Chris is a highly skilled WordPress Developer with advanced expertise in website development, customization, and performance optimization. His strong background in SEO, along with his knowledge of popular page builders and CRM tools, makes him a great fit for roles that require both technical proficiency and a focus on user experience and speed optimization.

Work Experience Overview:

1. WordPress, Shopify & HubSpot Developer (Freelance, Jan 2022 - Jun 2024): Specialized in WordPress and Shopify theme installation, configuration, and development. Managed DNS, CDN, database configurations, and conducted pagespeed optimization for both desktop and mobile.
2. WordPress Developer (PetCo Direct, Aug 2021 - Dec 2021): Installed and customized themes and plugins, managed GoDaddy hosting, and integrated MailChimp CRM. Focused on content management and website speed optimization.
3. WordPress/HubSpot Developer (My Virtual Mate, Nov 2020 - Aug 2021): Built landing pages, managed WordPress themes, and handled content management, pagespeed optimization, and server management.
4. Shopify Front-End Developer (REV365 Digital Marketing, Sept 2018 - Jan 2019): Developed front-end functions for Shopify, converting static pages into dynamic websites using InvisionApp designs.
5. Web Developer/SEO Personnel (WPTangerine, Jul 2017 - Aug 2018): Managed WordPress and eCommerce site development, handled DNS and database management, optimized pagespeed, and performed on-page SEO tasks.

Skills:

• WordPress Development (Advanced): Extensive experience in WordPress theme and plugin installation, customization, and pagespeed optimization.
• Elementor, DIVI Page Builder, WooCommerce (Advanced): Expertise in popular WordPress builders and eCommerce platforms.
• Front-End Development (Advanced): Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript for website customization and performance optimization.
• Database & Hosting Management (Advanced): Skilled in managing MySQL databases, DNS configuration, and hosting platforms like GoDaddy and Digital Ocean.
• SEO Optimization (Advanced): Experienced in on-page SEO, content management, and website speed improvements.

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile- Collaborator

• Persistence; consistent pursuit of goals in calm, methodical manner even when setbacks occur. Opinionated; slow to change.
• Casual with rules. Focused on the goal, not how to get there; willing to bend the rules. Delegates implementation details.
• Unworried and unhurried; takes each day as it comes with little planning for what might happen, particularly given the predictable routines that have been established.

Chris Bert is a warm, informal, outgoing, and congenial person who gets along comfortably with most people, meets new people easily and enjoys doing so, and works as well in group situations as well as one-on-one. A persistent, eager helper; has the kind of comfort with intangibles required to do work requiring an intuitive understanding of others’ viewpoints and feelings.
This individual is able to reach and stimulate others while being aware of and sympathetically interested in their needs. Unselfish and derives satisfaction from doing things for other people and being liked and appreciated by them for doing so.

• Chris has substantial experience as a Web Developer, working on various platforms like WordPress, Shopify, and HubSpot since 2013.
• His professional journey includes freelance and remote work, primarily focusing on website development, theme/plugin customization, hosting server management, and SEO.
• Notable projects include building numerous websites using WordPress (DIVI, Avada, and Elementor themes) and Shopify for diverse clients and industries.
• His work includes high-profile sites showcasing his ability to handle complex website builds and optimizations.
• Has extensive experience in front-end development, SEO management, and content management.
• Proficient in a wide range of technical skills, including HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, and MySQL.
• He has strong expertise in web hosting management (WHM/cPanel), database management, and using various CRM and SEO tools such as MailChimp, Aweber, Google Analytics, and Search Console.
• His command over tools like WordPress, Shopify, HubSpot, Kinsta, and Figma positions him as a versatile developer skilled in both the technical and creative aspects of web development.

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Collaborator

Strongest Behaviors

• Persistence; consistent pursuit of goals in calm, methodical manner even when setbacks occur. Opinionated; slow to change.
• Casual with rules. Focused on the goal, not how to get there; willing to bend the rules. Delegates implementation details.
• Socially informal, extroverted, and outgoing; gets familiar quickly. Communicates in an uninhibited, lively, and adaptable manner, drawing others into the conversation.

Behavioral Summary

Chris Bert is a warm, informal, outgoing, and congenial person who gets along comfortably with most people, meets new people easily and enjoys doing so, and works as well in group situations as well as one-on-one. A persistent, eager helper; has the kind of comfort with intangibles required to do work requiring an intuitive understanding of others’ viewpoints and feelings.

This individual is able to reach and stimulate others while being aware of and sympathetically interested in their needs. Unselfish and derives satisfaction from doing things for other people and being liked and appreciated by them for doing so.