Tahir Madyun

Experience

Senior Front-End Developer

Allegiance Group – Arlington, VA (Remote)
June 2021 – August 2023

  • Led WordPress development for non-profit organizations, food banks, and arts organizations
  • Led small team of UI and UX designers to create a custom component library and custom WordPress theme and plugin to support and bootstrap new builds
  • Managed updates across multiple existing WordPress sites including adding new layouts and features
  • Led development of multiple food bank websites that led to over $6M in additional agency contracts
  • Led migration of multiple websites from proprietary content management systems to WordPress
  • Supported front-end development of React Native app, Member Card

Senior UX Designer/Developer

Yes& Agency – Arlington, VA (Remote)
May 2021 – August 2023

  • Led UX direction for all of FEMA’s FloodSmart websites
  • Prepared wireframes, storyboards, user stories, acceptance critera and development requirements
  • Managed updates across FEMA’s FloodSmart Drupal 9 websites including creating custom modules and configs
  • Led UX and development of White House initiative to create a data visualization tool for historical flood claims
  • Led UX design and developed landing pages for multiple $1M+ paid media campaigns for Hurricane Seasons and others
  • Led UX and UI design for Risk Rating 2.0 calculator tool
  • Led UX design for two AFCEA chapter websites
  • Led UX design for Akima careers portal

Interactive Developer

Sage Communications – McLean, VA (Remote)
September 2014 – April 2021

  • Led the development of non-profit, B2B, and government websites including building and maintaining content management systems, conducting browser compatibility testing, managing versioning, performing bug-fixes, and implementing routine security updates.
  • Created site maps, wireframes, and user profiles, to guide the development process and improve user experience
  • Developed custom WordPress and Drupal themes, plugins,and modules and built custom component libraries
  • Drove the merger of the strategic, technical, and creative departments in the development process resulting in the first W3 Award in the agency’s  history

Web Designer & Developer

BrandEngage – Washington, DC
September 2010 – May 2014

  • Led the design and development of websites, microsites, brand identity packages, and digital and print media assets.
  • Created and maintained user experience documents, such as site maps, wireframes, and user profiles, to guide the development process and improve user experience.
  • Prepared project plans, design briefs, and functionality requirement documents.
  • Led the development and pitching of proposals, securing contracts for prospective clients, and managing projects and client relationships throughout the project life cycle.

Projects

Creative Director

HALFANDHALF® – Washington, DC
July 2017 – May 2018

  • Designed and produced social media content and assets, including editing photos, designing campaign collateral, and producing video content.
  • Successfully led the development of a custom Shopify theme using Liquid that improved the online store’s performance and user experience.
  • Led the design and development of the brand’s identity and products that increased brand recognition and customer loyalty.
  • Successfully managed the inventory and production process, resulting in timely delivery of products to customers.
  • Designed campaign collateral and produced video content for social media and assets that increased engagement and reach on social media platforms.

Creative Director

VintageSnapbacks.com – Washington, DC
November 2008 – October 2010

  • Successfully led the design and development of a website and brand that increased online sales and user engagement.
  • Designed marketing assets and collateral; implemented multi-channel marketing campaigns, resulting in increased brand awareness and customer acquisition.
  • Led the curation of inventory and management of customer service and logistics, resulting in an increase in customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Successfully cultivated vendor and affiliate relationships and managed wholesale clients, resulting in an increase in wholesale sales.
  • Led the design of a trade show booth display that generated new business leads.