Zane Taylor

Senior Web DeveloperJun 2023 - Now

Alta Planning + DesignPortland, OR

Developed and supported dozens of public-facing web applications and internal tools, ensuring seamless functionality and user experience for teams and projects across the US. Pioneered standardized workflows and deployed infrastructure, optimizing project development, maintenance, and support.

Collaborated seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams to produce comprehensive proposal, scope, and budget documents. Guided project approach and technical strategy, playing a pivotal role in planning, building, and refining web-based internal tools.

Provided technical team leadership, ensuring the highest quality of deliverables through effective QA processes and coaching. Fostered a collaborative environment that encouraged documentation, training, and mentorship, resulting in a skilled and cohesive team.

Digital DirectorNov 2018 - May 2023

Alta Planning + DesignPortland, OR

Established, led, and managed the Web team, overseeing the development of web and interactive projects for public and private clients across the US and Canada. Delivered internal initiatives and systems to meet organizational and operational goals, along with corporate marketing campaigns and properties.

Led strategic efforts to expand product offerings and successfully brought emerging tools and technologies in-house. Spearheaded the organization's first effective growth initiative for the Web team, driving impactful results.

Directed marketing and business development efforts, contributing to the growth and success of the organization's digital services. Successfully positioned the Web team as a key player in driving business outcomes.

Founding Partner & Technical DirectorAug 2014 - Aug 2018

TotallyPortland, OR

Conceptualized, planned, and executed digital identity and web projects for brands, businesses, and non-profits of all stripes, emphasizing content- and user- centric approaches to design and development, crafting branded platforms to further clients' business, marketing, and culture goals. Collaborated with clients from concept through final delivery. Managed local and remote development teams, outlined project requirements and delivery standards, performed code and QA reviews, and collaborated with junior developers to address project needs and client feedback.

Web Developer & DesignerSep 2011 - Nov 2018

Total Design ShopPortland, OR

Designed, developed, and maintained award-winning custom websites and applications for a variety of commercial and non-profit clients, leveraging modern front-end frameworks, CMS platforms, build processes, and cloud infrastructure. Produced static mockups, prototyped, and iterated original visual design concepts, incorporating project specs and client feedback, to produce tailored, branded web experiences.

Creative Web EngineerMay 2009 - Now

Freelance

Developed comprehensive web experiences with an emphasis on user experience, mobile-first and responsive design, third party integrations, content + brand strategy, and email + social engagement. Engineered and integrated tailored web and content platforms with back- and front-end frameworks and modern content management systems.

Missouri State University2006 - 2010

Fine Arts (Photography), English

Drury University2005 - 2006

Fine Arts, Global Studies