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Hello! I’m Chris Durbin, a Front-End Developer based in Columbus, Ohio. I enjoy building accessible, high-quality web applications that engage users and drive business results. I thrive in collaborative teams and love learning new technologies quickly to solve real problems. Over the years I’ve specialized in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like Angular, delivering polished interfaces and features for internal CMSs and consumer-facing sites. I enjoy working with designers to craft responsive layouts and improving usability for all users.…Hello! I’m Chris Durbin, a Front-End Developer based in Columbus, Ohio. I enjoy building accessible, high-quality web applications that engage users and drive business results. I thrive in collaborative teams and love learning new technologies quickly to solve real problems. Over the years I’ve specialized in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like Angular, delivering polished interfaces and features for internal CMSs and consumer-facing sites. I enjoy working with designers to craft responsive layouts and improving usability for all users.

Chris Durbin

Front-End Developer, Web Developer, App Developer, +2

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Hello! I’m Chris Durbin, a Front-End Developer based in Columbus, Ohio. I enjoy building accessible, high-quality web applications that engage users and drive business results. I thrive in collaborative teams and love learning new technologies quickly to solve real problems. Over the years I’ve specialized in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like Angular, delivering polished interfaces and features for internal CMSs and consumer-facing sites. I enjoy working with designers to craft responsive layouts and improving usability for all users.…Hello! I’m Chris Durbin, a Front-End Developer based in Columbus, Ohio. I enjoy building accessible, high-quality web applications that engage users and drive business results. I thrive in collaborative teams and love learning new technologies quickly to solve real problems. Over the years I’ve specialized in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like Angular, delivering polished interfaces and features for internal CMSs and consumer-facing sites. I enjoy working with designers to craft responsive layouts and improving usability for all users.

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Hello! I’m Chris Durbin, a Front-End Developer based in Columbus, Ohio. I enjoy building accessible, high-quality web applications that engage users and drive business results. I thrive in collaborative teams and love learning new technologies quickly to solve real problems.

Over the years I’ve specialized in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like Angular, delivering polished interfaces and features for internal CMSs and consumer-facing sites. I enjoy working with designers to craft responsive layouts and improving usability for all users.

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Fluent

Work Experience

Front End Developer at Freelance

April 1, 2020 - Present

Responsible for website and application development and enhancements using JavaScript frameworks and libraries including Angular (2–14), Angular Material, and jQuery. Led accessibility audits with Lighthouse and implemented responsive pages using Tailwind and Angular Material. Implemented feature improvements to search and layout, collaborating with designers and backend teams to deliver robust, scalable front-end solutions for client projects.

Front-End Developer at Freelance

November 30, 2019 - October 4, 2025

Developed front-end solutions for freelance clients, utilizing HTML5, CSS3/SASS, LESS, JavaScript and jQuery. Built responsive components and UIs, integrated with CMS back-ends, and performed cross-browser/device testing to ensure accessibility and performance.

Front-End Developer at Abercrombie & Fitch

March 31, 2018 - October 4, 2025

Implemented front-end changes for e-commerce sites. Technologies included HTML5, CSS3, SASS, and jQuery. Responsible for bug fixes, small feature enhancements, and writing unit tests for Abercrombie.com and Hollister.co. Conducted browser testing across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and IE/Edge.

Lead Front-End Developer at Nationwide Insurance

July 31, 2017 - October 4, 2025

Led front-end development for internal AEP applications and features. Built and enhanced an internally developed CMS using JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap. Guided UI/styling improvements with HTML, CSS/SASS, and responsive design. Conducted code reviews and collaborated with teams to troubleshoot front-end issues across devices and browsers.

Lead Front-End Developer at AEP

April 30, 2020 - October 4, 2025

Led front-end development for internal AEP applications, delivering new features and improvements using Angular 2-14, Angular Material, and libraries such as jQuery and Bootstrap. Implemented accessibility improvements and collaborated with designers to create responsive UI components. Conducted code reviews and supported deployments via Jenkins, contributing to reusable UI components and better user experiences.

Front-End Developer Freelance at Various Clients (Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister Co, Nationwide Insurance)

November 30, 2019 - October 4, 2025

Developed websites and applications using Angular 2/5/7/9, AngularJS, jQuery, and Bootstrap. Implemented accessible, responsive UIs with HTML, CSS, and SASS; added features such as search filters using Angular 12 and Tailwind; performed Lighthouse accessibility audits; coordinated with designers; managed deployments with Jenkins; contributed to CMS front-end work using JavaScript and Bootstrap.

Lead Front-End Developer at Nationwide Insurance

July 31, 2017 - October 4, 2025

Developed high- and low-fidelity web prototypes for User Acceptance Testing; used HTML5, CSS3, SASS, Angular, and jQuery; conducted browser and device testing on desktop and mobile; refined front-end deliverables with IT Build Teams; wrote SASS/CSS and developed UI components in AngularJS; participated in code reviews; performed cross-browser testing (IE8-11).

Front-End Developer at Freelance / Columbus, Ohio

April 1, 2020 - Present

Responsible for web/app development and enhancements using various JS frameworks and libraries (Angular 2, 5, 7, 9; AngularJS; jQuery; Bootstrap); produced accessible, responsive interfaces; led front-end development on internal CMS and features; implemented new search functionality and UI improvements using Tailwind and Angular Material; supported deployment pipelines (Jenkins); collaborated with designers on UI layouts across desktop and mobile.

Lead Front-End Developer at AEP

April 1, 2020 - October 26, 2025

Led front-end development for internal web applications, delivering features with Angular 2-14, Angular Material, and jQuery; conducted Lighthouse accessibility audits and implemented fixes with HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and Angular; enhanced search with filters using Angular 12; collaborated with designers to develop responsive pages using Tailwind and Angular Material; mentored developers and performed code reviews.

Front-End Developer (Freelance) at Freelance

November 1, 2019 - October 26, 2025

Developed client websites and applications using Angular 2-14, Angular Material, and jQuery; implemented responsive UIs with Tailwind and Angular Material; performed accessibility improvements and cross-browser testing; maintained code quality through reviews.

Front-End Developer at Abercrombie & Fitch

March 1, 2018 - October 26, 2025

Contributed to holiday-season homepage updates and UI enhancements; built components with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; collaborated with design teams; performed bug fixes and code reviews; used Bootstrap and Sass for styling.

Lead Front-End Developer at Nationwide Insurance

July 1, 2017 - October 26, 2025

Led front-end development for internal apps and new features; used HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Angular, and Angular Material; implemented accessibility and performance improvements; mentored developers; collaborated with design and QA teams.

Front-End Developer at Znode, Inc

February 1, 2014 - October 26, 2025

Developed e-commerce website templates and admin interfaces; created UI with HTML, CSS, Sass, and jQuery; performed code reviews; collaborated with teams to deliver features.

Lead Front-End Developer at Freelance

November 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020

Led front-end development and enhancements of client websites and applications, focusing on accessibility, responsive layouts, and delivering expected business results using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Angular, and Tailwind.

Front-End Developer at Abercrombie & Fitch

September 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018

Worked on front-end development for e-commerce sites, building features with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular (AngularJS/Angular Material) and Bootstrap; improved accessibility and page performance; collaborated with design and QA teams.

Lead Front-End Developer at Nationwide Insurance

November 1, 2014 - July 1, 2017

Led front-end development for internal and customer-facing web applications; implemented features using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, and jQuery; contributed to UI/UX improvements and accessibility.

Front-End Developer at Znode, Inc

November 1, 2012 - February 1, 2014

Developed high-fidelity web templates and front-end components for e-commerce platforms using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap; collaborated with design and product teams; contributed to UI performance improvements.

Lead Front-End Developer at AEP

November 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020

Responsibilities included development of internal AEP applications and development of new features for internal applications. Technologies used include JavaScript and jQuery in a .NET environment. Led front-end development of a slider show creator using JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap. Developed new features for an internally developed CMS, mentored developers, performed code reviews, and styled using HTML, CSS, SASS, Bootstrap; tested across devices using developer tools, simulators, and mobile devices.