Shandy Ward
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NAME

Shandy Ward

ROLE

WordPress Developer

EMAIL

shandy@shandyward.com

LOCATION

Austin, Texas

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Hello. My name is

Shandy Ward

I am an innovative and proactive WordPress developer delivering over 17 years of comprehensive experience, including 8+ years of full stack WordPress experience in developing sophisticated, dynamic, and user-centric websites for demanding enterprise clients.

I focus on delivering high-impact digital products that exceed expectations and meet the most rigorous standards for web design, user experience, industry best practices, SEO, accessibility, usability, and performance, all wrapped up in an attractive interface.

Services

I’m a one-stop-shop for all things “WORDPRESS.”

  • New website development
  • Site Redesign Overhauls
  • Performance Tune-ups
  • SEO Analysis
  • Website Maintenance
  • Hosting/Domain Setup
  • Custom Themes/Plugins
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Design

I started out as a designer, walking uphill in snow in order to produce beautiful UI/UX. Throughout the years, I’ve created branding materials, logos, graphics and themes. 

Development

I love to build, with creativity and a keyboard!  With 17+ years of UI engineering experience, I can take a beautiful design, and make it an interactive reality.

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Prototyping

Every design has a beginning, and a purpose. From #2 pencils to prototyping tools such as Figma and Sketch, I can make your ideas visually work.
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UI Integration

I’ve integrated interfaces into a number of platforms. .NET, Java, PHP to name a few. Whatever the platform, I’ll get that HTML/CSS in there… like a glove!

WordPress

I know my way around the WordPress world. From hosting, site configuration, theming, content migration to custom plugin development, I got you!

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Responsive

These days with so many devices out there, a website should be as flexible as a double-jointed yoga instructor. I enjoy developing for multiple views, so the design ALWAYS looks functional.

Experience

  • 2008-Current
    Full Stack WordPress Developer
    2025
  • 2022-2024
    Marketing WordPress Developer
    2022
  • 2006 - 2008
    Creative Director
    2006
  • 2021
    Freelance Agency WordPress Developer
    2021
  • 2020
    Contract Front-End Developer
    2020
  • 2016 - 2019
    Marketing WordPress Developer
    2016
  • 2008 - 2014
    Front-End Developer/Designer
    2008
  • 2015
    Creative Front-End Developer
    2015

Cover letter

Have you heard of that magical unicorn developer with a design background? No? They exist! Here I am!

I have 17+ years of hands-on experience efficiently coding WordPress sites using modern HTML, PHP, CSS, and JS. My most notable skills include: 

CMS Development: I bring over 12 years of experience developing content management system websites for multiple clients in various environments. I possess solid knowledge of WordPress and multiple libraries including Bootstrap, TWIG, Tailwind, etc.

Responsive Web Development​: I have been successful in providing multi-device friendly solutions to drive website visibility.

Eye For Design​: I am comfortable working along side of a design team, and/or solo. My development comes with automatic design QA. Building state-of-the-art, easy to use, user-friendly websites and applications is truly a passion of mine. If you are looking for website solutions, get in touch!
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Testimonials

Shandy has played a crucial role in standardizing and maintaining the company’s public-facing website. Her efforts have ensured a consistent and professional online presence, which has significantly enhanced the company’s brand reputation. As a result, customers perceive the company as reliable and trustworthy, leading to increased engagement and customer loyalty.

Additionally, she is willing to roll up her sleeves and understands how to create a 10-star experience. Shandy employs a methodical approach to problem-solving, starting with thorough research and data analysis to identify the core issues. She then collaborates with stakeholders to brainstorm innovative solutions, ensuring that each option aligns with the company’s goals and customer needs.

Finally, Shandy meticulously implements and tests these solutions, continuously gathering feedback to refine and improve the outcomes. Her ability to seamlessly integrate strategic thinking with practical execution has strengthened the company’s digital presence, but also fostered a culture of continuous improvement. Her contributions have set a high standard for excellence and I feel so lucky to have worked with her!

Leah Goplin FORMER MANAGER @BusPatrol
Shandy is extremely talented and more importantly, great to work with. I had the pleasure of working directly with Shandy on several site projects. Her skill in WordPress development was apparent immediately as she quickly reviewed site page templates, explained how she could improve them, and then turned the work around immediately, resulting in a much more streamlined and intuitive process for the team. She was always quick with a solution and highly proactive whether it be presenting new plugins or options for our dev team work or her ongoing research and professional development in SEO and other critical best practices.

Brian Spielman FORMER TEAMMATE @Snap! Mobile
I recently collaborated with Shandy on a marketing site project while we worked together at Snap! Mobile and am thoroughly impressed. Shandy possesses a remarkable eye for design, making her one of the fastest and most dedicated developers I’ve had the pleasure to work with. Her ability to seamlessly blend designs in Figma/Adobe with efficient WordPress development sets her apart from any other developer I have worked with. I wholeheartedly recommend her for any web design or development project and if I am lucky enough for the opportunity, I look forward to future collaborations!

Lacey Skinner UX DESIGNER @Snap! Mobile
I had the pleasure of working alongside Shandy Ward on WordPress projects at Snap Mobile, and I can confidently say that she is an exceptionally talented WordPress Web Developer.

Shandy’s expertise in WordPress development is truly impressive. During our time working together, she undertook the challenging task of upgrading our WordPress themes to ACF block themes. Her meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving skills were evident as she seamlessly transitioned our websites to this modern and efficient architecture.

One of Shandy’s standout qualities is her ability to establish and guide the architecture of websites, ensuring high-performance and availability. She possesses a deep understanding of front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and PHP, which she leverages to manage all technical aspects of the CMS effectively.

Furthermore, Shandy has a keen eye for design and has helped formulate effective, responsive designs for websites. She excels in customizing themes, creating new themes, and branding themes to match clients’ unique requirements. Her skills extend to creating plugins, configuring plugins, designing logos and graphics, and optimizing images, all of which contribute to delivering visually appealing and functional websites.

In summary, I wholeheartedly recommend Shandy Ward as a WordPress Web Developer. Her wealth of experience and commitment to delivering top-notch WordPress solutions make her an invaluable asset to any web development team. I have no doubt that she will continue to deliver outstanding results.

Ryan Galvez
FORMER MANAGER AT JST
Shandy Ward created my website and logo for my business, Forty Winks Bed & Bath. I’m in love with my logo, she created something that was brand-able, classy, yet current with today’s market. My website is exactly what I asked for, but she went over and above and left me with many options for when my business grew or changed. I highly recommend Shandy, she is professional and knows what her clients need.

Stephanie Barrett-Swisher
OWNER, FORTY WINKS BED & BATH
Shandy was always a joy to work with. She is the type of employee that does her work and does it very well. She was always made time when I had questions about the needs of the department she worked in. I would recommend Shandy as an employee at any company I was employed with.

Dale Leonard
FORMER TEAM MEMBER PROACE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Shandy was one of the easiest Front End Developers to work with. She always completed her work on time with the highest degree of efficiency and quality. Shandy is an easy going person who is a good team player. I would recommend Shandy with no hesitations.

Akshay Lazarus
FORMER PROJECT MANAGER XO GROUP, INC.
It is my great pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Shandy Ward. I had the pleasure to have had Shandy Ward on my team as a Webmaster and key component of our digital excellence efforts for Joint Strategic Technologies. Shandy is a very effective worker who would be a great Webmaster/developer for any organization. She worked closely with me on many major projects that excelled our digital transformation efforts immensely. Shandy developed internal processes that helped create a more intuitive and interactive user experience for employees at all levels to include senior leaders. I was always impressed with her team focused attitude and commitment to every project. Based on my interactions and observation, I highly recommend Shandy without reservation due to her keen skill and passion for web development.
Shandy is not only a truly gifted designer but also possesses a rare ability to conceptualize the entire scope of a project and keep the end goal of the client in sight while assisting on any project. Her dedication not only to the tasks set out before her but also to the ultimate success of the client’s dreams is both refreshing and inspiring to have in an office.
Further than her design abilities in Photoshop and other layout tools, Shandy has shown initiative and aptitude for tackling new technologies and quickly because proficient in skills such as css, javascript, flash, and other emerging methods. In short, she is a valuable asset and a delight to work with.

Thomas Tucker
FORMER TEAM MEMBER PROACE TECHNOLOGY SERVICE

Skills

WordPress

Front-End

Branding

Design

Problem Solving
96%
Ingenuity
93%
Pride
100%
Reliability
100%

Get in touch

If you are need of web development services, get in touch by filling out the form, and I will get back to you, PRONTO!

LOCATION: Austin, Texas USA
EMAIL: Contact me
LINKEDIN: Profile