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Hi, I’m John La Pointe. I’m a seasoned web developer with over 20 years of experience building and updating complex websites for diverse clients. I specialize in advanced WordPress theme development, HTML/CSS responsive templates, JavaScript/jQuery, and PHP/MySQL applications, delivering polished front-end experiences and robust back-end systems.
I thrive on turning design files into high-performing sites, optimizing for speed and SEO, and creating flexible content workflows with tools like ACF and Bootstrap. I’m comfortable working solo or as part of a team, and I enjoy collaborating with designers and stakeholders to ship reliable, scalable web solutions.
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Work Experience
Web Developer at Dominet Web Services (Contract)
January 1, 2000 - October 12, 2025Developed dozens of websites, front-end and back-end, based on Photoshop or Figma designs. Maintained, updated, and enhanced company-managed websites. Implemented page speed optimization and SEO for multiple clients. Integrated third-party APIs including Salesforce, GoToWebinar, Tessitura, and Stripe. Converted non-WordPress sites to WordPress and built custom PHP/MySQL applications.
Web Developer at TopTal Wordpress Web Developer
January 1, 2025 - October 12, 2025Developed dozens of WordPress-based websites from design to deployment; performed front-end and back-end development; maintained and enhanced sites; conducted page speed and SEO optimizations for a variety of clients. Worked on full-time and part-time contracts as a subcontractor for multiple companies. Created WordPress sites and migrated existing sites to WordPress; integrated with third-party APIs such as Salesforce, Stripe, GoToWebinar, and Tessitura.
Web Developer at Saint Bernardine Mission Inc.
January 1, 2025 - October 12, 2025Web Developer responsible for WordPress site development and PHP/MySQL customizations. Integrated third-party APIs (Salesforce, Stripe, GoToWebinar) and implemented SEO and performance improvements. Built features based on client requirements and collaborated with teams to deliver accessible, maintainable solutions.
Web Developer at Saint Bernardine Mission Inc.
January 1, 2021 - PresentDeveloped and maintained a full-stack WordPress-based website, integrated APIs, and collaborated with design/content teams to improve performance and user experience.
WordPress Web Developer at TopTal
January 1, 2003 - PresentContract WordPress developer delivering front-end and back-end work; built and customized WordPress sites, integrated complex APIs (Salesforce, GoToWebinar, Tessitura, Stripe); focused on performance and reliability.
Contract Web Developer at Dominet Web Services
January 1, 2003 - October 12, 2025Developed dozens of websites (front-end and back-end) based on Photoshop or Figma designs; maintained, updated, and enhanced company-managed websites; optimized page speed and SEO; worked on various full-time and part-time contracts as a subcontractor for clients; integrated third‑party APIs; built custom PHP/MySQL applications and WordPress sites.
Contract/Full-Time Web Developer at Self-employed / Independent Contractor (Vancouver, BC)
May 1, 2019 - PresentLed redevelopment and ongoing development for multiple WordPress projects, including a full rebuild of checkrtrust.com using Elementor, a Bootstrap 5-based site for dedutch.com with Advanced Custom Fields, and SEO/redirect work. Delivered major front-end / back-end tasks across client projects (e.g., Vancouver Maritime Museum) and created custom content editors and integrations; managed content migrations and site launches.
Onsite WordPress Developer at Maximizer CRM
June 1, 2019 - October 12, 2025Redeveloped and maintained Maximizer CRM’s website: built a Bootstrap 4 WordPress theme, migrated content, implemented Gravity Forms and API integrations; migrated from Blade templating and added custom login and lead pages; optimized performance and SEO.
Contract Web Developer at Various Clients (Hale Marketing, Raize Digital, etc)
January 1, 2019 - October 12, 2025Freelance WordPress/PHP/MySQL development; created dozens of sites with responsive WordPress themes, custom post types, WooCommerce integration, and API connections; performed site migrations, performance optimizations, and complex form integrations.
Lead Developer at Rogers Communications, Inc.
December 1, 2017 - October 12, 2025Onsite lead frontend/backend developer for Cityfone and SimplyConnect; built a Bootstrap 4-based frontend and a PHP/AJAX/Oracle DB backend; developed a pricing/plans selector app and related features.
Full Time Web Developer at McMillan
April 1, 2003 - October 12, 2025Developed corporate websites (e.g., MOSAID, Pathlore, IntraNetSolutions, HOPEhelps) from PSDs to functional sites; implemented responsive HTML/CSS, JavaScript interactivity, and back-end integrations; produced banners and marketing assets.
Onsite WordPress Developer at Maximizer CRM
June 30, 2019 - October 12, 2025Redeveloped Maximizer's 1,000+ page WordPress site; built a Bootstrap 4 theme from designs; migrated content; integrated Gravity Forms and external APIs; implemented responsive templates and SEO-friendly redirects.
Contract Web Developer at Various Clients (Self-employed)
January 31, 2019 - October 12, 2025Led frontend/backend WordPress work for multiple clients, including custom theme development, API integrations, WooCommerce, and performance optimization; worked on migrations and content updates for sites such as Tsawwassen First Nations, interior design resource portals, and event sites.
Lead Developer at Rogers Communications, Inc.
December 31, 2017 - October 12, 2025Onsite development for Cityfone and Simply Connect sites; frontend Bootstrap 4 templates, advanced jQuery; backend PHP/AJAX with Oracle database; built a one-page app for plan/device selection with pricing.
Frontend/Backend WordPress Developer at The Bentway Project / Discourse Media (project work)
October 31, 2017 - October 12, 2025Developed a promotional site and a responsive news/blog site using Foundation-based WordPress; created custom post types and flexible content editing; ensured clean launch redirects and SEO-friendly structure.
In-house WordPress Developer at FCV Technologies
October 31, 2014 - October 12, 2025Developed Kandy Outdoor Flooring site; created custom post types; migrated e-commerce elements; performed CSS/JS refinements to achieve responsive design and performance improvements.
Senior WordPress Developer at Hale Marketing
September 30, 2016 - October 12, 2025Complete responsive WordPress development for multiple Hale Marketing clients; produced custom post types, templates, and ecommerce integrations; collaborated on design-to-implementation workflows.
Web Developer at Sharkbite Art + Design
September 30, 2011 - October 12, 2025WordPress theme development for numerous sites; created responsive templates; integrated client content and media; contributed to project management and delivery.
Web Developer at McMillan
April 30, 2003 - October 12, 2025Developed corporate websites from PSDs; sliced graphics; coded HTML/JavaScript; created animated banners for clients; contributed to site maintenance and updates.
Frontend Developer / WordPress Developer at Mark Anthony Group (White Claw, Glendalough, Cayman Jack, Mike’s Hard)
October 31, 2021 - October 12, 2025Redeveloped and maintained major product brand websites; converted designs to Bootstrap WordPress themes; set up multilingual capabilities; integrated API/search/map features; built a cocktail recipe manager.
Frontend WordPress Theme Developer at Festival of Authors / Harbourfront Centre
February 28, 2021 - October 12, 2025Developed Bootstrap 4 WordPress themes for festival sites; integrated Tessitura CRM via API for registrations and seat purchases; implemented custom password reset workflows with tokens.
Web Developer at Saint Bernadine Mission Communications
May 1, 2019 - PresentContract/Full‑time Web Developer leading WordPress projects. Redeveloped multiple sites (CheckrTrust, DeDutch, Miller Thomson, Vancouver Maritime Museum) via Elementor/Bootstrap, implemented advanced custom fields and flexible content editing, carried over/created content, optimized SEO redirects, and managed ongoing site maintenance for ~12+ WordPress sites.
Web Developer at Mark Anthony Group
October 1, 2021 - October 12, 2025Redeveloped and maintained product brand websites (White Claw, Glendalough Distillery, Cayman Jack, Mike’s Hard, Mike’s Hard Seltzer, Freed Earth Tea) using Bootstrap WordPress themes and Hugo templating; integrated product search with API maps and multilingual setups; built Bearface Whisky multilingual site and cocktail recipe manager.
Web Developer at Harbourfront Centre (Festival of Authors)
February 1, 2021 - October 12, 2025Developed Bootstrap 4 WordPress themes for festivalofauthors.ca and Harbourfront.live; integrated Tessitura Network CRM via API for new registrants, logins, and seat/ticket purchases; created a custom password reset system and PHP session management for Tessitura interactions.
Onsite WordPress Developer at Maximizer CRM
June 1, 2019 - October 12, 2025 redeveloped and simplified a 1,000+ page WordPress site; created a new Bootstrap 4 theme; set up WP Bakery visual editor; rebuilt sales/lead pages with Gravity Forms and API integrations; reorganized content/assets; implemented redirects and SEO improvements.
Web Developer at Interior Designers of British Columbia (IDIBC)
July 1, 2020 - October 12, 2025Developed a member registry, including CSV import, member login, profile updates, and a searchable member directory; enabled resources management and improved site navigation/search.
Web Developer at Tsawwassen First Nation
July 1, 2019 - October 12, 2025Led final development and launch for the Tsawwassen First Nations website and the Gathering Wisdom event site; built resources manager, FAQ manager, and media galleries; delivered online courses with quizzes and audio.
Freelance WordPress Developer (Toptal) at Toptal / Various Clients
July 1, 2020 - October 12, 2025Worked as a WordPress consultant/developer on multiple sites (e.g., BioReference, Resonance Botanicals); created directories, performed final site tweaks, and delivered full WordPress development projects.
Onsite Web Developer at Rogers Communications (Cityfone / SimplyConnect)
December 1, 2017 - October 12, 2025Lead frontend development (Bootstrap 4) and backend development (PHP/AJAX/Oracle DB); built a pricing/plan configurator app with a focus on performance and user experience.
Contract Web Developer at Various Clients (Sharkbite Art + Design, Hale Marketing, Syncroniz, Solocube, etc.)
January 1, 2019 - October 12, 2025Frontend and backend development across numerous WordPress and CakePHP projects; CSS/jQuery enhancements; custom post types; complex form processing; API integrations and content migration.
Web Developer at McMillan
April 1, 2003 - October 12, 2025Developed corporate websites from design to implementation; sliced and coded HTML/CSS/JS; produced animated banners and marketing collateral.
Independent / Freelance Web Developer at Self-Employed
May 1, 2019 - PresentProvide full-stack WordPress development and front-end/back-end work for clients across Vancouver and beyond. Led full-stack projects including redeveloping checkrtrust.com via Elementor based on Figma designs, created a new site for deDutch with Bootstrap 5, and supported ongoing updates for Miller Thomson, Vancouver Maritime Museum, and other clients. Built custom editors with advanced fields, integrated APIs, and implemented SEO redirects and performance optimizations.
Web Developer at Mark Anthony Group
October 1, 2021 - October 12, 2025Redeveloped and maintained product brand sites (White Claw, Glendalough Distillery, Cayman Jack, Mike’s Hard, Mike’s Hard Seltzer, Freed Earth) using Bootstrap and Hugo templating; integrated product search with embedded Google Maps and API connections; developed Bearface Whisky Canadian/US sites with multilingual setup and a cocktail recipe manager.
Onsite WordPress Developer at Maximizer CRM
June 1, 2019 - October 12, 2025Redeveloped Maximizer.com; created a new Bootstrap 4 theme; migrated core templates from Blade to WordPress-friendly structure; integrated Gravity Forms, multiple APIs, and custom functions; streamlined sale/lead pages and content workflow.
Contract Web Developer at Various Clients
January 1, 2019 - October 12, 2025Contract web development work across Vancouver with a focus on WordPress and PHP applications. Projects included converting designs to responsive templates, building custom post types, API integrations, and launching multi-site or multilingual setups for diverse clients.
Lead Developer at Rogers Communications, Inc.
December 1, 2017 - October 12, 2025Led frontend development for Cityfone and Simply Connect sites using Bootstrap 4; backend development with PHP, AJAX, and Oracle DB; built a single-page app for plan/device selection with dynamic pricing and offers.
Web Developer at McMillan
April 1, 2003 - October 12, 2025Full-time web development for a government/enterprise environment; developed corporate websites and internal tools, planning templates and implementing accessible, scalable front-end and back-end solutions.
Web Developer at The Tsawwassen First Nations & Gathering Wisdom
December 1, 2019 - October 12, 2025Took over final development tasks for the Tsawwassen First Nations website and the Gathering Wisdom event site; built resources manager, FAQs, galleries, and an online courses system with quizzes and audio.
Web Developer at Saint Bernadine Mission Communications
December 1, 2019 - October 12, 2025Led development and maintenance for a dozen WordPress sites, including Nicola Wealth, dhgroup, carverssteakhouse, and bcfirstrespondersmentalhealth; built custom content editors and multilingual setups; managed launches and SEO redirects.
Web Developer at Harbourfront Centre / Festival of Authors
February 1, 2021 - October 12, 2025Developed Bootstrap 4 WordPress themes for festivalofauthors.ca and Harbourfront Live; integrated Tessitura CRM via API for registrants and event management; created custom password reset and login flows using PHP sessions.
Education
Diploma of Web Development at Praxis Training Institute
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Diploma (2-year) in Multimedia Learning Technology at New Brunswick Community College, Miramichi, NB
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 1997Diploma in Internet/Intranet Development at Praxis Training Institute
October 1, 1999 - October 12, 2025Diploma in Multimedia Learning Technology at New Brunswick Community College
December 1, 1997 - October 12, 2025Qualifications
Diploma of Web Development
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Telecommunications, Government, Retail
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