About Grace
German
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Experience
- Self-employedShopify CRO & UX Optimization ExpertE-COMMERCEMarch 2024 - October 2024 (7 months)Ibadan, NigeriaImplemented advanced conversion rate optimization (CRO) strategies within Shopify stores to significantly improve sales performance, customer engagement, and overall revenue growth. Conducted comprehensive UX audits to analyze user behavior, navigation patterns, scroll depth, and drop-off points across key store pages including product pages, collection pages, cart, and checkout flows.Identified friction points affecting purchasing decisions and implemented strategic layout improvements designed to simplify decision-making and reduce cognitive overload. Redesigned product page structures by optimizing content hierarchy, refining visual elements, improving product descriptions, and enhancing call-to-action placement to increase click-through rates and engagement.Strengthened trust-building components through the integration of social proof elements such as reviews, testimonials, guarantees, and secure payment indicators to boost buyer confidence. Improved mobile shopping experience by refining responsive layouts, optimizing button positioning, and simplifying navigation for smaller screens to reduce cart abandonment rates.Applied structured A/B testing methodologies to validate design and content adjustments based on real performance data. Tested variations of headlines, images, pricing presentation, bundling strategies, and checkout layouts to determine the most effective conversion-driven structure.Focused on increasing average order value (AOV) by implementing strategic upsell and cross-sell integrations, bundle offers, and post-purchase optimization flows. Continuously refined the customer journey to create seamless, intuitive, and high-converting shopping experiences that align with eCommerce psychology and data-driven best practices.
- Self-employedShopify Performance & Speed Optimization SpecialistE-COMMERCEFebruary 2024 - November 2024 (9 months)Ibadan, NigeriaConducted comprehensive Shopify performance audits to identify technical inefficiencies impacting store speed, SEO visibility, conversion performance, and overall user engagement. Performed detailed analysis of theme architecture, Liquid structure, third-party scripts, tracking implementations, and app integrations to accurately locate performance bottlenecks affecting both desktop and mobile experiences.Evaluated rendering behavior, asset loading priorities, and code execution patterns to improve time-to-interactive and reduce cumulative layout shifts. Optimized Core Web Vitals by minimizing render-blocking JavaScript and CSS, implementing lazy loading strategies, compressing and properly sizing media assets, reducing unused code, and restructuring Shopify theme components for improved efficiency.Improved server response behavior through request optimization, script deferral, and intelligent resource management to ensure faster loading times under high traffic conditions. Conducted app-level performance assessments to remove unnecessary scripts and streamline external integrations without affecting functionality.Enhanced technical SEO foundations by refining metadata structure, implementing structured schema markup, improving crawl efficiency, optimizing internal linking architecture, and ensuring proper indexing behavior. Maintained full design integrity and store functionality while implementing performance improvements.Delivered measurable enhancements in page load speed, reduced bounce rates, improved session duration, and increased overall user satisfaction across multiple Shopify projects, contributing directly to stronger conversion performance and revenue growth.
- Self-EmployedSenior Shopify Developer | Store DevelopmentE-COMMERCEJanuary 2024 - December 2024 (11 months)Ibadan, NigeriaLed full-cycle Shopify store development projects for eCommerce brands, managing everything from strategic planning to final deployment. Handled complete Shopify store setup including theme configuration, advanced Liquid customization, and front-end development tailored to brand-specific requirements.Developed custom sections, optimized theme structures, and implemented scalable architecture designed to support high traffic and long-term growth. Built fully responsive layouts ensuring consistent performance across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.Structured product collections, navigation systems, and information hierarchy to improve user experience and enhance discoverability. Maintained clean, modular code to ensure flexibility, maintainability, and future scalability for growing online businesses.
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Education
- Professional Training in Web Development & eCommerceIndependent / Online Certification2025Completed specialized training in web development, Shopify store creation, theme customization, and eCommerce optimization. Developed hands-on experience building and optimizing Shopify stores, implementing Liquid customizations, improving Core Web Vitals, and enhancing conversion rates. Focused on practical, project-based learning aligned with real world eCommerce client requirements.