{"id":203,"date":"2026-08-05T14:25:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T18:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/caius.pelish.org\/?page_id=203"},"modified":"2026-08-06T17:49:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T21:49:04","slug":"experience","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/caius.pelish.org\/?page_id=203","title":{"rendered":"Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"11mzaue\" data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"71\">EcoVest \u2014 Lead Frontend Developer &amp; UI\/UX Designer<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"151\"><strong data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"137\">KnightHacks 12-Hour Hackathon \u2014 University of Central Florida<\/strong><br data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"140\" \/><em data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"151\">July 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"843\">During this 12-hour hackathon, I worked as the lead frontend developer and UI\/UX designer on a four-person team to create EcoVest, a sustainable investment platform that used the Google Gemini API to generate portfolio insights. I transformed our initial concept into a working customer-facing interface, developed the project\u2019s branding and information architecture, and coordinated with my teammates to connect the frontend experience with the platform\u2019s core functionality. Working under a strict deadline strengthened my ability to prototype quickly, make practical design decisions, adapt to changing requirements, and present a polished solution.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"17iilv7\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"59\">SeesAgenda \u2014 Lead Frontend Developer &amp; UI\/UX Designer<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"117\"><strong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"103\">COP 4331 \u2014 University of Central Florida<\/strong><br data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"106\" \/><em data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"117\">October 2025 to November 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"434\">Over a six-week development period, I helped build SeesAgenda, a web application designed for schedule planning, event creation, and contact management. I led the development of the application\u2019s user interface and visual design, turning the project\u2019s planned features into a clear and cohesive frontend experience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"848\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">My work became especially important during the final stages of development, when the quality of the interface and presentation was likely to receive close attention from our professor. I focused on refining the layout, improving visual consistency, resolving frontend issues, and ensuring the application felt polished and complete. The additional effort paid off, as our project received a perfect score of 100.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"3athu7\" data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"889\">Digital Marketing Production Assistant<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"975\"><strong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"947\">Massive Impressions Online Marketing \u2014 Boca Raton, FL<\/strong><br data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"950\" \/><em data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"975\">May 2024 to August 2024<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1412\">In this role, I supported client-facing marketing projects through both on-site and remote WordPress work. I resolved content and implementation issues, updated digital materials as project requirements changed, and communicated progress with teammates across technical and creative workstreams. 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I adapted quickly to changing workloads, coordinated with coworkers during busy shifts, and maintained consistent quality while completing tasks under pressure.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"89p4z4\" data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1792\">Theater Team Member<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1870\"><strong data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1841\">Cinemark Palace 20 Theaters \u2014 Boca Raton, FL<\/strong><br data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1844\" \/><em data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1870\">June 2021 to August 2022<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"2256\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">As a theater team member, I worked directly with customers while supporting several areas of daily operations. My responsibilities included processing point-of-sale transactions, preparing food, maintaining inventory, and assisting guests. 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