she/her
Frontend-and-then-some developer based in Tempe, AZ. I build websites and applications for clients of all sizes, and I also make excellent cocktails (oh, and the world’s best cocktail app).
Adobe Suite
Contentful
CSS
Email Deliverability
Figma
Framer
Git
Headless CMS
JavaScript
Laravel
Photoshop
PHP
Qt/QML
React
React Native
REST API
Semantic HTML
Shopify
SQL
Storybook
Tailwind
Technical SEO
User Experience (UX)
User Interface (UI)
Vue
Webflow
WordPress
Professional Experience
Senior Web Developer @ Cooper Bold Interactive
B2B • Small web development agency serving diverse clients
February 2010 – Present
Spearheaded the design and development of over 250 websites, web applications, and mobile apps across diverse technology stacks, for clients across various industries, including startups, non-profits, public safety, medical technology, and Fortune 500 technology companies.
Led all phases of the software development lifecycle, from discovery and UX/UI design to development, deployment and ongoing maintenance. Developed and implemented clean, maintainable, and scalable code using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, React Native, Vue, Laravel, and other technologies.
Managed and mentored teams of developers and designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment and ensuring seamless project execution and adherence to client specifications.
Secured and maintained strong relationships with high-profile clients, including IBM, Anne Frank USA, Boston University, Honeywell, Nike, Postscript, United Blood Services, and many dozens more.
Melanie is, hands down, the best UI engineer I've ever worked with. She gets impressively close to comps on the first pass, is extremely strategic with her thought process and decision-making, and works very efficiently. Melanie has forever set the bar high and has been an incredible asset to Hopscratch.
Kirk Morales
Persosa, Hopscratch
Lead Developer @ Cocktail Party
Mobile app • #1 paid cocktail app on iOS and Android
March 2013 – Present
Designed and implemented the complete user interface layer, while leading a team of 4 engineers to develop app functionality.
Wrote over 1,500 engaging descriptions for cocktails and ingredient (no AI!), and created unique emoji-styled icons for each.
Built and currently maintain cocktailpartyapp.com and its REST API.
Web Developer @ Arizona State University Foundation
Non-profit • Fundraising support for Arizona State University
January 2006 – May 2010
Created and implemented engaging websites and email templates that increased donor engagement.
Developed multiple in-house tools to streamline fundraising processes.
Provided training to student workers and junior developers on PHP, HTML, JS, and CSS best practices.
I LOVE what you have done with the website — it looks fabulous — you are SO SO talented!! Each page looks incredible... YOU ARE AMAZING!!
Robin Okun Hengl
Arizona State University Parents Association
Graphic Designer @ The Rich Dad Company
B2B • Small web development agency serving diverse clients
June 2004 – November 2006
Led the design and execution of various projects including websites, book layouts, and event signage.
Spearheaded the implementation of first-of-its-kind e-mail marketing platform, and developed some of the earliest examples of functional HTML email templates.
Education
University of Arizona
Computer Science course work
August 2001 – January 2003
Paradise Valley Community College
General course work
May 1996 – May 2000
At the time, the youngest student ever admitted to the college (age 11).
Awards
Winner of the Mailchimp Awesome Performance in Email award, which came in the form of a wrestling belt.
Interests
Cocktails, weightlifting, motorcycles, auto racing, travel, eating every culture's special egg dish
Made with love by Cooper Bold in Tempe, Arizona