WordPress Engineer Resume

WordPress Development | Custom Post Types | REST API | WooCommerce | Page Builders

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Career Objective

To leverage my experience as a WordPress Engineer within a DevOps team. I seek opportunities to stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, including Node.js and React.js. My expertise spans client-side development (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript), server-side programming (PHP, MySQL), and proficiency in Microsoft Office products, enabling me to contribute effectively to digital marketing initiatives.

Technical Skills

WordPress Development

  • Custom Post Types & Taxonomies
  • Admin Pages & Hooks
  • Child Themes & Theme Directories
  • Plugin Development & Debugging
  • REST API & JSON

E-Commerce Platforms

  • WooCommerce (Template Overrides, Hooks)
  • Shopping Cart & Memberships
  • Payment Gateways
  • Shopify (Liquid)
  • BigCommerce, Sellvia, Zen Cart

Page Builders & Themes

  • Divi
  • Elementor
  • WP Bakery / Visual Composer
  • Beaver Builder
  • Astra, Kadence, Avada

Programming & Scripting

  • PHP / MySQL
  • HTML5 / CSS3
  • JavaScript / jQuery / AJAX
  • Python
  • Procedural & OOP / MVC

Hosting & Server Management

  • Nginx / MySQL
  • AWS (S3 Bucket Editing)
  • GoDaddy, Namecheap, Network Solutions
  • IONOS, Hostgator, A2 Hosting
  • Bluehost, SiteGround, SmarterASP

Tools & Collaboration

  • Adobe CC (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, XD)
  • Figma
  • GitHub, Bitbucket, Sourcetree
  • Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams
  • FileZilla, Cyberduck

SEO & Analytics

  • Google Tag Manager (GTM)
  • Google Analytics
  • SEMrush
  • Keyword Magic Tool
  • Yoast SEO

Security & Cybersecurity

  • SSL Certificates
  • Brute-Force Attack Prevention
  • Wordfence Security
  • Really Simple SSL
  • Malware Protection

WordPress Plugins Experience

Extensive experience with industry-leading WordPress plugins:

Gravity Forms Yoast SEO Ultimate Affiliate Pro The Events Calendar WP Rocket Smart Slider WP All Import Pro WP Store Locator Elementor WPBakery Beaver Builder

Work Experience

WordPress Web Developer (Freelance)

212 Creative, LLC

Troy, MI

04/2020 - 11/2023

  • Managed back-end development using PHP and MySQL
  • Developed responsive websites for desktop, mobile, and tablet using media queries
  • Led front-end development with HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery/JavaScript
  • Worked 20 hours per week
  • Built custom scripts within theme and plugin directories
  • Worked with multiple page builders, including Divi, Elementor, WP Bakery/Visual Composer, and Beaver Builder
  • Created custom post types (CPTs), post meta, user meta, taxonomies, admin pages, and shortcodes while leveraging the WordPress Codex
  • Developed with the REST API and JSON data format

Jr. WordPress Developer (Freelance)

Go Viral Marketing

Washington, D.C.

01/2018 - 04/2020

  • Managed back-end development with PHP and MySQL
  • Developed responsive websites for desktop, mobile, and tablet
  • Led front-end development with HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery/JavaScript
  • Worked 30 hours per week per contract

Intern Web Developer / Designer

Fusion Advertising, Inc.

East Syracuse, NY

02/2017 - 07/2017

  • Managed user requirements and led other interns
  • Designed responsive websites using Bootstrap
  • Developed with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
  • Completed both internal and external projects

Intern Level Programmer

North East Fasteners

Terryville, CT

11/2014 - 05/2015

  • Developed C# ASP.NET 4.5 Applications
  • Designed with SQL Server and created Stored Procedures
  • Managed requirements with the director of I.T.
  • Worked 20-30 hours a week

Technology Intern

Victory Energy Solutions

New Britain, CT

06/2015 - 08/2015

  • Developed applications with VBA
  • Developed data macros in Excel
  • Managed customer data with CRM software
  • Created GUIs with Excel

Education & Certifications

B.S. in Computer Science (Honors)

Central Connecticut State University
Minor in Mathematics (Non-teaching)
Overall GPA: 3.32 / 4.00
Awarded Fall 2017

A.S. in Computer Information Systems

Tunxis Community College
Certificate in Computer Programming
Awarded Winter 2013

Honors & Awards

ETS Exam in Computer Science

Score: 161 / 200
74th Percentile
Overall SEM: 5.5

Dean's List

Fall 2016 and Spring 2017
Achieved at least 3.5 GPA for those semesters

CCSU Foundation Scholarship

June 2017 - Awarded after successfully completing internship at North East Fasteners using C# and Stored Procedures

Additional Skills

Languages: Conversational Italian

APIs & SDKs: Instagram, Google Maps, Vimeo, Ziggeo, Twilio

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint

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