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Chelsea Weber

Sioux Falls,SD

Summary

Passionate web developer and marketing pro with over a decade of experience in the fields of project management, web development, IT, digital and traditional marketing, strategy, client management, and copywriting.

Quick to learn, effective team leader, who is eager to develop technical expertise, and implement creative strategies that generate top-tier user experiences.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Web Developer | Project Manager

CALSTART
07.2022 - Current

Planning & Scope:

  • Assist with project planning including site transfers, launch strategies, and maintenance management plans.
  • Provide guidance on/facilitate domain procurement.
  • Contribute to the development of Statements of Work (SoWs) and contract submissions for new development or maintenance projects.
  • Manage contractor relationships, including project workload coordination, contract hours validation and invoice processing.

Coding & Development:

  • Build and maintain 30+ websites, landing pages, and web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Provide guidance on sitemap architecture and user navigation.
  • Assist with the development of custom WordPress modules and maintain existing plugins.
  • Perform WordPress theme updates and ensure proper integration with custom or pre-built components.

Optimization & Performance:

  • Continuously optimize websites for performance, speed, and cross-browser compatibility, utilizing meta data and SEO best practices.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve errors, display issues, and front-end bugs.
  • Develop and deliver custom Google Analytics reports to support data-driven decision-making.

Quality Assurance & Testing

  • Conduct thorough QA/QC testing pre- and post-launch to identify and fix issues.
  • Assist with website audits, focusing on front-end code and display assets to ensure ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance and adherence to accessibility standards.

Maintenance & Hosting

  • Maintain and update WordPress plugins to ensure functionality and security.
  • Advise on WordPress hosting plans to align with project needs and growth.
  • Support ongoing site maintenance with regular checkups and updates.
  • Develop, plan, and facilitate comprehensive WordPress training for project staff.

Collaboration

  • Work closely with designers to translate visual concepts into functional websites that meet project specifications.
  • Collaborate with developers and contractors to troubleshoot complex issues and share best practices.

Freelance Frontend Developer

Self-Employed
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Design and code responsive websites and applications using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript and React
  • Draft customized layout and wireframes based on predetermined parameters and expectations
  • Adhere to SEO best practices while designing sites and public-facing online deliverables
  • Utilize multiple API integrations for real-time data, called using Axios
  • Adhere to UI/UX best practices to ensure functional and aesthetically pleasing final product
  • Conduct functional testing and debugging procedures over course of web development lifecycle

Owner & Copywriter

Weber Copy
12.2020 - 05.2022
  • Write and edit high-value web content, blogs, ads, sales pages, emails, and articles that drive conversions for variety of industries ranging from audio tech to real estate
  • Conduct target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends
  • Customize brand messaging to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement
  • Regularly meet with content partners, owners, and stakeholders to develop short and long-term media outreach strategies
  • Create high-impact messaging for marketing media, contributing to increases in revenues and market share
  • Perform in-depth UI/UX, strategy, and content audits to ensure website performance and outline opportunities for improvement

Marketing Project Manager

Profile By Sanford
05.2018 - 03.2021
  • Plan, manage, and execute all marketing projects from conception through launch
  • Lead, maintain, and organize all projects and associated tasks within department including but not limited to: graphics, copy, digital, traditional, and strategy
  • Actively collaborate on cross-functional projects with multi-departmental team leaders
  • Work closely with legal, stakeholders, and franchisees to maintain brand compliance across all channels, advertisements, and artwork
  • Maintain and manage project management software, tasks, and production schedules of all members of marketing team
  • Create and manage SoW, project scope, and timelines for all marketing-related projects
  • Update and manage full marketing asset library
  • Maintain relationships/ first point of contact between marketing and outside vendors.

Digital Project Manager

44i, Inc
04.2016 - 05.2018
  • Create and implement detailed project plans by accurately assessing and communicating client needs
  • Lead, maintain, and manage digital web projects from conception through implementation
  • Provide project scope to development team and assist with providing deliverables by working across multiple departments including: business development, design and production
  • Anticipate risk and resolve complications by effectively communicating with the client and development team
  • Monitor and report on project progress to clients and stakeholders
  • Maintain positive client relationships by assessing needs and retaining business after project launch

Director Assistant

Sanford Health - IT
01.2015 - 04.2016
  • Manage schedules, calendars, and expenses for multiple Information Technology Directors in Sioux Falls, Fargo and Bismarck regions
  • Oversee the maintenance, and communication of systems documentation, policies, and procedures relating to needs specific to assigned area(s)
  • Coordinate IT support for on-site implementation
  • Act as liaison between department and internal or external customers for participation with various committees, professional trainings, industry conferences, and conventions
  • Manage travel and expenses for all Directors' employees and assigned team members
  • Document and organize expenses for budget tracking/accounting

Operations/ Assistant Audio Engineer

Colorado Sound Studios
08.2014 - 01.2015
  • Assist staff engineers with gear transport, setup, and sound check prior to events and recordings
  • Implement marketing strategies and created materials to promote studio to potential clients
  • Coordinate daily studio operations, including scheduling, staff management and customer service
  • Represent studio at trade show and expo events

Client Development Manager

VistaComm
07.2013 - 07.2014
  • Ensure the organization meets quantitative revenue standards related to retention and growth of existing clients by creating and/or enhancing business relationships
  • Work proactively on behalf of the company to propose new added-value ideas, projects and products to clients
  • Prepare and analyze input of clients and company team members to document scope, provide estimates and propose solutions
  • Assist with employee training programs, administrative duties and database management

Education

Front-End Development - CSS, HTML, JavaScript, React

SheCodes
06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Contemporary Media, PR & Strategic Communications

University of South Dakota
05.2013

Skills

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript
  • React
  • Wordpress
  • SEO
  • API Integration
  • Flexbox
  • Bootstrap
  • Hosting
  • Trello
  • Asana
  • Content Management
  • Project Management
  • Email Marketing
  • UI/UX
  • Web Accessibility
  • Research
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Copywriting
  • Digital Marketing
  • Traditional Marketing
  • Database Management
  • Leadership & Training
  • Process Improvement & Documentation
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Contracting
  • Communication
  • Google Analytics
  • Metrics Tracking & Analysis

Certification

SEO Certification

Hubspot Academy-4/22

Basic Web Development

SheCodes-4/22

Front-End Development

SheCodes-5/22

Responsive Web Development

SheCodes-5/22

React Development

SheCodes-6/22

Timeline

Web Developer | Project Manager

CALSTART
07.2022 - Current

Freelance Frontend Developer

Self-Employed
05.2022 - 03.2023

Owner & Copywriter

Weber Copy
12.2020 - 05.2022

Marketing Project Manager

Profile By Sanford
05.2018 - 03.2021

Digital Project Manager

44i, Inc
04.2016 - 05.2018

Director Assistant

Sanford Health - IT
01.2015 - 04.2016

Operations/ Assistant Audio Engineer

Colorado Sound Studios
08.2014 - 01.2015

Client Development Manager

VistaComm
07.2013 - 07.2014

Front-End Development - CSS, HTML, JavaScript, React

SheCodes

Bachelor of Science - Contemporary Media, PR & Strategic Communications

University of South Dakota
Chelsea Weber