Hello! I'm Tara, a front-end developer with a passion for technology and design. I'm originally from Stavanger, Norway, but I’ve lived in many places, including Costa Rica, Tanzania, and under the northern lights in Bodø. Until this year, I’ve been based in Brussels, Belgium, where I worked as an administrative coordinator and continued to expand my skills in web development. This year, I’ve returned home to Norway to begin my career as a full-time developer. Currently based in Stavanger, I work as a Frontend Developer at TagHub – Smart Management AS. Talking about everything I love doing would take hours, so I've included some photos and honorable mentions below :)
Tara Olivia Bjørheim
Front-End Developer
Passionate
Aspiring UI/UX Designer
My family
Concerts
Camping
Notion
Volleyball
D&D
House parties
Diablo IV
Lifting weights
Organizing
My friends
Dragons
Belgium
Electronic Music
Cooking vegetarian food
Reading
Dancing
Baldur's Gate 3
Forest hikes
Stavanger
Spinning classes
Animals
Fantasy
Padel
League of Legends
Board Games
My dogs
Memes
CSS
Pastel colors
Surfing
Swimming
Strong Viking
Road trips
Halloween
Themed parties
Book club
Learning languages
Vinyl records
Late-night coding
Sunsets
Making playlists
Journaling
Stormy days
My love for tech started with my pink Nintendo DS and our old stationary PC at home, and now it’s all about my newer setup and my Nintendo Switch . My first discovery of front-end was after I spent months customizing my Notion workspace, getting everything just right in terms of both design and functionality. I had everything in there: work and school notes, creative writing, habit and workout trackers, and more. I remember telling my friend, "I wish I could do this for work — make things on the computer all day that are both pretty and functional." He laughed and said, "Well, you can. It's called front-end development." I fell down the rabbit hole and couldn’t believe I had finally found my dream career. I signed up for a course on SheCodes and fell in love. This October I'll graduate as a Frontend Developer, after an intense and rewarding study period that confirmed how much I love combining design and technology.
and our old stationary PC at home, and now it’s all about my newer setup and my Nintendo Switch 
. My first discovery of front-end was after I spent months customizing my Notion workspace, getting everything just right in terms of both design and functionality. I had everything in there: work and school notes, creative writing, habit and workout trackers, and more. I remember telling my friend,
Bloom Lifestyle Blog
Bloom is a responsive blog platform targeting users interested in lifestyle and self-care, offering a modern and clean interface. It is developed using HTML, CSS and JavaScript, with an API integration to manage dynamic blog posts. The site features a carousel for the 3 latest posts, a responsive grid displaying all posts, and admin functionality for registration, login, and post management.
Game Hub: The Universe of Games
Game Hub is an interactive online store targeted at gamers built using HTML, CSS and JavaScript, showcasing video games through an API. Users can filter games by genre, view detailed game information, and simulate buying games. The platform includes dynamic reviews, similar game suggestions, and a theme switcher with 8 different themes.
HeartBids – Auctions for a Cause
HeartBids is a modern auction platform built with React and TypeScript, where users can donate, bid, and win items in support of charitable causes. The platform features user authentication, real-time bidding, a credit system, and charity integration through both the Noroff API and a custom Firebase backend. This project represents my transition from student to developer—combining usability, logic, and meaningful purpose in one cohesive experience.
Petagram - Social Media App
Petagram is a social media platform built with Vanilla JavaScript and Tailwind CSS. Features include user authentication, post creation and management, following/unfollowing users, commenting, and emoji reactions. Built with Vite and integrated with the Noroff Social API.
Nova - eCommerce Store
Nova is a modern eCommerce platform built with Next.js and React. Features include product browsing, search functionality, shopping cart, checkout process, and contact forms with validation. The project showcases animated color blobs in the product carousel and responsive design throughout.
Galaxy Garden Community Museum
The Galaxy Garden Community Museum website was developed using HTML and CSS to create a modern, responsive site aimed at children and their families. The project is tested across browsers and devices, offering an engaging, educational experience that sparks curiosity about science in an exciting, age-appropriate way.
My first project, Game Hub was a dream to build for a fellow gamer audience. Designing different colored themes was a personal highlight. Then came the Galaxy Garden Community Museum where I had the challenge of designing for both kids and families—creating a fun, engaging space for children that didn’t feel condescending to adults. I dove into color psychology and web design for kids, balancing simplicity with depth. My latest project, Bloom is all about calm and minimalism—a clean, modern blog experience that lets the content take center stage.
was a dream to build for a fellow gamer audience. Designing different colored themes was a personal highlight. Then came the Galaxy Garden Community Museum 
where I had the challenge of designing for both kids and families—creating a fun, engaging space for children that didn’t feel condescending to adults. I dove into color psychology and web design for kids, balancing simplicity with depth. My latest project, Bloom 
is all about calm and minimalism—a clean, modern blog experience that lets the content take center stage.Frontend-development is the perfect fit for me—creative, challenging, and there's always something new to learn. Plus, there’s no one 'right' answer, which means I get to experiment, explore different approaches, and have fun with it. It's a space where no two projects are ever the same, and that variety keeps me energized and in flow.
Programming Languages and Frameworks
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
C (Beginner)
Tailwind CSS
React
TypeScript
Tools
GitHub
Figma
Canva
WordPress
SharePoint
Power Automate
TinyMCE
Visual Studio Code
Netlify
Slack
npm
Postman
Decap CMS
Vite
Next.js
Vercel
GitLab
Trello
Design
Responsive Design
UX/UI
High-fidelity Wireframes
Prototyping
User Flows
Information Architecture
Methodologies
Agile/Scrum
Project Management
Process Automation
Technologies
API Integration
WCAG Accessibility Standards
SEO Optimization
Version Control
Languages (Fluency)
Norwegian (Native)
English (Fluent)
Spanish (Intermediate)
French (Intermediate)
Next Up
Bootstrap
Sass
Vue.js
Angular
Node.js
I’ve always been endlessly curious, always wanting to know more—whether it’s diving into new frameworks like React or finding ways to make processes more efficient. I’m the type who will happily spend an entire day learning a tool that might save me five minutes in the future, lol. A good example of this was when I wanted to remind my colleagues to update a file every week. Sure, I could have just sent the same message every Friday or scheduled it in Teams, but instead, I figured out how to automate the whole process using Microsoft Power Automate. Now, every Friday, they get a cheery message with the exact link they need, and I never have to think about it again. It’s little things like that which add up. I love finding smarter ways to simplify processes — whether that’s through automation, reusable components, or improved workflows. I believe good development balances efficiency, clarity, and a bit of creative flair.
Today
Frontend Development
Noroff School of Technology
2025
Frontend Developer
TagHub - Smart Management AS, Stavanger
Administrative Coordinator
Stavangerregionens Europakontor, Brussels
Personal Training & Nutrition
Active Education
First Secretary, Consultant & First Consultant
Skatteetaten, Stavanger
Spanish Studies
EF School of Costa Rica
General Studies
St. Olav High School, Stavanger
Assistant at Art School
Pippis Kunstskole, Stavanger
2015
What really excites me is this mix of organization and creativity. My career so far has been such a blend of both technical and artistic work. I’ve taught at an art school for children, worked at the Norwegian tax authorities, and now, as an administrative coordinator, I jump between Excel spreadsheets and Canva designs on a daily basis. I love getting lost in the technical side of things—solving deep, complex problems—but I equally love the creative freedom that comes with brainstorming ideas. In my front-end work, I aim to bring that balance, designing web applications that work seamlessly but also evoke a sense of ease, satisfaction, and maybe even a bit of wonder.
Development, Design, etc
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CSS Day 2025
Amsterdam | 2025
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JavaScript Essential Training
LinkedIn Learning | 2025
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Introduction to Web APIs
LinkedIn Learning | 2025
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SheCodes Basics
SheCodes | 2022
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CS50: Introduction to Computer Science
Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Ongoing
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Figma Essential Training: The Basics
LinkedIn Learning | 2023
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Introduction to Graphic Design Concepts
LinkedIn Learning | 2023
Other
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Scrum: The Basics
LinkedIn Learning | 2025
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How to Regain Control of Your Time, Energy, and Priorities
LinkedIn Learning | 2023
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Advanced Personal Trainer (AE L5)
Active Education | 2022
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Certified Nutrition Coach (AE L4)
Active Education | 2022
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Certified Weight Management Exercise Specialist (AE L5)
Active Education | 2022
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Learning How to Learn
Coursera | 2023
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Basic course in CrossFit
Rapida Bodø | 2022
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Spanish (B2 Level)
EF School of Costa Rica | 2020
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French (B1 Level)
CLL Brussels | 2025
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End note
Thank you for making it this far!
This page was designed and built by me, Tara Olivia Bjørheim.
It's built with HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript. Version control is handled through GitHub. The page is deployed through Netlify. Stay tuned for more updates as I incorporate more of my ideas!
All the photos on this site are personal and close to my heart. I kindly ask that they not be used without permission. Thank you for understanding!
The icons are from icons8.
Got any ideas or feedback? Don't hesitate to send me a message :)
© 2025 Tara Olivia Bjørheim. All rights reserved.
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