WordPress Website Development: Take Photoshop/Illustrator files from designers and customize themes. Experience hand-coding themes as well as building child themes on different frameworks such as Genesis and Kadence. Ability to work with WordPress WYSIWYG editors such as Beaver Builder, Elementor, Visual Composer and Gutenberg. Install, configure and troubleshoot various plugins. Setup forums and customize templates. E-commerce Setup: Experienced with setting up e-commerce solutions with WooCommerce and Shopify. Integrate payment systems (Authorize.net PayPal and Stripe as well as other payment gateways and merchant accounts) Marketing: Set up inbound marketing campaigns (LeadPages, Unbounce). Create landing pages (WordPress, LeadPages, Unbounce). Integrate email list services (MailChimp, AWeber, Constant Contact, FluentCRM). Set up newsletters, blog feeds, autoresponders, drip campaigns (MailChimp, AWeber, Constant Contact). Experience building HTML emails and testing using Litmus. Web Hosting, Email Accounts and Custom DNS: Experience with many different web hosting companies (cPanel, customized admin areas, special WordPress-only hosting companies). Ability to set up email accounts properly based on client needs. Experience with custom DNS records for DKIM, SPF to support email deliverability from different platforms.

Setup main website on WordPress creating a custom theme and integrating necessary plugins for different areas. Setup donation forms using GiveWP. Setup store website on Shopify and created matching look when going from website to store. Configured all books and other products in Shopify. Setup shipping systems and worked with in-house shipping manager to streamline order fulfillment. Worked with financial group to setup systems to reconcile sales and donations. Setup other separate specialty websites for conferences and other related ministries. Setup website for the New York Times Bestselling author/President of Proverbs 31 Ministries and worked on several redesigns. Also developed book-specific marketing websites and assisted in running live webinars for book launches.

Responsible for all aspects of running own company. Provide on-site technical support to local clients. Train clients on various software. Recommend and implement technical solutions tailored to clients’ needs. Run Linux server with web, mail, database and ftp services.

Responsible for refurbishing used computers from Duke University for resale to the public. Reformatted hard drive according to HIPPA contract. Verified working hardware replacing if necessary. Installed and verified modem and operating system software. Provided consultation to clients.

Responsible for collecting content for Mebane’s intranet and extranet web sites. Followed web content from initiation through to production. Designed all major company presentations and oversee the creation of all marketing materials. Ensured digital workflow between Mac-based Graphics Department and PC-based Marketing Department. Performed internet research on competition, customers, suppliers, and target potential customers.

Designed graphics and layout for the department’s web site. Redesigned department’s FileMaker Pro computer inventory database to improve functionality and enable a secure web based interface. Assisted end users with computer setup and internet access. Provided hardware and software support for a 400+ user network that included several Novell file servers, NT workstations and a Sun Ultra 1 system.

Developed methods of using computers to improve productivity and to streamline company processes. Created and maintained the department’s information databases. Trained company personnel and customers on computer related issues. Recommended and maintained computer hardware and software for the Graphics Department network.

Checked customer artwork for design and printability. Adjusted graphics for registration and traps. Directed creation of plate ready films and checked proofs for correct color break and orientation.

Created multimedia sales presentations using Macromedia Director and Microsoft PowerPoint. Designed sales literature including: handouts, booklets, overheads, and posters. Taught customers about prepress and production steps.

Assisted Art Directors in making proofs and pre-flighting customer artwork. Created mechanicals for customers.