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Christy
Sparks

Web Applications Programmer

Years of Web Dev Experience

10+

Years in State EDU

Systems Serving

50k+

Experienced full stack developer with 10+ years building, customizing, and maintaining web applications and integrated systems. Skilled in JavaScript frameworks, .NET, WordPress, and database-driven applications. Strong background collaborating with teams and end-users to troubleshoot, document, and deliver secure, accessible, and responsive applications.

Work Experience

2007-2018

Web Developer

Hatton-Brown Publishers, Inc.

Rebuilt subscription, e-commerce, and video streaming platforms using WordPress, WooCommerce, PHP, and MySQL.
Collaborate with editors and staff to analyze system needs and provide enhancements.
Maintain uptime, monitor analytics, and improve site performance through database and CMS optimization.

2018-2025

Freelance Web Developer & Marketing Support

Delivered custom WordPress solutions for Charter Communications and JROTC.
Led WooCommerce upgrade and custom dev for Clear Law Institute’s large subscription platform.
Supported Cancer Wellness Foundation’s web, print, and marketing campaigns featured on local news.
Developed Laravel components for Operation Paperback’s military donation platform.
Rebuilt e-commerce and digital platforms; advise on content and tech strategy for Café Racer Magazine
Launched Ton-Up TV streaming service and edited video content with Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
Built Python scripts for data migration and automated content processing
Developed React components for dynamic user interfaces and real-time data visualization
Integrated third-party APIs (payment gateways, CRM systems) via REST/SOAP protocols

2019-2025

Webmaster

Alabama Community College System

Develop and maintain enterprise-level web applications, intranet sites, and custom tools for 24 colleges, ensuring ADA Section 504/508 compliance.
Create custom MVC-based applications, REST APIs, and database integrations using PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL for 50k+ users.
Focused on building secure, compliant systems that meet data privacy and government standards.
Manage version control with Git, testing, documentation, and deployments.
Collaborate with departments to analyze requirements, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements.

My Awards

2023

AAMA Impact Award

Recognized for developing automated workflow solutions that improved scholarship application processing efficiency and digital presentation systems for student programs.