Dan Klotz

( aka Danferth )

Having worked in content creation, design, and development throughout my career and tackling the creative challenges posed across various industries, I am confident in overseeing and contributing to any project from concept to launch. If you feel these qualities are desirable within your team, I am available to discuss a position helping to move your organization into the future you envision.

Lead Developer & Designer

Thomson Instrument Company09/2010 - present

Stack:React.js · GatsbyJS · MongoDB · Tailwind CSS · Algolia Search

Thomson manufactures and sells growth flasks and filtration equipment to biotech labs worldwide. Currently, work as a lead developer and graphic designer. Throughout my employment, I have successfully redesigned, coded, and launched the company website multiple times as the company evolved. I oversaw a complete rebranding, delivering an application-forward format centered on science first. Additionally have designed and developed many internal applications for use by customers and in-house staff

Developed brochure website with e-commerce functionality driving multiple lead-generating funnels
Built multiple internal web applications
Enhanced company website with GA4 analytics tracking for events specific to management needs
Coordinate with management to diagnose trends in web traffic and improve site design as needed
Implementation of best practices in accessibility, responsive design & security
Oversee the selection and manage hosting, database, & form endpoint accounts
Maintain and manage MailChimp marketing campaigns
Execute all product photography with post-production in Photoshop
Create in-house art illustrations using Adobe Illustrator
Designed company catalogs and fliers with Adobe InDesign

Freelance Web Developer & Graphic Designer

AK illustrations06/2009 - 09/2010

Stack:Wordpress · PHP · HTML · SCSS · MySQL · Apache

AK illustrations was a self-employed business providing comprehensive print, web design, and marketing services. The Mission was to provide services at a high standard while educating the client to take responsibility for campaigns on contract completion. Clients ranged from startups to large companies.

Delivered design-to-print solutions in the form of marketing packages
Designed & coded WordPress and PHP-based websites
Coordinated a marketing plan and created required assets to resolve client challenges
Consulted clients on integration and upgrade of current web technologies

Production Manager & Lead Graphic Designer

Sign A Rama08/2005 - 06/2009

Stack:Adobe Creative Suite

A franchise sign company, producing everything from business cards to illuminated channel letters. Hired as a graphic designer and production assistant. Left company as production manager and lead graphic designer.

Designed print marketing and signage for enhanced visibility in high-traffic areas
Evaluated city code requirements, and total cost of projects
Conducted site survey and coordinated with onsite teams
Procurement of materials for project builds and permits for installation
Manage manufacture and installation of final products