Hi, I’m Roan

Creative professional seeking new opportunities in the technosphere. Born in the US, raised in Europe, battle-tested in classrooms and commercial kitchens on three continents.

Fully fluent in English and German with intermediate language level knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese.
Knowledgeable on Figma, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS, Python, C/C#/C++ and Golang. Well-versed in video and image editing and color grading.

American-born, European-educated, world traveled digital creative

Programming Languages

HTML
CSS
Javascript
React.js React Native
Python Programming Language
Go Programming Language

Experience

Frontend Developer and Web Designer

Freelance – Remote

2023 – Present

Creating mobile first websites for clients from all across the world. Serving multiple industries with my work. Engaging closely with each respective client to successfully fulfill their vision.

Skills: HTML5 · CSS · JavaScript  · Figma (Software)  · WordPress · React.js · Communication · Collaboration · Adaptabilty · Problem Solving · Video Editing · Image Editing · Color Grading · Unity · Blender

Lead Line Cook

Denver Milk Market 

2019 – 2020

Managed all aspects of the pizza kitchen operations from opening to closing, including handling 200+ orders per shift, inventory management, ingredient preparation, and coordinating employees and schedules.

Skills: Food and Beverage Operations · Management · Food Safety · Customer Service · Food Service · Pizza · Cooking · Food Industry · Food Preparation · Public Relations · Leadership · Foreign Languages · Food Processing

Private EFL Tutor

Language on the Loose 

2020 – 2022

Skills:  Language Teaching · Video Editing · Audio Editing · Image Editing · Media Production · DaVinci Resolve ·  Web Design · English · Lesson Planning · Microsoft Office Suite

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Crust Wood Fire Pizza 

2018 – 2019

Transitioned from line cook to sous chef and kitchen manager by efficiently executing, preparing, and delivering 500+ orders per shift.
Managed a full staff as well effectively coordinated menu, staff, and protocol changes to the front of house.

Skills: Public Relations · Translation · Management · Food and Beverage Operations · Customer Service · Leadership · Restaurant Management · Food Safety · Cooking · Food Industry · Food Preparation · Communication · Food Service · Market Research · Research · Scheduling · Teaching · Collaboration

Software Skills

Figma
Davinci Resolve
Wordpress
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe After Effects

Education

Bachelor’s Degree of  Education in TESOL

Paris University of International Education

2023 – Present

Continuing education via distance learning in teaching English as a foreign language, web development, and computer programming.

Responsive Web Design Course Certificate

Figma UI/UX Design Essentials Course Certificate

Nano Degree:  Intro to Programming

Udacity

2020

During the five-month Nanodegree program, I developed a strong foundation in computer programming, enhancing both my knowledge base and practical skills. Through a series of hands-on projects, I gained proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, while also learning the fundamentals of backend development using Python.

Completion Certificate