Ilene K. Johnson

Senior Software Developer

Contact me

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilenejohnson/

 WordPress and PHP developer, specializing in WordPress customization for commercial software product development for major corporations, mid-size, and small enterprises.

Professional Experience Summary

• Experienced PHP developer
• Experienced with CSS, HTML,jQuery,REST, REACT
• Advanced WordPress developer
• WordPress custom plugins
• WordPress custom themes
• Jobify WordPress plugin
• WPML Language plugin
• Configuration and deployment of Apache, SQL, MySql, Linux, Git
• Github
• Experienced using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
• Elementor, DIVI
• Gutenberg plugins

 

Github Repository

https://github.com/ilenejohnson/

WordPress Developer

TG Federal/Booz Allen Hamilton/CDC                               Nov 2020 – Nov 2023

• Created WordPress template from scratch for an updated website for the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
• Took the data from an old .Net website and architected a new data model for a new WordPress site. Created the pages to display it.
• Made custom post types, custom page types and custom Gutenberg blocks to achieve this. Gutenberg blocks use Javascript
• Wrote plugins from scratch
• Technologies: PHP, CSS, Gutenberg, MySQL, Javascript, jQuery, Hooks, APIs
• https://ndc.services.cdc.gov/

 

WordPress Consultant and Developer

Self Employed                                                               2010 – Present

• WordPress design, development (including templates and plug-ins).
• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain websites for political candidates, non-profit organizations and small businesses, with social media integration (Facebook, Twitter), and merchant donation accounts for integrated fund raising.
• Set up and manage site-related email campaigns.
• Coordinate messaging with traditional media.
• Links:

 

https://ikjweb.com

https://www.donnamcleod.com/

https://rahmanforgeorgia.com

https://voteforgabe.com

https://deweymcclain.com

https://gadcc.org

https://caniinc.org

https://www.whitneyandporterswedding.com/

https://voteforaustinthompson.com/

https://unitedebony.org

 

WordPress Developer

Verint Inc                                                              May 2020  – October 2020

• Implement custom page templates using Advanced Custom Fields
• Implement new field groups, forms, sections, and options using Advanced Custom fields
• Fixed problems associated with Advanced Custom Fields and the WPML plugin.
• Technologies – PHP, CSS, LESS, ACF, WPML
• https://verint.com

 

WordPress Developer

Soltech Inc                                                            March 2019 – July 2019

• Implemented custom page templates that used forms and client APIs to display an association’s product offerings on their website.
• Designed custom post type that would be a tab on the page template. The user could create many of these “tabs” using the editor of their choice and then later import them to each individual tab section on the custom page template.
• Designed customized CSS and jQuery for displaying pricing and other tables.
• Technologies – REST API, Elementor

 

WordPress Developer

Frederick Swanston Agency                                    December 2018

• Came in on an EMERGENCY basis to help client meet a deadline
• Made pages from WordPress custom post types
• Did customized CSS in their WPBakery layouts
• Did customized WordPress database queries using wp_query.

 

WordPress Developer

Allstate                    Nov. 2016 – Apr. 2017; Nov 2017 – Jan 2018

• Implemented a custom WordPress template for insurance agent and consumer websites.
• Wrote custom plugins and widgets to enhance the sites’ functionalities.
• Created custom post types.
• Implemented security plugin to ensure client compliance requirements.
• Technologies: PHP, CSS, HTML, MySql, jQuery, Git, Sass

 

WordPress Developer

ICON                                                                 Nov. 2015 – Nov. 2016

• Developed a custom and flexible WordPress theme for Icon clients.
• Implemented the design specifications for the theme.
• Wrote custom widgets to enhance the site’s functionality.
• Technologies: PHP, CSS, HTML, MySql, jQuery, Git
• https://camanabay.com/

WordPress Developer

Springer Publishing                                      Sept. 2015 – Oct. 2015

• Customized main Jobify theme with new menu and features.
• Integrated Jobify, WooCommerce and User Profiles Made Easy (UPME).
• Customized WordPress plugins for a more robust user experience and site processing efficiency.
• Troubleshot, fixed, and provided solutions for site issues.
• https://minoritynurse.com

WordPress Developer

Moonstone Interactive                                   May 2015 – Jan 2016

• Integrated plugins to enhance site functionality.
• Make customizations to user interfaces.
• Modified WordPress plugins for custom client purposes.
• Created and deployed custom WordPress pages for specific client requirements.
• Technologies: PHP, CSS, HTML, jQuery

 

WordPress Developer

Ballard Design                                                     March 2014  – Jan 2016

• Customization and update of the Avada template for https://howtodecorate.com.
• Developed the “child theme” for the site so that WordPress updates will not overwrite customizations.
• Implemented site security features.
• Technology: PHP, CSS, HTML, MySql, jQuery

 

WordPress Developer

Oracle                                                        June 2013 – October 2014

• WordPress consultant to A-Team Oracle, an elite internal problem-solving unit.
• Customized and improved the team’s website functionality.
• Wrote original WordPress plugins and customized existing plugins.
• Wrote and customized SQL queries.
• Helped implement SAML single sign-on.
• Technologies: PHP, CSS, HTML, MySql, jQuery, Git
• https://www.ateam-oracle.com/

 

Education

University of Denver, Denver, Colorado; M.S., Computer Science.

Cochise Community College, Douglas, Arizona; A.A.S., Computer Information Systems

The George Washington University; B.A., International Affairs