Resume

Vanessa Foerster

Software Engineer

Software engineer with a background in visual arts and a unique perspective on software development. Driven to solve complex coding challenges using creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Passionate about improving user experiences through the implementation of interactive features and services, while ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all users. Projects are approached with design thinking principles, seamlessly integrating aesthetics and functionality to deliver effective and user-friendly solutions.

Skills and Expertise

Technical Project Experience

Hangman Game - Lead Developer

Front-end web app built with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Google Fonts and the Wordnik API.
Random words are generated using the Wordnik API to allow users to play the game over and over.

Dec 2022

Happy Mask Shop - Lead Developer

Full-stack web app built with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Google Fonts, Express, Node.js and MongoDB
Enables users to “buy & sell”, upload their own, and delete or update masks using full CRUD operations.

Jan 2023

Down to Match - Lead Front End Developer

Full MERN stack web app built with React.js, Express, Node.js, MongoDB, CSS3, Bootstrap, Cloudinary, Socket.io, and Google Firebase.
Allows users to make a profile, upload photos, get matched and chat with other users based on compatibility quiz.
Users can chat in real time with their matches using Socket.io

March 2023

Yarn Cat - Lead Developer

Full-stack web app built with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, YouTube API, Python, Django and Bootstrap
Users can add projects, upload info and photos, track time spent on each project as well as delete or update the project info
Users can search for tutorial videos using the Youtube API and favorite them to see them all on their favorites page

April 2023

Experience

Level 3 Hair Stylist | Vaza Salon - Ossining, NY

Manage a client base of over 100 clients while condu%.cting consultations to determine service requests, emphasizing product benefits throughout the selection process, resulting in a growth in customer retention by 40
Collaborated with store manager to bring in new products and staff education to drive sales and customer satisfaction which led to a 15% increase in revenue and growth.
Developed a new method and process to streamline identification of product inventory utilized during client services, which resulted in reduced time spent identifying products improving efficiency by over 30%.

April 2021 – Present

Delivery Driver | Postmates - Los Angeles, CA

Ensured accurate and timely delivery of over 20 Postmates orders per week by corresponding directly with the delivery team
Interacted with external clients and businesses to provide status updates on deliveries, which resulted in a customer rating of 4.9 stars.

April 2017 – April 2020

Delivery Driver | Saucey - Los Angeles, CA

Awarded the #1 driver in the Vernice California area for delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a positive demeanor throughout all interactions with customers resulting in over 3,000 successful deliveries.
Developed a streamlined process for picking up and delivering orders, while maintaining communications with customers and the Saucey operations team to resolve any issues or challenges that arose during deliveries.