John Simpson

John Simpson

Junior Front End Developer

As a strategic, resourceful, adaptive, hard working individual, I am accountable for results focused performance. This perspective allows me to ensure impact driven delivery of projects. I am looking to find opportunities to continue learning and share my experience and background in order to nurture productive business relationships. My experience and background includes many occasions involving project management and the coordination of my own efforts and others. It is my hope to relay, through education and work history, my ability to learn fast and accomplish any task.

At 52, I find myself looking for a new job. Currently, working on multiple courses, including freecodecamp and Coursera classes, studying for Front End Developer certs with possibly going to Full Stack Engineer. I have a LOT of technical background and leadership experience. Excited to see where this leads.

Skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript,Git, GitHub, Responsive Design, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Communication

Soft Skills: Strong Work Ethic, Adaptability, Quick Learner, Attention to Detail

Tools: VS Code, Chrome DevTools, Figma

Education: A.S. - Associates in Science, Black Hawk College - A.A. in General Studies

Certifications: Coursera - In Progress: Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate

Completed Courses/Certifications

• HTML Essentials course - OpenEDG JS Institute (2025): Skills: HTML5 Credential ID imbmGgtHGL3yu0
• CSS Essentials course - OpenEDG JS Institute (2025): Skills: CSS Credential ID c250u2z5baMj20qp8k
• Get Started with Cloud Native, DevOps, Agile, and NoSQL - IBM - Coursera (2025): Completed a comprehensive program covering responsive web design and site building. Credential ID 29W857PH3RVW
• Responsive Web Design - freeCodeCamp (2025): Completed a comprehensive program covering responsive web design and site building. Credential ID johnsimpson-rwd
• Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX) - IBM - Coursera (2025): Completed a program covering how to create intuitive UI/UX interfaces. Credential ID 3IN936V8K08Y
• Developing Websites and Front-Ends with Bootstrap - IBM - Coursera (2025): Completed a program covering how to create intuitive UI/UX interfaces. Credential ID J3QOSNVPD37M
• Developing with GitHub Copilot and VS Code - IBM - Coursera (2025): Completed a program covering how to integrate the utilization of GitHub with VS Code. Credential ID QOQV7RT183GS
• Getting Started with Front-End and Web Development - IBM - Coursera (2025): Completed a program covering how to create intuitive UI/UX interfaces. Credential ID YW8RXCSLAGPS
• Getting Started with Git and GitHub - IBM - Coursera (2025): Completed a program covering how to effectively utilize GitHub. Credential ID Y6G3IUNX82TE
• Intermediate Web and Front-End Development - IBM - Coursera (2025): Completed a program covering how to . Credential ID QNG6WISYJ5V5
• Python Programming Essentials Training - Simplilearn (2025): Completed a program covering how to . Credential ID YM2M756K4BVG
• VSCode for Developers: Set up a professional environment - Coursera Project Network (2025): Completed a program covering how to . Credential ID ZDURG5VLXZND
• Introduction to Cloud Computing - IBM - Coursera (2025): Completed a program covering how to . Credential ID M0XIA6O6YY94
• Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript - IBM - Coursera (2025): Completed a program covering how to . Credential ID A5U6KIQSI0FP
• Introduction to Software Engineering - IBM - Coursera (2025): Completed a program covering how to . Credential ID ABTQ9SRON1B0

Work History

• Walmart Distribution Center #7024
• Maintenance Technician - Walmart Distribution Center #7024 (12/2024-5/2025): Perform maintenance tasks on facility and equipment. Skills: Power Tools · Technical Maintenance · Microsoft Office · Crown Forklift Maintenance · SWISSLOG Crane Maintenance · Ceraris/CMMS
• Maintenance Clerk - Walmart Distribution Center #7024 (2/2023-12/2024): Oversee parts inventory for maintenance department. Place supply orders. Pay invoices. Evaluate needs of maintenance department. Skills: Microsoft Office · Inventory Management · Billing Process · Billing Systems · Supervisory Skills · Ceraris/CMMS.
• SPOC Operator (Single Point Of Control - SWISSLOG crane system) - Walmart Distribution Center #7024 (5/2018-12/2024): Monitor and coordinate maintenance, support and repairs on crane/conveyor system. Skills: SWISSLOG Crane Support · Microsoft Office · Maintenance and Repair · Supervisory Skills · Ceraris/CMMS.
• Order Filler - Walmart Distribution Center #7024 (10/2017-5/2018): Palletize product to be shipped to stores.
• Spotter - TERRA Engineering, Ltd. logo (8/2014-9/2017): Assist in traffic studies.
• Technical Consultant/Technician (telecommunications) - Self-employed (2003-2011):
• Installed and perform maintenance on various phone and voice mail systems.
• Specializing with Merlin Legend / Magix and Partner product lines.
• Perform Technical Support for field technicians and customers.
• Install DVR (camera / surveillance) systems.
• Install cabling for voice and data networks.
• Installed and perform maintenance on various phone and voice mail systems.
• Specializing with Merlin Legend / Magix and Partner product lines.
• Perform Technical Support for field technicians and customers.
• Install DVR (camera / surveillance) systems.  Install cabling for voice and data networks.
• Systems Technician (telecommunications) - BLS Communications S.W. Inc. (7/2000-5/2003): Perform maintenance tasks on facility and equipment.
• Installed and perform maintenance on various phone and voice mail systems. Specializing with Merlin Legend / Magix product line.
• Continually stay on top of any and all programming updates or procedures.
• Assist in the maintenance of a computer network and all computers in office.
• Consult with sales staff and customers on which products would best serve their needs.
• Perform technical support over the phone for the other technicians with company and associate companies.
• Installed and perform maintenance on various phone and voice mail systems.
• Specializing with Merlin Legend / Magix product line.
• Continually stay on top of any and all programming updates or procedures
• Perform technical support over the phone for the other technicians with company and associate companies.
• Senior Technician (telecommunications) - Illinois Communications Group/River City Communictions (11/1996-7/2000)
• Infantry Soldier - U. S. Army National Guard (5/1991-6/1997)
• Computer Drafting Technician - Butler Service Group (2/1995-11/1996): Subcontracted out to Caterpillar in Mossville, IL.