ABOUT
Hello there! I'm Jacob Gielow
, a web and digital media design
student at Milwaukee Area Technical College, and I absolutely love bringing great ideas to life
online. The digital world is always evolving, and I'm committed to staying ahead of the curve,
constantly expanding my knowledge and skills within it. My passion lies in crafting clean,
functional websites and optimized digital experiences that aren't just pretty to look at, but
genuinely intuitive and enjoyable to use.
My mission is straightforward: to transform your ideas into stunning, high-performing websites that not only look great and offer a seamless user experience, but are also strategically built for growth and engagement. Whether you're an individual with a bold idea or a business looking to elevate your digital footprint, I'm eager to collaborate and bring your vision to life from concept to conversion. I thrive on new challenges and am continuously refining my skills to deliver measurable results with every project.
As you explore my portfolio, you'll find a range of my work, showcasing the experience and comprehensive skillset I've gained throughout my education and past projects. I'm eager to connect with potential employers and clients who share my vision for purposeful, results-driven design and impactful digital experiences. Let's build something truly amazing together!
EXPERIENCE
July, 2025
Digital Marketing Simternship®
Completed on: July 23, 2025
Completed a digital marketing simternship focused on campaign strategy, keyword optimization, KPI tracking, A/B testing, and budget management. Gained practical experience with Google Ads, analytics, and digital marketing best practices.
July, 2025
Inbound Marketing Certified
Valid from: July 16, 2025 - Aug 15, 2027
Earned HubSpot Academy’s Inbound Marketing Certification, demonstrating skills in content creation, lead nurturing, and inbound strategy using industry best practices.
2023 PRESENT
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Student
Currently pursuing an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Web & Digital Media Design at Milwaukee Area Technical College. Gaining hands-on experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP&MySQL, and responsive design. Maintaining a 4.0 GPA while developing skills in front-end and back-end development, user-centered design, and digital media production.
2021 2022
Waukesha County Technical College
Student
I was enrolled in the IT - Network Specialist program, where I took courses in Cisco Networking, Linux Essentials, and Python Programming. While I learned some valuable technical skills, I realized that network security wasn’t the career path I wanted to pursue. I wanted something more creative, where I could design things people would actually see and interact with.
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PROJECTS
Collectible Loot: Modern E-commerce Platform
Full-Stack Development (In Progress)
Developed and deployed Collectible Loot, a comprehensive e-commerce platform for buying and selling collectibles. This full-stack application features robust database management, secure authentication, and integrated payment, shipping, and tax collection processing. Built entirely by myself, showcasing end-to-end web development capabilities.
The Climbing Cave Website
Final Class Project for Web Development with HTML/CSS
Created The Climbing Cave, a full website for a fictitious climbing gym as my first final project in web design. Built with basic HTML and CSS, the site features information about the gym and a simple contact form using PHP. This project marked my introduction to web development fundamentals.
Route Finder Web Application
Final Class Project for Database Web Design/PHP&MySQL
Developed Route Finder, a web application for boulderers to add, search, and share climbing routes using PHP and MySQL. The site features state parks and their routes, allows users to upload new routes, and includes a newsletter subscription for updates. Built to demonstrate practical database and backend skills.
Bigfoot Bike and Skate LLC Website Redesign(Mobile)
Final Class Project for User Experience for the Web
Created a full mobile-only redesign of the Bigfoot Bike and Skate LLC website as a high-fidelity Adobe XD wireframe for a final class project. This academic project focused on enhancing mobile usability and visual appeal, and was not affiliated with the actual business.
Happy Acres Kampground Website Redesign(Desktop)
Class Project for User Experience for the Web
Redesigned the Happy Acres Kampground website as a high-fidelity Adobe XD wireframe for a class project. This academic redesign focused on improving usability, visual appeal, and site structure, and was not affiliated with the actual business.