Kelsey Whytock graduated from Fitchburg State University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications Media and a concentration in Graphic Design. Shortly after, she began working at Student Health 101, an online resource for college administrators, high school educators, and students, providing health-related information.
There, she learned WordPress and worked closely with the Web Development team to build new features into the company’s online magazine and client web portal. She also met and worked with Mike St. Jean as part of the Production Team.
In early 2018, Mike left to pursue a role as a Project Manager at 3 Media Web. After hearing of another job opening and knowing they had similar background skills, Kelsey decided to pursue the same Project Manager role in August 2018.
Later on, the Project Manager role was divided into two distinct positions. Kelsey transitioned into the newly created Web Solutions Architect role, which encompassed the more technical responsibilities, and has been growing in this role since.
“What I like most about my position,” Kelsey said, “is witnessing the evolution of websites… how they come together piece by piece, from the initial designs, to the code, content, media, and final launch.”
Hands-On Work
Kelsey likes the fact that at 3 Media Web, every team member is multi-talented and can “wear many hats”. She doesn’t have a “typical” day. She says each day is different, and that is what makes the position so exciting.
She explains, “Some days, I’m involved in QA (Quality Assurance), making sure everything on a client’s new website is functioning correctly and matches the approved designs. Other days, I’m laying out functional specification documents for a new website, or migrating an entire Blog from one site to another. I always have a number of ongoing projects and a variety of responsibilities to fulfill.”
Her favorite project phase is QA because it is so detail-oriented, and she can often use her problem-solving skills.
While every Web Solutions Architect and Project Manager has their own projects to oversee, Kelsey explains that all of them work well together, often helping each other out if assistance is needed. Projects vary and are assigned depending on several factors: scope of the project, experience in a particular market, or workload schedule.
Native New Englander
Kelsey grew up in the small town of Somersworth, New Hampshire. After graduating from college in Massachusetts, she moved to Rhode Island. Her family primarily lives around Maine, where Kelsey spent a lot of time in the summers growing up.
A Woman of Adventure
Kelsey sees her role at 3 Media Web as an “adventure.” Kelsey Whytock loves to travel and is big into music. She attends many live music events and also enjoys helping friends produce their own local music events. She also stays busy with other activities, like rock climbing, gardening, and crafting.
Four-Legged Companions
Kelsey’s life is enriched by her two beloved pets: Mochi, a cuddly gray cat with captivating green eyes, and Sasha, a sweet, friendly dog whose tail is always wagging. Together, they fill her home with joy and harmony.
Kelsey Whytock’s adventurous spirit, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills make her a valued addition to the 3 Media Web team.