**Ariel Cruz**
Allentown, PA 18103
arielcruzwxt96_37n@indeedemail.com
+1 (626) 467-0906

### Professional Summary
Accomplished WordPress and Shopify developer with expertise in PHP, JavaScript, Liquid, and WordPress. Seeking fully remote opportunities in development, management, and technical training. Completed 200+ projects with 100% client satisfaction. Strong skills in performance optimization, security, and SEO. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

### Work Experience

**WordPress Developer**
*LexBlog, United States | Jan 2022 – Oct 2023*
- Developed web applications using PHP, JavaScript, and HTML.
- Managed WordPress platforms and collaborated with AWS for EC2/RDS maintenance.
- Integrated APIs, implemented CI/CD, and optimized performance by 30%.
- Migrated websites to AWS, reducing server response times by 50%.
- Led a team of 5 developers, achieving 90% client satisfaction.

**Shopify Developer**
*Florida Blue, United States | Jan 2019 – Dec 2021*
- Customized Shopify 2.0 templates, checkout.liquid, and dynamic sections.
- Integrated payment APIs and optimized site performance via CDN/caching.
- Managed Jira tickets, code reviews, and cross-functional collaboration.

**WordPress Developer**
*Clickstop, Inc, United States | Jan 2017 – Dec 2018*
- Converted HTML templates to WordPress themes and built 50+ client sites.
- Developed WooCommerce stores and optimized for SEO/mobile responsiveness.

**WordPress Developer**
*Metro Studios, United States | Jan 2016 – Dec 2016*
- Developed PHP/HTML landing pages and migrated sites to modern hosting.
- Updated WordPress core/plugins and refactored codebases using OOP.

### Education
**Bachelor’s in Computer Science**
*Nanyang Technological University, Singapore | Sep 2012 – Sep 2015*

### Skills
WordPress, Shopify, PHP, JavaScript, Liquid, HTML5, CSS, MySQL, MongoDB, AWS, Git, Jira, React, Laravel, Node.js, Agile, SEO, UX/UI, Responsive Design

### Certifications
- MCSA
- Driver’s License

### Assessments (Indeed)
Proficient in SQL, Marketing, Programming, Time Management, Written Communication, and more.

*Indeed Assessments are not certifications but validate skills.*

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