I'm Richard Spencer, an experienced leader and creative web developer with 15 years of experience in both agency and corporate settings. Over the last 8 years, I've led teams, managed and communicated with customers and clients, and steered website projects from idea to launch. I provide strategic insights into digital marketing, SEO, CRO, accessibility, and UI/UX to help drive business growth and success. Highlights include 8% YoY increases in leads at Waste Management, launching five eCommerce sites in 2020, and overseeing 200+ WordPress and Shopify sites.

Richard Eric Spencer

I'm Richard Spencer, an experienced leader and creative web developer with 15 years of experience in both agency and corporate settings. Over the last 8 years, I've led teams, managed and communicated with customers and clients, and steered website projects from idea to launch. I provide strategic insights into digital marketing, SEO, CRO, accessibility, and UI/UX to help drive business growth and success. Highlights include 8% YoY increases in leads at Waste Management, launching five eCommerce sites in 2020, and overseeing 200+ WordPress and Shopify sites.

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I’m Richard Spencer, an experienced leader and creative web developer with 15 years of experience in both agency and corporate settings. Over the last 8 years, I’ve led teams, managed and communicated with customers and clients, and steered website projects from idea to launch.

I provide strategic insights into digital marketing, SEO, CRO, accessibility, and UI/UX to help drive business growth and success. Highlights include 8% YoY increases in leads at Waste Management, launching five eCommerce sites in 2020, and overseeing 200+ WordPress and Shopify sites.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Web Operations Manager at Marvel & Snap
October 1, 2025 - October 20, 2025
Managed intake, scoping, and prioritization of web and marketing requests across multiple clients, translating objectives into actionable tasks and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define requirements, assign work based on capacity and skill, and maintain visibility through project management tools such as Linear, Jira, and Monday.
Web Site Development Manager at Waste Management
January 1, 2025 - October 20, 2025
Supervised the technical platform migration and optimization initiatives across 15+ Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) sites globally, boosting performance and lead generation. Led upgrades to modern delivery services, improving page speed load times and development efficiency. Functioned as in-house technical expert on CMS and related web technologies, ensuring coding standards and best practices, and collaborating with internal marketing and external teams on ongoing site enhancements including landing pages and UI/UX/CRO testing. Managed project finances/budgets and coordinated with global stakeholders to ensure timely delivery aligned with business objectives.
Director of Web Development at Cyan Solutions
April 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Provided strategies and technical solutions for both internal and external client needs. Partnered with design and content teams to ensure project success. Scoped, built and maintained WordPress, Drupal, and Shopify sites and digital projects. Managed cross-functional teams on multiple complex web and digital projects (both B2B & B2C) in a fast-paced environment while meeting deliverables and budgets.
Web Project Manager at Creative TRND
November 1, 2020 - October 20, 2025
Maintained and updated WordPress sites including over 100 Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada websites, landing pages, and managed Shopify sites. Built and managed eCommerce sites including product entries, MAP policies, shipping, taxes, and more. Connected with clients, nurtured fruitful relationships creating partnerships. Created, updated and maintained SOPs for efficiency and standardization.
Lead Developer at Accurate Creative
November 1, 2017 - October 20, 2025
Created website user manuals, wireframes, information architectures, site maps, and storyboards; fully coded, developed and maintained WordPress sites (PHP, HTML, CSS, JS, APIs). Led a team on web and other projects including Android & iOS mobile app for the City of Ottawa. Maintained government websites ensuring WCAG standards are met.

Education

Game Development Diploma at Algonquin College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment