Bob Thewes

Front-End Web Developer

Professional Summary

Hi! My name's Bob. I'm a front-end web developer with a focus in Salesforce Commerce Cloud. I have a history of working with clients to conceptualize, build, and maintain websites, with a strong interest in learning new technologies. I am able to manage multiple projects on tight deadlines with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to success.

Skills

Coding

• Salesforce Commerce Cloud (Demandware) SiteGenesis & SFRA
• HTML5
• CSS3
• SASS
• JavaScript
• jQuery
• Ajax
• XML
• JSON

Content Management

• SFCC Business Manager
• eSpirit
• Radial (GSI)
• YesMail
• WordPress
• Blogger
• 3DCart
• DeckCommerce

Development Tools

• Visual Studio Code
• Eclipse/UX Studio
• Dreamweaver
• SourceTree
• Bitbucket
• Google Tag Manager
• Google Analytics
• Google Console

Other Tools

• Jira
• Confluence
• qTest
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• FullStory
• Noibu

Professional Experience

Front-End Web Developer

October 2020 - Present

Boulder, CO

• Working with multiple clients to build and enhance Salesforce Commerce Cloud SFRA websites.
• Transitioning to new clients quickly by adapting to client's corporate culture and ensuring clear communication.
• Implemented website redesign for Warrior Sports with a new Salesforce Commerce Cloud SFRA implementation.
• Worked with Noibu web monitoring tool to investigate and fix server side and client side scripting errors.
• Implemented ADA audit updates to ensure AA compliance.
• Enhanced customized bundle builder tool to allow customers more options when selecting products to add to their bundle.

Lead UI/UX Web Developer

November 2017 - October 2020

Pittsburgh, PA

• Provided front-end development, implementation, testing, and defect remediation for e-commerce storefront using Salesforce Commerce Cloud (Demandware).
• Gained proficiency in Demandware foundational concepts with experience and knowledge of Site Genesis, UX Studio , ISML templates, scripts, and Business Manager features including content assets/slots, catalog, category, and products.
• Developed strong debugging and problem-solving skills with excellent understanding of system development methodologies, techniques and tools.
• Managed team of developers across multiple projects in a fast-paced retail environment using Scrum and Agile development.
• Implemented key web concepts including SEO, accessibility, site speed, responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Used Google Tag Manager to implement tracking pixels and enhance analytics.
• Implemented front-end development efforts for multiple, high-profile and revenue-impacting projects including (but not limited to): store locator and preferred store, “Buy online, pick up in store”, taxonomy and navigation overhaul, launching Canadian website with language localization, redesigned purchase history, cart redesign with single-page checkout, CMS/Salesforce integration, and OMS Digital Transformation Project.

Digital Designer / Developer

April 2010 - November 2017

Pittsburgh, PA

• Designed creative for daily email campaigns, web advertising banners, social posts, and product landing pages following brand standards.
• Used HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/jQuery to code dynamic, responsive landing pages that matched the original design mocks to an exacting degree.
• Designed and coded high-profile landing page for GNC’s national “Courage To Change” marketing campaign which included the implementation of parallax scrolling and YouTube’s API integration.
• Coded daily HTML emails and loaded them into YesMail online marketing application.
• Worked in cooperation with a team of designers under strict deadlines and multiple rounds of changes to complete projects in a constantly changing environment.

Web Developer

September 2001 - August, 2008

Detroit, MI

• Worked with content providers from a variety of departments to design and build intranet websites following corporate standards.
• Worked with a team to restructure and redesign intranet website by gathering input from employees, translating that feedback into a new website taxonomy and layout, developing website templates, publishing the new design, and documenting the design changes.
• Incorporated existing website into online content management system including: creating templates, developing securities and workflows, and updating system interface to ensure intuitive usability.
• Provided continuing technical training and support for non-technical customers.