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About Me

I grew up in Southern California but have spent the majority of my adult life living in France and the United Kingdom. I recently moved back to California for a job opportunity in LA. I am working in Marketing at AICO, designing and managing their website and meeting with sales reps and clients to attune and provide better marketing materials. I am also building my business (TheBaerBones.com) where I, along with my team, create high-end websites. Professional languages: English | French | Spanish

Contact Details

Send Me a Message (Through My Business Website)
blanfried@gmail.com
PO Box 580, Pauma Valley, CA 92061, USA

Education

University of Birmingham (UK)

Ethics & Philosophy of Religion

Master's (MA)

American University of Paris

Philosophy & Psychology

Bachelor's (BA)

University of Birmingham (UK)

Full-Stack Coding Bootcamp

Certification

International TEFL Training Institute

Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Certification

Work

Entrepreneur

TheBaerBones.com September 2023 - Present

Founder of a branding and website creation business focused on Storytelling. TheBaerBones reflects my desire to get to the heart of someone and what they want to achieve professionally and use that to create a website which reflects their soul.

Business Development & Website Manager at International Furniture Company

Michael Amini | AICO February 2025 - Present

Working in Business Development at an international furniture manufacturing company. My roles are centered in the marketing department where I strategize new campaigns, write press releases, and manage the company website. I was the lead website designer and developer of the current company website and I continue to update it and redesign it according to new marketing campaigns.

Tech Team Head at SAAS Startup

Vinissimoenology June 2024 - February 2025

I was the Tech Team Head for a beverage inventory SAAS start-up based in Italy, called Vinissimo. I was the primary UI/UX Designer and Frontend Engineer. I manage the tech team as a whole. Whilst I eventually left this role for a new opportunity with AICO, I contributed much to the future development of their tech.

Freelance UI/UX & Software Engineer

Full-Stack and CMS June 2021 - February 2025

Before starting TheBaerBones, I was contracted to create, design, and manage websites and software for Interior Design, Music Production, Musical Talent Acquisition, Chamber of Commerce, Agritourism, Demolition, Construction, Artisan Catering, European Cooking Course, and Vacation Rental companies.

Educator (Online and in Person)

Philosophy, English, Writing, Web Development January 2019 - February 2025

With nearly 1200 hours of tutoring experience amassed over the last 6 years, I primarily offer my services online through various platforms in both the US and UK. While my recent endeavors concentrate on Philosophy, my tutoring history also includes Writing, all things English, Psychology, Web Development (HTML, CSS, JS), French, and Spanish.

Baer Lanfried (Youtube & TikTok)

Creator/Educator August 2020 - Present

Over 225k views and 60,000 hours watched on my YouTube/TikTok videos and shorts (on and off my main channels).

Mysterious Bookshop

Part-Time Bookseller Jan 2023 - April 2023

A fun part-time job that I worked on Saturdays whilst living in NYC. I sold books, made recommendations, re-shelved/organized, worked cash register and dealt with customers effectively and professionally.

Freelance Editor and English Teacher in Biarritz, France

Full-Time Private Editor & English Teacher August 2020 - August 2022

Hired to proofread, edit, and help write certain professional assignments (presentations, reports, articles, etc.). Privately taught English one-on-one and in a classroom setting to adults of all different levels and nationalities whilst living in Biarritz, France.

The American University of Paris

University Writing Lab Tutor September 2019 - May 2020

Worked at my university's Writing Lab, editing and proofreading academic papers. I provided feedback and guided fellow students to better writing techniques.

Paris Atlantic Magazine

Published September 2019 - May 2020

Published my short story "La Palette" in the 2020 issue of Paris Atlantic Magazine.

“Let’s Talk About God” Club and Radio Show

President/Founder September 2019 - May 2020

Creator and host of a radio show which broadcasted to all of Paris and the French Riviera. Organized and mediated oftentimes tense discussions surrounding deeply held beliefs in both club and show. Used charisma and creativity to keep conversation/debate lively and interesting.

The American University of Paris

Student Advisor August 2019 - December 2019

Advisor for incoming fall transfer students.

The American University of Paris

Student Librarian September 2018 - May 2019

Aided students and staff in research and finding books/materials. Organized library books/materials.

Maxwell-Baynes, Christie's International Real Estate

Intern/Shadow May 2018 - July 2018

I shadowed my boss and co-owner of the company, Michael Baynes, and learned how he dealt with clients and communicated effectively in order to sell chateaus and vineyards. Also aided in planning and communication between team and clients.

Cucina Enoteca

Busser/Polisher April 2016 - August 2016

Bussed and Polished at a high-end Italian Restaurant in Newport Beach, CA.

City of Newport Beach

Lifeguard March 2014 - September 2014

Beach lifeguard trainee and first year cadet for city of Newport Beach Fire Department Marine Operations Division. Pool Lifeguard for the remainder of that summer and for a bit into that school year.

Skills

  • Webflow
  • Shopify
  • Figma
  • Website Design
  • UI/UX Design
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Copywriting
  • Interpersonal
  • Problem Solving

Testimonials & Awards

  • "Baer (TheBaerBones) built a high-quality, SEO-friendly website well within our budget. His communication was proactive and timely throughout the process. The best part? We’ve been receiving more calls from search engines and Google Maps. The site has more than paid for itself, and it’s only been three months! I cannot recommend Baer highly enough."

    TheBaerBones Review from Max | Founder of Effortless Demolition
  • "I recently worked with Baer on my website and brand and couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. Baer’s professionalism made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. His creativity was a standout feature, guiding me through defining my brand’s essence with a variety of tools and methods. The design solutions he proposed not only aligned with my vision but also exceeded my expectations. What impressed me most was Baer’s problem-solving ability. Whenever challenges arose, he addressed them positively and quickly, finding effective solutions. He was highly flexible, incorporating my feedback to ensure the final product perfectly matched my style. Baer’s punctuality and prompt responses to emails kept the project on track, instilling confidence in the timeline and the overall process. I highly recommend Baer for any website/branding project. His blend of creativity, professionalism, and commitment to client satisfaction truly sets him apart. I’m thrilled with the outcome and look forward to future collaborations!"

    TheBaerBones Review from Andréa | Founder of Chez Andréa Cuisine
  • "Baer at TheBaerBones came to our rescue after we began building our Shopify website for our small business and quickly realized we were in over our heads. I found the tech assistance through Shopify to be lacking, so discovering Baer’s abilities—and being able to actually speak with a real person on the phone, not just ChatGPT—was a game changer! He listened carefully and implemented everything we asked for. Baer provided cheerful and helpful suggestions when needed and ultimately created a polished and beautiful website that we are proud to share with the world. Personalized web services at this level are hard to find. We cannot thank him enough!"

    TheBaerBones Review from Lara | Founder of Quixote Farm
  • Excellent Philosophy and Debate Guidance! | "I reached out to Baer to tutor me on Debate and Philosophy so that I could better structure my own thinking, writing, and speaking. He delivers! Baer is a terrifically clear thinker with a broad knowledge base in all elements of rhetoric and debate. He is very friendly and clearly passionate about the subjects - his passion is contagious. He is fastidious in his meeting summaries and far reaching in his curriculum planning. Whether you are just dipping your toes in philosophy or already a seasoned student, I'd highly recommend you work with Baer each week, it's time and money well spent!"

    Wyzant review from Max on 2/22/2024
  • Thorough and Patient | "Baer and I reviewed Kantianism (deontology), utilitarianism, and social contract theory and covered examples of each theory. Baer was thorough with his explanations and did a really good job at making sure I understood them for a midterm I had coming up. Super appreciative of his time and help."

    Wyzant review from Andrew on 2/26/2024
  • "Mr. Lanfried would be amongst the top percentile of interns that we have experienced, not just because of his skill set, but above all due to his personality, reliability and willingness to do whatever it takes in a team environment. He would be an asset to any employer, and I have no hesitation to recommend him for any endeavor he chooses to pursue."

    Michael Baynes (Executive Partner of Maxwell-Baynes, Christie's International Real Estate)
  • "[Baer] proved himself to be an extremely reliable and diligent participant, and produced work of excellent quality. He never missed a class, never came late or unprepared, never missed a deadline, and always had completed the heavy readings and other homework…I can wholeheartedly recommend Baer Lanfried—I would love to have him as a colleague or, when he is ready for such a role, as a supervisor."

    Dr. habil. Jula Wildberger (Professor of Classics and Comparative Literature at The American University of Paris)
  • "I have had the pleasure of working side by side with Baer. As part of our select team of highly qualified student writers, his working relationship with his academic peers was marked by his sincere interest in each student and his sensitivity to their immediate writing needs; additionally, Baer’s professionalism as a worker and a team player was exemplary."

    Ann Mott (Professor, Department of Comparative Literature and English Director, Writing Lab)
  • "Baer [is] an interesting, studious, and dedicated student with great communication skills. As an assistant he was very well organized, diligent and was able work independently. His personality and communication skills were much appreciated at our University Library. All these skills are very valuable, and that is why I allow myself to recommend Baer Lanfried. I am confident that he will undertake his new challenges with enthusiasm and rigor."

    Jorge Sosa, MSLS (University Librarian / Directeur de la Bibliothèque Universitaire at The American University of Paris)
  • "[Baer] displays confidence without any sense of arrogance and, in my estimation, is a humble man who listens and learns. I believe that he would prove to be an asset to any organization that he would align himself with."

    Mark Shaffer (Assistant General Manager at KWVE Radio)
  • 5 Stars

    Wyzant Tutoring Platform Rating
  • Global Professional Skills Honour

    The American University of Paris
  • Provost's List (2020)

    The American University of Paris
  • Provost's List (2019)

    The American University of Paris
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Feel free to contact me with any work inquiries, suggestions, or love letters (though my girlfriend might be displeased).