About Me
Hi, I’m AnnMarie — a WordPress focused front end developer with over 15 years of experience. With a solid foundation in HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript/jQuery, PHP, and MySQL, I build dynamic, fast, and user-friendly websites.
I currently work at a marketing agency in Northern Illinois, where I develop custom WordPress block themes for small business clients. My specialties include technical SEO and performance optimization — crafting blazing-fast websites that don’t just look good, they work hard.
When I’m not in front of a computer, you’ll find me outdoors — hiking, kayaking, camping, or simply soaking up the sun some place quiet. But whether I’m at work or play, squashing bugs (pun intended), optimizing load times, or improving accessibility, I follow one simple practice —
leave it better than you found it
Robert Baden-Powell
(Bugs excluded!)
Skills
- HTML, CSS/Sass, JavaScript/jQuery, PHP and MySQL
- WordPress themes, template tweaks, troubleshooting and general maintenance. Familiar with several WordPress concepts, such as block themes, custom queries, custom post types and
taxonomies, as well as popular plugins for forms, custom fields, ecommerce, events, etc. Also, adept with technical SEO, performance optimization and accessibility. - Good time management, able to work alone with minimal supervision or as part of a team, communication via email, chat or phone, eye for detail and ability to multi-task.
Experience
- Web Developer | Green Closet Creative | November 2021 to Present
- Web Developer | NHCash | December 2018 to December 2024
- WordPress Web Developer | iAdvantage | January 2017 to June 2018
- Front-End Web Developer | The Stelter Company | December 2014 to August 2016
- Web Developer | Partnership Graphics | September 2011 to October 2014
Education
William Rainey Harper College | Palatine, IL | 2010
Degree: AAS – Web Applications Development
Certificates: Web Visual Design; Accessible Web Design and Compliance
