Professional Experience

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct floor surveillance (sales floor, self-checkout, vestibule) and remote CCTV reviews to identify theft, ORC activity, and safety risks
• Perform policy-compliant apprehensions (selection → concealment → continuous observation → non-payment → exit/under-ring), prioritize de-escalation, and ensure guest/associate safety
• Recover merchandise, complete incident/case reports, preserve evidence, and coordinate with local law enforcement when required
• Run refund/void/discount audits and review POS exception reports to detect internal/external loss patterns
• Monitor and maintain EAS systems, conduct bag checks when policy permits, and support high-risk product protection (e.g., OTC/health & beauty)
• Deliver daily briefings to management; train associates on theft indicators, safety, and incident reporting protocols
• Support front-end integrity (receipt checks, self-checkout reviews) and execute trespass/barring procedures for repeat offenders per company policy

What I Do

• Design: Create wireframes/prototypes in Figma; leverage AI ideation (e.g., Claude) to explore layouts, UX flows, and content models
• Frontend Development: Build features in HTML/CSS/JavaScript/React, integrating Firebase (Auth, Storage, Hosting)
• Admin-Friendly Editing: Architect front-end content controls so non-technical users can update sections (e.g., E-ZINE photo/content updates) without touching Firebase
• Testing & Debugging: Plan and execute debugging and user testing; diagnose backend/Firebase issues; document fixes and test cases
• Release Management: Work in feature branches, open PRs, and coordinate staged deployments 1–2× weekly ahead of Tuesday team meetings (Team Lead performs final deploys)
• Collaboration & Docs: Track work in GitHub Projects; contribute to the Web Dev Intern Manual; deliver end-of-cycle training to admin on new tools/techniques
• Communication: Use Git/Discord for updates; write clear release notes and implementation guides

Selected Projects

• PhatBlack: Live content editing for media sections; React + Firebase architecture; iterative Tuesday releases
• Defenders of Hip Hop: Early concepting and template setup; front-end scaffolding and design system groundwork
• PB Digital (Studio Site): Template design around music-studio visuals; reusable components for future content
• Agape Prime Hotel: Prospective app planning; form/workflow references (e.g., Manhattan Bridge Capital application patterns)

• Provided individualized math instruction to K–12 students by analyzing diagnostic assessments and implementing adaptive teaching strategies, demonstrating strong skills in pattern recognition, analytical thinking, and data-informed problem solving
• Ensured a focused and compliant learning environment by consistently upholding curriculum standards and performance benchmarks, showcasing a proven ability to manage complex processes, enforce protocols, and work independently in high-accountability roles

• Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions to students in mathematics, covering topics from basic algebra to advanced linear algebra, demonstrating strong subject knowledge and adaptability
• Assisted students with homework, test preparation, and problem-solving strategies, fostering improved academic performance and confidence in mathematical concepts

• Built three full-stack apps end-to-end (Salon Management, MentorMate, CodeSprout) across frontend, backend, cloud, and AI
• Salon App: React (Chakra UI) + Flask/SQLAlchemy/SQLite; role-based auth, scheduling, services, stylist portfolios; mobile-first redesign
• CodeSprout: React + Firebase + OpenAI + Blockly, gamified lessons with AI companions and interactive stories
• MentorMate: FastAPI + PostgreSQL/MongoDB + OpenAI APIs; skills and career matching, learning paths, and mock interviews

• Utilized advanced monitoring systems, including CCTV and alarms, to analyze data streams and detect anomalies, demonstrating skills in pattern recognition and real-time problem-solving applicable to software engineering and system diagnostics
• Enforced compliance with organizational policies and regulations, showcasing the ability to independently manage detailed operational protocols