Hi, I'm Richard Barnet, an experienced front-end web developer and content development manager with a strong background in the fitness and pet wellness industries. I have a passion for creating responsive, user-friendly web experiences, and I specialize in SEO, content strategy, and digital media production. Over the years, I've honed my skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various CMS platforms, ensuring that my projects not only look great but also perform well in search rankings. Currently, I own Sun Valley Insider, where I combine my technical expertise with community engagement to drive growth and build valuable partnerships. I enjoy working closely with local businesses and managing daily content to keep our readership informed and engaged. When I'm not coding or strategizing SEO, I love producing podcasts and managing digital content that connects with audiences effectively.

Richard Barnet

Hi, I'm Richard Barnet, an experienced front-end web developer and content development manager with a strong background in the fitness and pet wellness industries. I have a passion for creating responsive, user-friendly web experiences, and I specialize in SEO, content strategy, and digital media production. Over the years, I've honed my skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various CMS platforms, ensuring that my projects not only look great but also perform well in search rankings. Currently, I own Sun Valley Insider, where I combine my technical expertise with community engagement to drive growth and build valuable partnerships. I enjoy working closely with local businesses and managing daily content to keep our readership informed and engaged. When I'm not coding or strategizing SEO, I love producing podcasts and managing digital content that connects with audiences effectively.

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Hi, I’m Richard Barnet, an experienced front-end web developer and content development manager with a strong background in the fitness and pet wellness industries. I have a passion for creating responsive, user-friendly web experiences, and I specialize in SEO, content strategy, and digital media production. Over the years, I’ve honed my skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various CMS platforms, ensuring that my projects not only look great but also perform well in search rankings.

Currently, I own Sun Valley Insider, where I combine my technical expertise with community engagement to drive growth and build valuable partnerships. I enjoy working closely with local businesses and managing daily content to keep our readership informed and engaged. When I’m not coding or strategizing SEO, I love producing podcasts and managing digital content that connects with audiences effectively.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Haitian; Haitian Creole
Intermediate

Work Experience

Owner at Sun Valley Insider
April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
In my role as Owner of Sun Valley Insider, I strive to excel in networking with local business owners, drive ad sales, and build community partnerships. I also manage small business administration tasks, participate in community events, and maintain and grow the web publication with daily article publishing, with an eye on SEO and growing our local readership base.
Search Engine Optimization Consultant at Freelance
September 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Providing SEO consulting services including SEO strategy, implementation, and analytics to improve client websites’ visibility in search engines.
Frontend Web Development Manager at PetIQ
October 1, 2020 - August 31, 2024
Successfully built a production multipage & multisite pricing application using Vanilla JavaScript to consume JSON API endpoints to populate dynamic data from a database. Managed 14 websites for a portfolio of petcare brands, using WordPress, Drupal, and Shopify Plus. Proficient using WP Engine for hosting.
Content Technology Manager at Bodybuilding.com
March 1, 2012 - October 31, 2020
Managed on-site, live-streamed webcasts of major fitness events including Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend and Arnold Sports Festival. Developed and monetized The Bodybuilding.com Podcast with 70K listeners over 4 years. Coordinated QA and addition of workout programs into mobile apps and subscription services. Researched and compiled production templates for meta tags and managed digital magazine publications. Performed content analysis using Adobe Omniture and Google Analytics.
Web Content Assistant Manager at Bodybuilding.com
January 1, 2008 - March 1, 2012
Promoted and coordinated bodybuilding and fitness video programs and managed multiple fitness podcasts and video series. Built and delivered webcast videos of major bodybuilding events. Managed departmental budgets, tracked expenses, performed content analysis, and generated performance reports.
Web Developer at Bodybuilding.com
October 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Created and maintained a popular photo series 'Wallpapers of the Week'. Curated and maintained RSS feed collections and hand-coded thousands of fitness articles.
Teaching Assistant at Brigham Young University - Idaho
January 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019
Served as an Online Teaching Assistant for CIT 230 (Web Frontend Development) focusing on responsive web coding, API access, JSON, and team collaboration using GitHub.
Technology Analyst at Community Services Agency
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2005
Performed server/network maintenance, website design, computer skills teaching, helpdesk troubleshooting, and computer lab management. Additionally, presented seminars and conducted weatherization home inspections.
Office Manager at Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Task Force
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
Managed nonprofit office functions including finances, grant budgets, telephone support, office procedures, logistics, and print publication design.
Owner at Sun Valley Insider
April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
In my role as Owner of Sun Valley Insider, I strive to excel in networking with local business owners, drive ad sales, and build community partnerships. I also manage small business administration tasks, participate in community events, and maintain and grow the web publication with daily article publishing, with an eye on SEO and growing our local readership base.
Search Engine Optimization Consultant at Freelance
September 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Providing SEO consultancy services, helping clients improve their search engine rankings, website visibility, and digital marketing strategies.
Frontend Web Development Manager at PetIQ
October 1, 2020 - August 31, 2024
Successfully built a production multipage & multisite pricing application using Vanilla JavaScript to consume JSON API endpoints to populate dynamic data from a database. Managed 14 websites for a portfolio of petcare brands, using WordPress, Drupal, and Shopify Plus. Proficient using WP Engine for hosting.
Content Technology Manager at Bodybuilding.com
March 1, 2012 - October 31, 2020
Managed on-site, live-streamed webcasts of Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend and Arnold Schwarzenegger's Arnold Sports Festival five years in a row. Developed "The Bodybuilding.com Podcast" including monetization, distribution across 40+ channels, and building an audience of 70K listeners, receiving 7.8 million plays over 4 years and 100 episodes. Coordinated QA and addition of workout programs into Samsung Health mobile app and Bodybuilding.com's BodyFit Elite subscription service. Lobbied for and tested improved site cookies for reliable Google Optimize A/B testing. Managed publication of "Real Fitness" digital magazine and performed frequent content analysis using Adobe Omniture and Google Analytics.
Web Content Assistant Manager at Bodybuilding.com
January 1, 2008 - March 31, 2012
Promoted and coordinated "The Fit Show," the first bodybuilding and fitness video program on the web. Curated and managed "Pro Bodybuilding Weekly" and other fitness podcasts. Managed video series and webcast videos of major bodybuilding events. Handled departmental budget, expense tracking, content analysis, and reporting.
Web Developer at Bodybuilding.com
October 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
Built collection of 250+ "Wallpapers of the Week," a popular photo series on Bodybuilding.com. Curated and maintained list of 200+ RSS feeds and OPML subscription files. Hand-coded and managed thousands of site articles on fitness topics.
Teaching Assistant at Brigham Young University - Idaho
January 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019
Online Teaching Assistant for 2 semesters of CIT 230 (Web Frontend Development), focusing on responsive web coding using VSCode, accessing APIs, JSON, and team collaboration using GitHub.
Technology Analyst at Community Services Agency
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2005
Server/network maintenance, website design, teaching computer skills courses, helpdesk troubleshooting, computer lab creation and management, seminar presenter, weatherization home inspections.
Office Manager at Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Task Force
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998
Managed office finances and grant budgets using Intuit QuickBooks Pro, answered telephones, developed office procedures, handled logistics, and designed print publications for nonprofit organization.

Education

Associate's degree at Western Nevada College
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Associate's degree at Western Nevada College
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997
Web Design and Development at Brigham Young University - Idaho
January 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019

Qualifications

Building a Data-Driven App with AngularJS
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Drupal 9 Essential Training: 2 Content and Fields
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Succeeding in Web Development: Full Stack and Front End
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Understanding the Impact of Deepfake Videos
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Leading Virtually: Vulnerability and Presence when Working from Home
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Building a Data-Driven App with AngularJS
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Drupal 9 Essential Training: Content and Fields
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Succeeding in Web Development: Full Stack and Front End
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Understanding the Impact of Deepfake Videos
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Leading Virtually: Vulnerability and Presence when Working from Home
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Software & Internet