Cara Stellato

Experience

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  Top Line Design

  Jan 2009 - Mar 2016

  Owner / Web Developer

  Owner/ Web Designer & Developer.I work with my own clients to provide them with a large variety of services including: Static custom web sites, custom Wordpress sites, Wordpress template setup, logo design, social media consultation, SEO consultation, video production, photography, graphics, blog consultation.

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  William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2013

  Lead Web Developer

  Custom CMS maintenance of all three company web sites, design & development of all static web pages, design and development of affiliate, agent development & property web sites, Wordpress blog design & back-end maintenance for all three companies, manage & implement all SEO recommendations from SEO consultants.

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  Moo Digital

  Jan 2013 - Feb 2015

  Promoted from Web Developer to a manager role to oversee Agile workflows agency-wide.- Researched project management strategies and human-centered design to assist the agency with creating digital products ranging from SaaS applications to iOS apps. - Led a team of Full Stack Developers in the build-out of the Understood.org site using SiteCore while contributing personally to development, code review, and usability testing.- Improved the clients' experience and productivity by partnering with business units to deliver technical solutions. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2014 - Feb 2015

  • Lead Front-End Web Developer

    Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
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  Rebel Interactive Group

  Feb 2015 - Mar 2016

  Technical Project Manager

  Oversaw a team of over 40 local and offshore developers while coordinating, strategizing, and architecting over 15 different technical projects at a time.- Pitched and secured numerous projects to boost revenues, including PHP and .NET websites, iOS and Android applications, custom CMS's User Experience design, and SaaS applications.- Achieved project timelines while maintaining costs under budget by coordinating project phases from initial client pitch to strategy, research, and discovery and delivering follow-up through implementations and completion.- Quickly earned a reputation for proactively solving day-to-day problems and exercising good judgment, boosting client satisfaction and long-term retention. Show less

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  Lumi Agency

  Dec 2015 - Sept 2019

  Co-Founder, VP Production & Technology

  Oversaw financials and operations while participating in design, research, strategy development, project management, and internal processes across the agency.- Led a team of designers and developers in the branding, design, and development of an iOS mobile application for a major Insurance company, allowing users to plan their savings for certain personal milestones and retirement. - Spearheaded an internal marketing initiative with designers and developers to keep key stakeholders and the greater Google community informed and updated on the Pier 57 project. Show less

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  Slalom

  Sept 2019 - now

  Collaborate with teams and creatives alike to meet client and user needs and goals and create positive user experiences. Serve in various project roles, including business analyst, project manager, engagement lead, and digital strategist. - Led the design and development of a SharePoint Online Intranet for a Manufacturing organization. - Enhanced the client's online presence, increased conversions, and assisted the business development team with using new software and data to improve target and communication with current and potential customers.- Co-founded and co-led the Women In Technology Hartford Chapter, spearheading initiatives to achieve gender parity for AWS Certifications within our Market and facilitated roundtable coordination and hosting. Show less

  • Senior Consultant, Delivery Leadership

    Dec 2021 - now

  • Consultant, Technology Enablement

    Sept 2019 - Dec 2021