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Valerie Jones

Fullstack Software Engineer
I am an energetic and curious individual who is constantly learning, growing, and developing new skills, and I enjoy working on a wide variety of projects and technologies.
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Success Rocket
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Fullstack Academy - The Grace Hopper Program
Clarksville, TN, USA

Professional Background

  • Current status
    Employed
  • Profession
    Full Stack Development
    Software Engineer
    Front-end Engineer
  • Fields
    Software
    Mobile Apps
    Ecommerce
  • Work experience
    More than 15 years (1-2 years relevant)
  • Management
    I've had experience in managing 1-5 people
  • Skills
    HTML/CSS
    JavaScript
    Node.js / Express.js
    GitHub
    React.js
    React Native
    Bootstrap
    UI/UXDesign
    Webpack
    RESTful API
    PostgreSQL/MySQL/MSSQL
    Firebase
    Google Cloud
    Redux
  • Languages
    English
    Native or Bilingual
  • Highest level of education
    Bachelor

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Remote Only
  • Desired positions
    Software Engineer
  • Desired work locations
    Clarksville, TN, USA
  • Freelance
    Part-time freelancer

Work Experience

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Software Developer

Success Rocket
Part-time
Jun 2023 - Present
Clarksville, TN, USA
• Identifying and resolving complex bugs, ensuring smooth and error-free software performance. • Designing and implementing new features, enhancing user experiences and functionality. • Utilizing React and Redux to build scalable and responsive user interfaces, delivering intuitive and visually appealing applications. • Integrating external APIs and services, including Axios for HTTP requests and Firebase for real-time data synchronization. • Implementing secure authentication and authorization using JWT (JSON Web Tokens), ensuring data privacy and user authentication. • Utilizing Stripe for seamless payment processing, enabling secure and reliable financial transactions. Skills: Full-Stack Development · React · Node.js · Redux.js
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React/React Native Developer Intern

LivestockCity
Internship
Apr 2023 - Present
Clarksville, TN, USA
• Working with project manager to understand requirements and provide UI and technical guidance. • Collaborating with design and marketing team to build a customer-centric front-end experience and deliver new features. • Troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving issues with the mobile application. • Collaborating with other engineers on the team and promoting high-quality software engineering standards, security, and best practices. • Authoring documentation to assist with onboarding and training future interns. Utilizing: Node.js, React, React Native, Styled Components, Expo, Webpack
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Contract Web Designer and Developer

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Contract
Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
6 mos
Clarksville, TN, USA
• Redesigned and built engaging WordPress websites using Gutenberg blocks, plugins, and custom CSS to enhance user experience, aesthetics, conversion rates, site speed, SEO, and accessibility. • Implemented effective design strategies and modern principles to create visually appealing and user-friendly websites. • Collaborated closely with marketing and project manager to meet unique needs, goals, and target audience, ensuring alignment with brand identity. • Employed responsive web design techniques for seamless user experiences across devices, optimizing mobile accessibility and usability. • Stayed updated on latest WordPress trends, technologies, and plugins to maintain industry standards and enhance skills. Skills: User Experience (UX) · Web Development · Responsive Web Design · Web Design · User Interface Design · Content Management Systems (CMS) · WordPress
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Independent Software Developer

Freelancer
Freelance
Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
6 mos
Clarksville, TN, USA
• Designed and developed front end of MERN app to simplify grading for K-12 teachers and give parents one place to access all school-related information. Currently in development. • Engineered PERN Micro-SaaS for software-engineer job hunters with plans to deploy the app to market once complete. Currently in development. • Obtained Codecademy's Learn TypeScript Certificate of Completion in Apr 2023, React Testing/Jest in Mar 2023, Learn SASS in Jan 2023, and LinkedIn's Learning Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Developers Certification in Dec 2022. Utilized: Redux Toolkit, MongoDB, Tailwind CSS, Flowbite, Material UI, Jest · React Testing · React · Node.js · Express.js · PostgreSQL · GitHub · Redux.js · Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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WEB DESIGNER AND DEVELOPER

Jan 2014 - May 2017
3 yrs 5 mos
• Directed over 500 design and development projects from start to finish, coordinating between the client and a team of designers and developers. • Produced rapid full-branding implementation, for 5-10 clients weekly, through HTML email signatures and responsive email newsletters, websites, and blogs by customizing templates to fit clients' needs. Utilized : WordPress, WooCommerce, Cart66, Squarespace, Wix, Shopify, Blogger, PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, plugins
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JUNIOR DEVELOPER

Jan 2013 - Oct 2013
10 mos
• Constructed an enterprise inventory management Android mobile app with a focus on performance optimization. • Created intuitive interfaces and database. • Planned and designed form creator web application. Utilized : Java, Android SDK, JavaScript, AJAX, HTML, CSS, Apache web server, XML, SQL Server, SQLite, MySQL, Git, Eclipse, OAuth
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PHYSICAL SCIENTIST - SPACE WEATHER FORECASTER

Jun 2011 - Jan 2013
1 yr 8 mos
• Built script to deploy numerous browser windows and sites. Cutting operation downtime after scheduled maintenance by 99%. • Contributed and deployed ideas to improve products and team practices. • Showcased SQL Server data via Excel integration. • Assisted in customer database management.

Education

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Non-Degree Program (e.g. Coursera certificate)
Software Engineering Certificate
2022 - 2022
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Bachelor of Science (BS)
GIS, Environmental Science
2007 - 2010

Licenses & Certifications

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Codecademy
Issued Apr 2023
No Expiration Date
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Codecademy
Issued Mar 2023
No Expiration Date
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Codecademy
Issued Jan 2023
No Expiration Date
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LinkedIn
Issued Dec 2022
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freeCodeCamp
Issued Mar 2022
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