department decided to automate a feed reference book over 6 inches thick used by our retail locations and service representatives. She created a design based on our specific requests and further enhanced the application to better utilize our data out in the field, along with easier access and updating. This section details items we manufacture for each type of animal, how to use the products, features and benefits, and specific details about each of our products we offer to our customers. She implemented an easy method for people in our department to update and has been responsible for doing all the program coding related to this project. It has been a pleasure working with her and she will be greatly missed.” - Ellen Slaymaker, internal client at Southern States Cooperative.

“I was very impressed with the migration to the new version of Terminal Four (our Content Management System). Libby completed the process with excellent service to our users. The users had no interruption of service, no issues completing updates to the content. Libby also completed training for the users and documentation to support users as they worked with the new upgrade. Awesome job!” - Brenda Craner, co-worker on the Corporate Applications team at Southern States Cooperative

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