
Tasha Mayes
@tashamayes1
I modernize accessible enterprise CMS and ecommerce platforms through front-end architecture, UX/UI design, and Shopify development.
What I'm looking for
I've delivered front-end development, UX/UI design, Shopify development, and conversion optimization for more than 26 Toptal clients across healthcare, ecommerce, financial services, education, nonprofit, and SaaS. My work spans responsive web applications, reusable component libraries, enterprise CMS solutions, and scalable digital experiences.
Most recently, I led Drupal 11 modernization and accessible UX/UI work for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Education, while building Shopify storefronts for AbstraxTech, AbstraxHops, Evelyn & Bobbie, GORUCK, and CQL. I bring 18+ years of hands-on experience connecting design systems, accessibility, analytics, APIs, and modern front-end development across government, healthcare, financial services, and ecommerce.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Selected as a member of Toptal's exclusive global talent network, delivering front-end development, UI/UX design, Shopify development, and conversion optimization services for over 26 clients across healthcare, ecommerce, financial services, education, nonprofit, and SaaS industries.
UX/UI Designer & Senior Drupal Developer
Massachusetts Executive Office of Education
Aug 2025 - Apr 2026 (8 months)
Led UX/UI design efforts for the new DHE website, creating more than 40 high-fidelity Figma designs, page layouts, reusable design components, and user-centered digital experiences. Led Drupal 11 platform modernization efforts supporting website architecture, content management workflows, governance processes, reusable components, and accessible digital experiences.
Shopify UX Developer
Instant Technology
Apr 2025 - Aug 2025 (4 months)
Delivered end-to-end Shopify theme development and UX/UI enhancements for AbstraxTech.com and AbstraxHops.com, focusing on performance, conversion optimization, scalable design systems, and successful product releases. Improved site performance and SEO technical score from 53 to 90 through optimization of code structure, page speed enhancements, semantic markup, and UX refinements.
Shopify UX Developer
Evelyn & Bobbie
Dec 2024 - Feb 2025 (2 months)
Led Shopify UX/UI development, theme customization, and technical documentation across multiple storefronts supporting both DTC and B2B commerce operations. Managed an offshore development team based in India, coordinating daily tasks, reviewing deliverables, assigning work, and ensuring alignment with project timelines, quality standards, and business requirements.
Front-End Shopify Developer
GORUCK
Oct 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Developed and optimized Shopify Plus–ready storefront experiences using Liquid, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and conversion rate optimization (CRO). Managed front-end development workflows using GitHub, including feature branching, pull requests, code reviews, and structured release deployments.
Front-End Shopify Developer
CQL Inc
Sep 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year)
Developed and delivered Shopify Plus ecommerce solutions with scalable, modular architecture and advanced front-end customization using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Liquid. Led third-party Shopify app integrations and configuration, including Klaviyo, SearchSpring, Listrak, and Wishlist King.
Drupal Web Content Specialist
OSHA
Oct 2022 - Jul 2023 (9 months)
Supported web development and Drupal 10 Content Management System (CMS) initiatives, focusing on accessible content structure, front-end implementation, and federal compliance requirements. Performed detailed accessibility audits across Drupal pages, identifying issues in content structure, semantic HTML, navigation, ARIA, and assistive technology compatibility.
UI/UX Developer
World Bank Group
Aug 2022 - Oct 2022 (2 months)
Developed enterprise UI components and digital experiences using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) for large-scale government and global development systems. Built reusable, scalable front-end modules using custom HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Tailwind CSS, supporting consistent design systems and responsive enterprise UX.
UI/UX Technical Lead Developer
PenFed Credit Union
Jan 2020 - Aug 2022 (2 years 7 months)
Served as Senior UI Developer / Front-End Lead for PenFed Credit Union’s public-facing banking and digital experience platforms, delivering enterprise-grade UX solutions for financial services customers. Led front-end engineering for web and digital banking applications using React, TypeScript, and JavaScript within an Agile development environment.
React Front-End Developer
BCForward
Mar 2019 - May 2019 (2 months)
Developed React/Redux user interfaces for Apple's iOS Learning Simulator, converting existing functionality into reusable React components utilizing ES6 architecture, local storage, and modern front-end development practices.
Front-End Developer
SAF Financial Platform
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Created interactive prototypes from Sketch and InVision designs using Bootstrap, developed responsive Mandrill email templates, animations, and reusable front-end components, and built React and Node.js application templates for a financial and investor platform.
UI/UX Developer
RxAnte
Oct 2014 - May 2015 (7 months)
Designed and developed healthcare analytics dashboards and data-driven UX systems supporting clinical insights and population health analytics. Built and implemented responsive front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Drupal CMS theming, ensuring scalable and accessible healthcare web applications.
UI/UX Developer
Arhaus Furniture
Mar 2013 - May 2014 (1 year 2 months)
Developed and maintained Arhaus Furniture and Arhaus Jewels eCommerce platforms as a web developer, supporting responsive user experiences across product catalogs, marketing, and transactional flows. Built and customized ASP.NET-based eCommerce CMS solutions, enabling product management, marketing content updates, and promotional campaign execution.
UI Drupal Themer
AllPlayers.com
Jul 2012 - Mar 2013 (8 months)
Front-End Developer specializing in Drupal CMS development, building responsive, interactive web interfaces using Drupal 6–7 legacy theming systems, custom templates, and modular front-end architectures. Developed and maintained custom Drupal themes, templates, and components using Drupal 6/7 theme layer structures, Mustache.js, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.
UI/UX Developer
Kay Jewelers
Jan 2012 - Apr 2012 (3 months)
Worked as a User Interface Developer on a major enterprise ecommerce initiative for Kay Jewelers and Jared under CoSource, later subcontracted through Briteskies supporting Sterling Jewelers digital platforms. Developed and implemented front-end UI components for enterprise ecommerce systems using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, integrated within an IBM Oracle Java/JSON-based commerce environment.
Coordinator of Interactive Web Services
Summa Health System
Mar 2009 - Jan 2012 (2 years 10 months)
Served as Healthcare Web Developer and Coordinator of Interactive Web Services, supporting enterprise digital platforms for clinical, administrative, and public-facing healthcare systems. Developed and maintained healthcare web applications, microsites, intranet platforms, and digital services using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, XML, and XHTML.
Web Production Artist
Cleveland Clinic
Dec 2008 - Jul 2009 (7 months)
Supported enterprise healthcare digital operations as a Web Production Artist, maintaining and updating large-scale healthcare websites and Content Management System (CMS)-driven digital platforms. Developed and maintained web pages using HTML, CSS, and enterprise Content Management Systems (CMS), ensuring accuracy, consistency, usability, and alignment with healthcare digital standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Udacity
Nanodegree, React
2019 - 2020
Completed React Nanodegree refresher courses.
ElevateLife.tv
Leadership Academy, Leadership
2018 - 2019
Completed one year of volunteer work in the Leadership Academy courses.
ITT Technical Institute
Associate Degree in Applied Science, Information Technology & Web Development
2006 - 2008
Grade: 3.67
Associate Degree in Applied Science in Information Technology & Web Development, with a GPA of 3.67.
Full Sail University
Refresher Courses, Mobile Media Design
1999 - 2001
Completed refresher courses in Mobile Media Design.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Adobe Target
Google Tag Manager
D3.js
Chart.js
GitHub
Bitbucket
Salesforce
Sass
Shopify
WooCommerce
Mailchimp
InVision
Node.js
Ruby on Rails
Tailwind CSS
Bootstrap
Material-UI
Google Analytics
Adobe Analytics
Figma
Adobe XD
Sketch
PhpStorm
Jira
Storybook
React
jQuery
AngularJS
JavaScript
HTML5
PHP
JSON
XML
HubSpot
Trello
Asana
WordPress
Drupal
Redux
TypeScript
Mandrill
BigCommerce
npm
WebTrends
Litmus
Klaviyo
Cursor
Adobe Experience Manager
Joomla
ChatGPT
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
Skills
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