Skills
- Languages: JavaScript, PHP, Python, CSS
- Markup: HTML, Markdown
- Version Control: Git, GitHub, BitBucket
- Database: MySQL, MariaDB
- Analytics & Tracking: Google Analytics, Facebook Analytics
- Content Management: WordPress
- Design Tools: PhotoShop, Adobe XD, Figma, Adobe Premiere
- Project Management: Jira, Agile/Scrum, Team Leadership
- Libraries & Frameworks: React, Redux, Node.js, JQuery, Next.js, Bootstrap, Tailwind, Tachyons, Express, Slim
- Technologies & Tools: Docker, REST APIs, Webpack, AI Tools, Facebook Open Graph, Conversions API
Experience
Instructor
2023 - Present
BCIT | Hybrid - Vancouver BC
- Developed and taught web development courses, integrating industry practices and tools, resulting in high student engagement.
- Instructed 200+ students in topics like JavaScript and React, with a 95% student satisfaction rate.
- Led project-based learning, helping over 75% of graduates obtain employment within a year.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring and improvisational lessons, focusing on individual needs and problem-solving.
- Integrated tools such as Git, GitHub, and AI, preparing students for real-world workflows.
Intermediate Web Developer
2022 - 2024
Silver Icing | Hybrid - Surrey BC
- Led the development and launch of a new RMA system, reducing errors by 30%, processing 10,000+ RMAs, and boosting customer satisfaction by 50%.
- Created documentation and training materials, optimizing RMA processing for staff and customers.
- Migrated to QR code-based shipping, improving warehouse efficiency by 25%.
- Co-developed a payment system that increased preorders by 30% and ensured equitable product distribution.
- Solved backend security issues, optimized the wishlist system, and improved financial accounting workflows.
- Enhanced warehouse logistics code, reducing errors by 35% and improving supply chain efficiency by 25%.
- Developed tools for bulk editing, scheduling promotions, and automating Facebook Open Graph updates.
- Migrated to Google Analytics 4 and integrated Conversions API, providing detailed insights into user behavior.
- Achieved a 100/100 Google Lighthouse score by optimizing image sizes and improving website load times.
Sole Proprietor
2012 - 2020
Computer Repair, Web Design | Remote - Vancouver BC
- Designed and developed custom websites for small businesses in diverse industries, boosting client web traffic by 25%.
- Led Google AdSense campaigns, growing client customer bases and online visibility.
- Built partnerships with vendors, reducing client operational costs by 15% with competitively priced hardware and software solutions.
- Provided IT consulting, web design, and computer repair services, improving technical infrastructure.
- Automated routine tasks for clients, increasing efficiency and reducing manual work by 30%.
Inside Sales Representative
2014 - 2015
Anixter | Richmond BC
- $1.7 million in sales within the first year, at 12% average gross profit margin
- Managed large contracts with complex logistics, with purchase orders of $500,000+ worth of materials shipping from dozens of locations, requiring complex supply chain additions including tags written in multiple languages and specialized heat-treated reels
Search Engine Evaluator
2012 - 2013
Appen Butler Hill | Remote
- Conducted rapid, high-volume evaluations of web pages for trustworthiness, flagging Blackhat SEO techniques like hidden text, keyword stuffing, and malware, ensuring search engine integrity.
- Consistently maintained an average review time of under 5 minutes per page, balancing speed and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- Leveraged a virtual machine setup to maintain a secure work environment, protecting the host system from potential malware threats during evaluations.
Technical Support | JavaScript Developer
2011 - 2012
Stream Global Services | Chilliwack, BC
- Developed a JavaScript-based call center tool that automated agent note-taking and generated policy recommendations, improving agent efficiency and reducing average call handling time by 15%.
- Designed a training simulator for the tool using PowerPoint, enhancing the on-boarding process for new agents and reducing training time by 20%.
- Provided premium technical and sales support for electronics, maintaining a consistent 30-minute average call time while ensuring high customer satisfaction.
Education
Polytechnic Teaching Certificate
2023 - Present
BCIT | School of Computing & Academic Studies
Front End Developer Certificate
Sept 2021 - April 2022
BCIT | School of Computing & Academic Studies
Volunteering
Support Group Co-Facilitator
2016 - 2017
Chilliwack Hospice Society
- Co-facilitated a support group for youths affected by the loss of a family member, primarily through art therapy, fostering a safe and supportive environment.
Support Group Leader
2012 - 2016
People In Pain Network
- Co-led a support group for youths affected by chronic pain conditions, providing guidance and emotional support.
- Served as an annual speaker at children's hospital "PAIN 101" program, educating parents on how to better understand the needs of children with chronic pain conditions.