Jason Hanes – Web Developer | WordPress Developer

About

Web Developer with 16 plus years of experience building high performance websites, web applications, and custom WordPress solutions. Strong background in WordPress development, WooCommerce, PHP, and front end performance optimization. Proven ability to deliver scalable, maintainable codebases that improve Core Web Vitals, technical SEO, and user experience.

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Skills

PHP JavaScript HTML CSS SCSS MySQL WordPress Development Custom Themes Plugin Development WooCommerce Gutenberg Blocks Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Custom Post Types WordPress Multisite Responsive Design Bootstrap jQuery Web Accessibility HTML Email Development Core Web Vitals Page Speed Optimization Technical SEO Structured Data Caching CDN Configuration Image Optimization Git GitHub Linux REST APIs AWS DigitalOcean Cloudflare Jira Agile Scrum Figma Photoshop

Work Experience

Web Technology Consultant Marathon Consulting

2023 - 2025 Virginia Beach, VA Full-Time / Remote

Developed custom WordPress websites and WooCommerce solutions for marketing and ecommerce platforms.
Built and maintained a large scale WordPress multisite environment supporting multiple brands and lead generation funnels.
Created custom Gutenberg blocks and reusable WordPress components to improve content editing workflows and visual consistency.
Implemented custom themes, child themes, and custom post types aligned with brand and marketing requirements.
Integrated third party APIs and marketing tools to support lead tracking and customer engagement.
Optimized website performance using caching, CDN configuration, and image optimization to improve Core Web Vitals.
Improved technical SEO through structured data, performance enhancements, and clean semantic markup.
Managed plugin updates, staging QA, and production releases to support stable deployments.
Collaborated in Agile Scrum environments including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives.

Full Stack Web Developer Square Orange, LLC

2023 - 2023 Atlantic Beach, NC Self-Employed / On-Site

Built custom WordPress themes and plugins for small business and agency clients.
Developed WooCommerce stores including product templates, checkout flows, shipping rules, taxes, and payment integrations.
Migrated websites across hosting environments including DNS, SSL, and database transfers.
Managed Linux based hosting environments with performance monitoring, backups, and security updates.
Resolved plugin conflicts, PHP errors, and performance issues to deliver stable releases with minimal downtime.
Provided client training, project documentation, and ongoing technical support.

Lead Front End Web Developer Hobie Cat Co.

2017 - 2023 Oceanside, CA Full-Time / Hybrid

Developed responsive front end templates for Django and WordPress websites.
Translated design files into HTML, CSS, SCSS, and JavaScript with strong focus on responsive implementation, performance, and accessibility.
Built custom WordPress templates and theme enhancements aligned with brand and marketing requirements.
Improved page speed and SEO through image optimization, caching strategies, and CSS and JavaScript refinement.
Created responsive HTML email templates for internal and external marketing systems.
Collaborated with marketing and design teams on digital campaigns and website improvements.

Full Stack Web Developer Square Orange, LLC

2013 - 2017 Temecula, CA Self-Employed / On-Site

Developed custom websites and web applications using PHP, Python, HTML, CSS, SCSS, JavaScript, and MySQL.
Built and maintained WordPress websites including custom themes and plugin development.
Delivered WooCommerce implementations with custom product layouts and checkout experiences.
Configured hosting, CDN, DNS, and SSL settings for performance and reliability.
Maintained Linux servers and implemented backup, update, and security practices.

Lead Front End Web Developer Business.com

2010 - 2013 Carlsbad, CA Full-Time / On-Site

Developed front end template code for ExpressionEngine and WordPress websites.
Translated Photoshop designs into responsive HTML, CSS, SCSS, and JavaScript for production use.
Produced reusable template components and style guides to standardize page builds.
Improved page performance and SEO readiness through front end optimization and semantic markup.
Created responsive HTML email templates for marketing systems and campaigns.

Director of Technology La Touraine Inc.

2007 - 2010 San Diego, CA Full-Time / On-Site

Led a team of web developers and IT technicians across website and infrastructure initiatives.
Defined web infrastructure standards including hosting, security, and backup policies.
Oversaw website maintenance, content updates, vendor relationships, and technical rollouts.
Managed department staffing, training, documentation, and annual technology budgets.

Earlier Experience Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Ford Motor Co., WHFR Radio

1998 - 2007 Detroit, MI Full-Time / On-Site

Held web, systems, and IT support roles spanning ecommerce website management, Linux administration, Windows support, and internal technical support.
Built and maintained websites, managed servers, supported end users, and handled day to day infrastructure troubleshooting.

Portfolio

Bumble Bee Seafoods

In-house e-commerce integration with a streamlined AJAX slide-out cart and front-end optimizations for Bumble Bee Seafoods.

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Hobie Cat Co.

Front-end development for Hobie’s consumer website and e-commerce platform built on Django CMS.

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I developed all front-end code for the Hobie consumer website and its e-commerce platform, ensuring a seamless, responsive user experience. The project integrates with Hobie’s Python and Django CMS–based architecture and leverages multiple cloud hosting solutions. The result is a fast, modern interface that supports both brand storytelling and online sales.

Client: Hobie Cat Co. Service: Web Development

Business.com

Front-end template development in collaboration with their PHP engineers and graphic design team.

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Sumo Picks

Sports handicapping platform with tools, stats, and user analytics for tracking betting picks.

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Inn at Sunset Cliffs

A modern, responsive website rebuild for a hotel needing a fresh, user-focused online presence.

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The hotel needed a complete website rebuild, as their decade-old site was outdated and no longer meeting guest expectations. I designed and developed a modern, responsive experience focused on usability, performance, and easy content management. The result is a clean, intuitive site that better serves customers and supports the hotel’s brand.

Client: Inn at Sunset Cliffs Service: Web Development, Web Hosting

Teaching California

Diagnosed and fixed front-end issues caused by misconfigured WordPress plugins for the Teaching California website.

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Skye Canyon

Added new home model sections and custom CMS features for news, FAQs, and press releases.

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I expanded their existing website by adding new sections that highlight available home models and support additional marketing content. I built custom backend functionality that allows the client to publish news posts, FAQs, and press releases directly from their CMS. These enhancements improved both the site’s content flexibility and its overall user experience.

Client: Greenhaus Service: Web Development

Tres Santos

Responsive Bootstrap website with custom JW Player integration for the Tres Santos real estate development.

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Tres Santos is a real estate development project in Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, designed to attract both investors and homebuyers. I built a fully responsive Bootstrap-based website that showcases the project’s vision, features, and lifestyle. The site also includes a custom JW Player video implementation to highlight key visuals and marketing content.

Client: Greenhaus Service: Web Development

Vivo Design Studios

Custom responsive WordPress site showcasing Vivo Design Studios’ interior design portfolio.

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Vivo Design Studios wanted to refresh their website and migrate to a more flexible content management system. I collaborated with their graphic design team to build a custom WordPress site that beautifully showcases their interior design work. The site is fully responsive with a Bootstrap foundation and is simple for their team to update and manage.

Client: VIVO Design Studios Service: Web Development

French Tech Hub

Complete redesign with a custom bilingual content system and streamlined backend features for French Tech Hub.

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French Tech Hub needed a full redesign of their website along with a reliable way to manage English and French content without using automated translations. I delivered a modern, refreshed interface and built a custom multilingual system that allows their team to control content in both languages. Additional backend enhancements were implemented to simplify day-to-day site administration.

Client: French Tech Hub Service: Web Development

All Business

Hosting optimizations and cleanup of outdated redirects that dramatically improved All Business site performance.

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Women's Community Clinic

Custom jQuery/CSS solution to make the Women’s Community Clinic site fully responsive without modifying existing templates.

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Certifications

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

A foundational certification that validates a broad understanding of AWS cloud concepts, core services, security best practices, pricing models, and architectural principles. It demonstrates the ability to navigate the AWS platform and make informed cloud decisions at a business and technical level.

WGU Certified Front-End Developer

A skills-focused certification from Western Governors University that validates proficiency in modern front-end web development, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, responsive design, and UI/UX best practices. It demonstrates the ability to build accessible, user-centered, and production-ready web interfaces.

Education

Western Governors University Software Engineering

2022 - 2024 Salt Lake City, UT

A competency-based, industry-aligned bachelor's program focused on software design, development, testing, and architecture. Coursework covers core programming concepts, web and mobile application development, UI/UX, quality assurance, and the full software development lifecycle, preparing graduates to build scalable, maintainable software solutions.