Portfolio
About Me
Hi! I'm Amber. I'm a web developer and designer, passionate about creating inclusive web experiences with an eye for accessibility. Since starting my web dev journey about 10 years ago, I've gathered experience in agency, freelance, and remote environments. I build functional, mobile-first responsive, accessible WordPress sites using the methods, standards, and tools I’ve come to know and trust. You can find all the details in my work history below.
Things that make me happy...
...Professionally:
- WordPress
- Web Accessibility
- PHP & Laravel
- Grid Systems
- Organized, properly commented code
- Bootstrap
- Flexbox
- Chillhop Radio
- Thoughtful user experience
- A solid Stack Overflow answer
- 2-space tab width
- Successful problem solving
...Personally:
- Chasing the Zen (aka Yoga)
- Hiking
- Baseball
- Fiction books
- Music nerdery
- Cop shows
- Furniture painting & restoration
- Word and image puzzles
- Thrift shopping & reselling
- Dark chocolate and good coffee
- Learning a new language
- Bob Ross
My Favorite Projects
My Dev Tools
My Work Experience
I’ve created WordPress websites for businesses in all kinds of industries: restaurant, luxury real estate, financial tech, arts & media, government, transportation, dentistry, non-profit, medical, and e-commerce (just to name a few).
When I'm not working in a full-time agency position, I offer freelance services to create and upgrade client websites, enhance visitor experiences, and boost lead generation. I provide customized services such as graphic design and web design, WordPress updates / maintenance / troubleshooting / technical support, and ADA (WCAG) audits and remediation services.
On top of her exceptional technical and creative skills, Amber is fantastic to work with, and I hope to continue our partnership for years to come. I would recommend Amber to any and all in need of top-of-the-line service.
Reach out on LinkedIn (opens in new window) if you’re looking for a WordPress dev for your project or agency! Download a copy of my resume (opens in new window).
Please note that I am not currently taking on new freelance clients.
WordPress Developer @ Idaho National Laboratory
Remote- Assist with the conversion of INL's external facing websites from Sharepoint to WordPress, in order to modernize their website maintenance processes.
- Perform ADA audits and remediation according to WCAG, and provide accessibility knowledge and guidance to the rest of the team.
Staff Developer @ Howard Development & Consulting
Remote- Developed an ADA / WCAG audit process, quick reference, and report template to increase client audit efficiency. Shared accessibility guidelines with peers, improving developer knowledge.
- Performed rigorous quality assurance and accessibility testing on development projects, leading to a decrease in bugs reported by clients.
- Delivered high-quality, user-friendly, and accessible custom WordPress websites on time by utilizing the Understrap starter theme and adhering to tight deadlines, resulting in positive client feedback and repeat business.
- Provided top-notch technical support to clients, responding to requests in a timely manner to maintain high customer satisfaction.
Front-end Developer @ The Agency Creates
Beverly Hills, CA- Efficiently developed custom multilingual WordPress websites for luxury real estate brands that improved user experience and increased lead generation and conversions.
- Created a bespoke web app utilizing the Formidable Forms plugin and custom PHP to successfully collect, organize, and store user registration information for an international PGA golf tournament.
- Coded, tested, and ensured delivery of marketing email campaigns using tools such as MJML, Litmus, NetResults, and Mailchimp.
WordPress Developer @ Gaslamp Media
San Diego, CA- Decreased initial project setup time through development of a custom Bootstrap starter theme with optimized plugins and templates included.
- Increased efficiency of developer onboarding through authoring and organizing of company processes into an internal developer knowledge base.
- Decreased technical support requests by creating a user-friendly client resource system consisting of FAQ, knowledge base, and user manuals.
Student @ Platt College San Diego
San Diego, CAAssociate of Science: Graphic Design
Bachelor of Science: Media Arts