Independence is my strong suit
Providing Quality Solutions For A Variety of Businesses
No matter the type of business, providing quality solutions for an improved online presence is my everyday practice. No cookie-cutter techniques are used to get the job done. I keep the same set of standards to ensure all users receive a smooth & rewarding experience. My main area of expertise includes:
Web Development
I’ve been working in Front-End Development for over 6 years. From concept to code, I modernize professional looking websites using up to date methods such as SCSS, Gulp JS and Bootstrap.
UX Design
Wireframing, prototyping or full concept designs, I do it all. Whether it’s making banners in Photoshop or creating a fully interactive prototype in Adobe XD, part of my process is giving visual representations to my clients.
WordPress
One of my specialties is creating fully custom WordPress sites for businesses. This can include developing custom themes & plugins, blogging, security maintenance and best practices for having an impactful WP site.
SEO Compatibility
Staying on top of SEO trends is pivotal to competition. All of my websites are optimized for SEO best practices and industry standards.
Some Interesting Facts
About Me
Certain facts are best told in numbers.
Successful Websites Launched
Years of Front-End Experience
Hours of Design Experience
Unique WordPress Themes
Cups of Coffee
Past Work Experience:
Professional Work History
With 6+ years of being in the website making business, I’ve accumulated an ample amount of experience. Most of that experience was gained under the company that is Ravenshoe Creative. Please see full CV document for more complete details.
Ravenshoe Creative
2013 - 2019
Front-End Designer / WordPress Developer
Worked as part of a creative team designing mock-ups / prototypes for clients based on their requests and implementing all the Front-End code to match those designs.
During my time at Ravenshoe, my roles became more involved with a variety of different clients. I became the lead WordPress developer for all WordPress related projects. I adapted well known frameworks such as Bootstrap 3+, jQuery, Underscores, WooCommerce and more.
Visit Company WebsiteManageCasa Blog
2017Freelance WordPress Developer
As a contracted position, I was hired to design a custom WordPress blog as part of the ManageCasa website. The goal was to inform landlords & property managers about the benefits of using the ManageCasa property app as their all-in-one solution for property management. I developed a specialized theme to integrate into their custom website, making the transition from static HTML pages to their WordPress blog seamless.
Truax Web Design
2012 -2013Freelance Web Designer
After graduating from Durham College, I did a number of small projects for businesses located within the Durham Region. This was a great experience for me as I quickly realized the high demand for Content Management Systems, which lead me into developing WordPress sites for clients.
My Featured Projects
My Portfolio
How I Work
My Working Process
Each project is unique. I do not use cookie-cutter techniques or shortcuts to complete jobs. My work is hand crafted to ensure that my clients stand out from their competition. To make this happen, communication is key for all stages of my working process.
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Discuss the Project
01.We elaborate on your grand vision, making sure we are all on the same page. I break down the steps necessary to get your project from start to finish.
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Concept & Development
02.Depending on the project I will present a design mock-up. This ensures that no small details are missed before the development stage begins.
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Quality Assurance
03.I make sure all the pieces are in place, running multiple tests on your project before delivery. This often includes cross-browser compatibility, readability, speed optimization, etc.