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Alexandra O'Connell

Web Designer & Front End Web Developer

Hi. My name is Alex. I am an independant web designer and front end web developer from Charlotte, North Carolina. I have been designing web sites in some fashion since 2006. I specialize in accessibility, performance, and usability without sacrificing design.
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About Me

I grew up in the Land (Cleveland, Ohio), surrounded by the passions of baseball, great pirogies, and a tight knit family filled with love and traditions. As a child I was playing with my sisters in my grandparents vast backyard, filled with gardens and fruit trees. We gossiped about the crazy stories we heard when our parents socialized or just enjoyed curling up with a good book and talking about the adventures we hoped we’d have one day.

As we got a little older, we spent most of our time fighting over the computer. While my sisters and I filled my mom’s laptop with more viruses than one could count from LimeWire, I was also teaching myself to code. Once I learned how coding can help me create amazing web spaces that can help express my teenage angst, I was hooked. No matter what hobbies I held, or my interests have changed, I always found myself hours deep in code.

After 6 years of education, I graduated with several degrees and left the only place I’ve ever known. My heart and passions led me to The Queen City (Charlotte, North Carolina). I spent most of my time exploring the mountains and oceans of North Carolina and soon met my husband. Together we traveled across the world, visited the countries where our family was from and connected back to our roots. Through all my adventures, I was proudly coding and working my through the industry from a self taught web designer to a front-end web developer leading teams through complex web application builds.

These days I run my own freelance business remotely, from Charlotte, North Carolina. You may also find me working on site with clients across the eastern United States.

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Celebrating Excellence

I’m thrilled to have my work recognized with some standout awards. These accolades aren’t just trophies—they’re a testament to pushing boundaries and redefining digital design. Each award reflects my commitment to innovation and my knack for creating experiences that leave a lasting impression. 

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Skills & Expertise

Project Management & Leadership

Experienced in both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies, with expertise in cross-functional team leadership, stakeholder communication, timeline management, and scope and budget tracking.

Skilled in process optimization, risk management, and Scrum.

Certifications:
Project Management Professional, PMI 2025
Conflict Management, LinkedIn Learning 2024

Design & Development

Expert in UI/UX design, including high-fidelity and low-fidelity mockups, rapid wireframing, A/B testing, and UI component development. Strong background in visual design, application flows, and client-specific design needs.

Experienced in responsive design and development with a focus on WCAG 2.1, ADA compliance, ARIA standards, accessibility audits, and inclusive design principles.

Certifications: 
UX Design, Google 2024
Graphic Design, Skillset 2015

Web & Front-End Development

Extensive experience in website design and development, including WordPress, Drupal, and SquareSpace.

Skilled in front-end development, including UI development, content creation, and the integration of Hubspot forms and websites. 

Certifications:
Front End Specialist for Drupal 10, Acquia 2025
Site Builder for Drupal 10, Acquia 2025
Hubspot Inbound Marketing, HubSpot 2022
Google Analytics, Google 2016

Client & Stakeholder Management

Strong client relationship management, project coordination, scope definition, and budgeting.

Skilled in client presentations, managing expectations, and delivering on project requirements with a focus on quality and timely delivery.

Tools & Platforms

  • Trello
  • Asana
  • Lytho
  • Jira
  • HotJar
  • GA4
  • VWO
  • PowerMapper
  • SEMRush
  • Looker Studio
  • Figma
  • Sketch
  • Adobe XD
  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • Canva
  • MarkUp
  • InVision
  • Hubspot
  • Drupal 8, 9, 10
  • WordPress
  • Elementor & Pro
  • DiviBuilder
  • WPBakery
  • Astra
  • Bricks
  • ACF 
  • SquareSpace
  • PhpStorm
  • VSCode
  • CyberDuck
  • Git
  • React
  • Php
  • Sass
  • SCSS
  • CSS
  • HTML5
  • Twig
  • Javascript
  • JQuery

Ready to work with me?

Contact me today to discuss working together.
You can also view my client showcase.