About

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About Me

Web Developer

Hi there! I’m Lauren, a passionate and dedicated WordPress enthusiast. With a knack for creating user-friendly, visually appealing websites, I love bringing ideas to life in the digital space. Whether it’s designing responsive layouts, customizing themes, or optimizing site performance, I take pride in delivering solutions that exceed expectations.

My journey into WordPress work stems from a genuine curiosity for web development and a desire to empower businesses and individuals to make their mark online. I thrive on learning new skills, tackling challenges, and staying up-to-date with the latest WordPress tools and trends.

Currently, I’m training in HubSpot—building pages, working with modules, sections, and branded images, while exploring its coding capabilities. Each new skill I gain deepens my understanding of front-end development and excites me to further explore its backend functionality.

When I’m not absorbed in coding or crafting content, you’ll find me trying new design techniques, refining my skills, and exploring creative hobbies. I enjoy sewing, watching movies and walking my dog. I love diving deep into how things work, uncovering the technical details behind great designs, and constantly finding new ways to bring ideas to life.

About Me

I am a passionate front-end web developer and digital designer skilled in creating user-focused websites and compelling digital content using WordPress, Photoshop and HTML/CSS.

My Skills

I embrace lifelong learning, leveraging tools from WordPress to front-end development to create impactful work. My approach combines curiosity, adaptability, and a drive to push boundaries, ensuring every project is both functional and inspiring.

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WordPress Development
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SharePoint
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HTML/CSS
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Web Design
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Photoshop
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HubSpot CMS & Page Design – Actively learning and applying

Experience

2015-2021

Freelance

Freelance Web Developer

Developed a local business directory and rebranded an insurance site with a new WordPress template. Quickly learned Bricks Builder and assisted a local tent company in modernizing their site with Elementor themes.

2022-2023

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

  • Associate Web Developer Certification of Completion
  • CompTIA IT Fundamentals, October 2022
  • Adobe Certified Associate, Visual Design Photoshop 2020, November 2022
  • Certiport IT Specialist HTML and CSS, January 2023
  • Certiport IT Specialist HTML5 Application Development, April 2023
2021-Present

Udemy and LinkedIn Learning

Self-Learning Web Development Projects

Completed self-learning courses on Udemy and LinkedIn Learning, gaining expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Git. Designed, developed, and hosted responsive web projects independently, showcasing skills in coding, debugging, and deployment. Demonstrated strong self-motivation and time management from this experience.

2014-Present

Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union

Member Experience Trainer

Developed and facilitated call center training programs using tools like SharePoint, Camtasia, Articulate, and ServiceNow to improve performance and customer satisfaction.