Hi, I’m Mike Richards, a front-end web developer with four years of experience building responsive websites, custom modules with GSAP animations, and templates for mid-sized businesses in industries ranging from workplace safety to EV fleet management. I’m proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and HubL, and I’m actively expanding my skills in React, Node.js, and TypeScript to broaden my full-stack capabilities. In my role at Ironpaper in Charlotte, I focused on developing scalable website themes, building modular components, and optimizing front-end performance. I implemented API integrations connecting HubSpot with GitHub and Vercel to capture user data and personalize forms, while ensuring accessibility QA and cross-client email development. I'm passionate about delivering fast, accessible, and maintainable web experiences.

Mike Richards

Hi, I’m Mike Richards, a front-end web developer with four years of experience building responsive websites, custom modules with GSAP animations, and templates for mid-sized businesses in industries ranging from workplace safety to EV fleet management. I’m proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and HubL, and I’m actively expanding my skills in React, Node.js, and TypeScript to broaden my full-stack capabilities. In my role at Ironpaper in Charlotte, I focused on developing scalable website themes, building modular components, and optimizing front-end performance. I implemented API integrations connecting HubSpot with GitHub and Vercel to capture user data and personalize forms, while ensuring accessibility QA and cross-client email development. I'm passionate about delivering fast, accessible, and maintainable web experiences.

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Hi, I’m Mike Richards, a front-end web developer with four years of experience building responsive websites, custom modules with GSAP animations, and templates for mid-sized businesses in industries ranging from workplace safety to EV fleet management. I’m proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and HubL, and I’m actively expanding my skills in React, Node.js, and TypeScript to broaden my full-stack capabilities.

In my role at Ironpaper in Charlotte, I focused on developing scalable website themes, building modular components, and optimizing front-end performance. I implemented API integrations connecting HubSpot with GitHub and Vercel to capture user data and personalize forms, while ensuring accessibility QA and cross-client email development. I’m passionate about delivering fast, accessible, and maintainable web experiences.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

WEB DEVELOPER at Ironpaper
April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2026
Managed a portfolio of web development projects, built custom modules and responsive webpages, and created reusable landing page and email templates in HubSpot and WordPress. Implemented custom API integrations linking HubSpot with GitHub and Vercel to capture user data, update CRM properties, and enable dynamic form personalization. Built scalable website themes and modular components to support efficient page creation while maintaining design consistency and usability. Optimized front-end performance via page speed audits, improving Google Lighthouse scores and reducing load times. Ensured cross-platform compatibility and quality through responsive email development and accessibility QA practices.
Junior Web Developer
September 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023
Collaborated with web, design, and development teams to deliver responsive website pages, modules, and templates that supported lead generation and marketing campaign goals.
Content Specialist
August 1, 2019 - September 30, 2022
Strategized and developed content for clients to drive lead generation and build social media presence. Identified gaps in client content and recommended buyer-focused material; authored offers, blogs, emails, website copy, and LinkedIn/Google ad copy. Analyzed content and SEO performance to inform future plans and mapped engagement strategies along the buyer’s journey.
Reporter at Lens
June 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Wrote and published over 270 business-focused articles covering public policy, economy, and trade. Reported on beat areas including agriculture, higher education, workers’ compensation, and healthcare; covered the Washington state legislative session. Proposed quick-reference features for tracking bills. Filmed on-camera interviews and produced video pieces using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Audition. Wrote social media posts to boost engagement and clicks.
Junior Web Developer at Ironpaper
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Collaborated with web, design, and development teams to deliver responsive website pages, modules, and templates that supported lead generation and marketing campaign goals. Maintained and enhanced WordPress themes, implementing design updates and ensuring consistent functionality across client websites.
Content Specialist at Ironpaper
August 1, 2019 - September 1, 2022
Strategized and developed content for clients to drive lead generation; built social media presence; identified gaps in client content, made recommendations on new buyer-focused content, and executed on those suggestions. Wrote content offers, blogs, emails, website copy, LinkedIn/Google ad copy, etc. Analyzed content and SEO performance to inform future content plans. Strategized how to engage with a variety of leads along every stage of the buyer’s journey to nurture them down the funnel.

Education

B.A.: Multiplatform Journalism at Duquesne University
May 6, 2016 - March 23, 2026
B.A. at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2016
B.A.: Multiplatform Journalism, Minor: Public Relations at Duquesne University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2016

Qualifications

HubSpot CMS for Developers Certification
January 1, 2025 - March 23, 2026
CMS Data Driven Content HubSpot Certification
January 1, 2024 - March 23, 2026
Udemy: The Complete 2024 Web Development Bootcamp
January 1, 2024 - March 23, 2026
Eagle Scout
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026
HubSpot CMS for Developers Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
CMS Data Driven Content Hubspot Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Udemy: The Complete 2024 Web Development Bootcamp
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Intermediate JavaScript, jQuery, and React
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Hubspot CMS for Developers Certification
January 1, 2025 - March 23, 2026
CMS Data Driven Content Hubspot Certification
January 1, 2024 - March 23, 2026
The Complete 2024 Web Development Bootcamp
January 1, 2024 - March 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, Education, Other