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JOHN R. M. SUTHERLAND
WEBSITE: john-sutherland.com LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/john-sutherland-00a3b35a
GITHUB: github.com/jrms999 CODEPEN: codepen.io/jrms999
EMAIL: ac2djy@r.postjobfree.com PHONE: +1-650-***-****
Current activities – Codify Academy graduate and now freelance web developer, 2017
- SKILLS -
On my Github and Codepen account I have created a number of working designs based upon HTML, CSS, JavaScript and its associated frameworks and libraries. Below is a sample of my work but feel free to browse online.
JavaScript / CSS – https://github.com/jrms999/weight-converter
This is a basic weight converstion app from pounds (Ibs) to grams, kilograms and ounces. It uses JavaScript and is efficiently styled using CSS*
JavaScript / CSS – https://github.com/jrms999/follow-me-sparks
A pleasing curser activated sparks model that follow you across the screen dropping sparks as they go*
Bootstrap, JavaScript / jQuery - https://github.com/jrms999/blackjack-game---tabletop
Blackjack game styled with a table and dealer (images) that give the game a more realistic feel over
Angular.js jQuery.js & APIs – https://github.com/jrms999/APIs
Angular (JavaScript framework), jQuery (JavaScript library) and APIs (Application Programming Interface) create a basic search function to the web for requests on books titles, videos and google map locations. Again styling comes from HTML / CSS. You will be pleasantly surprised by the search results!
- PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE -
SHIFT.COM, Deliver Operations Specialist, 2016 – 2017
As a key member of the team in this start up, I greatly assisted it become the Bay Areas top used auto trader where vehicles are sold using the company’s proprietary app technology to sell or pick cars up on-the-spot
I test-drove, sold, delivered and pickup cars across the Bay delivering this unique one-of-a-kind service
Monitored app developments and liaised and raised concerns and bugs to the development team, helping diagnose the problem and monitoring fixes.
TRADER JOE’S, Crew Member & Wine Section Leader. 2012 – 2015
Wine section leader for two East Bay stores, in charge of accounting, ordering and re-stocking I also commanded other crew members in the pursuit of our goals in keeping a well run and orderly store
Assisted both stores reach their goals of sub $600,000 and $1 Million plus sales per week
Concurrently I assisted the art team in making better displays and help sheets for our customers
NAPIER UNIVERSITY, Edinburgh, Accommodation Vacation Assistant, 2006 – 2009
Implemented tenancy arrangement for upcoming academic term and dealt with on-going summer lets for approximately 1000 bed spaces located in and around the famous cosmopolitan capital of Edinburgh
Liaised and coordinated repairs with contractors, monitoring development upkeep until start of term
Handled arrears with summer lets and advised new students on accommodation arrangements in the city
HER MAJESTY’S ARMED FORCES, Royal Marines Commando, 2001 – 2005
Earned the coveted Green Beret by March 2002, I entertained many duties such as security, transport and logistics, and saw service covering a nationwide fireman’s strike in 2002, to Iraq in 2003, after which I protected nuclear weapons in Scotland
Became a reservist after I left full-time employment, trained in ship-board fighting among other roles
EDUCATION:
Front End Web Development, Codify Academy, San Francisco, CA (2017)
International Entrepreneurial Exchange Programme, HAW Hamburg (2008 - 2009)
BSc Hons, Sports & Exercise Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University, Minor: Psychology (2005-2009)
NVQ, Heavy Goods Driving, Level 2 (2003)
NVQ, Public Services (Armed Forces), Level 2 (2002)
NC Electronics, Glenrothes College (2000)
INTERESTS / USEFUL SNIPPETS:
History, automobiles, modern studies
Published author of the book “No Place for Gentlemen: the odyssey of Royal Marine life”
First Aid certificate holder (2010)