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Hi, I'm Kayla Wagner, a seasoned web strategist and developer based in Ankeny, Iowa. With years of experience leading web development teams and managing projects from initiation to launch, I specialize in creating custom WordPress themes, UX/UI design, and web strategy to help businesses achieve their online goals. I'm passionate about nurturing client relationships and mentoring teams to deliver exceptional digital solutions. I enjoy balancing technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including sales, employee onboarding, and business growth initiatives. When I'm not coding or strategizing, you can find me helping companies grow by implementing efficient processes and shaping long-term visions alongside my leadership team.…Hi, I'm Kayla Wagner, a seasoned web strategist and developer based in Ankeny, Iowa. With years of experience leading web development teams and managing projects from initiation to launch, I specialize in creating custom WordPress themes, UX/UI design, and web strategy to help businesses achieve their online goals. I'm passionate about nurturing client relationships and mentoring teams to deliver exceptional digital solutions. I enjoy balancing technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including sales, employee onboarding, and business growth initiatives. When I'm not coding or strategizing, you can find me helping companies grow by implementing efficient processes and shaping long-term visions alongside my leadership team.

Kayla Wagner

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

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Hi, I'm Kayla Wagner, a seasoned web strategist and developer based in Ankeny, Iowa. With years of experience leading web development teams and managing projects from initiation to launch, I specialize in creating custom WordPress themes, UX/UI design, and web strategy to help businesses achieve their online goals. I'm passionate about nurturing client relationships and mentoring teams to deliver exceptional digital solutions. I enjoy balancing technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including sales, employee onboarding, and business growth initiatives. When I'm not coding or strategizing, you can find me helping companies grow by implementing efficient processes and shaping long-term visions alongside my leadership team.…Hi, I'm Kayla Wagner, a seasoned web strategist and developer based in Ankeny, Iowa. With years of experience leading web development teams and managing projects from initiation to launch, I specialize in creating custom WordPress themes, UX/UI design, and web strategy to help businesses achieve their online goals. I'm passionate about nurturing client relationships and mentoring teams to deliver exceptional digital solutions. I enjoy balancing technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including sales, employee onboarding, and business growth initiatives. When I'm not coding or strategizing, you can find me helping companies grow by implementing efficient processes and shaping long-term visions alongside my leadership team.

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Hi, I’m Kayla Wagner, a seasoned web strategist and developer based in Ankeny, Iowa. With years of experience leading web development teams and managing projects from initiation to launch, I specialize in creating custom WordPress themes, UX/UI design, and web strategy to help businesses achieve their online goals. I’m passionate about nurturing client relationships and mentoring teams to deliver exceptional digital solutions.

I enjoy balancing technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including sales, employee onboarding, and business growth initiatives. When I’m not coding or strategizing, you can find me helping companies grow by implementing efficient processes and shaping long-term visions alongside my leadership team.

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Work Experience

Web Director at Farmboy

January 1, 2021 - Present

Manage a web development team consisting of 3 developers. Direct web projects from initiation to launch, achieving an average of 20 completed websites annually. Maintain relationships with 90+ ongoing web hosting & maintenance clients. Lead web strategy including business discovery, key stakeholder interviews, technical requirements, site architecture & content planning, business goals definition, persona development, and prototyping. Lead web UI/UX design, strategy, execution, and handoff to developers. Sales and deal management. Employee hiring, onboarding, and training. Serve on the leadership team with responsibilities including implementation and continuous improvement of processes and systems, scorecard tracking, company benefits development, long-term & short-term vision definition and tracking, participation in bi-monthly leadership meetings, and facilitated company growth from 4 employees to 12.

Member Service Rep at Veridian Credit Union

April 30, 2016 - July 16, 2025

Processed member transactions with proficiency at an average of 80 - 100 transactions per day. Performed account maintenance with proficiency. Assisted with members’ requests to achieve member satisfaction (average of 97% satisfaction rating based on individual surveys).

Lead/Web Developer at Farmboy

January 1, 2021 - July 16, 2025

Led web development team. Developed custom WordPress themes based on client requirements. Developed an internal base WP theme for use on client projects to expedite the development process. Served as the go-to for complex technical solutions. Performed website maintenance tasks such as updates, backups, restorations, and security enhancements. Designed wireframes and mockups in alignment with brand and technical direction. Mentored new employees. Developed 50+ websites and actively maintained 70+ websites.