Thrives on collaboration and teamwork. Very fast learner. Hard-working realist always on the lookout for ways to optimize and streamline processes. Well versed in Git/Github, Rspec TDD, and Agile/SCRUM development. Send inquiries to danadaldos@gmail.com
Available now for Full or Part Time Employment in a Junior Developer capacity.
Junior Ruby on Rails Developer @ Creating a social platform and a search engine for an enterprise-level client.
Accomplishments:
- Debugging the Docker container build process and streamlining it to reduce build time.
Skill set: Ruby on Rails, Docker (docker-compose, boot2docker, VirtualBox), scripting with Makefiles, HTML/CSS, Utopia, Swagger API, CI / CD, Jenkins, API creation and consumption, Stash, Rally. From November 2015 to Present (2 months) Greater Denver AreaFreelance Ruby on Rails Web Developer @ Helping to migrate from a static-page design to a more robust RoR design with a CRM back-end.
Accomplishments:
- Created a map/database interface and querying tool using the Geocoder gem and Leaflet (JS mapping utility), and AJAX.
- Aggregated Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram APIs into a single social feed on the front end.
- Ensured that the UI was mobile-responsive with Bootstrap and customization.
- Used LESS/CSS/HTML to make updates to the design.
Skill set: Ruby on Rails, HAML, CSS, LESS, JS, Bootstrap, Refinery CRM (Rails engines), Capistrano, API consumption. From July 2015 to Present (6 months) Greater Denver AreaSoftware Developer @ Skillset:
Ruby
Rails
TDD / Rspec
Bootstrap
HTML / CSS
mySQL
Consuming RESTful APIs
Git / Github
Heroku From May 2015 to Present (8 months) Greater Denver AreaWebsite Manager & Director of Digital Marketing @ www.fabricatingequipmentsales.com
- Launched, maintained, and overhauled 70+ page website
- Marketing and promotion through e-mail campaigns, social media, and direct mailing
- Effectiveness monitored through Google Analytics, Constant Contact, etc.
- CRM through ACT! customer database and Constant Contact e-mail database
- Over $100,000 in machine sales generated directly through digital marketing From January 2009 to Present (7 years) Website Manager @ www.chequershair.com
-Maintaining top 5 search result rank with SEO/SEM strategies.
-Tracking site visitation statistics with Google Analytics.
-Adding/removing content as needed.
-Expanding site scope where requested. From August 2013 to Present (2 years 5 months) RegOnline Technical Support - Client Application Specialist @ Fielding incoming calls and guiding customers through various capabilities or issues with using the software. Troubleshooting technical difficulties and brain-storming non-standard uses of the software. This often involved devising workarounds and new processes in order to ensure customer satisfaction.
Achievements:
- Consistently exceeded expectations in all metrics including attendance, phone readiness, follow-up cases, and career goals
- A proven record of going above-and-beyond for customers
- Continually increased my knowledge of product, development, billing, and target market
- Gained familiarity with common event designs and customer needs
- Worked with team members to resolve long-standing issues in a "buck-stops-here" capacity
- Collaborated with managers to improve procedures From April 2014 to October 2014 (7 months) Greater Denver AreaRegOnline Client Application Specialist @ Technical Support From November 2012 to April 2014 (1 year 6 months) Senior Web Developer @ -Redesigned site for simplicity, improved usability, and visual aesthetics.
-Built HTML / CSS framework for the overall site.
-Built individual pages, composed content, placed images/graphics.
-Gathered and edited images/graphics in Adobe Photoshop
-Improved page speed through optimized graphics, HTML, CSS.
-Implemented Google Analytics From August 2013 to November 2013 (4 months) Web Developer & Creative Consultant @ - Web design and development for www.windhorselightships.com
- Writing and editing business plan, formation documents, website content, and blog.
- Growing our network through interaction with the local ocean conservation community From February 2011 to November 2012 (1 year 10 months) Member Care Associate @ - Responsible for customer intake and first order satisfaction follow-up
- Addressed conflicts and concerns by phone and e-mail for customer retention
- Upselling satisfied customers other popular products From July 2012 to August 2012 (2 months) Greater Denver AreaSales Associate @ - Sales associate with goal toward customer satisfaction and efficiency
- Regularly commended on customer service skills
- General retail, stocking, customer project troubleshooting, ordering.
- Assistant to the Paint Manager: paint consultation, preparation, and sales From June 2011 to March 2012 (10 months) Site Manager / Laborer @ - Responsible for maintaining on-site productivity and quality.
- Sites ranged across multiple fix-and-flip properties with short deadlines.
- Trade skills required: concrete, framing, insulation, electrical, drywall, tile, finish carpentry, painting. From January 2010 to September 2010 (9 months) Freelance English Teacher @ - Business English instruction for adult professionals in the Munich and Budapest areas.
- Lesson planning, presentation, engaging students, testing.
- Taught in major international corporations: Fujitsu-Siemens, Swiss Re, HypoVeriensbank, Infineon, OpenText/RedDot, Philip Morris, Fővárosi Vízművek Zrt. (Budapest Water Authority), Ecolab.
- Over 500 hours of classroom teaching experience. From January 2009 to December 2009 (1 year) Intern @ -4 month internship (1/2002 - 4/2002)
-Assisted in the set, paint, prop, and design departments.
-HAZCOM certification From January 2002 to April 2002 (4 months) Intern @ -Repairing and improving visual effects devices for planetarium presentation.
-Repairing/constructing model rockets for youth outreach program
-Populating circuit boards (circuitry) for effects and robotics
-Clearing-out warehoused items and materials From September 2000 to June 2001 (10 months)
Certificate, Ruby on Rails Development @ DaVinci Coders From 2015 to 2015 BA, History, Philosophy @ Colorado State University From 2003 to 2007 Diploma, n/a @ New Vista High School From 1998 to 2002 Dana Daldos is skilled in: Website Development, Web Content Management, Ruby on Rails, Ruby, Git, Test Driven Development, RSpec, Docker, CSS, HTML, HAML, Graphic Design, Pivotal Tracker, Digital Marketing, SEO
Websites:
http://www.github.com/danadaldos