Joel Smith
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Lindsey Markelz
Joel was a critical member of the founding CharityGiftMarket team. He created a beautiful and user-friendly online store for CharityGiftMarket within the Big Commerce Platform. When joining the team, Joel has already proven his talent in front-end design and had some experience in eCommerce. As a co-founder and entrepreneur, he was committed to learning as we worked and was able to re-invent our site design and function within the bounds of an established and limited eCommerce platform. I was consistently impressed with Joel's ability to tackle problems and find the seemingly unavailable solutions.
Marc Mancinelli
Joel is a reflective, thoughtful teacher who continually seeks to maximize his strengths and improve his areas that would benefit from growth. In particular, Joel is a strong scholar, curriculum analyst, and user of technology to enhance students learning. He takes direction well, yet brings initiative to the department. He is unafraid to break new ground with his students, and is prepared to take the time necessary to help students un-learn bad habits and rebuild their knowledge and understanding of what it means to be literate in the 21st century. I strongly recommend Joel to any high school or college to which he applies.
Lindsey Markelz
Joel was a critical member of the founding CharityGiftMarket team. He created a beautiful and user-friendly online store for CharityGiftMarket within the Big Commerce Platform. When joining the team, Joel has already proven his talent in front-end design and had some experience in eCommerce. As a co-founder and entrepreneur, he was committed to learning as we worked and was able to re-invent our site design and function within the bounds of an established and limited eCommerce platform. I was consistently impressed with Joel's ability to tackle problems and find the seemingly unavailable solutions.
Marc Mancinelli
Joel is a reflective, thoughtful teacher who continually seeks to maximize his strengths and improve his areas that would benefit from growth. In particular, Joel is a strong scholar, curriculum analyst, and user of technology to enhance students learning. He takes direction well, yet brings initiative to the department. He is unafraid to break new ground with his students, and is prepared to take the time necessary to help students un-learn bad habits and rebuild their knowledge and understanding of what it means to be literate in the 21st century. I strongly recommend Joel to any high school or college to which he applies.
Lindsey Markelz
Joel was a critical member of the founding CharityGiftMarket team. He created a beautiful and user-friendly online store for CharityGiftMarket within the Big Commerce Platform. When joining the team, Joel has already proven his talent in front-end design and had some experience in eCommerce. As a co-founder and entrepreneur, he was committed to learning as we worked and was able to re-invent our site design and function within the bounds of an established and limited eCommerce platform. I was consistently impressed with Joel's ability to tackle problems and find the seemingly unavailable solutions.
Marc Mancinelli
Joel is a reflective, thoughtful teacher who continually seeks to maximize his strengths and improve his areas that would benefit from growth. In particular, Joel is a strong scholar, curriculum analyst, and user of technology to enhance students learning. He takes direction well, yet brings initiative to the department. He is unafraid to break new ground with his students, and is prepared to take the time necessary to help students un-learn bad habits and rebuild their knowledge and understanding of what it means to be literate in the 21st century. I strongly recommend Joel to any high school or college to which he applies.
Lindsey Markelz
Joel was a critical member of the founding CharityGiftMarket team. He created a beautiful and user-friendly online store for CharityGiftMarket within the Big Commerce Platform. When joining the team, Joel has already proven his talent in front-end design and had some experience in eCommerce. As a co-founder and entrepreneur, he was committed to learning as we worked and was able to re-invent our site design and function within the bounds of an established and limited eCommerce platform. I was consistently impressed with Joel's ability to tackle problems and find the seemingly unavailable solutions.
Marc Mancinelli
Joel is a reflective, thoughtful teacher who continually seeks to maximize his strengths and improve his areas that would benefit from growth. In particular, Joel is a strong scholar, curriculum analyst, and user of technology to enhance students learning. He takes direction well, yet brings initiative to the department. He is unafraid to break new ground with his students, and is prepared to take the time necessary to help students un-learn bad habits and rebuild their knowledge and understanding of what it means to be literate in the 21st century. I strongly recommend Joel to any high school or college to which he applies.
Experience
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FireHydrant
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Director of Product
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May 2022 - Present
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Gatsby (A Netlify Company)
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Product Management
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May 2021 - May 2022
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Senior Product Manager
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Jun 2020 - May 2021
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KickUp
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Product
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May 2018 - Jun 2020
Joined company leadership team to infuse broader business strategy with product-specific thinking and planning. Owned vision and strategy for platform direction including new product launches in adjacent niche markets. Ran monthly product planning meetings with leadership team to execute on platform vision and strategy. Developed custom engagement metrics to measure B2B end-customer use and to forecast success of various use cases. Reported to company board on new product… Show more Joined company leadership team to infuse broader business strategy with product-specific thinking and planning. Owned vision and strategy for platform direction including new product launches in adjacent niche markets. Ran monthly product planning meetings with leadership team to execute on platform vision and strategy. Developed custom engagement metrics to measure B2B end-customer use and to forecast success of various use cases. Reported to company board on new product initiatives as well as long term vision.
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Product Manager
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Feb 2017 - May 2018
Built out of a product management and design practice for a growing startup. Ran entire product process from roadmapping and backlog management to UX and UI design to prototyping and QA. Researched and wrote PRDs and product specs to drive successful engineering outcomes.
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Software Engineer
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Apr 2016 - Feb 2017
Prototyped, designed and built end-to-end features for a SAAS platform for K12 organizations built on React.js and Django.
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P'unk Avenue
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United States
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Graphic Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Web Developer
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Nov 2012 - Apr 2016
Built client-facing websites as full-stack developer while contributing modules to our open-source CMS, Apostrophe. Additionally, conducted user research and crafted design and content strategy for a wide variety of clients. Oversaw the web development apprenticeship program and helping to organize and hold the Junto retreat. Built client-facing websites as full-stack developer while contributing modules to our open-source CMS, Apostrophe. Additionally, conducted user research and crafted design and content strategy for a wide variety of clients. Oversaw the web development apprenticeship program and helping to organize and hold the Junto retreat.
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Bird Sumner Agency
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United States
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Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner
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Aug 2010 - Mar 2013
I designed and developed custom websites for small businesses and restaurants as well as blogs for writers and professionals. I also advised small businesses on developing a web presence. I designed and developed custom websites for small businesses and restaurants as well as blogs for writers and professionals. I also advised small businesses on developing a web presence.
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CharityGiftMarket
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Camden, NJ
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Technical Co-founder
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Feb 2011 - May 2012
As the principal designer and developer at this start-up, I have been responsible for working with an e-commerce template to customize layouts, integrate interactivity through APIs and CMS, and optimize the site for SEO and action-friendly shopping. I've employed HTML, CSS(3), and JavaScript to create this site. As the principal designer and developer at this start-up, I have been responsible for working with an e-commerce template to customize layouts, integrate interactivity through APIs and CMS, and optimize the site for SEO and action-friendly shopping. I've employed HTML, CSS(3), and JavaScript to create this site.
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Rowan College at Burlington County
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Adjunct Instructor in English
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2011 - 2012
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Camden County Technical School-GTC
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Gloucester Township, NJ
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English Teacher
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2010 - 2012
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Dallas College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Faculty in Developmental Writing
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Jan 2010 - May 2010
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Education
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2008 - 2010
The University of Dallas
Master of Arts, English -
2004 - 2008
Clark Summit University
Bachelor of Science, Secondary English Education
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