Tabletop games, video games, reading, creative writing, dungeon mastering, movies, filmmaking, video editing
JACOB SCHAEFER
Front-end Developer
Olympia,WA
Summary
Media-focused Web Developer integrates imagery, video and sound to provide innovative sites and apps. Skilled at balancing usability with aesthetic appeal. Attracts users with interactive assets and individualized experiences. Experience designing and developing sites from concept to roll out. Foundational grasp of various CSS and HTML options, plugins, and development platforms according to up-to-date standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Webmaster
Self Employed Web
Olympia, WA
04.2015 - Current
- Identified and eliminated website bugs to improve user experience.
- Provided front-end website development using WordPress, HTML, and CSS knowledge.
- Maintained website for RobertRahula.com
- Discussed site and app requirements with client to produce actionable development plans and budgets.
- Provided ongoing efficiency and security maintenance and patching on website interface to maintain viability after launch.
Front-End Developer
Self Employed Web
Olympia, WA
03.2015 - Current
- Designed and updated layouts to meet usability and performance requirements.
- Consulted with customers to gather requirements and discuss design choices.
- Conceived and built optimized landing pages in HTML and CSS for integration and cross-browser compatibility.
- Developed and updated WordPress and Drupal sites for clients such as TheInnerJourneyEvent.com and RobertRahula.com.
- Employed coding practices based on commonly accepted standards to establish site layout and user interface.
WordPress Designer
Self Employed Web
Olympia, WA
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Planned website development, converting design into usable web presence with HTML, CSS, and Elementor.
- Provided front-end website development using WordPress, Elementor, and WooCommerce.
- Provided design consultation, hosting recommendations, and content management.
Education
Web Development
UDEMY
03.2018 - Current
Web Development
Treehouse.org
05.2018 - 02.2019
Web Development
FreeCodeCamp.org
05.2018 - Current
Skills
Requirements gathering
UI improvements
Front End Web Development
Web Design
HTML
Requirements gathering experience
CSS
Web development projects
Software Best Practices
Visual Studio proficiency
Fast learner
Excellent interpersonal skills
Highly dependable
Additional Information
- Maintenance and troubleshooting hardware and software issues. - Gained experience working on complex codebase with Spry Group, LLC. - Developed websites and JavaScript features. - CMS website maintenance with Drupal and WordPress. - Elementor for quickly building dynamic WordPress pages - Design experience using Adobe programs (Photoshop, Illustrator). - Social Media – Frequent posts (Twitter) chronicling my web developer journey. - 14+ years of customer service in a fast-paced work environment.
Interests
Game Master for Tabletop Roleplaying Games
As a creative thinker and writer, I have discovered a passion for the role of dungeon master/game master for Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Guiding my friends through an amazing collaborative story is endlessly enjoyable. I'm a storyteller at heart, and nothing brings me more joy than developing backstories, building exciting encounters, and improvising story elements all while keeping my players engaged.
Timeline
WordPress Designer
Self Employed Web
09.2021 - 10.2021
Web Development
FreeCodeCamp.org
05.2018 - Current
Web Development
Treehouse.org
05.2018 - 02.2019
Web Development
UDEMY
03.2018 - Current
Webmaster
Self Employed Web
04.2015 - Current
Front-End Developer
Self Employed Web
03.2015 - Current