JORDAN NEILSEN
Frontend Developer | Next.js & Wordpress Specialist
Summary
Results-driven Frontend Developer with 3+ years of experience delivering high-performance, accessible web applications. Expert in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and WordPress development, with a proven track record of building 20+ production websites achieving 90+ Lighthouse scores and WCAG 2.1 compliance. Passionate about translating design vision into pixel-perfect, user-centric digital experiences.
Work Experience
Frontend Developer
Paper Crane Media
May 2022 - Present
Calgary
- •Launched 20+ websites using modern frameworks (Webflow, Next.js, WordPress), achieving load times under 2 seconds and maintaining 95%+ design fidelity across all major browsers and devices.
- •Collaborated with designers to implement interactive visual elements, managing cross-functional milestones and delivering projects on schedule, contributing to a 30% boost in user engagement and a 100% QA pass rate pre-launch.
- •Conducted comprehensive performance audits and implemented optimizations across speed, accessibility, and SEO, consistently achieving 90+ Lighthouse scores on all production builds.
- •Established and documented internal SOPs for development workflows, reducing new developer onboarding time by 40% and standardizing code review practices across the team.
Designer / Developer
Poirier Web
March 2022 - May 2022
Calgary
- •Transformed an outdated website into a modern, accessible design using responsive web technologies, resulting in a 60% improvement in mobile usability and compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards.
- •Executed comprehensive user testing to identify UX pain points, leading to a 25% reduction in bounce rate and smoother user flows across key pages.
- •Provided design input and strategy for the internal company website redesign, contributing to a fully unified visual identity and improving stakeholder satisfaction scores by 30% based on internal feedback surveys.
Sous Chef
Grassroots Restaurant Group
June 2018 - December 2020
Regina
- •Led kitchen operations serving 200+ covers nightly, developing expertise in prioritization, deadline management, and quality assurance under pressure—skills directly transferable to agile development environments.
- •Coordinated cross-functional teams of 8+ members, ensuring seamless communication and consistent delivery—foundational experience for collaborative software development.
Notable Projects
Pancreatic Cancer North America
WebflowDeveloped an accessible, resource-rich platform connecting patients and caregivers with critical support services. Implemented intuitive navigation and search functionality to surface relevant information quickly during high-stress moments.
Achieved 95+ Lighthouse accessibility score • Sub-1.5s load time • WCAG 2.1 AA compliant
Center for Co-operative Learning
WordPress (Sage/Bedrock)Migrated legacy website to a modern WordPress architecture with custom Gutenberg blocks, empowering marketing and resource teams to independently create and update content without developer intervention.
Reduced content update turnaround from days to minutes • 15+ custom reusable components • Zero-downtime migration