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
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blanfried@gmail.com
PO Box 580, Pauma Valley, CA 92061, USA
Ethics & Philosophy of Religion
Master's (MA)
Philosophy & Psychology
Bachelor's (BA)
Full-Stack Coding Bootcamp
Certification
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Certification
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Feel free to contact me with any work inquiries, suggestions, or love letters (though my girlfriend might be displeased).