Virgil Jones

Front-end Developer | Student

Tucson, Arizona

I'm a Computer Science student at Arizona State University with hands-on experience building modern web interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and SolidJS. I enjoy creating clean, efficient UI components and bringing ideas to life through interactive experiences.

Employment History

Post.news

Junior Front-end Developer

New York City, NY (Remote)

January 2023 - May 2023

As a front-end developer at Post.news, I specialized in UI and UX development using SolidJS, TailwindCSS, and TypeScript. My primary focus was to ensure that the website's visual and functional elements met user needs and enhanced the overall user experience.

  • Fixed visual problems on the website to improve consistency and user experience.
  • Created universal buttons and elements to ensure a cohesive design across the website.
  • Redesigned the layout of articles to match the design team's specifications, resulting in a more uniform and user-friendly interface.
  • Collaborated closely with designers, project managers, and back-end developers to deliver high-quality projects on time.
  • Optimized website components for SEO and accessibility.

Amoeba

Junior Front-end Developer

Los Angeles, CA (Remote)

April 2022 - December 2022

During my internship, I gained hands-on experience in developing web applications using TypeScript, React, and TailwindCSS, collaborating with senior developers and participating in code reviews.

  • Developed web applications using TypeScript, React, and TailwindCSS.
  • Collaborated with senior developers, gaining insights into advanced development techniques.
  • Participated in code reviews, enhancing my knowledge of best practices and coding standards.

Sonoran Glass School

Studio Manager

Tucson, AZ

October 2014 - September 2021

As the studio manager, I was responsible for the overall operations of the glass fusing studio, including supervising a team of instructors, teaching students of all ages, and managing administrative tasks.

  • Taught glassblowing to students of all ages, fostering a creative learning environment.
  • Gained experience in budgeting, scheduling, and event planning.
  • Expanded the studio's outreach program within the local community.
  • Managed and maintained the school's WordPress website, ensuring up-to-date content and functionality.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Arizona State University

Current - 2027

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, completing required coursework in programming fundamentals, object-oriented design, and data structures.

Front-end Bootcamp

Amoeba

January - April 2022

One-on-one courses with senior developers focusing on frontend development fundamentals and emerging technologies.

Skills

Front-End

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • SASS/SCSS
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Bootstrap
  • SolidJS
  • React.js
  • Svelte

Tools, Technologies, and OS

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • EJS
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Windows
  • macOS

Programming Languages

  • Javascript
  • TypeScript
  • Java

Design & Modeling Tools

  • Canva
  • Blender
  • Photoshop
  • Figma
  • Tinkercad