Hello my name is Dave,

I am a Web Developer

8

Years Experience

Web Design

3

Years Experience

Web Development

14

Years Experience

Managing Talent

9

Years Experience

eCommerce

9

Years Experience

Search Engine Optimization

14

Years Experience

Consulting

About Me

Summary

I've been engaged in design from a young age, influenced by my upbringing in a creative environment. Raised by a mother who excelled in floristry, painting, sewing, and ceramics, and a father skilled in woodworking, the art of crafting was ingrained in my childhood. Opting for a digital approach, I've been designing online. As a father of five, with my youngest two currently in high school, my journey includes several years in the oilfield industry. For the past eight years, I've served as an E-Commerce Manager and later as the Online Operations Director at Boat Hoist USA. I find joy in tackling design and development projects, thriving on the satisfaction of overcoming challenges.

Contact Me

Email:

dmcmillan@getrelative.com

Education

Texas State Technical College
Associates' of Applied Science

Web Design & Development Technology

Texas State Technical College
Certificate of Completion

Web Developer

Texas State Technical College
Certificate of Completion

PHP Developer

Texas State Technical College
Certificate of Completion

Front End Designer

Accolades

TSTC Board of Regents

4.0 Overall GPA

SkillsUSA Nationals 5th Place

Web Design & Development

SkillsUSA Texas Silver Medalist

Web Design & Development

Work History

Senior Creative Director

BH-USA (Boat Hoist USA)

Sept. 2023 - Current
  • Web Designer

    Craft user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) webpages.
  • Web Developer

    Develop, oversee, and troubleshoot websites for BH-USA, Ultimate Dock Products, and Elite Electric Products.
  • Location Manager

    Oversee the facility where creative, manufacturing, and warehousing operations are operated for the company.
  • eCommerce Director

    Supervise the company's e-commerce operations and manage a team of e-commerce managers.
  • Search Engine Optimization Director

    Supervise our SEO managers and handle the search engine optimization of the websites.
  • Marketing Manager

    Oversee and develop marketing campaigns that align with the companies core values and product categories.
  • Database Manager

    Develop, oversee, and troubleshoot databases for the company.
  • Computer Programmer

    Implement, manage, and troubleshoot new computer technology integrated into the company.
  • Creative Team Supervisor

    Facilitate collaboration among photography, e-commerce, development, and marketing teams.

Web Developer

BH-USA (Boat Hoist USA)

Jan. 2021 - Sept. 2023
  • Web Designer

    Design front end aspects of the entire website and branding website.
  • Debugging Code

    Debug coding updates and pushes.
  • Project Manager

    Manage from start to finish projects involving the website.
  • Developer

    Write and publish coding for the company website and branding sites.

E-Commerce Manager

BH-USA (Boat Hoist USA)

Dec. 2015 - Jan. 2021
  • Product Manager

    Create, edit, and manage product pages for over 70,000 proudcts.
  • eCommerce Director

    Oversee all aspects of the companies online experience.
  • Web Designer

    Craft user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) webpages.
  • Automation Manager

    Create automations between ordering online to shipping out the door.

Freelance History

Lucky Lotto Events

2024

Three Week Project
  • Web Hosting Setup

    Configured the server to store and serve your website's files and make them accessible on the internet.
  • Migrate Website

    I moved the content from WIX to WordPress
  • Email Setup

    I worked with the client to setup all the emails associated with the website.
  • Content Creation

    I had to recreate certain images that did not migrate properly, setup user forms, and create all the content that would work in a responsive atmosphere.
  • Payment Gateway Setup

    I configured and setup the look and feel of the payment gateway page. Including a custom link from the signup forms to the payment page.

Blackstone Medical Services

2023

Two Day Contract
  • Business Card Design

    Hired to design business cards for new employees and coordinate the ordering and delivery of the cards to their designated location.

Texas 02 Testing

2022

One Week Contract
  • Logo Creation

    Create a fresh company logo for use on business cards and forms.
  • Company Forms

    Develop new accessible forms and update existing company forms to a modern standard.

Kerry's Custom Woodwork

2021

Three Week Contract
  • Website Development

    Create and construct the entire website for the company's inaugural online presence.
  • Logo Creation

    Design a company logo for use on the website, business cards, and social media accounts.

Liberty-Danville FWSD #2

2021

Three Week Contract
  • Website Consultation

    Collaborate with water supply developers and clients to ensure that developers meet the customer's specifications.
  • Payment Gateway Setup

    Integrate the website with a bank payment gateway to enable online bill payments.
  • Social Media Setup

    Establish social media pages to facilitate customer interaction with the company.
  • Graphic Design

    Create logos and generate content for both websites and social media accounts.

Skills

Web Design

Languages

HTML
CSS
PHP
JavaScript

Coding Libraries

Bootstrap
Tailwind

Design Programs

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe XD
Figma
Canva

Platforms

Github
WordPress
cPanel
Wix
Shopify

Web Development

Languages

Apache
Python
SQL
MySQL
Plugins
API
Webhooks

Frameworks

Django
NextJS
React
Angular
JQuery
Vue
Laravel
Express
NodeJS
MongoDB

Coding Programs

Visual Studio Code
PHPStorm
Azure Data Studio
Microsoft SQL Management
Webflow

Web Services

Marketing

Google Analytics
Google Ads
Google Merchant Center
Mailchimp
Constant Contact
Salesforce
Monday
HubSpot

Search Engine Optimization

Moz Pro
Google Trends
A/B Testing
Google Search Console
AnswerThePublic
KWFinder
SEMrush

Management Tools

Nicelabel
Google Admin
Trello
Help Desk
Quickbooks
Inflow Inventory

Projects

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Lucky Lotto Events

I recently completed a project for Lucky Lotto Events, where I migrated their website from an outdated Wix platform to…
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BH-USA

As the head of the Creative Department, I spearheaded collaborative efforts with Engineers to design and develop multiple company websites.…
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Elite Electric Products

Elite Electric Products is an evolving website dedicated to the growth of the brand. It replaces the old website and…
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Elite Boat Lift Motors

Elite Boat Lift Motors is a knowledge-sharing website designed to provide customers with detailed insights into the brand. The site…
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Premier Realty Inc.

Premier Reality Inc. represented my final semester college project, where I constructed a website utilizing Python and the Django framework.…
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Liberty-Danville FWSD #2

I collaborated with Liberty-Danville and a template company that had a pre-existing design tailored for rural water websites, which they…
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Kerry’s Custom Woodwork

Developed a comprehensive website for the client, encompassing logo creation, content development, SEO optimizations, hosting, and overall development for the…
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Jaxon Jewlery

The development of the Jaxon Jewelry website constituted a primary focus of my PHP Programming class in college. Crafted predominantly…
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Bankston’s Comics

Bankston’s Sports Memorabilia, Comics, & Collectibles emerged as a noteworthy college project, demonstrating the adept utilization of vanilla Javascript in…
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An Escape Room

Embarking on the Escape Room project marked a significant milestone in the early stages of my college career, specifically focused…
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Waco Sandwich Shop

The Waco Sandwich Shop project was part of a Web Design class during my college tenure, where the objective was…
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Shirts N’ Stuff Checkout Form

The checkout page for Shirts N’ Stuff served as a Javascript project during my time in college. This project demonstrated…
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It’ll Do Burgers

“It’ll Do Burgers” represented a college project that delved into the realm of back-end management. The project was configured within…
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All About Pet Beds

“All About Pet Beds” constituted a college project centered on the utilization of APIs. In this assignment, we were tasked…