Front-end Designer
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Front-end Designer

NICHOLAS CARRERA

Overview
I am an experienced and capable Designer and Front-End Developer who takes pride in technical tasks and building exceptional client relationships. My focus on client relationships has allowed me to retain long-term accounts for my employer, as well as attract new business through past-client word-of-mouth referrals.

I am seeking a new position that will value exceptional work product, and provide me with challenging work as well as the opportunity to learn new skills and employ them to benefit both my clients and employer. I am passionate about learning and doing my job well.

Experience

BCT Consulting
7910 N Ingram Ave #101, Fresno, CA 93711
July 2013-July 2018
Front-End Designer
Key tasks:
Design and build custom WordPress websites using mobile frameworks
Write and edit websites using HTML, CSS, and JS
Help clients make custom websites with WordPress by creating easy to use and understand templates and instructions through back-end development
Able to communicate well with clients in a way that allows them to understand technology
Serve as main point of contact for clients addressing all requests related to their website
Create bids for new websites and redesigns
Start to finish development and design for all projects
Use team-building skills to foster a positive work environment with colleagues

Sparrow Visual Web Design
1865 Herndon Ave, Suite K #219, Clovis, CA.
December 2012-April 2013
Web Designer
Key tasks:
Built and designed custom wordpress websites using HTML and CSS
Help clients Allowing to make custom websites with WordPress by creating easy to use and understand templates and instructions through through the back-end development of the site for the client
Worked directly under the owner of company and learned exceptional client relationship building and customer service skills
Created mockups for clients

Starbucks Coffee Company, 8821 North Cedar Avenue, Fresno, California, 2005-2013
Barista
Meet and greet customers as they enter into our establishment. Create one of a kind beverages for consumers, while engaging with world class customer service. In charge of decorating the art board in order to promote Starbucks next product launch, as well as interact with consumers at register.

Technical Proficiency
Platforms: Windows 98 - Windows 10, OSX
Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, InDesign, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Git, Fireworks, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Final Cut Pro, Unreal Engine, Corel Paint, Sublime Text, WinSCP, Filezilla and MAMP.

Educational Background
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, 2012
Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California

Associates of Arts in General Studies, 2009
Reedley City College, Reedley California



References
Andr� Goersch
UI/UX Designer
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Brandon Hess
Senior Full-Stack Developers
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Bryan Smith
VP of Web
Development Services
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