Aaron Hoffman

Experience

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2008 - Mar 2020

  Freelance Musician

  - Collaborated effectively with many different colleagues to write, perform and record music.- Consistently worked to improve my craft, learn, and create new material, through daily practice.- Successfully kept up with many projects at once by prioritizing tasks and rigorously managing my schedule.

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  Michael Johnston Music School

  Sept 2015 - Mar 2021

  Music Teacher

  - Developed personalized lesson plans for over 20 students a week, in order to deliver a tailored learning experience for each student.- Fostered positive relationships with clients to create customer satisfaction and loyalty over the years.

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  The Ace Restaurant

  May 2018 - Mar 2020

  Cook

  - Communicated effectively with other kitchen staff in a fast paced environment to assess kitchen needs and completed all prep necessary to be ready for service.- Learned new techniques and menu items quickly and effectively to ensure high standards for every dish.

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  Juno College of Technology

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

  Built a portfolio of projects using React.js, JavaScript(ES6), HTML, CSS/SCSS, Firebase and REST API integration.My portfolio can be found here: https://aaronhoffman.ca/Some of the projects I built are: Recipe Generator - https://quizzical-sinoussi-d69ab1.netlify.app/A React based app that allows users to generate a list of recipes from an API, searching by ingredient. The user can then click on an individual recipe to see a full ingredient list and description. The app also uses Firebase to allow the user to store preferred recipes for later.A Smarter Snack - https://a-smarter-snack.netlify.appThis react app uses the Nutritionix API to generate snack results based on a user search, and then suggest a healthier option based on the user's choice. The app compares sugar content to find a healthier alternative. The user can then save snack pairs for later using Firebase.Word Finder 2000 - https://wordfinder2000.netlify.app/This app uses JavaScript and the Datamuse API to allow the user to search for words using multiple parameters. The search can be filtered based on meaning, sound, first letter and last letter. The user can also click a word to get a definition from the Merriam Webster API.Creative - https://creative-agency-123.netlify.app/A multi-page PSD conversion project. Show less

  • Volunteer Web Development Mentor

    Jun 2021 - Oct 2021

  • Student

    Oct 2020 - May 2021
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  Self-employed

  May 2021 - Oct 2021

  Freelance Web Developer

  - Communicate with clients to assess their needs and deliver a realistic picture of their web project.- Create customized solutions specific to client needs.

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  Mercatus Technologies Inc.

  Oct 2021 - Aug 2024

  Front End Software Engineer

  - Migrated 10+ clients from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10, ensuring all content and features were preserved.- Created key custom modules in Drupal 10 as well as migrating existing modules from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10.- Developed an internal configuration management tool which greatly improved workflows for client facing teams.- Automated a “code sync” process to keep two versions of our application in sync, saving many developer hours every week. - Developed several major UI upgrades including a new configurable header design and a new product card design and functionality. Show less