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Hi!I'm Michelle.

Front‑end designer/developer and technical problem solver from Kaurna Country, South Australia.

Solving challenges with clarity, creativity, and empathy.

My journey so far

Feb 2026 – Current

IndependentFrontend Developer

React-focused frontend development and UI engineering.

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  • Building and deploying React-based projects with modern component architecture
  • Refactoring legacy code into scalable, reusable component systems
  • Strengthening accessibility using semantic HTML, ARIA, and WCAG principles
  • Optimising performance, responsive design, and clean UI patterns

Currently Learning

GSAP (advanced animation and motion design)

Codecademy: Full‑Stack Career Path (in progress)

Related Work

1hitcombo.com

Feb 2025 – Feb 2026

DigitalPlatforms & Frontend Specialist

CMS architecture, UX improvements, and platform reliability.

HTMLCSSJavaScriptDrupalSharePointPowerAutomateCMSAutomationWorkflowsMetadata
  • Configured and extended CMS components to improve UX and content structure
  • Improved accessibility, navigation, and layout across internal and public-facing sites
  • Diagnosed and resolved analytics (GA4) and frontend tracking issues
  • Enhanced workflow reliability through automation, error handling, and structured publishing processes

Related Work

Turn JSON data into HTML with PowerAutomate

Dec 2021 – Jan 2025

CustomerSuccess Engineer (Frontend & SaaS)

React development and technical problem-solving within a high-volume SaaS platform.

HTMLCSSSCSSJavaScriptSQLReactAPIsSaaSPayment Integrations
  • Developed and maintained React components using SCSS and responsive design best practices
  • Improved checkout flows and frontend UX across an eCommerce-style platform
  • Debugged API integrations, payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal), and DNS issues
  • Handled data import workflows using Postman collections and API‑driven automation
  • Used SQL, logs, and API tools to diagnose and resolve production issues
  • Built responsive HTML emails for platform communications using email‑safe HTML/CSS techniques

Related Work

Blog - Let's Build a HTML EmailBlog - Use Postman Runner to Turn CSV Data into Bulk API Requests

Oct 2015 – Dec 2021

WebDesigner & Developer

UI design and frontend implementation across CMS and web applications.

HTMLCSSBootstrapJavaScriptSharePointCMSAdobe Creative Suite
  • Built custom CMS themes using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and brand systems
  • Implemented frontend changes via Git-based workflows (VS Code & Azure DevOps)
  • Developed prototypes and translated designs into production-ready UI
  • Led content migrations from static HTML into structured CMS environments

Related Work

SharePoint Intranet UI Upgrade (2015)SharePoint Internet UI Upgrade WaterConnect (2014)SharePoint Internet UI Upgrade EnviroData SA (2014)

Jan 2009 – Oct 2015

WebConsultant

Web publishing, CMS migration, and early frontend development.

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  • Migrated static HTML sites into SharePoint CMS environments
  • Developed interactive web solutions using JavaScript and multimedia tools
  • Automated site provisioning using PowerShell scripts
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to deliver structured, accessible web content

What I’ve built

A mix of work from my roles, independent builds and small creative experiments

Intranet

Intranet

UI upgrade of Microsoft SharePoint site, integrated Bootstrap CSS framework

HTMLCSSBootstrapSharePoint
1-Hit Combo

1-Hit Combo

Blog site built with Next.js and TailwindCSS

TailwindJavaScriptReactNext.jsNetlify
Pokemon search

Pokemon search

Built in React with Tailwind CSS - fetches Pokémon data from the PokeAPI to display a PokeCard that animates on hover

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Link share app

Link share app

Link share app built with Vue.js/Nuxt, TailwindCSS

TailwindJavaScriptReactVue.jsNuxtNetlify
Solace (comic)

Solace (comic)

Site developed with custom Jekyll theme

HTMLCSSJavaScriptJekyllNetlify
FlameRoastToast.com

FlameRoastToast.com

Site developed with custom Jekyll theme with Bootrap CSS framework

HTMLCSSBootstrapJavaScriptJekyllNetlify
WaterConnect

WaterConnect

UI upgrade of Microsoft SharePoint site, integrated Bootstrap CSS framework

HTMLCSSBootstrapSharePoint
EnviroData SA

EnviroData SA

UI upgrade of Microsoft SharePoint site, integrated Bootstrap CSS framework

HTMLCSSBootstrapSharePoint
Task manager app

Task manager app

TailwindJavaScriptReactMongoDBExpressNode.jsNetlify
MERN wishlist app

MERN wishlist app

CRUD wishlist app developed using the MERN stack

TailwindJavaScriptReactMongoDBExpressNode.jsNetlify
Cat Paw Game

Cat Paw Game

Cat paw edition of rock, paper, scissors game, developed with vanilla JavaScript

HTMLCSSJavaScriptNetlify
JS calculator with themes

JS calculator with themes

Calculator app with themes developed with Vanilla JavaScript

HTMLCSSJavaScriptNetlify
On-hover animation

On-hover animation

On hover animation developed with SCSS

HTMLCSS
Button animations

Button animations

Collection of buttons with animation effects developed with SCSS

HTMLCSS
Online permit portal UI

Online permit portal UI

UI design for online permits portal, developed with Adobe XD

Adobe XD
Intranet UI (SharePoint 2019)

Intranet UI (SharePoint 2019)

UI design Microsoft SharePoint site, developed with Adobe XD

Adobe XD
GamePodular

GamePodular

UI Design for landing page, developed in Adobe XD

Adobe XD
HTML portfolio site

HTML portfolio site

Simple portfolio site, built with HTML/SCSS

HTMLCSSNetlify
HTML email template

HTML email template

HTML email template.

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