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D. Heard

Front End Engineer

A meticulous, self‑taught web developer with a real thing for clean structure and loud ideas.

About Me

From my non‑traditional warehouse background, I’ve taken what started off as a Pandemic hobby and turned it into a solid foundation as a web developer. Over the past few years, I focused on honing my skills and expanding into digital work as a creative force, weaving strategy and artistry into every project I build.

I use my expertise to turn your spark into something sharp, intentional, and true to you. With an eye for seamless experiences, I build a presence that feels natural to use and carries a sense of identity that stands out.

Professional Experience

Jul 2025 – Present

Accessibility Consultant

Cioré | Austin, TX

  • ·Defining an ADA/WCAG-compliant design system across typography, color, and layout.
  • ·Refactoring a Code Block–based Squarespace build with unified, scalable architecture.
  • ·Cutting 50-80% of sandboxed code by consolidating repeat styles and custom scripts.
Nov 2024 – Present

Web Administrator

The Southern Kettle Co. | Gallatin, TN

  • ·Overhauling the official Squarespace site, resulting in +53% visits within the first year.
  • ·Driving a +61% increase in revenue with +67% more unique visitors and +56% orders.
  • ·Improving site performance through targeted SEO, inclusive design, and UX updates.
Jul 2023 – Present

Web & Brand Designer

Freelance | Remote, US

  • ·Establishing WAVE‑compliant business identities that elevate professional credibility.
  • ·Designing distinct logos (partially leveraging AI tools) to establish visual signatures.
  • ·Launching custom websites with full domain/DNS setup for reliable online footprints.

Projects

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Screenshot of BMS (In Progress) website

BMS (In Progress)

A do-it-all agency for reaching, engaging, and inspiring your desired online community.

  • Wix
  • JavaScript
  • Canva
Screenshot of Cioré (In Progress) website

Cioré (In Progress)

A tech startup creating solar-powered, privacy-first phones with eco-friendly materials.

  • Figma
  • Squarespace
  • CSS
Screenshot of Southern Kettle website

Southern Kettle

Your go-to destination for flavor, ready to burst onto the scene and make events POP!

  • Squarespace
  • CSS
Screenshot of Nimphie's Oasis website

Nimphie's Oasis

A mom 'n' son liquor store that serves seaside vibes with a side of Southern hospitality.

  • Bootstrap
  • JavaScript
  • Canva
Screenshot of Green Financial website

Green Financial

A life insurance firm that breaks down your finances and offer guidance about next steps.

  • React
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind
Screenshot of Shappening website

Shappening

A resin art business focused on cherishing our loved ones in meaningful, personal ways.

  • Next
  • TypeScript
  • Sanity
Screenshot of X-Element (Final) website

X-Element (Final)

A pro e-Sports team looking to establish a cultural presence while retaining its roots.

  • Vue
  • JavaScript
Screenshot of X-Element (Draft) website

X-Element (Draft)

A prototype of one of my first projects before I started to receive any feedback.

  • Vue
  • JavaScript

Skills

Front End

Next.js logoNext.js
TypeScript logoTypeScript
Sass logoSass
Tailwind logoTailwind
Vue logoVue
Bootstrap logoBootstrap

Core Web

CSS logoCSS
HTML logoHTML
JavaScript logoJavaScript
Figma logoFigma
Lighthouse logoLighthouse
A11y logoA11y

Platforms

HubSpot logoHubSpot
Canva logoCanva
Squarespace logoSquarespace
Sanity logoSanity
Wix logoWix
Vite logoVite
Vercel logoVercel

Data Tools

Search Console logoSearch Console
Posthog logoPosthog
Hotjar logoHotjar
Excel logoExcel
Ahrefs logoAhrefs
Google Analytics logoGoogle Analytics

Education

Digital Marketing

University of Maryland

Digital Marketing

Davidson College

AI for Marketing

SEO/SEMKPIsSocial Media StrategyOnline AdvertisingLoyalty ProgramsA/B TestingAIOCompetitive AnalysisCustomer EngagementPredictive Analytics

HubSpot Partner

HubSpot Academy

Guided Client Onboarding

HubSpot Academy

Objectives-Based Onboarding

Sales Hub SoftwareMarketing Hub SoftwareService Hub SoftwareReportingRevOpsPlatform ConsultingInbound MethodologySales Enablement

Generative AI

IBM

Foundations of AI

IBM

Generative AI for Everyone

Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningNeural NetworksComputer ScienceImage GenerationDeep LearningApp DevelopmentInformation Privacy

Cloud Engineering

IBM

DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

IBM

Cloud and App Development Foundations

Cloud ComputingCI/CDDevOpsAgileScrumCloud NativeNoSQLReactNode.jsExpress.js

Data Applications

IBM

Data Analysis and Visualization

Davidson College

Data Science and Web Applications

Relational DatabasesData LifecycleData LiteracySpreadsheetsPivot TablesBusiness AnalyticsReport Writing

Web Development

Udacity

Frontend Web Development Fundamentals

W3C

Front-End Web Developer

Responsive DesignHTMLCSSJavaScriptDOMCanvasAPIsAccessibilityI18nSemantic Markup

Contact Me

Reach Out to Me

Location:

Nashville, TN, USA

E-mail:

dq.heard@yahoo.com

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