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-Spearheaded the management of 14+ concurrent projects using leading productivity platforms such as Trello, ClickUp, and Notion, optimizing workflows and boosting team efficiency by 15%.-Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design comprehensive wireframes and workflows, ensuring seamless user experiences and aligning project deliverables with client objectives.-Led weekly strategy and progress meetings with clients, vendors (developers, designers, QA engineers), and senior managers, effectively facilitating communication and ensuring project milestones were met.-Directed development teams, maintaining accountability for sprint deadlines through clear expectations, real-time feedback, and performance monitoring, leading to a 10% increase in on-time delivery.-Standardized file organization across all project phases using Google Drive, reducing communication bottlenecks and enhancing team collaboration.-Developed detailed project documentation and recorded step-by-step video tutorials, streamlining onboarding and training processes for both clients and team members.-Supervised the QA team to ensure adherence to quality assurance standards, leading to a reduction in post-launch issues by 38%.-Conducted API reviews, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and identifying potential bottlenecks early in development.-Recruited and interviewed top-tier vendors (developers, designers, QA engineers), enhancing the team’s capability and maintaining a high standard of project execution.-Tackled various one-time projects, including administrative tasks, to ensure smooth operations and support broader company initiatives.

-Led the development and design of two high-performance mobile applications using React Native and JavaScript, ensuring seamless functionality across both iOS and Android platforms.-Collaborated closely with management and cross-functional teams to define software architecture, oversee project milestones, and resolve complex technical challenges, ensuring timely delivery of projects that exceeded client expectations.-Optimized applications for speed, scalability, and responsiveness, enhancing the user experience and reducing load times by 50%.-Engineered and maintained modular, reusable frontend code, contributing to long-term codebase stability and reducing future development time by 43%.-Mentored and provided technical guidance to junior developers, improving team productivity and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

- Completed 650+ hours in a 12-week full-stack development program, mastering technologies including HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, Express, Python, Bootstrap, PostgreSQL, and Heroku.- Developed 4 full-stack projects through pair programming, focusing on debugging, collaboration, and version control.Projects:API App (Solo, 4 days): Built an app that fetches external API data, designed the layout and functionality from scratch using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.GiggleBytes (Team, 5 days): Created a full-stack app with user authentication, allowing users to view jokes, securely manage accounts, and update personal information.PoTo (Solo, 7 days): Developed a MERN stack app where users create and participate in polls, featuring full user authentication and dynamic interaction.WayFarer (Team, 5 days): Built a travel review platform with user login, personalized greetings, and city-based content.

California, United States

-Designed and developed 10+ custom websites for diverse clients using a combination of programming languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and design tools like Photoshop and WordPress, ensuring each project met client specifications and brand identity.-Successfully pitched web design and development services to prospective clients, resulting in new business acquisition and long-term partnerships.-Regularly updated website layouts and styles, utilizing Divi Builder, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to ensure modern, responsive designs that improved user experience and increased client satisfaction by X%.-Created and optimized landing pages to drive conversions, transferred data securely between platforms, and developed interactive forms (e.g., contact and Gravity Forms) for seamless client engagement and data collection.-Managed end-to-end project lifecycles, from initial design concepts through to final deployment, delivering all projects on time and within budget.

-Collaborated with a team of 20+ developers via open-source contributions to implement new designs, SEO enhancements, and marketing strategies, increasing website traffic by 30%.-Managed and maintained the website and online video portal using HTML and CSS, ensuring seamless user experiences and efficient content updates.-Solved an average of 25% of bugs and technical issues weekly, significantly improving website functionality and user satisfaction.-Designed and developed 5+ pages and templates using Visual Composer and WordPress, enhancing the website’s layout and visual appeal.

Culver City, California, United States

-Co-founded and managed all aspects of the business, including operations, marketing, advertising, and financial oversight, driving growth and profitability over a span of nearly 6 years.-Led product design and development, creating custom apparel based on customer specifications, resulting in a loyal customer base and repeat business.-Designed and launched the company website, as well as social media advertisements, which increased online presence and generated a X% rise in customer engagement.-Built strong customer relationships by providing exceptional service, leveraging time management and conflict resolution skills to maintain high satisfaction and retention rates.-Expanded the customer base through word-of-mouth marketing and referrals by cultivating a positive reputation for quality and service.-Collaborated with partners to develop strategic growth plans, successfully scaling the business and positioning it for long-term success.

Orange County, California Area

-Managed and maintained 30+ websites, collaborating with offshore teams to deliver high-quality designs for clients in various industries.-Led a team of 5-10 developers via Slack, meeting cost and timeline requirements for early-stage startups.-Designed and developed websites using WordPress, Divi, Wix, and Shopify, with a focus on e-commerce solutions.-Led weekly strategy meetings with high-end clients, providing consultation on web development, marketing strategies, and creative direction.-Provided full-service management, including website design & development, e-commerce setup (Shopify, WooCommerce), online marketing (SEO, PPC, Social Media), and brand identity creation (logos, business cards).-Integrated websites with platforms like Amazon, Google, and various CRMs/ERPs (Salesforce, Sage, Oracle).OC Sites Clients: Vasco Assets, Bar Louie America, Massage Heights, Inter-Fab, HaloSource, Cynergy Professional Systems, Novinium, H10 Capital, Dual Snowboards, GameChanger Charity, DeltaUV, The Whaleman Foundation, The Emiliani Project, Taylor Carol Music, Knots of Love Foundation, FTL Enterprises, Joseph Mona Law, Realty First Group, The Kanoudi Group, Suzanne Koch Eckenrode Therapy, Meats2U, Igniva Group, Fierce Resumes, SilverPoint Advisors, The ERISA Law Firm, ICA Aquatics/Inter-Fab Inc, AMPP Inc., and more.Check out our Portfolio: http://ocsites.com/portfolio/

Software Engineering

Attending Software Engineering Immersive course at General Assembly beginning January 2021!

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Delta Kappa Theta