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I’m a seasoned web professional with 10+ years of experience building and optimizing websites with a focus on clean design, fast performance, SEO, and conversions. I help businesses launch and improve their online presence, and I’m equally comfortable working on front-end development and WordPress theme/customization to deliver reliable, user-friendly results.…

Neal Chester

Web Developer, Front-End Developer, SEO Expert, +2

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I’m a seasoned web professional with 10+ years of experience building and optimizing websites with a focus on clean design, fast performance, SEO, and conversions. I help businesses launch and improve their online presence, and I’m equally comfortable working on front-end development and WordPress theme/customization to deliver reliable, user-friendly results.…

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I’m a seasoned web professional with 10+ years of experience building and optimizing websites with a focus on clean design, fast performance, SEO, and conversions. I help businesses launch and improve their online presence, and I’m equally comfortable working on front-end development and WordPress theme/customization to deliver reliable, user-friendly results.

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Work Experience

Front-End Developer at UL Solutions (Northbrook, IL)

May 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024

Worked on a 6-month contract handling WordPress development, audits, user testing, and ongoing maintenance across multiple UL websites in different languages. Improved quality and usability through testing and careful implementation of updates.

Front-End Developer at UL Solutions

May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024

Contract role supporting multiple UL websites in different languages. Performed WordPress development, auditing, user testing/QA, and ongoing maintenance. Worked on front-end improvements and ensured sites met quality and performance expectations.

Freelance Web Designer at Self-Employed (Fayetteville, NC)

August 1, 2022 - Present

Help businesses across various industries launch and upgrade their internet presence, occasionally including Shopify work. Focus on clean UX/UI, speed improvements, SEO best practices, and conversion-oriented design and development.

Freelance Web Designer at Self-Employed

August 1, 2022 - Present

Help businesses across various industries launch and upgrade their internet presence. Occasionally assist with Shopify work as needed. Focus on clean UX/UI, technical SEO, speed optimization, and conversion improvements; deliver on time with reliable implementation and helpful guidance.

Web Developer at Digital Citizen, Agency (New York, NY)

April 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022

Developed static and WordPress sites for entertainment and education industries as part of a team of four. Delivered web development work including implementation and support with video documentation.

Web Developer at Digital Citizen, Agency

April 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022

Developed static and WordPress sites for entertainment and education clients. Worked within a team of four, contributing to design-to-implementation and maintaining documentation (including video documentation) as part of the deliverables.

WordPress Developer at EP + Co, Agency (Greenville, SC)

October 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021

From a design mockup, developed a brand-consistent WordPress theme for Verizon’s reseller agents using advanced Custom Fields and conditional logic, including a search filter and sliders. Produced written and video documentation (200+ hours).

WordPress Developer at EP + Co, Agency

October 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Built brand-consistent WordPress themes from design mockups for Verizon’s reseller agents. Implemented advanced custom fields, conditional logic, and search/filter UI (including sliders). Delivered well-documented implementation (written and video documentation totaling 200+ hours).

Web Designer / Web Developer at ClikTru, Agency (Nassau, DE)

December 1, 2015 - April 30, 2021

Designed and developed search engine-friendly WordPress themes for law firms and improved the speed of underperforming websites according to Google performance guidance. Worked across long-term theme development and ongoing improvements.

Website Designer / Developer at Clik Tru, Agency

December 1, 2015 - April 1, 2021

Designed and developed search-engine-friendly WordPress themes for law firm clients. Improved speed on underperforming websites based on Google performance findings and implemented best practices to enhance overall usability and results.

WordPress Developer at Studio 7, Agency (Royal Oak, MI)

June 1, 2011 - April 30, 2015

Turned design concepts into live WordPress websites for multiple small businesses, applying best practices in layout, build quality, and maintainable theme/front-end implementation.

WordPress Developer at Studio 7, Agency

June 1, 2011 - April 1, 2015

Turned design concepts into live WordPress websites for multiple small businesses. Delivered custom theme implementation and site builds using reliable development practices aligned with UX and usability goals.