JAMES COURY III: RESUME
UX Designer | JavaScript UI Developer
My Information
James Coury III


What I Do Best
My strengths are core JavaScript, UX design, UI development, AngularJS, HTML5 / CSS3, Sass, and responsive web development! Love teaching others and "speaking" JavaScript and advanced CSS.
I'm currently devoted to upgrading my skills in Angular 2, TypeScript, ECMAScript 6 (ES6), and React.
I spend my free time tutoring HTML, CSS, JavaScript and tinkering with AngularJS, SVG, and D3.js for responsive and stunning data visualizations.
Although I have exposure to Node.js, I'm a front-end developer.
Objective
Currently a full-time Lead UI Developer Portland, OR. I was hired to help the team migrate to AngularJS, Sass, Grunt.js, LoDash, and also to improve the UI design.
Also working for a 4-person start-up ( as the Lead Front-end Developer. Our build is made up of AngularJS, Sass, Bourbon, Neat, Ionic / Cordova, Gulp, Bower, Node.js, and MongoDB.
Front-end JavaScript Developer
Passionate front-end web developer with skills in core JavaScript, AngularJS, ECMAScript (ES6), JSON, Ajax, jQuery, jQuery UI, jQuery Mobile, and LoDash.

Experienced with Git, GitHub, Grunt, Gulp, HTTP, REST, npm, and APIs.

Exposure to Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Heroku, and D3.js.

Expertise in front-end UI development.
Full-stack UX Designer
Ever-learning UX designer with experience in responsive design, mobile UX design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, InDesign, Axure, InVision, UXPin, Balsalmiq, and well versed in CSS3 / HTML5 / Sass / Bourbon.
Veteran UX thinker, researcher, and designer with over 12 years of hands on experience. Expertise in the areas of online commerce and internet marketing.
Has worked at small design agencies with less than 15 employees as well as large Fortune 100 companies with 10,000+ employees.
Very hard worker who knows the importance of customer service, teamwork, attitude, energy, and personality.

To discuss a career opportunity email me here: .
Undergraduate Education
Neuroscience - Baylor University 2001 - 2005
Soft Skills

●Curiosity - I often spend my free time figuring out better ways to do things, researching, experimenting, and asking others how they would code a particular solution.

●Grit - I understand that some problems will require hours, days, or even weeks to solve and I have the resolve to finish any challenge I begin.

●Communication - I'm very good at keeping my team updated, asking when I need help, helping when others need it, and overall I consider myself an excellent communicator.

●Attention to Detail - I have an eye for detail. I'm very proud of my code. In a realm where one character or a single line of code can break an entire application, I like to code elegantly.

●Adaptability - If we all attempted to solve a coding problem in the same way, we may arrive at the same solution together. Sometimes lateral thinking is what drives breakthroughs.

●Modesty - I embrace feedback on my code. In fact, I enjoy it and see it as an opportunity to become better.

●Teamwork - A good application is built by a team of great minds, not by a single person. I very much enjoy contributing all that I can, and appreciate what I cannot that must be done by others.

Continued Education
Thinkful - AngularJS Course with 1on1 Mentorship
Thinkful - Node.js Course with 1on1 Mentorship
Thinkful - React, Gulp, Git, PostgreSQL Workshops and Mentorship
Thinkful - UX Design Course with 1on1 Mentorship
Thinkful - Front-End Web Development Course with 1on1 Mentorship
Online Courses - Egghead.io, Front-end Masters, CodeSchool, Team Treehouse, Codecademy
Creative Writing Studies - University of Minnesota
The Groundlings Improv School in Los Angeles, CA
Howard Fine Acting Studio in Los Angeles, CA
Brave New Workshop Improv School in Minneapolis, MN
Design Examples
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Work Experience
Lead Front-end Developer – Current Position
Taskloop - Nashville, TN
March 2015 – Present [ Part-time (Remote) Equity Member ]

Taskloop is a start-up company ( and I am the lead front-end developer. Our build is made up of AngularJS, Sass, Bourbon, Neat, Ionic / Cordova, Gulp, Bower, Node.js, and MongoDB.
"Taskloop is your campus task feed, allowing you to save time by outsourcing simple tasks and make money by doing you. There are no boundaries within Taskloop - whether you're outsourcing a load of laundry during your finals week, asking someone to pick up your pumpkin spice extra skinny latte, asking a friend to help you cram for a tough exam, or requesting a serenade, Taskloop lets you post ANY task, name YOUR price, and outsource the work to a trusted student. Put money in your pockets by doing you at the convenience of your own schedule - College will never be the same."
Lead UI Developer – Current Position
Prefer not to disclose company until interview.
March 2015 – Present [ Full-time (I work remotely) W-2 ]

Our build is made up of AngularJS, Sass, CSS3, HTML5, Grunt, Git, and core JavaScript. Exposure to Node.js, MongoDB, Java, SQL, MySQL, and SQLite.
Experienced with the new HTML5 document structure, elements, and features including HTML5 video, drag and drop, and canvas. Also experienced using CSS3 properties, transition, and animations.
Advanced knowledge of writing JavaScript, AngularJS, DOM, debugging, jQuery, and collaborating with others while reusing code and updating through version control.
Has worked on large web application projects. Especially skilled with responsive grids, fluid layouts, and developing across mobile, tablet, desktop, and across browsers with consistency and detail.
Senior UI Developer / UX Designer
Avionté Software – Eagan, MN
August 2014 – March 2015 [ Full-time W-2 ]

Worked with Axure interactive wireframe software on a daily basis to create interactive mockups and work collaboratively within our agile development team.
Passed off HTML5 / CSS3 / jQuery assets to back-end development team. Observed live users while conducting UX research. Converted user stories into working responsive web application. Was in charge of converting our desktop application into a cutting edge web application while removing user frustrations.
In the age of experience, it is very important that every aspect of a customer experience exudes quality and ensures the best possible interaction with remarkable empathy and thoughtfulness for the end user. As a UX designer, it is my job to ensure the best possible visual and emotional journey through innovative design and subtle perfection.
JavaScript Developer - Front-End
Three North Agency – Minneapolis, MN
August 2014 [ Contract ]

JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5 Video, HTML/CSS, Video.js, WordPress Development, Responsive Web Design
Web Developer / Graphic Designer
Rocket55 – Minneapolis, MN
April 2014 – August 2014 [ Contract ]

Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop / InDesign, CSS/HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, Responsive Web Design, Producteev
WordPress Developer
Brainstorms Inc. - Santa Fe, NM
January 2014 – April 2014 [ Contract ]

Web developer involved with recoding the WordPress theme to be fully responsive as well as major design and usability improvements.

Additional responsibilities include migration from Infusionsoft to iContact and UltraCart, SEO - Search Engine Optimization, and internet marketing funnel strategy and execution.
Troubleshooting broken PHP / CSS / HTML code.
Director of Marketing / Senior UX Designer
Legacy Fitness
January 2005 - February 2013 [ Full-time W-2 ]

As the Sr. UX designer and director of marketing I lead the development and marketing teams from concept to launch.

My experience included being in charge of UX design and development, SEO (search engine optimization), social media marketing, content copywriting, and blogging.

My additional responsibilities included copywriting for the web, Google AdWords and Analytics, email marketing, and video blogging.

Front-end Web Developer / Software Engineering Skills

●CSS3 / HTML5 / Responsive Web Design (Expert 9+ Years)

○Sass / Less (Expert 4+ Years)

○Able to teach and lead others on the team

●core JavaScript (Advanced 4+ Years)

○Advanced understanding of core JavaScript including: Engine, Compiler, Scope, hoisting, closures, promises, coercion, this, object prototypes, asynchrony, generators, design patterns, etc.

○Unit testing

○DOM Manipulation

○ES6, ES.next

○MVC Frameworks

○jQuery

○AngularJS & Angular 2

○React

○TypeScript

○LoDash

○JSON, Ajax

○Consuming RESTful services, HTTP

●Build

○Grunt

○Gulp

○npm

○Traceur

○Bourbon / Neat

○Bower

○Yeoman

●Back-end

○Node.js (Exposure not proficient)

○MongoDB (Exposure not proficient)

○Express (Exposure not proficient)

●Git and Github Version Control (Advanced 3+ Years)
APIs (Advanced 2+ Years)

●Twitter Bootstrap (Expert 3+ Years)

●UX Design / UI Development / Usability (Expert 12+ Years)

●Axure Wireframe Software (Expert 4+ years)

●Adobe Photoshop For Web Design (Expert 8+ Years)

●Adobe Illustrator & InDesign (Intermediate 2+ Years)

●Usability Testing, Prototyping, Information Architecture (Expert 12+ Years)

●Visual Studio, WebStorm, IntelliJ (Advanced 3+ Years)

Related Internet Marketing Skills

●SEO - Search Engine Optimization (Expert 10+ Years)

●Google AdWords and Analytics (Expert 10+ Years)

●Facebook Ads & Social Media Marketing (Expert)

●Content Copywriting (Expert 10+ Years)

●Increased Conversion Rates With Analytics & Split Testing (Expert 8+ Years)

●Landing Page Optimization (Expert 8+ Years)

●Infusionsoft (Expert 5+ Years)

●Infusionsoft, 1ShoppingCart, Aweber, MailChimp (Expert 7+ Years)

Skills In Progress

●Parallax Scrolling Effects

●ECMAScript 6 (ES6)

●Angular 2

●React

●SVGs

●TypeScript

Accomplishments

●Typing speed of 100+ words per minute

●Fluent in written and oral Spanish

●Scored genius on the Mensa IQ test

●College Dean's List

●Who's Who Among American HS Students

●Junior PGA golfer

●Ultra-marathon runner

Interview Me
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