My Resume

Resume of Danielle Kim Biggar

UI/UX & FRONTEND WEB DEVELOPMENT

About Me

I am an experienced UI/UX designer and frontend developer with over 10 years experience specialising in WordPress and other content management systems. I’ve completed projects across diverse sectors, including prominent brands such as Converse SA, international clients likeinfernozilla.com, music brands like Blood Brothers & Amped Africa and lifestyle giants like Estate Living.

I also have experience working server side with PHP having customised many themes and plugins for clients over the years. I also have excellent grasp of SEO, UI/UX, graphic design and social media marketing which I have used to compliment my work and improve the businesses of my clients.

I strive to bring value to every project that I work on through my holistic approach to creating exceptional web experiences.

My mission is to leverage my expertise to help businesses succeed online by delivering websites that not only captivate but also perform seamlessly and prioritize security.

Skills

Proficient

WordPress
HTML
CSS
Javascript
Bootstrap

Intermediate

React
SASS
PHP
SQL

All adhoc programs such as Visual Studio, FileZilla, Canva and other related programs.

Education

The Hill High
Matric – 2004

UNISA
BA Communication Science
BA Accounting Science

Languages

English
Afrikaans

Most Recent Work

Quazar Marketing October 2023 to March 2023 – Web developer
Various projects under 6 month contract

Custom WordPress Development:

Worked on a large project with a team redeveloping a WordPress website including various theme customisations and custom plugins.
Provided assistance in speed improvements.
Assisted in maintaining and repairing issues on an existing WordPress website

Custom Web App Development

Improving speed by optimising AJAX requests
Completing Frontend development tasks
Server-side improvements and additions

Edenhers Media 2023 – Texas Based Freelance project
edenhers.com

Custom WordPress theme development incl horizontal navigation
Custom dashboard and CMS customisation
PHP proficiency
High res display and responsivity across all devices and resolutions
Speed optimisation

Infernozilla 2023 – Texas Based Freelance project
infernozilla.com

Repairs to functionality on custom built theme
Site edits and content updates
Speed & performance improvement
Compatibility updates

Protrading Africa 2023 – Freelance Project
protradingafrica.com

Streamlined website performance and user experience. Reduced website bloat.
Simplified the checkout process by transitioning from a complex WooCommerce setup to a user-friendly “click to checkout” with Payfast.
Improved content comprehensiveness and SEO-friendliness.
Successfully optimized the website for enhanced user experience, streamlined the checkout process, and improved content to attract and engage prospective students in the financial industry.

Estate Living 2016 to 2022 – Web administrator
estate-living.co.za

Maintaining website and keeping content updated and optimised
Monitor website traffic and visitor behavior
Speed and security optimisation including database maintenance and WordPress hardening
Site re-design every 2 years and improving UI/UX according to user behavior and defined client goals
Maintaining website responisivity across various devices.
Adding functions and improving technology according to client goals as required
Ensuring website adheres to basic SEO good practice and Googles page speed requirements
Reporting on website performance using Google analytics
Maintaining daily, weekly and monthly website backups
Monitor and maintain site uptime and performance
Monitor and maintain broken links across over 2000 pieces of content
Running core, plugin and theme updates. Monitor for and repair compatibility issues
Manage and correct server and email issues with host
Provide adhoc digital marketing services and support such as email and social media marketing as needed.

Secure by Design 2021 – Contract Freelancer
robanderson.co.za

Designed and developed a user-friendly website with clean and professional aesthetics.
Implemented a secure e-commerce platform with payment gateways for efficient sales.
Integrated courier services and invoicing functionalities to streamline sales and shipping processes.
Implemented lead capture forms to build a database of potential customers for future marketing efforts.
The website significantly increased online visibility and sales, providing a steady stream of revenue for Secure by Design. The lead capture forms facilitated future marketing campaigns by collecting valuable customer data.

Romanos Artisinal Foods 2020 – Contract Freelancer
Artisinal Foods Reseller website

Improved website performance and user experience.
Reduced website bloat and enhanced performance.
Headlined unique selling points to attract and engage customerseffectively.
Successfully optimized the website for improved performance, streamlined userexperience, and highlighted unique selling points to increase customer engagement.

Other Work Experience

Brandlaunch & WeFuse Junior WordPress web developer 2015 – 2016
Smith Savage Accountants and Auditors Executive Personal Assistant To Partners 2013 – 2015
Smith Savage Accountants and Auditors Receptionist And General Pa 2011 – 2012
Standard Bank Head Office Accounts Manager 2009 – 2011
Vodacom Head Office Credit Control Officer 2008 – 2009
Vodacom Head Office Customer Care Agent 2005 – 2007
Standard Bank Head Office Customer Care And Credit Control Agent 2004 – 2005

References

Quazar Marketing Paul Cape +27 82 839 8873
Estate Living & Secure by Design Louise Martin +27 73 335 4084
ProTrading Africa Mainda Koyoba +27 81 553 2800
Edenhers & Infernozilla Clem van der Merwe +27 82 747 4573