Gard Communications
Arthur Parker is a Lead Developer at Gard Communications and Partner/Webmaster at Vortex Music Magazine. With extensive experience in web development, Arthur has worked with various technologies including PHP, JQuery, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, AJAX, XML, and LAMP. Arthur is proficient in WordPress and ProcessWire content management systems, REST and SOAP API integration, e-commerce API integration, and MySQL database design. Prior to their current roles, Arthur worked as an Emedia Developer at InterContinental Hotels Group, implementing online training and developing web-based user interfaces. Arthur holds a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Emory University.
Gard Communications
Gard Communications is creative, digital and public relations firm specializing in corporate and public policy communications. We think strategically and creatively, and we execute with discipline and attention to detail. The firm has significant experience in crisis communications, issue management and social marketing, as well as communications related to regulatory, permitting and litigation matters. We work in traditional and digital environments, creating and managing content in paid, earned and social media. Over the years, we’ve developed a set of principles that guide the firm. We call them the Manzanita Notes. The first one remains first in importance: Concentrate on the work and the rest will follow.