Resourceful and results-driven web developer, project manager, and digital strategist with years of hands-on, client-facing experience delivering high-impact digital solutions. Passionate about staying ahead of industry trends and continuously evolving my skill set to deliver innovative, results-focused solutions.

Mike (MJ) Payne

Resourceful and results-driven web developer, project manager, and digital strategist with years of hands-on, client-facing experience delivering high-impact digital solutions. Passionate about staying ahead of industry trends and continuously evolving my skill set to deliver innovative, results-focused solutions.

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Resourceful and results-driven web developer, project manager, and digital strategist with years of hands-on, client-facing experience delivering high-impact digital solutions. Passionate about staying ahead of industry trends and continuously evolving my skill set to deliver innovative, results-focused solutions.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Lead Support Developer & Web Engineer at Thrive Agency
January 1, 2018 - June 9, 2025
Originally brought on as a contractor during the formation of Thrive’s support department, quickly became a key asset in handling high-volume, fast-paced web development challenges. Hired full-time and promoted to lead a global team of developers, build department-wide SOPs, and support enterprise-level development across hundreds of client sites. Managed and executed up to 20 website tasks per day, including updates, full site builds, bug fixes, and custom feature development. Played a central role in defining support workflows, writing SOPs, leading large projects, client meetings, scoping and quoting projects, overseeing a distributed team, and championing modern architecture solutions.
Web Developer & Digital Marketing Consultant at ThatOnlineMarketingDude.com
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Served as a web developer and consultant for small to mid-sized businesses, delivering tailored online solutions aligned with client goals and brand vision. Led end-to-end website development, social media strategies, SEO campaigns, and mobile-optimized platforms. Managed remote and outsourced teams, maintained client relationships through training and planning, and adapted continuously to new technologies and methodologies.
Senior Project Manager – Web Development at D3Corp
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011
Led internet development projects for a wide range of clients, serving as primary liaison between clients, sales teams, and technical staff. Managed hundreds of web projects, coordinated multi-disciplinary teams, contributed to front-end development, created project documentation, designed custom CMS frameworks, pioneered mobile offerings, and managed hosting environments supporting custom applications and high-traffic sites.
Internet Director at Strive Physical Therapy / GNR
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2004
Led all digital initiatives for a national physical therapy catalog company and network of offices. Managed multiple web projects from concept through deployment, developed site architectures, rebuilt and relaunched key websites, developed database-driven e-commerce platforms, launched niche job boards, and maintained individual websites for multi-state networks with consistent branding and localization.
Producer & Web Developer at Hollywood.com & Broadway.com
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001
Started as an HTML developer and advanced to Producer, overseeing major digital projects and flagship properties including Broadway.com, MusicSite.com, and Hollywood.com redesign. Acted as liaison between leadership, creative teams, and developers. Managed teams and projects to deliver digital properties on time and within scope while directing design and front-end development efforts.

Education

High School Diploma at Hollywood Hills High School
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994
Internet Development Degree at Sheridan Technical College
January 1, 2004 - January 6, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Software Certifications
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2004
Successful Managers Seminars
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2024
Adobe Software Certifications
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare, Retail, Software & Internet