I've developed, and collaborated in the development of multiple apps, ranging from classic head-to-head games, movie database retrieval and output to the user, and curating music playlists that cater to a user's mood. One of my favorite elements of my previous projects has been collaborating and working alongside many different developers to gain their insights and understanding to further my pursuit of the concepts and methods within the vast world of coding.
Technical Skills
React|JavaScript|TypeScript|GraphQL|Next.js|HTML|CSS|TailwindCSS|E2E Testing (Cypress)|Unit Testing (Mocha/Chai)|Webpack|CircleCI|NPM
Turing School of Software & Design
Front End Web Developer (2022 - Current)
- Frontend Developer Student at Turing School of Software & Design.
- Within this program, students focus on building the "client-side" of applications where code is executed in the browser.
- We learn to write HTML, CSS, & also JavaScript, leveraging the React framework.
Skechers
Footwear Colorist (2019 - 2021)
- Served as a Colorist within the Men's Sport & Sport Casual divisions, and collaborated with multiple design teams on new products for upcoming seasons. Once a finalized upper design was received, upper materials and created a color story for the approved design.
- Tasked with creating a unique color story with trend-right materials for each design in order to meet consumer needs.
- Communicated with our overseas developers and material suppliers throughout the development process.
Skechers
Product Manager (2018 - 2019)
- Manage and monitor the execution of the business strategy and plans for the Men's Sport & Sport Casual business ensuring a quality product is consistently delivered.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners in design, development, retail and marketing to communicate and educate product knowledge, ensure successful line launches and receive feedback for continued improvements.
- Analyze business results at retail and competitor trends and adjust future product assortments as necessary to maximize sales, profitability, and inventory turns; while maintaining brand integrity standards.
Skechers
Product Coordinator (2017 - 2018)
- Manage Men's Sport, Sport Casual, as well as both Men's and Women's Work divisions product line through all stages of the development process.
- Liaison between designers, technicians, overseas developers, and costing to help achieve target cost. Work with colorists to control, but not to limit, the number of colorways.
- Review and verify confirmation samples; manage the confirmation process by coordinating design and technical input and to hand over correct samples for mass production on a timely basis.
Skechers
Sample Coordinator (2016 - 2017)
- Responsible for a Mens's Sport, Men's Sport Casual, and both Men's and Women's Work Divisions samples within the corporate office.
- Maintaining corporate showrooms, updating showrooms with the most complete and updated samples inline.
- Distribute samples domestically for account sales meetings, and internationally for reference with our factories overseas.
Skechers
Assistant Store Manager (2010 - 2016)
- Manage associates, ensuring proper selling procedures are followed, sales goals are met, while maintaining complete customer satisfaction.
- Coach employees on performance strategies and how to maximize each sale.
- Produce sales goals for all employees to show the dollar amount, units, average dollar sales, and units per transaction that each employee needs to meet, or, preferably, exceed.
U.S. Army
Counterintelligence Agent | Interrogator (2005 - 2009)
- Served as a Sergeant (E-5), holding dual-titles as Counterintelligence Agent (primary MOS), and also an Interrogator (secondary MOS).
- Lead a HUMINT (Human Intelligence) Collection Team in Iraq, where my team was responsible for the collection of intelligence against High-Value Targets and other threats, to ensure the safety and security of our area of responsibility.
- Collected intelligence on High-Value-Targets, and collaborated with other HUMINT teams in different areas to aid in the information collection and detention of other person's of interest.
Turing School of Software & Design (2022 - Current)
Front-End Engineering
Santa Monica College (2011 - 2013)
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
The Compton Initiative (2016)
- Helped kids with Autism have a safe place to explore skateboarding.
- Led kids of all different ages around on skateboards in an skatepark in downtown Los Angeles.
The A.skate Foundation (2015)
- Revitalized and restored a local elementary school within the Compton, CA area.