# Jeff Bridgforth (@jeffbridgforth.com)

Profile: https://sifa.id/p/jeffbridgforth.com
Headline: Senior UX Developer | HTML | CSS | JavaScript | GreenSock | CSS Animations | Web Accessibility | Web Standards

## About

Skilled, reliable, and experienced front-end developer proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with a proven track record of consistently transforming designs into high-quality digital experiences that prioritize inclusivity and user experience.

Front-end Developer | UI Developer | WordPress Developer | Craft CMS Developer jeff.bridgforth@gmail.com  Collaborative and personable communicator who builds meaningful connections with teammates, consistently strives to ensure teammates feel welcomed, heard, and valued and excels in building productive relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

Creative problem solver and subject matter expert adept at troubleshooting and resolving issues with a fresh approach, consistently going the extra mile to ensure the project achieves its highest potential.

Lifelong learner with an insatiable curiosity for the evolving landscape of front-end technologies, dedicated to continual growth and committed to sharing that knowledge and empowering others.

CORE COMPETENCIES
\- Semantic HTML markup with a strong focus on accessibility
\- Expert level CSS
\- JavaScript
\- Custom WordPress themes
\- Custom WordPress blocks
\- GreenSock (GSAP) animation  ACCOMPLISHMENTS
\- Increased profitability by architecting reusable WordPress blocks, accelerating development for a global financial institution's training program, and delivering the project at 60% of the budget.
\- Boosted employee participation by spearheading front-end development for Toyota’s grassroots advocacy web application and collaborating cross-functionally.
\- Elevated a video production company's licensing potential by transforming its multi-genre content catalog from a PDF into an interactive platform for viewing trailers and screeners.
\- Delivered multiple projects under tight deadlines by taking over key responsibilities to alleviate team workload and ensure client satisfaction.
\- Improved team performance by initiating workshops that enhanced our understanding of best practices and modern CSS solutions.
\- Built strong social connections with teammates by organizing virtual coffees and welcoming new members, helping them integrate into the company culture.

Find out more about the type of work that I can bring to your team or organization at https://jeffbridgforth.com/my-work/ or contact me at jeff.bridgforth@gmail.com.

## Experience

- **Front-End Developer (WordPress, Craft CMS) at jeffbridgforth.com** (2024 – present)
- **Front-end Developer at Freelance contractor** (2014 – 2017)
  • Managed successful freelance business by marketing and selling services, handling client management, meeting critical deadlines, and building corporate websites while adhering to budget constraints.
  • Expanded the capabilities of a small digital agency by collaborating with its team to build over 30 custom career sites.
- **Senior Front-end Developer at Easy Designs, LLC** (2013 – 2014)
  Responsible for the front-end development of a small boutique Web agency with a focus on building mobile-first responsive websites for both new projects and existing sites.
  • Expanded the reach of webstandardssherpa.com by converting it to a responsive design and improving performance through code refactoring and conditional content loading.
  • Streamlined development by converting a style tile into a mobile-first responsive website, optimizing performance with responsive images for mobile and desktop.
- **UX Developer at Revive Our Hearts** (2025 – present)
- **Front-end Developer - Contractor at LGND** (2017 – 2018)
- **Senior Front-end Developer at LGND Digital Storytelling** (2018 – 2024)
  Responsible for turning designs into premium digital experiences for LGND's clients with a focus on quality assurance, thoughtful animation, and accessibility.
  • Increased profitability by architecting reusable WordPress blocks, accelerating development for a global financial institution's training program, and delivering the project at 60% of the budget.
  • Boosted employee participation by spearheading front-end development for Toyota’s grassroots advocacy web application and collaborating cross-functionally.
  • Elevated a video production company's licensing potential by transforming its multi-genre content catalog from a PDF into an interactive platform for viewing trailers and screeners.
  • Delivered multiple projects under tight deadlines by taking over key responsibilities to alleviate team workload and ensure client satisfaction.
  • Improved team performance by initiating workshops that enhanced our understanding of best practices and modern CSS solutions.
  • Built strong social connections with teammates by organizing virtual coffees and welcoming new members, helping them integrate into the company culture.

## Education

- **University of Kansas** — Bachelor of Architecture - BArch

## Skills

- HTML
- UX
- Animation
- GreenSock Animation Platform (GSAP)
- React.js
- CSS Flexbox
- Debugging
- Communication
- GitHub
- Git
- Advanced CSS
- Web Accessibility
- WordPress
- GSAP Animation
- JavaScript
- Reliability
- Relationship Building
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- HTML 5
- Sass
- User Experience
- Front-end
- PHP
- Responsive Sites
- Craft CMS

## Certifications

- HubSpot Design Certification — HubSpot (http://academy.hubspot.com/certification)
- SVG Animation Masterclass — Smashing Magazine
- Webflow 101 — Webflow

## Publications

- Weeknotes 26:23 — jeffbridgforth.com (https://jeffbridgforth.com/weeknotes-june-7-2026/)
- Craft vs. WordPress — Creative Swell on Medium (https://b.dboy.com/craft-vs-wordpress-8628634c09a7#.mpf30nvvd)

## Volunteering

- Coach at East Orange Little League
- Coach at East Orange Little League
- Assistant Coach at Upward Sports, Inc
- Local Leader at Awana Clubs International
- Assistant Basketball Coach at Upward Sports, Inc
- U10 Boys Head Coach at North River Soccer Association
- U12 Boys Soccer Assistant Coach at North River Soccer