Anthony Reese

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14+ years in web development engineering, with hands-on leadership across teams and agencies. I've shipped scalable, performant experiences across React, Node.js, and CMS stacks.

What I bring: leadership and architecture depth, tight code review, predictable releases, and a focus on Core Web Vitals, WCAG accessibility, accessiBe and UserWay tooling, and security best practices.

Work Experience

  • Company
    Drum Creative
    Role
    Director of Web
    Date
    Location
    Full-time
    • Lead web development team with focus on Core Web Vitals, WCAG accessibility, accessiBe and UserWay tooling, and security best practices
    • Implement and refine agile development practices including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives
    • Establish technical architecture decisions and enforce development standards through systematic code review processes
    • Drive predictable execution across sprints with emphasis on reliable releases and quality deliverables
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Marketing, Product) to align technical solutions with business goals
    • Conduct performance reviews and facilitate career growth conversations to develop team capabilities
  • Company
    Global Hope Network International
    Role
    Marketing Contractor
    Date
    Location
    Part-time
    • Develop and execute marketing strategies for nonprofit initiatives
    • Create digital content and campaigns to support organizational goals
    • Manage web presence and online marketing channels
    • Collaborate with international teams on marketing projects
  • Company
    Tangible Strategies
    Role
    Co-Owner / Director of Design & Development
    Date
    Location
    Greenville, South Carolina, United States
    • Co-owned and managed business operations, strategic direction, and company growth initiatives
    • Oversaw design and development teams delivering client projects from concept to launch
    • Defined technical standards, best practices, and development workflows for agency-wide consistency
    • Ensured quality deliverables through code reviews, architectural oversight, and quality assurance processes
    • Managed team performance outcomes and provided technical leadership on complex client engagements
    • Balanced creative vision with technical feasibility to deliver innovative solutions
  • Company
    Tangible Strategies
    Role
    Co-Owner / Creative Director
    Date
    Location
    Greenville, South Carolina
    • Co-founded and co-owned the creative agency
    • Led creative direction for all client projects and campaigns
    • Managed design teams and established creative processes
    • Developed brand identities and visual strategies for clients
    • Oversaw project execution from concept to completion
  • Company
    Word of Web
    Role
    Director of Design & Development
    Date
    Location
    Greenville, South Carolina, United States
    • Directed design and development teams delivering custom web solutions for diverse client portfolio
    • Architected technical solutions and established development workflows tailored to project requirements
    • Managed client relationships, project scoping, and delivery timelines across multiple concurrent projects
    • Implemented comprehensive quality assurance and testing processes to ensure reliable deployments
    • Fostered professional growth through technical mentorship and knowledge sharing sessions
  • Company
    The Brand Leader
    Role
    Senior Developer
    Date
    Location
    Greenville, South Carolina, United States
    • Built custom web solutions and applications using modern frameworks and best practices
    • Translated design mockups into responsive, accessible interfaces with pixel-perfect accuracy
    • Optimized application performance through code optimization, caching strategies, and asset management
    • Guided junior developers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical problem-solving
    • Influenced technical architecture decisions and technology stack selection for new projects
  • Company
    Community Journals
    Role
    Editorial Intern
    Date
    Location
    Greenville, South Carolina
    • Assisted with editorial content creation and editing
    • Contributed to publication layout and design
    • Supported editorial team with research and fact-checking
    • Gained experience in print media and journalism

Education

  • Institution
    Converse University
    Degree
    Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Creative Writing, Fiction
    Date
  • Institution
    North Greenville University
    Degree
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, English, Print Media
    Date

Languages

  • English
    Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish
    Professional working proficiency
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