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Chris Lane Jones

UX/UI Designer and Developer, Search Engine Optimization


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Education & Web History

  • 2012
    I spent my entire Winter break in college building a portfolio.
    While my other TV broadcast classmates used a free blog, I went out and purchased my own website host,
    and edited a WordPress theme. I was offered by the professor to present my website in front of the class the first week of the semester.
  • 2013
    The portfolio I built, spawned a volunteer opportunity for a film fest.
    A friend introduced me to someone who frantically needed a website for a non-profit local film fest.
    I garnered my new skills and had a website up and running before the screening.
  • 2013
    I graduated from UNF and started a job just two weeks later.
    In college, I took on three internships, one was required and you were allowed a maximum of three more. I considered doing one more internship until I heard
    the words, “you got the job!” My first job dealt with uploading files and photoshop work which landed me at Web.com
  • 2015
    My custom-built WordPress site and Photoshop skills landed me a job at Web.com
    After working in video production, I yearned to work in web design and development. One of my jobs involved placing videos on the site and using FTP.
    I also learned Javascript own my own because I wanted to build web apps to increase productivity, I joined Web that fall to work on websites full time.
  • 2017
    Became the Digital Director for The JOMM
    The JOMM is Jacksonville’s Marketing Association. When I became the Digital Director, I revamped that site and I’m in charge of making sure we have attendees for our monthly events. My secret sauce is Email marketing conversions (yes, I believe in the email list too), social media presence, Meetup.com and increasing the website’s clickthrough rate.

Experiences

Graphic and Web Designer

Web.com | October 2015 – Present | Jacksonville, Florida

Wrote a company-wide proposal that circumvents an error I found in the phone systems. As of Aug 7th, the proposal is in the final review stages.
When commenced, it will change the company’s phone systems internationally. Build and maintain portfolio-grade websites using HTML, CSS, and Javascript for clients. Consult clients on what steps to take to maximize their success in the digital marketplace. Match the client’s request by hacking the disjointed WYSIWYG web editor but also using a method that a less knowledgeable agent could change.

Ensure that every site is mobile responsive by setting and adjusting breakpoints.

Save the company money by redesigning escalated client’s websites in a fraction of allotted time.

Cross-trained in E-commerce and help clients add products with ease.

Help customers maximize traction on Google by bringing their SEO score up to 100% in the company’s proprietary software.

Upsell clients on products that better suit their individual needs.

Awards:

Marketing Maestro for April 2016 – #1 product up-seller on a team of 60+ workers.

Earned a WOW Wizard website design and kept a Quality Control score of 100% in March 2016.

Achieved third place in February 2016 for most website mods completed in a team of over fifty.

WOW Wizard for design two weeks in a row in November 2016.

Received the most end-of-call surveys on my team in November 2016.

Earned a Chili’s gift card from management for customer compliment voicemail in December 2016.

Earned a Gate Gas gift card for my timeframe management of how long it takes to get a customer’s request completed and out the door.

See Web.com Portfolio >

Web Designer and Developer, SEO and Video Editor

Chris Lane Jones | June 2013 – Present | Jacksonville, Florida

Freelance for major clients: Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Mary Fisher Design, Rethreaded and Girls Inc. Create responsive HTML5 websites using WordPress utilizing a hosted server, design site with Photoshop, and find keywords for SEO.

Modify preexisting WordPress templates designs by editing the PHP code and downloading the MySQL database to move sites to another server.

Create high-quality industry standard videos and professional websites for clients

Spread the word via Twitter and Facebook connections and raised awareness to a local event.

Proactively find prospects by attending several networking events monthly, and cold calling.

Build and maintain customer relationships by creating quality customer service and cold calling.

See An Insurance Site I Built >

Associations

Digital Director

Jacksonville Online Marketing MeetUp | February 2017 – Present | Jacksonville, Florida

Manage the marketing emails and ensure that an average of 30 – 50 people attend the monthly marketing events. Set and passed analytical goals between the email marketing conversions, social media presence, and website visits.

Repaired the website by adding analytics tools, fixing broken pages and increased website’s clickthrough rate.

See My Recent Post About Live Chat >

Skills

WordPress

SEO

Email Marketing

HTML5

CSS3

Bootstrap

jQuery

PHP

Javascript

mySQL

Terminal Commands, Git & GitHub

Sass

Terminal

chrislanejones@archlinuxpc

chrislanejones@archlinuxpc: ~>$ sudo lshw

Primary OS: Fedora 27
Desktop Environment: Gnome
Primary IDE: Atom
PHP Editor: PHP Storm
Text Editors: Nano, Gedit
Web Host: SiteGround❤!
Local Host: LAMP stack
Container: Docker
FTP: Filezilla

Hobbies and Interest

Javascript
Internet of things (IoT)
Flying Drones
Logistics
Cryptocurrency
Chess
News
Traveling
Trail Blazing

 

Education & Web History

  • 2012
    I spent my entire Winter break in college building a portfolio.
    While my other TV broadcast classmates used a free blog, I went out and purchased my own website host,
    and edited a WordPress theme. I was offered by the professor to present my website in front of the class the first week of the semester.
  • 2013
    The portfolio I built, spawned a volunteer opportunity for a film fest.
    A friend introduced me to someone who frantically needed a website for a non-profit local film fest.
    I garnered my new skills and had a website up and running before the screening.
  • 2013
    I graduated from UNF and started a job just two weeks later.
    In college, I took on three internships, one was required and you were allowed a maximum of three more. I considered doing one more internship until I heard the words, “you got the job!” My first job dealt with uploading files and photoshop work which landed me at Web.com
  • 2015
    My custom-built WordPress site and Photoshop skills landed me a job at Web.com
    After working in video production, I yearned to work in web design and development. One of my jobs involved placing videos on the site and using FTP. I also learned Javascript own my own because I wanted to build web apps to increase productivity, I joined Web that fall to work on websites full time.

Experiences

Graphic and Web Designer

Web.com | October 2015 – Present | Jacksonville, Florida Area

Build and maintain portfolio-grade websites using HTML, CSS and Javascript for clients. Ensure that every site is mobile responsive by setting and adjusting breakpoints.

Save the company money by redesigning escalated client’s websites in a fraction of allotted time.

Cross-trained in store support and E-commerce and help clients add products with ease.

Help customers maximize traction on Google by bringing their SEO score up to 100%.

Brainstorm ideas and find tools that expedite the process and create an easier customer experience.

Upsell clients to products that better suit their individual needs.

Brainstorm ideas and find tools that expedite the process and create an easier customer experience.

Exceed expectations by completing more websites per hour before and after training.

Taught my trainer and several veteran employees, keyboard shortcuts during training.

Awards:

Marketing Maestro for April 2016 – #1 product up-seller on a team of 60+ workers.

Earned a WOW Wizard website design and kept a Quality Control score of 100% in March 2016.

Achieved third place in February 2016 for most website mods completed in a team of over fifty.

WOW Wizard for design two weeks in a row in November 2016.

Received the most end-of-call surveys on my team in November 2016.

Earned a Chili’s gift card from management for customer compliment voicemail in December 2016.

Website Designer, Website Repairman, Web Developer, SEO and Video Editor (past)

Chris Lane Jones | June 2013 – Present | Jacksonville, Florida Area

Freelance for major clients: Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Mary Fisher Design, Rethreaded and Girls Inc. Create responsive HTML5 websites using WordPress utilizing a hosted server, design site with Photoshop, and find keywords for SEO.

Modify preexisting WordPress templates designs by editing the PHP code and downloading the MySQL database to move sites to another server.

Create high-quality industry standard videos and professional websites for clients

Spread the word via Twitter and Facebook connections and raised awareness to a local event.

Proactively find prospects by attending several networking events monthly, and cold calling.

Build and maintain customer relationships by creating quality customer service and cold calling.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

Bootstrap

jQuery

WordPress

PHP

Javascript

mySQL

Terminal Commands, Git & GitHub

Sass

Angular

Terminal

clj@chrislanejones-Inspiron-13-7368:
clj@chrislanejones-Inspiron-13-7368: $ sudo lshwPrimary OS: Ubuntu Gnome Linux
Primary IDE: Atom
Text Editors: Nano, Gedit
Web Host Type: VPS Debian Droplet
Local Host: LAMP stack
PHP Editor: PHP Storm
Container: Docker

Hobbies and Interest

Javascript
Internet of things (IoT)
Flying Drones
Logistics
Cryptocurrency
Chess
News
Traveling
Trail Blazing

Experiences

UX/UI Designer and Developer | Search Engine Optimizer

Chris Lane Jones - Freelance | Richmond, VA | March 2015 - Present

Clients include Azzly.com, Regina Marston for Congress, FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation), USDOT, Fisher Design & Advertising, Yellowstone Landscape, JAX SMASH, The Jericho School, 1-800-BOARDUP, and Windward Sailing.

  • Create and edit responsive WordPress and Joomla websites for national companies, utilizing a hosted server, ensure WCAG accessibility standards.
  • Create winning SEO and PPC campaign strategies that increased website traffic and engagement up to 60% using SEMrush, Ahrefs, and wordsmithing SEO meta.
  • Prototype and wireframe websites in Adobe XD, Sketchup, Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and presented deliverables with InVision.
  • Build websites using Bootstrap 3 and 4, HTML5, CSS3, WordPress CMS, and Sass.
  • Report analytics using case studies and design multiple versions of the webpage for A/B Testing.
  • Eliminate website vulnerabilities by cleaning up malware and setting up security firewalls.
  • Used workflow and chatbot automation software to improve productivity, increase sales, and improve customer retention.
  • Modify pre-existing WordPress template designs by editing the PHP code and the MySQL database to migrate sites to another server.

Websites I Have Worked On...

Adecco NA Internships Blue Triangle Benchmark Plugin
Florida Construction Days (FDOT) The Jericho School
Azzly Everbalance
Regina Marston CA 42 Windward Sailing
Portfolio October 2021


Lead UX/UI Designer and Developer

Asponte Technologies | Remote | May. 2020 - Sept. 2020 and February 2021 - Present (Contract)

Sole UX/UI Designer/Developer for Homebase, a human resources enterprise intranet solution for IBM WebSphere.

  • Led the Agile team on the design concept for Homebase. Implemented a light and dark mode utilizing a CSS variables method.
  • Created a JavaScript switch inside IBM WebSphere that allowed switching between modes and submits the change to the browser’s local storage, therefore, saving what color scheme the client prefers.
  • Built several mockups for the client and implemented the design using InVision product design the latest Section 508 and WCAG compliant accessibility standards.
  • Designed various responsive Bootstrap 4 components, for example, cards, tables, search UI, drag and drop elements, pagination, and hover cards.
  • Utilized Bootstrap 4, Git, Adobe XD, CSS3, IBM WebSphere CMS, Wireframes, Figma, and JavaScript ES6.


UX/UI Designer and Developer | Lead Technical Liaison for the Business Team

Allianz Travel Insurance | Richmond, VA | Aug. 2019 - May 2020 (COVID-19 Layoff)

Designed and developed insurance offers for company partners: American Airlines, Amtrak, StubHub, Ticket Network, Egencia, Vivid Seats, GradGuard, and Vegas.com.

  • Oversaw, and consulted each development project and updated the business team on the project status during the morning Agile sprint.
  • Led technical communication strategies with partners to set up implementations: Ryzer, NelNet (GradGuard), Vegas.com, Ticket Network Required Choice, StubHub Mobile, Amtrak Omni, and Vivid Seats.
  • Designed and migrated insurance offers built with React components into Fusion Core (proprietary).
  • Built mockups for FileMaker Pro (PMS) and the project manager that was presented to the partner. Discuss in sprints Thompson A/B testing results and created prototypes to combat any low-performing areas. Presented UX/UI designs for future insurance offers monthly at roundtable events.
  • Implemented approved human-centered designs for each partner.
  • Utilized Bootstrap 4, Adobe XD, CSS3, Sass, Adobe Illustrator, Fusion Core CMS, and JavaScript ECMAScript 2020.
  • Ensured Section 508 and WCAG compliant accessibility standards by setting ARIA landmarks, performing accessibility audits.


UX/UI Designer and Developer

Adecco & Special Counsel | Jacksonville, FL | Sept. 2018 - Nov 2018 | Contract

Created portfolio-grade websites using frontend responsive technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

  • Launched pages and/or websites with over 1.5 million views a year. Created event pages for national and international hosted webinars on Sitecore CMS.
  • Implemented Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) standards to make web content and web applications more accessible to people with disabilities.
  • Trained a team member on how to be proficient in SEO in WordPress. Utilized Bootstrap 3, Git, Adobe XD, Sass, CSS3, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Figma, Sitecore CMS, WordPress, and JavaScript ECMAScript 2018.
  • Ensured Section 508 and WCAG compliant accessibility standards by setting ARIA landmarks, testing keyboard and focus attributes, and using a proper color contrast.

Web Designer | Search Engine Optimizer

Web.com | Oct. 2015 - February 2018 | Jacksonville, Florida

Created portfolio-grade websites using frontend responsive technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

  • Trained and led new designers on the team.
  • Ensured that every site is mobile responsive by setting and adjusting breakpoints.
  • Streamlined the web editor for easier use by inexperienced agents.
  • Built e-commerce sites that were easy for clients to update and trained them on CMS.
  • Created winning SEO campaign strategies that increased website traffic and engagement using Web’s proprietary software, and wordsmithing SEO meta.


Web.com Portfolio

Awards:


High Fives Award for April 2020 - High Five for Implementations of many Allianz partner sites.
Marketing Maestro for April 2016 - #1 product up-seller on a team of 60+ workers.
Earned a WOW Wizard website design and kept a Quality Control score of 100% in March 2016.
Achieved third place in February 2016 for most website mods completed in a team of over fifty.
WOW Wizard for design two weeks in a row in November 2016.
Received the most end-of-call surveys on my team in November 2016.
Earned a Chili's gift card from management for customer compliment voicemail in December 2016.
Earned a Gate Gas gift card for my timeframe management of how long it takes to get a customer's request completed and out the door in March 2017.

Associations

Stage Production Lights Administrator

The Point Church (Louisa, Virginia Campus) | Louisa, VA | March 2021

Set up and run production lights on Sunday mornings.

Board Member | Digital Director | UX/UI Designer and Developer & Marketing | Volunteer

The JOMM - Jacksonville Online Marketing Meetup | Jacksonville, FL | Feb. 2017 - Jan. 2019

Grew events by managing promotions and boosting social presence.

SEO Speech Presentation My Blog Post About Live Chat

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Communication with a concentration in Multimedia Journalism & Production

University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL | August 2013 | Graduated

Skills

WordPress Website Repair

WordPress Website Design

UX & UI design

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

HTML5

CSS3

Sass or SCSS

Bootstrap 5

Javascript

PHP

mySQL

Terminal

chrislanejones@Archnotebook
chrislanejones@archbook: ~>$ sudo lshw

Primary OS: Manjero 20
Desktop Environment: Gnome
Primary IDE: VSCode - Atom Backup
PHP Editor: PHP Storm
Text Editors: Nano, Gedit
Web Host: SiteGround!
Local Host: LAMP stack
Container: Docker
FTP: Filezilla
Japanese Breakfast


Hobbies and Interest

Javascript
Internet of things (IoT)
Flying Drones
Logistics
Cryptocurrency
Chess
News
Traveling
Trailblazing Virginia