Emili De los santos
@emilidelossantos
I build high-performing WordPress and eCommerce experiences for international teams.
Dominican RepublicWhat I'm looking for
At WebFX, I lead frontend and WordPress implementation standards for custom website builds, mentor developers, and create SOPs and training materials for distributed teams. I engineered 25+ workflow improvements and contributed to CI/CD process improvements associated with a 10% departmental performance gain.
I've built custom WordPress themes, plugins, Gutenberg blocks, ACF layouts, and API-backed features for complex projects, including eCommerce redesigns for Brilliance Outdoor and digital platforms for IKEA Caribbean markets. I focus on responsive interfaces, performance, technical SEO, accessible front-end refinements, and clear remote collaboration across time zones.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led frontend and WordPress implementation standards for custom website builds, mentoring junior developers while maintaining the company's 9.9 referral score. Authored SOPs and technical documentation, and engineered 25+ workflow improvements across development, QA, and delivery processes.
Developed custom WordPress themes, Gutenberg blocks, ACF layouts, and responsive interfaces using modern JavaScript, Sass, and component patterns. Built custom plugins and API-backed features, and executed performance audits and technical SEO fixes that increased Core Web Vitals and PageSpeed scores by 20%+.
Web Designer and Developer
Independent Work
Jan 2015 - Dec 2020 (5 years 11 months)
Delivered custom websites and MVPs for startups and small businesses using WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, Sass, React.js, Vue.js, and Nuxt.js. Managed client delivery independently from requirements through deployment, including QA, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
Maintained, troubleshot, and optimized IKEA e-commerce properties for Puerto Rico and Dominican markets. Deployed high-conversion marketing landing pages that contributed to a record-breaking 50M DOP revenue day, and refactored legacy internal administration tools.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad APEC
Bachelor's Degree, Advertising
2015 - 2018
Pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Advertising, focusing on marketing and communication strategies.
ITLA
Technical Degree, Multimedia
2012 - 2014
Completed a Technical Degree in Multimedia, gaining skills in digital media and design.
Availability
Location
Dominican RepublicAuthorized to work in
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