About Me
Hi, I’m Jess — a front-end developer and UI/UX designer focused on creating intuitive and well-crafted websites.
With over 20 years of experience in digital design and web development, I specialize in building responsive, user-focused websites that combine thoughtful design with clean front-end development. My work focuses on intuitive user experiences, scalable CMS systems, and websites that clients can easily manage and maintain.
Hi, I’m Jess.
I’m a front-end developer and designer who builds clean, modern websites and user-focused digital experiences.
With over 20 years of experience, I’ve collaborated with clients and creative teams to develop websites for businesses and organizations of all sizes, bringing projects from concept to launch.
Front-End Development
- HTML5 & semantic markup
- CSS3 / Custom CSS / SCSS (Sass)
- CSS Grid, Flexbox & Bootstrap
- Responsive & mobile-first development
- JavaScript & jQuery
- React (component-based UI development)
- API integration
- CSS animations & transitions
- Cross-browser compatibility
- Performance optimization
- Accessibility (ADA / WCAG)
CMS & Website Platforms
- WordPress / WooCommerce / Elementor
- Shopify
- Squarespace
- Wix
- Joomla
- HubSpot
- Custom CMS templates
- Content architecture
- Client-manageable content systems
Design & User Experience
- UI design and page layout
- Responsive design systems
- UX-focused page structure
- Visual hierarchy and typography
- Wireframing and layout planning
- Design-to-development implementation
- User journeys and intuitive navigation
Frameworks & Tools
- Git
- GitHub
- npm
- VS Code
- Sublime Text
- Chrome DevTools
- Lighthouse
- BrowserStack
- AWS
- cPanel
- FTP / SFTP
- AI-assisted development (ChatGPT, Claude)
- Figma
- Sketch
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Google Developer Tools
Experience & Approach
Much of my work is built through collaboration with account managers, designers, and clients to create thoughtful, results-driven digital experiences. Some projects begin with design concepts developed together, while others involve translating established designs into responsive front-end implementations.
I specialize in building responsive websites supported by flexible CMS structures that make it easy for teams and clients to manage their own content. My experience spans a variety of digital platforms, including e-commerce websites, event-driven sites, reservation systems, and service-based business websites.
Recognition & Awards
Idaho Rockies Creative Competition
Multiple Gold, Silver, and Honorable Mentions for website development, campaign contributions, and design
International Association of Fairs & Expos (IAFE) Hall of Honor Communications Contest
Gold Award — Best Fair Website, IdahoFair.com
Silver Awards — Best Marketing Campaign (team contribution)
Outside the Work
I’m naturally curious and enjoy exploring new technologies, experimenting with creative ideas, and finding better ways to bring design and development together.