About Me
I am a 2014 graduate of DeVry University, having earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems with a concentration in Web Development and Administration. Before that, I served 5 years in the US Navy working on Top Secret communication computer systems. I also have nearly a decade of retail and customer service experience, including creating and operating a hobby business selling my own crafts and artwork. I bring technical understanding and down-to-earth problem solving to every project. My curent focus is on accessibility (#a11y) and security, and how to integrate them into every project from inception.
Skills
- HTML and HTML5 -- 10 years
- CSS and CSS3 -- 5 years
- Javascript -- 5 years
- PHP and MySQL -- 3 years
- Bootstrap -- 3 years
- OWASP Top Ten -- 2 year
- Web Accessibility -- 2 year
- Wordpress -- 5 years
Includes experience with WordPress Blocks (Gutenburg Editor), GeneratePress, Avada, Bakery Builder (Virtual Composer), Yoast SEO, iThemes and Wordfence security, Elementor, some WooCommerce, Give and Charitable, and various other plugins
Talents
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Exceptional work ethic
- Desire to learn, willing to try new things
- Desire to succeed, can't leave a job unfinished
- Team player, motivator
When I'm not immersed in code, I've been known to volunteer a bit with the Veteran (see: North Central Washington Veterans and VFW Post 3617 ) community in my area. I'm also a proponent of barefooting, Nerd Manicures (affiliate link) , and Arctic Fox haircolor. And I'm known for being a Professional Pedestrian who fully supports personal expression.