Paschen Designs

Hi, I’m Nicole!

I’m a project-focused Web Professional with 13+ years of experience in quality assurance, web development, and marketing. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams, aligning technical and creative efforts, and driving projects to completion. Known for proactively identifying roadblocks to close gaps before they impact delivery, and delivering high-quality, consistent results across code and design.

About 10 years ago I switched to the WordPress platform and found a new home in the WordPress community. Currently I am lead quality assurance for development teams at InMotion Hosting and BoldGrid.

I have spoken at several WordCamps, including WCUS 2018, on teaching elementary school children to code. Prior to the pandemic, once a month during the school year I volunteered doing Hour of Code tutorials with 3rd – 5th graders. In 2019 I was the lead organizer for WordCamp Grand Rapids, after being a co-organizer for the 2018 camp.

Personal Projects

Elementary Coders

elementarycoders.org

Created to supplement my presentation as a 4x WordCamp speaker, Elementary Coders is a collection of resources aimed at teaching elementary school children the basics of programming and computer science.

Laces Out, Dan!

A band in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (inactive)

You and Them

A band in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (inactive)

Metro Grand Rapids

A bar / nightclub / music venue. (inactive)