{"id":11,"date":"2026-02-12T16:27:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T16:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/james-richardson.org\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-02-12T16:27:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T16:27:32","slug":"resume-cv","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/james-richardson.org\/index.php\/resume-cv\/","title":{"rendered":"Resume \/ CV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">James A. Richardson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Web Developer \u2022 Content Writer \u2022 Educator \u2022 Systems Administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Lansing, Michigan<br><strong>Focus:<\/strong> WordPress Development, Custom Themes\/Plugins, Content Architecture, Server Administration, Marketing-Oriented Web Builds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cBuild the structure first. Then refine the design.\u201d<br>\u2014 Working principle for long-term maintainability<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Core Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Web Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WordPress theme development (custom templates, archive logic, taxonomy layouts)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plugin development (feature extensions, custom admin options, shortcodes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (practical, task-driven implementations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UX structure: navigation, page hierarchy, archive design, content presentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Systems &amp; Infrastructure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LAMP stack administration (Apache, PHP, MySQL\/MariaDB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DNS configuration, SSL\/TLS (Let\u2019s Encrypt), basic security practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logging and troubleshooting (server + application level)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content &amp; Media<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technical writing and long-form structured writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SEO-aware content structuring (categories, tags, internal linking)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graphic\/media production workflow as needed for web publishing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cA site is not just pages \u2014 it\u2019s a system. The system either helps your reader, or it fights them.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AutoZone \u2014 Hub Inventory Specialist \/ Inventory Manager (Current)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inventory operations, accuracy control, and workflow execution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Process-driven task handling and coordination within a multi-role environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistent attention to detail under time-sensitive conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Independent Web Developer \/ Content Builder (Ongoing)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Builds and maintains WordPress sites with structured category\/tag architectures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creates custom theme\/template logic for content-heavy websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Produces and formats written content for clarity, readability, and durability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manages hosting\/infrastructure tasks when projects require it (SSL, DNS, server setup)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selected Projects (Highlights)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apostles-Creed.org<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Structured content series development and category-driven publishing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Archive presentation enhancements to support \u201clanding page\u201d category behavior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AbsoluteWebDev.com<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Service positioning and content strategy refinement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical UX improvements for local business conversions and clarity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HeuristicPhysics.com<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technical publishing environment (MediaWiki-based) for structured academic content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infrastructure configuration and maintenance (server + SSL)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RescueClocks.com<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Niche content, cataloging, and brand-focused publishing structure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Associate\u2019s Degree<\/strong> (AS) \u2014 Completed<br><strong>Bachelor\u2019s Degree<\/strong> (BA) \u2014 Completed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Details to be expanded later.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certifications &amp; Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>(To be added or refined as needed.)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools &amp; Technologies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WordPress, PHP, MySQL\/MariaDB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apache, SSL\/Let\u2019s Encrypt, DNS configuration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common productivity and publishing tools used in web workflow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Availability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contract &amp; Collaboration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m available for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WordPress site builds and redesigns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom theme development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plugin development (small-to-medium features)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Content structure and publishing architecture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Availability Check<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(This is temporary content to exercise form styling in the theme.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preferred contact method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Either<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Project type<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New website build<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redesign \/ rebuild<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom theme or plugin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Content structure \/ cleanup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timeline<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ASAP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u20134 weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u20133 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Notes<\/strong><br>(Short description of what you\u2019re building, what you need, and any links.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Submit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">References<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Available upon request.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>James A. Richardson Web Developer \u2022 Content Writer \u2022 Educator \u2022 Systems Administration Location: Lansing, MichiganFocus: WordPress Development, Custom Themes\/Plugins, Content Architecture, Server Administration, Marketing-Oriented Web Builds \u201cBuild the structure first. 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