SENIOR FRONT-END DEVELOPER · REACT · UI/UX · CMS · ECOMMERCE — SINCE 2006
18+ years turning
vision into reality.
Hi, I'm Tasha Mayes — a Senior Front-End Developer & Creative Tech Lead with 18+ years of experience building high-performance digital products. Since 2006, I've delivered responsive UI/UX, CMS platforms, and eCommerce solutions for government agencies, Fortune 500 brands, and innovative startups across the USA and internationally.
My career spans Senior UI Technical Lead at HCL Technologies for PenFed Credit Union (AEM, React, TypeScript, Storybook, Salesforce), UI Developer & Front-End Lead for World Bank Group, Senior Web Content Specialist for OSHA, Shopify Developer at CQL, and 45+ independent consulting projects through Toptal and direct contracts — including Apple, Cleveland Clinic, Humana, Anthem, SAF, ASLA, and Arhaus Furniture.
I combine a designer's eye for pixel-perfect interfaces with an engineer's precision for scalable, accessible code. From Drupal and WordPress CMS builds to Shopify storefronts, HubSpot email templates, and React component libraries — every deliverable is crafted with strategic intent, WCAG accessibility standards, and genuine care for the end user.
FEDERAL GOV CLEARANCE — 4 YEARS
PenFed Credit Union · World Bank · OSHA — PIV Card Expires 12/2027
STATE GOV CLEARANCE
Initiated December 2026
W2 Employee
- Full-time & contract engagements
- Benefits-eligible placements
- Direct employer relationships
- On-site or remote flexibility
Independent Contractor
- Freelance & independent contracts
- Self-employed engagements
- Project-based or ongoing work
- Flexible & remote-first
Corp-to-Corp
- Business-to-business contracts
- Independent consulting engagements
- Short & long-term projects
- Domestic & international
Years Experience
Projects Delivered
Toptal Projects
Gov Clearance
Front-End Tech Lead
Leading UI/UX development teams, setting coding standards, component architecture, and driving technical strategy for web and mobile applications.
UI/UX Strategy & Development
17+ years wireframing, flowcharting, and implementing responsive UI/UX across government, banking, healthcare, and retail platforms.
CMS Development
WordPress, Drupal 6–11, SharePoint, AEM, SDL Web 8. Full-cycle CMS implementation, customization, and content management documentation.
eCommerce Solutions
Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Squarespace. End-to-end storefront builds, plugin development, and conversion optimization.
HEALTHCARE
Cleveland Clinic, Humana, Anthem, RxAnte
BANKING & FINANCE
PenFed Credit Union, World Bank
GOVERNMENT
OSHA, PIV Clearance (expires 12/2027)
RETAIL
Apple, Arhaus Furniture
NETWORK
Toptal — 30+ Projects
INTERNATIONAL
46+ Contracting & Consulting Projects Worldwide
Custom Coding — since 2006
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, JSON, XML, XHTML
Email Template Development
Mandrill, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Salesforce Classic, Litmus, Email on Acid
CSS Frameworks & Design Systems
CSS/SASS/LESS, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch 3.0
Responsive Frameworks & Design
Bootstrap, Foundation, Mobile-first Responsive Design
CMS Development
WordPress, Drupal 6–11, full content management lifecycle
eCommerce
Shopify, Shopify Apps, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Squarespace, Weebly
SharePoint & .NET
SharePoint 2003, 2008 MOSS, ASP.NET, C#
AWS
Amazon AWS private keys, affiliate architecture
Cloud Staging
Windows Azure — staging to production pipelines
React / Angular / Node
React.js, Angular.js, Node.js, component-based front-end development
Enterprise CMS & SaaS
AEM, SDL Web 8, Salesforce Admin, D3.js, Preact, NPM, Tailwind CSS
Creative Developer — Self-Taught
Freelance
Started custom coding. Built first HTML/CSS/JS websites for local businesses and nonprofits.
Front-End Developer
Multi-sector Agencies
Established expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, CMS (WordPress, Drupal), and email development across healthcare, retail, and government clients.
Senior Front-End Developer
Corporate & Enterprise
Led UI/UX for Cleveland Clinic, Apple, Arhaus. Delivered SharePoint, AEM, and responsive design solutions for multi-million dollar enterprises.
Tech Lead & Consultant
PenFed, World Bank, OSHA
Federal government clearance engagements. PIV card access. Banking & compliance-grade front-end development for PenFed Credit Union and World Bank.
Senior Freelance Tech Lead
Toptal + Independent
30+ Toptal projects. React.js, Node.js, Angular.js component architecture. State government clearance started 12/2026. Available for W2 & C2C engagements.
Pluralsight
Testing Techniques for Web Accessibility
Issued Nov 2025
Beginner · Gerard K. Cohen
Skills: Accessibility
Pluralsight
UX Accessibility
Issued Nov 2025
Advanced · Jeff Hurd
Skills: User Experience
Pluralsight
Foundations of Accessible Web Design
Issued Oct 2025
Beginner · Gerard K. Cohen
Skills: Accessibility
Coursera
TypeScript Variables and Data Types
Issued May 2026
ID: R8KYPGA8L4Y4
National Security Agency
CP-420 JavaScript — jQuery/JavaScript Certificate
Issued Jan 2008
ID: 2109627
Coursera
TypeScript Arrays
Issued May 2026
ID: 4X6A06NKELEV
Accessibility for Web Design
Issued Oct 2022
Skills: User Experience
CSS: Transforms and Transitions
Issued Feb 2022
ID: Ab4p-hYBfTzF4fXPFWJwU2kGhmf0
Skills: CSS
Tailwind CSS Essential Training
Issued Mar 2022
ID: AVtcp2gs_-QP25mtLGVr8AoE63bL
Skills: CSS
React.js Essential Training
Issued Jan 2022
ID: AUOy0eVGOe5nnzIa9xeUsictU_2X
Skills: React
Sketch Essential Training: The Basics
Issued Jan 2022
ID: AWNA3I0DPUkmADMNV9InHMTHkmNv
Interaction Design: Interface
Issued Jan 2022
ID: Aa3WlynxXPTkSz9KeFGJF8kM-unQ
Skills: User Experience
Sass Essential Training
Issued Sep 2021
Skills: CSS
Salesforce Essential Training
Issued Sep 2021
The Most Important Content KPIs for Creators
Issued Sep 2021
Lynda.com
Collaborative Design: Process and Efficiency
Issued Mar 2015
ID: 9E3BD2
Lynda.com
JavaScript: Functions
Issued Mar 2014
ID: F5E1B1
Skills: JavaScript
Lynda.com
JavaScript and AJAX
Issued Dec 2013
ID: C2D6C8
Skills: jQuery, JavaScript
Lynda.com
jQuery Data with AJAX
Issued Dec 2013
ID: 3ECE56
Skills: jQuery, JavaScript
PORTFOLIO
See My Selected Work
Explore real-world projects across CMS, eCommerce, and enterprise UI development.
"Please request a recommendation letter — will be sent via email upon request."
CQL Inc
Recommendation Letter Available
"Tasha is organized, easy to communicate with, and did great work on these projects. I recommend her for your project. The projects required a proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap,…"
Paul Azzolini
Graphic Designer & Front-End Developer — American Society of Landscape Architects (via Toptal)
"Tasha has been very responsive to all requests for work, big and small. She has become our go-to person as we make adjustments to the web site. The migration to the Shopify platfor…"
Tap My Trees
Client — TapMyTrees.com (via Toptal)
"Tasha is a detail-oriented web designer that created a clean design according to our requirements and stayed within budget. She was very patient and proactive on gathering requirem…"
Jarvis Nettles
IT Business Analyst — Total Exposure LLC
"Tasha is one of front-end developers/designers who is eager to learn and not afraid to try new ideas with the latest technology. She is dedicated to the task assigned, and creative…"
Fang Jin
JavaScript Developer — RxAnte, LLC
"Tasha revamped the website for my Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band, JERSEY. She was knowledgeable, creative and worked expeditiously to complete the project. I found her to be innova…"
Joseph Pietrolungo
Client — Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band, JERSEY — Freelance
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