Check Out Some of My Work

Welcome to my portfolio, where creativity meets technical prowess. With a passion for building dynamic and user-friendly websites, I specialize in WordPress customization and management. Over the years, I have transformed numerous ideas into digital realities by tailoring existing themes with snippets of CSS, PHP, and JavaScript. My work involves enhancing functionality and aesthetics to deliver customized solutions that drive engagement and growth. Explore my projects to see how I can help bring your vision to life.

WordPress Development and Management

Over the years, I have gained extensive experience in building and managing WordPress websites. My expertise includes:

  • Custom Theme Development:  Customizing themes to fit audience/niche needs, ensuring a unique and branded web presence.
  • Plugin Integration: Implementing and configuring a variety of plugins to enhance website functionality, from e-commerce solutions to SEO optimization tools.
  • Site Optimization: Enhancing website performance through speed optimization, responsive design, and SEO best practices.
  • Content Management: Providing ongoing content updates and management, ensuring the site remains current and engaging.
  • Security Measures: Implementing robust security protocols to protect websites from threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Client Training: Offering training sessions for clients to manage their websites independently, empowering them with the knowledge to make updates and changes.

Current WordPress Websites:

  1. Scenic & Bloom Studio — scenicandbloomstudio.com
    Description: Mobile creative business website offering booking, event coordination, and gallery showcases for art-based experiences.
    Technologies Used:
    WordPress (Kadence Theme) • Custom CSS & JavaScript • WooCommerce (future integration) • Constant Contact for email marketing
    What I Learned:
    Developed a scalable, service-based platform with flexible template architecture for local creative businesses. Strengthened front-end customization skills and refined user experience design tailored for mobile visitors.

    Scenic & Bloom Business — scenicandbloombusiness.com (blog + resource hub)
    Description: Educational site offering small business resources, digital tools, and AdSense-ready blog content focused on sustainable entrepreneurship.
    Technologies Used:
    WordPress (Kadence) • Rank Math SEO • Google Analytics • Custom PHP for reusable blog modules
    What I Learned:
    Advanced SEO optimization and data analytics; implemented AI-assisted content workflows; created SOP-driven systems for consistent blog publishing and performance tracking.

    Alexandra Nicole Creations — alexandranicolecreations.com
    Description: Local hairstylist and beauty brand website built to attract local clientele through Google My Business integration, booking system (Booksy), and product sales.
    Technologies Used:
    WordPress (Kadence) • BetterLinks (custom short URL redirects) • Google Business Profile Service Area setup • Canva design integration
    What I Learned:
    Specialized in local SEO and service-area targeting, optimizing mobile-first design and call-to-action flow for service-based entrepreneurs.

    DDRO (DC Counterdrug Drug Demand Reduction Outreach) — (site hosted on ngddro.siterubix.com)
    Description: Informational and outreach site supporting community coalitions, events, and educational programming under the DC National Guard Counterdrug Program.
    Technologies Used:
    WordPress (Kadence Theme) • Canva asset integration • Google Workspace collaboration tools • Custom HTML/CSS components
    What I Learned:
    Managed stakeholder requirements and content strategy within a structured compliance environment; developed public-facing communications workflows aligned with government messaging standards.

    Blooming Reviews – bloomingreviews.com (under development)
    Description: SEO-focused microsite designed to test digital marketing strategies, keyword tracking, and affiliate integration under the Scenic & Bloom brand family.
    Technologies Used:
    WordPress (Kadence) • Rank Math SEO • Google Search Console • BetterLinks
    What I Learned:
    Explored advanced SEO testing, link optimization, and content automation workflows to support long-term digital growth across Scenic & Bloom platforms.i

    Notable Custom Projects

    Project: Landing Page

    Skills: Custom HTML/CSS

    Client: Local Church

    WordPress Website Build, Hosting Consultation, Business Email Setup, and Training

    Project: Business HomePage

    Skills: Responsive HTML / CSS

    Project: Delivery Status

    Skills: Responsive HTML/CSS

    Coding Bootcamp Projects

    During my time at VSchool, I developed a range of projects that showcase my coding skills and understanding of various programming languages and frameworks. You can view my projects and code on my GitHub:

    Some highlights include:

    Meme Generator Project

    • Meme Generator Project: A fun and interactive web application that allows users to create and customize memes with their own text and images.
      • Description: The Meme Generator Project is a web application that provides users with the ability to generate custom memes by adding text to pre-existing images. Users can select an image, enter their desired text, and the application will overlay the text onto the image to create a meme. The project includes features for adjusting the text size, color, and position to enhance the meme creation process.
      • Technologies Used:
        • HTML: Structuring the web page and creating the layout for the meme generator interface.
        • CSS: Styling the application to make it visually appealing and user-friendly.
        • JavaScript: Implementing the functionality for text input, image selection, and dynamic text overlay on images.
        • Canvas API: Rendering the images and text on the canvas element, allowing for precise control over text positioning and styling.
      • What I Learned:
        • Web Development Basics: Gained a deeper understanding of HTML and CSS for creating and styling web pages.
        • JavaScript Programming: Enhanced my JavaScript skills, particularly in handling user input and manipulating the DOM.
        • Canvas API Utilization: Learned how to use the Canvas API to draw graphics on a web page, which was crucial for implementing the text overlay feature.
        • Problem-Solving: Developed problem-solving skills by debugging and testing various functionalities to ensure a smooth user experience.
        • User Experience Design: Improved my ability to design user-friendly interfaces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

    Random Color Component

    • Random Color Component Project: A simple yet powerful React component that generates and displays random colors with each click.
      • Description: The Random Color Component Project is a React-based application that generates a random color every time a button is clicked. The component displays the generated color both as a background and in hexadecimal format. This project was designed to help understand the fundamentals of React component state and event handling.
      • Technologies Used:
        • React: Building the interactive user interface and managing component state.
        • JavaScript: Implementing the logic for generating random colors and handling user events.
        • CSS: Styling the component to make the color display visually appealing.
      • What I Learned:
        • React Basics: Gained a solid understanding of React components, state, and props.
        • Event Handling: Learned how to manage user events in React, such as button clicks.
        • State Management: Developed skills in managing and updating component state dynamically.
        • CSS Styling in React: Enhanced my ability to style React components effectively.
        • JavaScript Logic: Improved my ability to write efficient JavaScript functions for generating random values.