STEVE BALETSA

steve@baletsa.com

I'm a front-end web developer specializing in responsive, dynamic user interfaces. I have strong expertise in HTML, CSS, and Javascript development, as well as experience in UX, interface design, and web design.

I’m driven by challenges. Nothing fuels me more than a task that is not easily accomplished. Every puzzle is something to investigate and explore. I am passionate about creating simple solutions and clean semantic markup.

My background in design and illustration lends itself well to implementing attractive web applications and allows me to easily bridge the gap that can typically be found between design and development.

LANGUAGES
HTML5 (haml)
CSS3 (sass and less)
Javascript (ES6, React, Webpack, jQuery, Gulp)
TOOLS AND FRAMEWORKS
Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch
Yeoman, Bootstrap
Version control (Git, Perforce)
CMS (Wordpress, Drupal)
PEOPLE
Strong oral and written skills
Comfortable presenting to a large audience
ORGANIZATION
Scrum/Agile Development
JANUARY 2017 TO PRESENT

MANAGER, WEB ENGINEERING

LogMeIn, Boston, MA

Assure successful execution of development responsibilities for LogMeIn's web projects. This includes active development and maintenance of the corporate, product, account signup sites.

  • Provide technical oversight for a team of web engineers.
  • Lead development efforts and architectural decisions on mission critical projects.
  • Establish and maintain front-end best practices and version control strategies.
  • Building the team by screening and hiring candidates.
  • Plan performance goals and career development plans for team members.
NOVEMBER 2014 TO DECEMBER 2016

SENIOR FRONT-END WEB DEVELOPER

LogMeIn, Boston, MA

Focus on rebranding and optimizing LogMeIn product websites, while providing supplementary design direction and support.

  • Work closely with the director of e-commerce to update sites based on business goals and targets
  • Work with the marketing web team to establish front-end best practices and version control strategies
  • Instruct marketing teams in image compression techniques
MAY 2012 TO OCTOBER 2014

USER INTERFACE DEVELOPER

Turbine / Warner Bros. Games, Needham, MA

Performed both design and front-end development tasks. Bridged communication between design teams and back-end development.

  • Established standards for Turbine’s first responsive websites, educating the team on Bootstrap and fluid design methods
  • Pushed for integration of user research and good UX practices to improve in-game experiences
  • Created Drupal themes for lotro.com and infinitecrisis.com
  • Designed and developed turbine.com and injustice.com
NOVEMBER 2010 TO MAY 2012

WEB DESIGNER

Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill MA

Lead web redesign projects for marketing micro-sites. Facilitated interaction between Marketing and IT to expedite web development. Trained staff in the use of Wordpress as a CMS. Offered creative and technical support to the Director of Online Communications.

  • Researched, designed and implemented improvements to the college's digital presence, including the school’s first mobile website
  • Guided the college and web team in the use of standards compliant markup and SEO techniques
JULY 2010 TO NOVEMBER 2010

WEBMASTER

Boston Interactive, Boston, MA

Acted as point-of-contact for clients. Performed maintenance tasks both internally and for client websites in HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Created simple design elements and graphics as needed. Headed projects for existing clients as a web producer when necessary. Trained clients in the use of CMS, including Wordpress and Smartwebs, the company's proprietary software.

Performed support and development on sites for clients such as Northeastern University, Kettle Cuisine, Genzyme Genetics, New England Coffee, Gentle Giant Moving Company, and Atlantic Power.

JUNE 2009 TO JUNE 2010

WEB DESIGNER, FREELANCE

Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill MA

Redesigned the college's website for a more dynamic presentation of material. Brainstormed and implemented design solutions with project management. Helped migrate the website into a CMS for ease of use. Gave direction to other contract workers regarding design standards and redesign goals. Worked closely with faculty and staff to maintain updates to the content throughout the school year. Trained staff and faculty in the use of Wordpress as editors.

NOVEMBER 2008 TO JUNE 2010

ILLUSTRATOR, FREELANCE

Weldon Owen Publishing, San Francisco, CA

Illustrated frame-by-frame instructional content for Weldon Owen’s publication Show Me How.

MAY 2008 TO AUGUST 2008

DESIGNER

Liquidbits, Cambridge MA

Designed materials for a start-up game company's corporate identity and investment presentations. Created character designs and other game elements to support product development. Supported the management team in investor presentations and events.

MAY 2006 TO MAY 2007

DESIGN INTERN

The Aloft Group, Newburyport, MA

Designed website elements for marketing podcasts. Collaborated with team members to create innovative and unique ideas for mailers, web, and other advertising media for clients. Designed and produced materials for Aloft’s corporate identity and other branding.

EDUCATION

  • Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Illustration, 2005
  • Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University (CDIABU) Graphic and Web Design, 2008