Roy Retrofit
Roy Retrofit

Contact details

ROY E BROWN
115 S Calhoun St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(240) 330 3342
info@royretrofit.com

ACADEMICS

MARYLAND INSTITUTE,
COLLEGE OF ARTS

Bachelor of Fine Arts
Interdisciplinary Sculpture

ART INSTITUTE OF
PHILADELPHIA

Associates Degree
Industrial Design

PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP

Designship Philadelphia
Professor Michael Leonard

websites

"I am a dedicated web designer with a passion for creating unique and creative identities with responsive design for digital media. I have extensive experience in CMS like Shopify, Big Commerce, WordPress and am familiar with CSS, SCSS, HTLM5, PHP, Javascript and more."

EXPERIENCE

Black Rocket

Digital Arts Instructor | 2012 - Present

As lead Instructor I provided unique enrichment and educational classes to children ages 8 thru 15 in creative sciences and digital arts focused on the intersection of creativity and technology.

Anchor Beverages

eCommerce Design & Maintainance | 2019 - present

Transfer and re-design eCommerce website from ASP to BigCommece Platform. Create visual graphics for sales events as well as printed designs for packaging. Maintain and update the site as needed.

Retrofit Design

Web Design & Developer | 2008 - present

Design, develop and maintain custom websites for our clients using PHP, HTML5 WordPress, Big Commerce, Shopify and more. Navigate the world of server-side technology by offering VPN cloud services to clients in the ever-changing world of web and email administration.

CyberSecurities

Web Auditor | 2016 - 2018

Under a government appointed contract, I provided independent, objective oversight to SBA Women’s Centers around the United States, to improve the integrity, accountability, and performance of the SBA and its programs for the benefit of the American people.

Novak-Birch

Web Design & Developer | 2007 – 2009

I worked tirelessly alongside a wonder-team of creative artists determined to breathe new life into our clients’ digital domain while also meeting the demands of our project managers’ expectations of the websites needs.

Others

  • Howard County Recreation and Parks | Program Director (1996 – 2007)
  • Make-A-Scene | Costume Designer (1992 – 1996)
  • Batching Systems | AutoCAD Operator (1991-1992)
  • Hagar Electric | Electrical Estimator (1990-1991)
  • United States Marine Corps, Infantry (1986 – 1990)

 

More Skills

Familiar with PHP, HTML5, CSS and JavaScript | Experience with customizing WordPress themes and plugins | Experience with WordPress page builders including Elementor, Beaver Builder, Divi, Visual Composer and more | Experience in eCommerce systems including WooCommerce, Big Commerce and Shopify | Experience with responsive design | Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Software including Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects, Premier and more | Curious, quick learner who works well with others

PORTFOLIO

Retrofit Host :: Web Hosting Site

built in WordPress using Elementor Pro

Capital Teas :: Loose Tea Brand

built in Big Commerce

Pivot :: Personal Office Space

built in WordPress using Elementor Pro

Foil Bag Design :: Capital Teas

built in Illustrator

Certificates

CONTACT

Email

info@royretrofit.com

Speak

240_330_3342

Capital Teas
Pivot Co Work