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Hi, I’m Aria Cyrus, a full-stack WordPress developer and digital specialist with 10+ years of experience across WordPress site builds, back-end configuration, copywriting, SEO, and content operations. I build fast, clean, conversion-focused websites and landing pages for small businesses and service brands, handling the full stack: themes, templates, plugins, basic PHP/MySQL troubleshooting, staging/live management, and on-page SEO.\n\nWith a strong analytical background (M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering) and extensive remote collaboration experience using tools like Google Workspace, Notion, ClickUp, Trello, and Slack, I communicate clearly, learn quickly, and stay reliable under deadlines. I’m a fast learner and a proactive problem-solver who delivers maintainable solutions.
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Work Experience
Independent Entrepreneur
January 1, 2010 - November 14, 2025Self-employed entrepreneur overseeing small business operations (café), construction/remodel projects; self-taught web development and SEO; rebuilt portfolio after 2024 data loss. Focused on delivering web/mobile marketing assets, SEO-friendly content, and client-ready marketing dashboards. Years of experience span copywriting, SEO, and WordPress site builds with a remote-first mindset.
Independent Entrepreneur at Self-employed / Portfolio Projects
January 1, 2010 - November 14, 2025Small business operations (café), construction/remodel projects; self-taught web development and SEO; rebuilt portfolio after 2024 data loss. Built WordPress pages (KadenceWP/Elementor), optimized on-page SEO, and created content maps and calendars; coordinated with designers and developers to launch clean, accessible pages.
Multimedia Specialist at Queen's University (Engineering/Law)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Produced video/audio/graphic assets for online courses; collaborated with IDs/ SMEs; standardized asset libraries; upheld brand and accessibility; earned Principal's Educational Technology Award.
Independent Freelance Digital Content Creator at Self-Employed / Independent Freelance
January 1, 2020 - November 14, 2025Remote freelance role creating digital content; planned and wrote SEO articles (personal finance, digital marketing). Built WordPress pages using KadenceWP and Elementor, optimized on-page SEO, and established internal linking. Produced writer briefs, outlines, and content calendars.
Multimedia Specialist at Queen's University (Engineering / Law)
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019Produced video, audio, and graphic assets for online courses; collaborated with instructional designers and SMEs. Standardized asset libraries; ensured brand consistency and accessibility. Award: Principal's Educational Technology Award.
Freelance WordPress Developer & Digital Content Creator at Remote / Freelance
January 1, 2010 - PresentBuild and maintain WordPress sites and landing pages using Kadence, Elementor, and Gutenberg; customize themes and child themes; create custom post types, taxonomies, and fields; configure plugins; manage site migrations, backups, staging, and production workflows; basic security hardening and on-page SEO; plan and write SEO-informed web copy and content briefs.
Freelance Remote Assistant & Content Uploader at Remote
January 1, 2012 - PresentPopulate and update WordPress sites from briefs, format content, optimize headings, internal links, alt text and accessibility; manage Excel/CSV cleanup, asset libraries, and SOPs; provide Tier-1 support by email/chat and escalate with clear steps.
Independent Entrepreneur — Small Business & Renovation Projects at Self-Employed
January 1, 2010 - PresentOperated a small cafe business, managed daily operations, vendors, and basic bookkeeping; coordinated residential renovation projects, schedules, materials, and subcontractors; self-taught web and SEO skills to support portfolio and business growth.
Freelance WordPress Developer & Digital Content Creator
January 1, 2010 - PresentBuild and maintain WordPress sites and landing pages from blank installs to live launches; customize themes (child themes, functions.php, templates); configure plugins for forms, SEO, caching, and opt-in workflows; implement on-page SEO, internal linking, and basic performance checks; plan and write SEO-informed copy for service pages and blogs.
Freelance Remote Assistant & Content Uploader
January 1, 2012 - PresentPopulate and update WordPress sites from briefs or content calendars; ensure clean formatting, optimize headings, alt text, and internal links for accessibility and SEO hygiene; manage assets and simple SOPs; provide Tier-1 support via email/chat.
Multimedia Specialist at Queen's University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019Produced video, audio, and graphic assets for online courses and digital learning projects; standardized asset libraries, naming conventions, and basic accessibility practices; contributed to award-winning educational technology initiatives recognized by the Principal’s Educational Technology Award.
Education
M.Eng., Electrical Engineering (Control Systems) at University of Regina, Canada
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025M.Eng., Electrical Engineering (Control Systems) at University of Regina
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025Qualifications
HubSpot Social Media Marketing II Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Professional Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025HubSpot Social Media Marketing II Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025QM Rubric Certification APPQMR
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025QM Rubric Update Sixth Edition Certificate (RU)
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025HubSpot Certifications: Social Media Marketing II; Digital Marketing; Inbound; Digital Advertising
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025Principal’s Educational Technology Award — Queen’s University
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025HubSpot Certifications: Social Media Marketing II
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025HubSpot Certifications: Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025HubSpot Certifications: Inbound
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025HubSpot Certifications: Digital Advertising
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025QM Rubric Certification (APPQMR)
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025QM Rubric Update Sixth Edition Certification (RU)
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025HubSpot Certifications: Social Media Marketing II
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025HubSpot Certifications: Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025HubSpot Certifications: Inbound
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025HubSpot Certifications: Digital Advertising
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Other
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