Jason Merkling

• Built and managed hundreds of websites across platforms including WordPress, Wix, Shopify, Squarespace, Joomla, custom-coded solutions, and more for both personal projects and clients
• Planned and carried out SEO strategies (content, backlinks, and technical optimization) that boosted search rankings and traffic.
• Worked with tools like Google Search Console, Analytics, Ahrefs, Semrush, Moz, Screaming Frog, and more to monitor site health, rankings, and solve performance issues.
• Wrote custom PHP and JavaScript to protect content, track visitors, and add interactive features.
• Monetized sites through Google AdSense, affiliate programs, and content locking systems.
• Improved site speed and reliability with caching, server tuning, and bot filtering.
• Helped small businesses raise their online visibility and reach more customers.
• Adjusted strategies to keep sites competitive through frequent Google algorithm changes.
• Skilled in Python, Perl, PHP, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, MySQL, Linux server management, and DNS configuration.

Portfolio & Reviews:

• merkseo.com - personal SEO and web development projects
• fiverr.com/users/intelligentcode - client reviews and freelance work history
• berriencountylawnmowing.com - local business website I built and marketed to rank high in search engines and attract new customers; also a side hustle that gets me out of the computer chair and into the sunlight once in a while

• Delivered orders on time within a 5-mile radius and kept customers happy.
• Gave friendly service at the door and in the store, helping solve small issues when they came up.
• Drove safely while handling multiple deliveries during busy hours.
• Helped in the kitchen with making pizzas, tending ovens, and keeping food quality consistent.
• Washed dishes and kept work areas clean to meet health and safety standards.
• Worked the register, handled cash, and processed card payments accurately.
• Jumped in wherever needed—delivery, kitchen, or front counter—to keep the store running smoothly.

• Managed night shift operations, supervising and supporting a team of 15+ employees.
• Delegated daily tasks to staff to keep food prep, delivery, and customer service running smoothly.
• Focused on customer satisfaction by resolving complaints quickly and keeping service levels high.
• Handled commissary orders, tracked inventory, and kept accurate records for supplies.
• Closed the store each night, counted cash drawers, and prepared deposits.
• Entered sales and inventory data into a Unix-based system to complete end-of-day reporting.

• Handled heavy materials, lifting 50–80 lb bales of paper throughout 12-hour shifts while following safety practices.
• Kept machines running by cleaning rollers, setting up for new jobs, and completing routine maintenance.
• Met strict production schedules while packaging and preparing shipments for major clients like Dell and IBM.
• Worked in a fast-paced, high-volume environment that required focus, stamina, and attention to detail.
• Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow and keep production targets on track.