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James Reich
Expert Production Artist & Web Developer
Reno, Nevada | jreich.dev | james@jreich.dev
Multi-disciplinary graphic designer and web developer born and raised in Reno, Nevada. With a passion for front-end web development and love for both sides of the browser, I strive to create meaningful and memorable experiences for users.
WORK EXPERIENCE
CLOAK CHAT
Frontend Developer | Jan 2023 - Current
• Collaborated closely with the other developer, handling multiple roles including product management, UX design, and QA engineering
• Designed and implemented sophisticated web features for Cloak Chat, a chat application built using Electron, React, and Tailwind CSS, in a two-person team
• Adapted Agile development methodologies to effectively manage tasks and meet project deadlines in a two-person team
• Developed high-performance and scalable solutions for Cloak Chat, optimizing for efficiency and resource usage in a small team setting
FREELANCE WEB DEVELOPER
Web Developer | Feb 2022 - Current
• Develop and maintain responsive, mobile-friendly websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other programming languages as required
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs, requirements, and goals, and provide recommendations and solutions to improve their web presence
• Perform website updates and maintenance, including bug fixes, feature enhancements, and security patches
• Stay up-to-date with the latest web development trends and technologies and provide guidance to clients on how to best leverage these advancements
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely and quality delivery of work
CUSTOMINK
Expert Production Artist | Nov 2020 - Current
• Processed customer orders for screen-printing, ensuring accuracy and adherence to print minimums for over 150 orders per week
• Utilized a wide range of tools and guidelines to achieve 98% customer satisfaction across various custom apparel and products
• Supported the art and design team's success by maintaining high accuracy in processing high volumes of orders
• Adapted to changing guidelines and procedures across the company to ensure seamless project execution
• Developed graphic assets adding value to customer experience & conversion
BOOMER TATTOO
Graphic Designer | Dec 2019 - May 2020
• Eliminate reliance on outside contractors by designing and producing marketing collateral and display merchandising in-house
• Conceive and launch quarterly art and digitizing review publication specially geared towards sales force for dual purposing as a piece of information and motivational tool
• Contribute to product development, brainstorm with marketing clients, inspect and approve printed pieces, provide design direction to colleagues, and work efficiently under tight deadlines
EDUCATION
TREEHOUSE
Full Stack Developer Bootcamp | Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
• Completed an intensive Full Stack Developer Bootcamp, gaining proficiency in both front-end and back-end development technologies
• Mastered front-end web development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with popular frameworks such as React and Angular
• Acquired back-end development skills using Node.js, Express, and databases like MongoDB and PostgreSQL
• Gained hands-on experience with version control systems, such as Git and GitHub, for effective collaboration and code management
CERTIFICATIONS
• Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - Photoshop
• Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - Illustrator
SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
HTML
Tailwind
React
NodeJs
Express
Sass/Scss
JavaScript
Bootstrap
Git/Github
Critical Thinking
Flexible & Adaptable
Quick Learner