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Resume / CV

James A. Richardson

Web Developer • Content Writer • Educator • Systems Administration

Location: Lansing, Michigan
Focus: WordPress Development, Custom Themes/Plugins, Content Architecture, Server Administration, Marketing-Oriented Web Builds

“Build the structure first. Then refine the design.”
— Working principle for long-term maintainability

Professional Summary

I am a web developer, educator, and content strategist focused on building clear, durable websites and content systems. My work emphasizes structured information architecture, practical usability, and clean implementation. I build and maintain WordPress sites, develop custom themes and plugins, manage infrastructure where needed, and produce content that supports real-world business goals.

Core Skills

Web Development

  • WordPress theme development (custom templates, archive logic, taxonomy layouts)
  • Plugin development (feature extensions, custom admin options, shortcodes)
  • PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (practical, task-driven implementations)
  • UX structure: navigation, page hierarchy, archive design, content presentation

Systems & Infrastructure

  • LAMP stack administration (Apache, PHP, MySQL/MariaDB)
  • DNS configuration, SSL/TLS (Let’s Encrypt), basic security practices
  • Logging and troubleshooting (server + application level)

Content & Media

  • Technical writing and long-form structured writing
  • SEO-aware content structuring (categories, tags, internal linking)
  • Graphic/media production workflow as needed for web publishing

“A site is not just pages — it’s a system. The system either helps your reader, or it fights them.”

Experience

AutoZone — Hub Inventory Specialist / Inventory Manager (Current)

  • Inventory operations, accuracy control, and workflow execution
  • Process-driven task handling and coordination within a multi-role environment
  • Consistent attention to detail under time-sensitive conditions

Independent Web Developer / Content Builder (Ongoing)

  • Builds and maintains WordPress sites with structured category/tag architectures
  • Creates custom theme/template logic for content-heavy websites
  • Produces and formats written content for clarity, readability, and durability
  • Manages hosting/infrastructure tasks when projects require it (SSL, DNS, server setup)

Selected Projects (Highlights)

Apostles-Creed.org

  • Structured content series development and category-driven publishing
  • Archive presentation enhancements to support “landing page” category behavior

AbsoluteWebDev.com

  • Service positioning and content strategy refinement
  • Practical UX improvements for local business conversions and clarity

HeuristicPhysics.com

  • Technical publishing environment (MediaWiki-based) for structured academic content
  • Infrastructure configuration and maintenance (server + SSL)

RescueClocks.com

  • Niche content, cataloging, and brand-focused publishing structure

Education

Associate’s Degree (AS) — Completed
Bachelor’s Degree (BA) — Completed

(Details to be expanded later.)

Certifications & Training

  • (To be added or refined as needed.)

Tools & Technologies

  • WordPress, PHP, MySQL/MariaDB
  • Apache, SSL/Let’s Encrypt, DNS configuration
  • Common productivity and publishing tools used in web workflow

Availability

Contract & Collaboration

I’m available for:

  • WordPress site builds and redesigns
  • Custom theme development
  • Plugin development (small-to-medium features)
  • Content structure and publishing architecture

Quick Availability Check

(This is temporary content to exercise form styling in the theme.)

Preferred contact method

  • Email
  • Phone
  • Either

Project type

  • New website build
  • Redesign / rebuild
  • Custom theme or plugin
  • Content structure / cleanup

Timeline

  • ASAP
  • 2–4 weeks
  • 1–3 months
  • Flexible

Notes
(Short description of what you’re building, what you need, and any links.)

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References

Available upon request.