Cherish Witherspoon ST. Michael, MN
763-***-**** *******************@*****.*** https://github.com/Idonotcherishyou https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherish-witherspoon-4b3b951a8/
PROFILE
Experienced Frontend Developer with over 3 years of success delivering scalable, interactive applications using React, TypeScript, and modern CSS frameworks.
Strong ability to build reusable UI components with Zustand, Redux, and React Hook Form for responsive, accessible interfaces.
Skilled in translating UI/UX designs from Figma into clean, mobile-friendly layouts using HTML5, CSS3, TailwindCSS, and SASS.
Proficient in integrating RESTful APIs, managing application state, and handling real-time data with Firebase and Supabase.
Hands-on experience with testing and deployment using GitHub Actions, Jest, React Testing Library, and cloud platforms like Netlify and Vercel.
Collaborative and detail-focused team player who thrives in Agile environments and works effectively with cross-functional teams through tools like Slack, Zoom, and Notion.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, SASS
Web Technologies: TailwindCSS, Bootstrap, jQuery, Axios, REST, HTML5, CSS3
Frameworks: React, Next.js, Redux, React Query, Zustand, React Hook Form
Databases: Firebase Realtime DB, Supabase, MongoDB
Version Control: Git, GitHub
Development Tools: Vercel, Netlify, Jest, React Testing Library, Stripe, Figma, VS Code
Cloud & CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Vercel Deployment, Netlify
UI Libraries/UX: GSAP, Lottie, ShadCN/UI, OpenAI Vision API, Chart.js, Framer Motion
Business Tools: Slack, Zoom, Notion
EDUCATION
BBA in IT Management University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Jan 2016 – Jan 2021
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Frontend Developer Apr 2023 – Current
Axcess Financial Cincinnati, OH
Built and launched internal-facing web applications using React, Next.js, TailwindCSS, and TypeScript, enhancing workflow automation across departments.
Developed modular UI components using Zustand, React Hook Form, and ShadCN/UI, improving performance and accessibility.
Integrated Firebase Realtime DB and Supabase to support real-time dashboards and secure data flows.
Used Chart.js and Stripe to build financial visualization tools and sandbox transaction simulators.
Deployed apps through GitHub Actions and Netlify, improving development velocity and rollback safety.
Applied GSAP, Framer Motion, and Lottie animations to deliver polished, engaging user experiences.
Conducted robust testing using Jest and React Testing Library, resulting in consistent, low-bug releases.
Collaborated via Slack and Zoom, documenting workflows and UI specs using Notion.
Environment: React, Next.js, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, Zustand, Firebase, Supabase, Chart.js, Stripe, GitHub Actions, Netlify, GSAP, Framer Motion, Lottie, Jest, Slack, Notion, Zoom
Frontend Developer Aug 2022 – Feb 2023
American Express Chicago, IL
Developed internal audit dashboards with React, Bootstrap, and TypeScript to support compliance and executive tracking.
Built scalable, responsive forms and tables using Redux, Zustand, and React Query for API-driven user interfaces.
Converted Figma design files into clean, production-ready code using HTML5, CSS3, and SASS with full cross-browser support.
Connected frontend workflows with REST APIs using Axios and secured session management.
Used OpenAI Vision API for accessibility enhancement and frontend image processing workflows.
Packaged and deployed code using GitHub Actions and Vercel while maintaining version control via GitHub.
Led frontend debugging and performance reviews using Jest and Splunk RUM for diagnostics.
Maintained design consistency through shared style guides in Notion and communicated regularly with teams using Zoom and Slack.
Environment: React, TypeScript, Redux, Zustand, React Query, Bootstrap, Axios, Firebase, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Vercel, Jest, OpenAI Vision API, Splunk RUM, Slack, Notion, Zoom
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Full Stack JavaScript Developer
TEKSYSTEMS Bootcamp