WordPress Theme Customization & Speed Optimization

I am looking for a seasoned WordPress expert to help me customize my theme, improve the website speed, and enhance its SEO-friendliness.

Key Responsibilities:
- Theme Customization: While I haven't specified the exact aspects of the theme I want to customize, I need an expert who can suggest and implement necessary changes to improve the site's overall layout, design, navigation, and functionality.
- Speed Optimization: The primary focus will be on improving the page load time and server response time. I need a professional who can diagnose speed issues and implement effective solutions to enhance overall performance.
- SEO Enhancements: I require comprehensive SEO-friendly optimizations. This includes, but is not limited to, meta tags optimization, XML sitemap creation, and setting up SEO-friendly URLs.

Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Extensive experience with WordPress, particularly theme customization.
- Proven track record of improving website speed.
- In-depth knowledge of SEO strategies and implementation techniques.
- Strong understanding of server operations and response time factors.
- Excellent communication skills to suggest and explain necessary changes.