Garland Key
Currently living in
Wood River, Illinois, USWork Preferences
RemoteOpen to roles
About Me
Known for being curious, creative, and collaborative, this generalist excels at learning how things work, problem-solving, and adapting to new challenges. Has a history of creating and implementing successful frontend and full stack web applications. Designs and makes artwork, furniture, robotics, automated devices, and practical solutions to household problems during free time. Interested in contributing skills to a tech company with an established track record and an expanding reach.
Ideal Workplace Values
Producing products that positively impact society. A diverse and inclusive workplace. Uplifting and cooperative leadership. Workflow fosters creativity and curiosity. Good work/life balance. Adequate pay and great benefits.
My Badges
💪Skills and Strengths
My Neuro-exceptional talent
Known for being curious, creative, and collaborative. As a generalist, I excel at learning how things work, problem-solving, and adapting to new challenges.
Top 5 Soft Skills
CollaborationLeadershipAdaptabilityStrategic ThinkingCreativity🧠Inclusion Essentials
Accommodations
Screen Reader TechnologySend Questions in AdvanceExtra TimeEmail / Calendar OrganizationTask ManagementDaily RemindersWritten ChecklistsReceiving Information in AdvanceExtra Time to Process New InformationChunking Large Amounts of ContentFlexible ScheduleExtra Time Off for AppointmentsShorter MeetingsUninterrupted Work TimeErgonomic SeatingNoise-cancelling HeadphonesQuiet / Individual WorkspacesSupport with Self-AdvocacyColored Paper for InstructionsEnvironments I'm comfortable with
🚀Experience
Check out my work
| Working since Jan 2022 Jan 2022 Current | Full Stack Software Engineer - 100Devs • Applied Agile methodologies such as Scrum and design sprints while on the project management team, resulting in rapidly built minimum viable products. • Collaborated with developers to build modern, semantically structured, responsive, full stack web applications resulting in higher demand for our services. • Handled code reviews and pull requests for my team, resulting in well-documented, dry, bug-free code for optimum re-usability. MongoDBHypertext markup language HTMLCascading Style Sheets CSSNode.jsReactJavaScriptExpress.jsHTML/CSS/JavaScript |
| Working since Jan 2022 Jan 2022 Current | Full Stack Software Engineer - 100Devs Applied Agile methodologies such as Scrum and design sprints while on the project management team, resulting in rapidly built minimum viable products. Collaborated with developers to build modern, semantically structured, responsive, full stack web applications resulting in higher demand for our services. Handled code reviews and pull requests for my team, resulting in well-documented, dry, bug-free code for optimum re-usability. Agile MethodologyUsability TestingCode ReviewScrum MethodologyFull Stack Development |
| Worked for 4 years, 0 months from Oct 2017 to Sep 2021 Oct 2017 Sep 2021 4 years, 0 months | ERS II - AAA Served as a supervisor and trainer for new hires, focusing on efficient data tracking techniques, resulting in a 20% increase in member satisfaction. Provided daily assistance to an average of 100 members with critical roadside emergencies, consistently maintaining a high level of member satisfaction. Microsoft WindowsMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Excel |
| Worked for 22 years, 4 months from Jan 2000 to Jan 2022 Jan 2000 Jan 2022 22 years, 4 months | Contract Web Developer - Contract • Designed static website comps and prototypes using Figma, Illustrator, and Photoshop, facilitating precise communication with clients during the creative process. • Built static websites using HTML, CSS, and JS, resulting in snappy, unique, on-brand websites. • When appropriate, built dynamic websites with CMS, including WordPress and Drupal, resulting in websites that clients could easily update independently. • Provided training to clients on using their chosen CMS and eCommerce platform, which saved them time and money, increasing rapport. Hypertext markup language HTMLWordPressCascading Style Sheets CSSDrupalJavaScriptPHP (Programming Language) |
🎓Education and Credentials
| Attending since 2004 2004 Current | Parkland College Some college (no longer attending) - Anthropology |