Alek Valencia

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Full-Stack Web Developer || JavaScript, React, Redux, Front-End,Back-End || Getting better with every Iteration
Long Beach, California, United States

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  • G
    Jr. Backend Engineer
    Gas Media Group
    Oct 2021 - Current (4 years 9 months)
    - Built APIs using TypeScript to enhance the productivity of employees - Developed employee dashboard to increase monetization for companies' clients - Updated custom-built NPM package - Managed Kubernetes on GCP and servers located on-premises
  • S
    Driver
    SCP Distributors/ Superior Pool Products
    Jun 2021 - Oct 2021 (5 months)
    - Designed route to reduce time, gas, and miles driven between each stop - Increased sales to help reach summer months bonuses - Used layout of vehicles to increase the number of products to deliver and in a way to spend less time getting products out at each stop - Helped customers with returns and any questions about products
  • 2ULaundry
    Teaching Assistant
    2ULaundry
    Apr 2021 - Sep 2021 (6 months)
    - Help students learn Full Stack Web Development concepts - Conduct office hours to answer any questions or help remove any roadblocks students may have
  • D
    Intern
    DataSlate
    Nov 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 5 months)
    - Practice Agile methodologies. - Work with a team to complete projects for clients.
  • A
    Full Stack Engineer
    American Honda Motor Company, Inc
    May 2020
    - Helped create server-side API to get zip code - Used asynchronous JS, async/await, fetch, JSON, HTTP GET and POST requests - Helped create a local server to test project prototype and API calls - Helped create validation to determine if the zip code is a valid US zip code with 5 numbers
  • I
    Intern
    INSIGHTRX
    May 2020 - Sep 2020 (5 months)
    - Created application for the company with four fellow interns - Self-taught React to complete the project per the company's requirement - Attended weekly sprints to check on progress and address any recommendations from head engineer - Worked directly with the head engineer of the company along with another member of the engineering team
  • M
    Pool Service Technician
    MD&D POOLS
    Jan 2015 - May 2021 (6 years 5 months)
    - Complete pool and filter maintenance, including minor equipment repairs - Test and control water chemistry for client safety - Adapt logistics of the daily route to increase efficiency - Communicate potential problems and resolutions to customers Manage stock of pool equipment and supplies for daily use
  • New York Life Insurance Company
    Licensed Agent
    New York Life Insurance Company
    Jul 2013 - Nov 2014 (1 year 5 months)
    - Advised clients on life insurance and how to save for retirement and their financial future - Prospected and qualified potential clients through phone calls and face-to face meetings - Created relationships with business owners and centers of influence to generate sales leads - Maintained client relations, records, and confidentiality - Retained in-depth knowledge regarding multiple financial areas to translate to clients - Obtained referrals from clients and daily contacts to continue growing clientele base
  • F
    Intern
    Fresno Monsters
    Sep 2012 - Dec 2012 (4 months)
    - Connected with consumers during outside community events and at the in house fan assistance center - Created an event to bring in more consumers and market to college students - Learned game-day operations while also learning how to work in an office environment - Received rudimentary training for Adobe InDesign - Made calls to businesses and previous consumers to increase ticket sales
  • FedEx Ground
    Package Handler
    FedEx Ground
    Aug 2010 - Apr 2013 (2 years 9 months)
    - Responsible for organizing package distribution at a rate of up to 1,200 packages/hour - Ensured packages arrived at the correct locations by confirming they ended up in the correct trailer - Placed packages in van for deliveries based on drop offs while working at a rapid pace - Gained knowledge of which trailer or van every package needed to go in case of misplacement - Trained in multiple areas necessary for the success of the business - Ensured package jams did not hinder productivity at all locations - Developed teamwork skills while working with coworkers to expedite deliveries
  • Macy's
    Sales Associate
    Macy's
    Jun 2010 - Aug 2010 (3 months)
    - Assisted customers on a one-on-one basis to guarantee the best customer experience - Responsible for a portion of the revenue generated in the department - Ensured the department floor was maintained by re-racking and cleaning up products - Participated in both opening and closing procedures for the store - Operated the cash register to handle sale and return of merchandise - Gained knowledge in the procedures necessary to resize watches
  • Vector Marketing
    Sales Representative
    Vector Marketing
    Jun 2009 - Aug 2009 (3 months)
    - Presented all Cutco products to customers to increase company sales - Obtained new clientele through referrals from existing clients and sales calls - Attended bi-weekly meetings to address sales goals and personal production - Won multiple weekly sales honors and was promoted to Key Staff representative
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  • UCLA Extension
    Certificate, Full Stack Web Development
    UCLA Extension
    Jan 2020
  • California State University Fresno
    Bachelor of Science
    California State University Fresno
    Jan 2009 - Jan 2019 (10 years 1 month)
  • V
    High School Diploma
    Vista Murrieta High School
    Jan 2005 - Jan 2009 (4 years 1 month)