I am a front-end developer with over 15 years of experience building high-performance, scalable web applications that merge clean, efficient code with thoughtful design. Beyond development, I contribute to product design and overall project strategy, ensuring that technical execution aligns with business goals and user needs. I specialize in front-end development, performance optimization, and usability, transforming complex ideas into responsive, intuitive user experiences. My expertise spans HTML, CSS, SASS, JavaScript, PHP, WordPress, Tailwind, Bootstrap, npm, Node.js, Gulp, Git, and templating languages like Jade/Twig, all while following SEO best practices to enhance visibility and impact. Throughout my career, I’ve worked across telecommunications, media, tech, finance, healthcare, and education, helping teams deliver digital experiences that perform at scale. I enjoy collaborating with designers, developers, and stakeholders to build solutions that are not only visually compelling but also provide great user experience. Your job posting really caught my attention and checks many of the boxes I’m looking for in a company. I’m excited to hear more about this opportunity and hope to connect soon!

Katelyn Joly

I am a front-end developer with over 15 years of experience building high-performance, scalable web applications that merge clean, efficient code with thoughtful design. Beyond development, I contribute to product design and overall project strategy, ensuring that technical execution aligns with business goals and user needs. I specialize in front-end development, performance optimization, and usability, transforming complex ideas into responsive, intuitive user experiences. My expertise spans HTML, CSS, SASS, JavaScript, PHP, WordPress, Tailwind, Bootstrap, npm, Node.js, Gulp, Git, and templating languages like Jade/Twig, all while following SEO best practices to enhance visibility and impact. Throughout my career, I’ve worked across telecommunications, media, tech, finance, healthcare, and education, helping teams deliver digital experiences that perform at scale. I enjoy collaborating with designers, developers, and stakeholders to build solutions that are not only visually compelling but also provide great user experience. Your job posting really caught my attention and checks many of the boxes I’m looking for in a company. I’m excited to hear more about this opportunity and hope to connect soon!

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I am a front-end developer with over 15 years of experience building high-performance, scalable web applications that merge clean, efficient code with thoughtful design. Beyond development, I contribute to product design and overall project strategy, ensuring that technical execution aligns with business goals and user needs.

I specialize in front-end development, performance optimization, and usability, transforming complex ideas into responsive, intuitive user experiences. My expertise spans HTML, CSS, SASS, JavaScript, PHP, WordPress, Tailwind, Bootstrap, npm, Node.js, Gulp, Git, and templating languages like Jade/Twig, all while following SEO best practices to enhance visibility and impact.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked across telecommunications, media, tech, finance, healthcare, and education, helping teams deliver digital experiences that perform at scale. I enjoy collaborating with designers, developers, and stakeholders to build solutions that are not only visually compelling but also provide great user experience.

Your job posting really caught my attention and checks many of the boxes I’m looking for in a company. I’m excited to hear more about this opportunity and hope to connect soon!

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Senior Web Developer (freelance) at ROI Communications
January 1, 2023 - Present
Senior Web Developer (freelance) at ROI, lead web developer on ROI’s current website; specialize in custom development to improve internal communications with effective user experiences. Clients include: Amazon, Collins Aerospace, Lam Research, and HP.
Senior Web Developer (Freelance) at ROI Communications
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead developer for ROI’s current website, a hybrid of WPBakery and custom-built components, overseeing design, functionality, and ongoing maintenance while collaborating closely with a skilled team. Specializes in custom development to help clients streamline internal communications. Clients include: Amazon, Collins Aerospace, Lam Research and HP.
Senior Web Developer (Freelance) at ROI Communication
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead developer for ROI’s current website, a hybrid of WPBakery and custom-built components, overseeing design, functionality, and ongoing maintenance while collaborating closely with a skilled team. Specializes in custom development to help clients streamline internal communications.
Senior Web Developer (freelance) at ROI Communication
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead developer for ROI’s current website, a hybrid of WPBakery and custom-built components, overseeing design, functionality, and ongoing maintenance while collaborating closely with a skilled team. Specializes in custom development to help clients streamline internal communications. Clients include: Amazon, Collins Aerospace, Lam Research and HP.
Senior Web Developer (freelance) at ROI Communications
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead developer for ROI’s current website, a hybrid of WPBakery and custom-built components. Responsibilities include guiding design, implementing features, and overseeing ongoing maintenance while collaborating closely with a skilled team. Specializes in custom development to help clients streamline internal communications and deliver reliable, scalable solutions.
Senior Web Developer at ROI Communication
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead developer for the organization's current website, a hybrid of WPBakery and custom-built components, overseeing design, functionality, and ongoing maintenance; collaborates with a skilled team; specializes in custom development to streamline internal communications; responsible for WordPress setup, best practices, walkthroughs, documentation; manages on-page content, plugins, themes, and metadata with clear client communication.
Senior Web Developer (freelance) at ROI Communication
January 1, 2023 - Present
Specialize in custom development to help clients organize internal communications with effective user experiences. Lead web developer on ROI’s current website. Clients include Amazon, Collins Aerospace, Lam Research, and HP.
Senior Web Developer (freelance) at Cannaflower
March 1, 2020 - Present
Consultant and part of Cannaflower’s business goals; build a complete custom e‑commerce site in WordPress using WooCommerce and Tailwind utility‑first framework.
Lead Web Developer at Cannaflower
March 1, 2020 - Present
Contributing strategic consulting aligned with overall business goals while building a fully custom e-commerce site in WordPress using WooCommerce and the Tailwind CSS utility-first framework for Cannaflower.
Lead Web Developer at David Pakman
March 1, 2020 - Present
Managing David’s WordPress sites since 2016, including building a custom Tailwind CSS and ACF theme with MemberPress using existing data. The site now supports 25,000+ users, with ongoing maintenance and updates.
Lead Web Developer (Freelance) at Cannaflower
March 1, 2020 - Present
Contributing strategic consulting aligned with overall business goals while building a fully custom e-commerce site in WordPress using WooCommerce and the Tailwind CSS utility-first framework for Cannaflower.
Lead Web Developer (Freelance) at David Pakman
March 1, 2020 - Present
Managing David’s WordPress sites since 2016, including recently building a custom Tailwind CSS and ACF theme with MemberPress using existing data. The site now supports 25,000+ users, with ongoing maintenance and updates.
Lead Web Developer (freelance) at Cannaflower
March 1, 2020 - Present
Contributing strategic consulting aligned with overall business goals while building a fully custom e-commerce site in WordPress using WooCommerce and the Tailwind CSS utility-first framework for Cannaflower.
Lead Web Developer (freelance) at David Pakman
March 1, 2020 - Present
Managing David’s WordPress sites since 2016, including recently building a custom Tailwind CSS and ACF theme with MemberPress using existing data. The site now supports 25,000+ users, with ongoing maintenance and updates.
Lead Web Developer (freelance) at Cannaflower
March 1, 2020 - Present
Contributing strategic consulting aligned with overall business goals while building a fully custom e-commerce site in WordPress using WooCommerce and the Tailwind CSS utility-first framework.
Lead Web Developer (freelance) at David Pakman
March 1, 2020 - Present
Managing David Pakman’s WordPress sites since 2016, including building a custom Tailwind CSS and ACF theme with MemberPress using existing data. The site now supports 25,000+ users, with ongoing maintenance and updates.
Lead Web Developer at Cannaflower
March 1, 2020 - Present
Contributing strategic consulting aligned with overall business goals while building a fully custom e-commerce site in WordPress using WooCommerce and the Tailwind CSS utility-first framework.
Lead Web Developer at David Pakman
March 1, 2020 - Present
Managing David's WordPress sites since 2016, including recently building a custom Tailwind CSS and ACF theme with MemberPress; site supports 25,000+ users; ongoing maintenance and updates.
Senior Web Developer (freelance) at Cannaflower
March 1, 2020 - Present
Consult and contribute to overall business goals as well as build a complete custom e-commerce site in Wordpress using WooCommerce and Tailwind utility first framework.
Front-End Developer at Fuzz Productions
August 31, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Front-end development for the Fuzz Health division, including design, information architecture, back-end development, and project management for healthcare clients. Notable clients included FCB, Food Network, Capital One, and Credly.
Senior Front-End Developer at Fuzz Productions
August 1, 2016 - October 22, 2025
Frontend development for Fuzz Health division; design, IA, backend development, and project management for healthcare clients including FCB, Food Network, Capital One, Credly, among others.
Lead Web Developer (freelance) at Complex Stories
August 1, 2016 - Present
Lead Web Developer; develop responsive interactive graphics and animations using HTML/CSS and JavaScript; create custom responsive WordPress themes; collaborate with client IT teams; advise on best practices for site issues. Clients include: MIT Technology Review, Harvard School of Public Health, University of North Carolina, Grammy Music Education Coalition, and TimeTrade.
Front-End Developer at Fuzz Productions
August 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Front end development for a division of Fuzz called Fuzz Health. Also performed design, information architecture, back-end development, and project management for healthcare clients. Clients include: FCB, Food Network, Capital One, Credly, among others.
Senior Web Developer at Complex Stories
August 1, 2016 - Present
Develop custom, responsive WordPress themes integrating interactive graphics and animations built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Collaborate with clients’ internal IT teams to ensure seamless deployment, optimize performance, and implement best practices for WordPress architecture, security, and maintainability. Clients include: MIT Technology Review, Harvard School of Public Health, University of North Carolina, Grammy Music Education Coalition and TimeTrade.
Front-End Developer at Fuzz Productions (Fuzz Health)
August 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Front-end development plus design, information architecture, back-end development, and project management for healthcare clients. Worked with notable clients including FCB, Food Network, Capital One, Credly, among others.
Senior Web Developer (Freelance) at Complex Stories
August 1, 2016 - Present
Develop custom, responsive WordPress themes integrating interactive graphics and animations built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Collaborate with clients’ internal IT teams to ensure seamless deployment, optimize performance, and implement best practices for WordPress architecture, security, and maintainability.
Front-End Developer at Fuzz Productions
August 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Worked as a front end developer for a division of Fuzz called Fuzz Health. Main role was front end development while also doing design, information architecture, back-end development, and project management for various healthcare clients. Clients include: FCB, Food Network, Capital One, Credly, among others.
Senior Web Developer (freelance) at Complex Stories
August 1, 2016 - Present
Develop custom, responsive WordPress themes integrating interactive graphics and animations built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Collaborate with clients’ internal IT teams to ensure seamless deployment, optimize performance, and implement best practices for WordPress architecture, security, and maintainability. Clients include: MIT Technology Review, Harvard School of Public Health, University of North Carolina, Grammy Music Education Coalition and TimeTrade.
Senior Web Developer (freelance) at Complex Stories
August 1, 2016 - Present
Develop custom, responsive WordPress themes integrating interactive graphics and animations using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Collaborate with clients' internal IT teams to ensure seamless deployment, optimize performance, and implement best practices for WordPress architecture, security, and maintainability.
Front-End Developer at Fuzz Productions
August 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Front end development for a division of Fuzz called Fuzz Health; also involved in design, information architecture, back-end development, and project management for various healthcare clients (including FCB, Food Network, Capital One, Credly, among others).
Senior Web Developer at Complex Stories
August 1, 2016 - Present
Develop custom, responsive WordPress themes integrating interactive graphics and animations; collaborate with clients' IT teams to ensure seamless deployment, optimize performance, and implement best practices for WordPress architecture, security, and maintainability.
Senior Front-End Developer at Fuzz Productions
August 1, 2016 - September 3, 2025
Front end developer for division Fuzz Health, also involved in design, information architecture, back-end development, and project management for healthcare clients. Clients include FCB, Food Network, Capital One, Credly, among others.
Lead Web Developer (freelance) at Complex Stories
August 1, 2016 - Present
Develop responsive interactive graphics and animations using HTML/CSS and JavaScript, create custom responsive Wordpress themes, work with client internal IT teams, and consult on web site best practices. Clients include MIT Technology Review, Harvard School of Public Health, University of North Carolina, Grammy Music Education Coalition, and TimeTrade.
Front End Web Developer & Consultant at Katelyn Joly Development & Design
June 1, 2014 - Present
Front‑end developer and consultant focusing on UI/UX design, information architecture, and developing and managing e‑commerce websites.
Freelance Front End Developer & Consultant at Self-employed
June 1, 2014 - Present
Developed custom WordPress themes and implemented SEO best practices to enhance website visibility. Collaborated with large teams or independently to meet client goals. Delivered WordPress setups with best practices, walkthroughs, and documentation; regularly updated on-page content, plugins, themes, and metadata with clear communication to multiple clients.
Front End Web Developer & Consultant at Freelance
June 1, 2014 - Present
Experienced in developing custom WordPress themes and implementing SEO best practices to enhance website visibility. Comfortable collaborating within large teams or working independently to meet client goals. Delivering WordPress setup and best practices, including comprehensive walkthroughs and detailed documentation tailored to client needs. Regularly update on-page content, plugins, themes, and metadata while maintaining clear and consistent communication with multiple clients.
Front End Web Developer & Consultant
June 1, 2014 - Present
Delivering WordPress setup and best practices, including comprehensive walkthroughs and detailed documentation tailored to client needs. Experienced in developing custom WordPress themes and implementing SEO best practices to enhance website visibility. Comfortable collaborating within large teams or working independently to meet client goals. Regularly update on-page content, plugins, themes, and metadata with clear, consistent communication across multiple clients.
Front End Web Developer & Consultant
June 1, 2014 - Present
Lead freelance front-end web development and consulting focused on WordPress theme development, SEO best practices, and scalable front-end architectures. I collaborate with agencies and clients to deliver custom WordPress themes, plugin integrations, and content strategies, with a strong emphasis on accessibility and performance. I provide WordPress setup, best practices, comprehensive walkthroughs, and thorough documentation tailored to each client's needs. I routinely update on-page content, plugins, themes, and metadata, while maintaining clear and consistent communication across multiple client projects.
Front End Web Developer & Consultant at Katelyn Joly Development & Design
June 1, 2014 - Present
Provide design-oriented front-end development services and consulting for clients on UI/UX design, information architecture, and e-commerce website development and management.
Interactive Designer at King Fish Media
June 1, 2011 - October 22, 2025
Designed, wireframed and developed interactive projects; created a wireframing process for interactive projects. Clients include: IBM, Bank of America, Avaya, Flat World Knowledge, BBVA Compass, among others.
Interactive Designer at King Fish Media
June 1, 2011 - October 7, 2025
Interactive design work supporting digital projects; responsibilities included design and front-end implementation.
Interactive Designer at King Fish Media
June 1, 2011 - October 7, 2025
Interactive design work during tenure at King Fish Media.
Interactive Designer at King Fish Media
June 1, 2011 - October 7, 2025
Created interactive design assets for clients, including Verizon Wireless.
Interactive Designer at King Fish Media
June 1, 2011 - October 7, 2025
Interactive design work spanning digital campaigns and branding for clients; collaborated with creative and development teams to deliver polished user experiences.
Interactive Designer at King Fish Media
June 1, 2011 - October 7, 2025
Interactive designer; responsibilities included design and implementation of digital experiences for clients.
Interactive Designer at King Fish Media
June 1, 2011 - September 3, 2025
Designed, wireframed and developed interactive projects, created a wireframing process. Clients include IBM, Bank of America, Avaya, Flat World Knowledge, BBVA Compass, among others.
Junior Interactive Designer at Verizon Wireless
October 31, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Junior designer focusing on interactive elements for Verizon Wireless campaigns, supporting design and layout tasks and learning fundamentals of the agency workflow.
Junior Interactive Designer at Verizon Wireless
October 1, 2009 - October 22, 2025
Created various phone applications and other design material for Verizon Wireless and their customers.
Junior Interactive Designer at Verizon Wireless
October 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Supported interactive design projects as part of Verizon Wireless team.
Junior Interactive Designer at Verizon Wireless
October 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Early-career interactive design role focusing on user interface projects for Verizon Wireless.
Junior Interactive Designer at Verizon Wireless
October 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Assisted in interactive design projects and contributed to front-end development efforts.
Junior Interactive Designer at Verizon Wireless
October 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Junior interactive designer; contributed to digital design initiatives and projects for Verizon.
Junior Interactive Designer at Verizon Wireless
October 1, 2009 - September 3, 2025
Created various phone applications and design materials for Verizon Wireless and their customers.

Education

BFA at University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth College of Visual and Performing Arts
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth College of Visual and Performing Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, College of Visual and Performing Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth College of Visual and Performing Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth - College of Visual and Performing Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, College of Visual and Performing Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
BFA in Graphic Design, Digital Media at University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Magna Cum Laude
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet