Franklyn Torres
Website Developer
Cross-platform computer experience
Macintosh, Windows, Chromebook
Database management
Proficient in deploying & employing database management & publishing tools such as WordPress, Weebly, Google Apps (Gmail, Docs, Forms, Drive, Cloud, etc)
Keen eye
…for graphic design, as well as print & online marketing.
Social media proficient
Facebook, Twitter, etc.
I am looking to re-enter the tech field full-time after several years in the service industry. Key assets include: Excellence-driven. Ability to handle difficult situations professionally. Flexible and adaptable to change. Respectful, compassionate, supportive and patient. Strong written and verbal communication skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
Owner/Designer
Zoinks! Graphics, Sole Proprietorship06/1996 – Present
- Operated business part time while otherwise employed, full time during gaps in employment.
Provide start to finish website services to clients:
- Recommend and obtain domain names
- Provide or work with existing website hosting
- Set up website platforms (mainly WordPress)
- Database and PHP management
- Customizing graphics, scripts and especially custom style sheets
Sites including:
Store Associate
Weis Markets, Dallas, PA08/2023 – Present
- Customer service: Greeting customers, answering questions, and ensuring customer satisfaction
- Cleaning: Keeping the department clean and organized, and maintaining good hygiene for products
- Stocking: Replenishing stocks, organizing merchandise, and rotating items
- Food safety: Following proper procedures for preparing, handling, and storing food, and cleaning and sanitation
Uber Driver
Uber, San Francisco, CA01/2023 – 06/2023
- Ensured safe and timely transport of 1000+ ride-share passengers utilizing Uber app
School Van Driver
Pace Transportation, Pittston, PA01/2023 – 03/2023
- Ensured safe and timely transport of special needs students throughout Northeast Pennsylvania area
- Passed federal and state clearances for interacting with minors
- Communicated with base office and parents re: changes of schedule, inclement weather, etc.
Store Associate/Cashier
Sheetz, Plains, PA04/2018 – 06/2020
- Accurately operated Point of Sale system, money order machine, lotto terminal and credit card machine
- Ensured each individual customer received prompt and courteous service
- Complied with federal mandates and company policy regarding tobacco and other restricted sales
Communications Coordinator
Long Island Association for AIDS Care, Inc., Smithtown, NY06/1992 – 09/2005
- Developed website and print flyers, cards, brochures, newsletter, etc.
- Worked in a team environment to develop and implement numerous annual fundraising initiatives and events
- Promoted to Communications Coordinator based on job performance and outreach response
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts – English
Dowling College, Oakdale, NY
Achievements:
- Editor-in-Chief of campus newspaper, The Lion’s Voice
- Academic Honors Award recipient