stephen jensen resume

Stephen Jensen, Frontend Web & WordPress Developer Resume

Talented Front End Developer with over 15+ years in web-related fields including three years’ experience in WordPress Development creating and maintaining websites for desktop and mobile devices. Team player, independent with experience in managing contractors in their projects and international teams. Excellent web, graphic, UI/UX and programming knowledge to develop optimum and user-friendly web solutions.

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Skills

Frontend Web Development, WordPress Development, Graphic Web Design, Marketing, Quality Assurance, SEO, Website Optimization, Documentation.

Software

Development: WordPress, phpMyAdmin, WP Engine, GoDaddy, Bluehost, Bridgeline iAPPS, Squarespace, 3DCart, Dreamweaver, Visual Studio/Code, Azure DevOps, Git, FileZilla, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD, MS Office Suite, JIRA, Subversion, Team Foundation Server, Movable Type, FirmSite Publisher.

Scripts and Libraries: PHP/MySQL, XHTML/HTML5/CSS/CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Foundation, custom/child WordPress themes.

Marketing: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Optimize, Salesforce, Drip, iContact, Mailchimp.

Debugging and Testing Tools: Chrome (DevTools), Firefox (DevTools), Internet Explorer (Developer Tools), Safari, iPad, Android, PageSpeed Insights, WebPagetest, GTmetrix, Screaming Frog, SEMRush, Google Search Console.

WordPress Plugins: Advanced Custom Fields Pro, Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WPML, Yoast SEO, RankMath, Better Search Replace, ShortPixel Image Optimizer, WP Mail SMTP, Revolution Slider, WooCommerce, WooCommerce Google Analytics Integration, ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7, W3 Total Cache, WP Mail SMPT, Customer Reviews for WooCommerce, SiteOrigin, Slider Revolution and more.

Additional: VPN, project management, wireframes, storyboards, Drip, iContact, Salesforce (forms), MailChimp, 508 Accessibility, MS Office suite, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx, GMail account, email marketing.

Experience

Stephen Jensen, Consultant | Burnsville, MN

WordPress Developer

Client: The Beachwood Reporter | 2022 - Present

Migrate Movable Type journalism blog to WordPress

Accomplishments
  • Migrate 16,000+ posts, images, files from Movable Type to WordPress
  • Integrate WordPress plugins: Movable Type and TypePad Importer, Auto Upload Images, Yoast SEO
  • Custom WordPress theme that matches current website look and feel
  • Work with Bluehost to set up WordPress and configure
  • Train business owner in the use of their new site so they can have full control
Work Samples

WordPress Developer

Client: Garden of Eden Vapors | 2018 – 2021

Provided WordPress development and PHP programming support for online e-commerce business.


Accomplishments
  • WordPress plugins: WooCommerce, WooCommerce Google Analytics Integration, Contact Form 7, ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7, W3 Total Cache, WP Mail SMPT, Customer Reviews for WooCommerce.
  • Customer Reviews for WooCommerce now has over 500 verified purchase reviews.
  • Integrated Google Analytics, Google Search Console, reCaptcha (v2).
  • MailChimp for email marketing.
  • Trained business owner in the use of their new site so they can have full control.
  • Identified WordPress plugin/plugin author that was preventing checkout page from fully loading
Work Samples
  • WordPress e-commerce website Garden of Eden Vapors.

Movable Type Developer

Client: FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business | Summer 2013

Responsible for building Movable Type blog templates for Firmsite template sites.

Included Dreamweaver to create XHTML, CSS, and edit FindLaw blog template snippets; Photoshop to cut, create or correct Graphic Designer web graphics; Movable Type to deposit/test/publish blog code; utilized FindLaw home-grown CMS tools; QA test multi-browser compatibility; JIRA bug tracking.

Accomplishments
  • Dreamweaver to create XHTML, CSS, and edit FindLaw blog template snippets
  • Movable Type to deposit/test/publish blog code
  • Fixed quote was per blog template developed – 4.5 hours maximum per template
  • Completed 9 blog templates in 30 hours.

WordPress Developer

Client: FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business | Summer 2013

Responsible for building Territory sites in WordPress.


Accomplishments
  • Fixed quote was per WordPress territorial site – 2 hours maximum per site.
  • Created 70 WordPress territory micro-sites in 2 months.
Work Samples

Equus Holdings, Inc. | Golden Valley, MN | 2014 – 2020

Web Developer

Provided web development, WordPress development, PHP/MySQL programming for all businesses.


Accomplishments
  • Developed custom WordPress plugin for GDPR Cookie Notice used in all websites.
  • Developed WordPress custom theme that I can throw into any WordPress install.
  • Fixed multilingual multisite website PHP code that was causing a redirect-loop.
  • Fixed website PHP security issue that would allow subscribers to see unsubscribed content.
  • Replaced Act-On forms with Salesforce forms in WordPress website.
Work Samples
  • JavaScript Kitchen Cabinet Cost Estimator.
  • WordPress website with custom theme Pneuma Software (designed/developed).
  • Blog authors section Our Wellness Experts.

Rose International Contractor | Minneapolis, MN

Web Developer

Client: FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business | 2011 - 2013

Responsible for web UI development for FindLaw client web sites.

Included Dreamweaver to create XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Freemarker to develop dynamic lawfirm identity; Photoshop to cut, create or correct Graphic Designer web graphics; Movable Type to create blogs; utilized FindLaw home-grown CMS tools; JIRA bug tracking; and Quality Assurance/testing to maintain multi-browser/multi-platform/multi-device compatibility.

Accomplishments
  • Meet and exceeded 100% of FindLaw goals.
  • Lead Eagan office with over 190+ websites/blogs in 2012.
  • Successfully completed a project to integrate 40+ blog template designs for older FindLaw template sites in 6 weeks.
Work Samples

FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business | Eagan, MN | 2009 – 2011

Web Publisher

Responsible for web UI development for FindLaw client web sites.

Included Dreamweaver to create XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Freemarker to develop dynamic lawfirm identity; Photoshop to cut, create or correct Graphic Designer web graphics; Movable Type to create blogs; utilized FindLaw home-grown CMS tools; JIRA bug tracking; and Quality Assurance/testing to maintain multi-browser/multi-platform/multi-device compatibility.

Ajilon Contractor | Minneapolis, MN

Web Developer

Northwest Airlines | Eagan, MN | Spring 2008

Responsible for web and UI development for Northwest Airlines, AOP application redevelopment.

Included Dreamweaver to create HTML, CSS, to develop redesigned application identity; Photoshop to cut, create or correct Graphic Designer web graphics.

RMG Connect/JWT | Minneapolis, MN | 2005 – 2008

Interactive Developer

Responsible for web UI development for RMG Connect.

Included Dreamweaver to create HTML, CSS, JavaScript to develop client identity; IntelliJ, Tomcat, Orion to process JSP/Struts; CVS to maintain content versioning; Photoshop to cut, create or correct Graphic Designer web graphics. Worked with UHG/3M/Ford client CMS/Portal tools to upload development code. Assisted in the direction of contractors, Business Analyst briefs, Information Architect wireframe construction, Art Director creative brief reviews, Graphic Designer UX design and Programmer back-end construction.

Accomplishments
  • Code redesign and 508 compliancy of FEMA FloodSmart site.
  • FEMA FloodSmart What’s Your Flood Risk page for non-Flash users.
  • FEMA FloodSmart Find An Agent.
  • FEMA FloodSmart Estimate Your Premium (tools) page for non-Flash users.
Work Samples

Northland Employment Group Contractor | Minneapolis, MN

Flash Developer

Allen Interactions | Mendota Heights, MN | Winter 2004

Responsible for e-learning graphic, interactive and programming UI development for Allen Interactive Department clients.

Included Dreamweaver to create XML; Photoshop to cut content graphics; Flash and ActionScript to create interactive elements; Visual Source Safe to manage file versions.

Aquent Contractor | Bloomington, MN

Web Designer

Gage | Golden Valley, MN | 2004

Responsible for web, graphic and interactive e-mail marketing campaigns, online opt-in/opt-out forms and web page UI development for Gage clients.

Included Dreamweaver to create HTML, CSS and JavaScript; Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat to create web graphics and PDFs; Fetch to manage files; Flash and ImageReady to create interactive elements.

Accomplishments
  • Developed over 100+ e-mail marketing campaigns for Gage Marketing Group clients in 6 months.

Web Producer

FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business | Eagan, MN | Spring 2004

Responsible for web and programming UI development for Thomson West Group, FindLaw client web sites.

Included HomeSite to create HTML, CSS, JavaScript to develop dynamic lawfirm identity; Photoshop to cut web content graphics.

Accomplishments
  • Integrated 56 lawfirm client web sites in 2 months.

Web Producer

Thomson Legal & Regulatory | Eagan, MN | Winter 2004

Maintained company intranets for the Webmaster while he ramped up to a new working environment.

Responsible for web administration of web, video, graphic and UI development for Thomson West Group, Thomson Legal & Regulatory intranets. Included HomeSite and Dreamweaver to create HTML, CSS, JavaScript; using Quicktime and Windows Media Encoder to edit online videos; Photoshop to cut web content graphics and Flash to edit online Flash tools.

Minneapolis Community & Technical College | Minneapolis, MN | 2002 – 2003

Student Work-Study: Web Designer

Responsible for web, interactive and graphic UI design for Minneapolis Community & Technical College.

Included Dreamweaver to create HTML, CSS for school-related web sites; Photoshop, Illustrator, and digital photography to create web graphics/illustrations; Flash and ActionScript to create interactive projects.

Accomplishments
  • Developed MCTC fundraising web site.
  • MCTC Women’s Basketball web site.
  • MCTC online Flash school tour.
  • MCTC interactive Flash campus map.

Education

Minneapolis Community & Technical College | Minneapolis, MN
Diploma in Web Publishing

University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting

Normandale Community College | Bloomington, MN
Associate of Arts Degree in Studio Art

Burnsville Senior High | Burnsville, MN
High School Diploma

Online Learning & Certifications

Udemy and LinkedIn Learning
Currently working on various online courses available through Udemy and LinkedIn Learning.

References

Provided during job interview.