whitcodes.dev
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Whit
Allee

Austin, TX 78730

512-769-6224

whitallee@gmail.com

Professional Summary

Highly motivated and thorough self-taught Software Developer with 2 and a half years of web and software development experience. Architects backend, web, and mobile applications. Offers a practical and sales-focused perspective to the team, given a past in retail leadership/management and sales. Dedicated to a passion for learning more, collaborating, and honing my craft. Portfolio at whitcodes.dev

Skills

Javascript (Typescript)
HTML/CSS
Golang
Python Familiarity
Java Familiarity
Node.js
React.js
Next.js
Git/Github Version Control
Front-End Responsive Development
REST API and DB Development
AWS Familiarity
Testing and debugging skills

Experience

Software Developer

Self-Employed | Austin, TX

January 2023 - Current

  • Designed, tested and debugged applications from foundation to full production.
  • Collaborated, ideated, and communicated with clients in order to make a product that complies with their design requirements.
  • Detected problems provided by client's feedback and implemented solutions.
  • Acquired new skills and understanding of libraries to implement in projects whenever necessary.
  • Constructed and managed back end server logic protocols and database connections.

Sales Demo Specialist/Lead

H-E-B | Austin, TX

June 2023 - Current

  • Served product samples to customers browsing inside stores or at special events.
  • Established and grew the Sunday Freebie Promo at H-E-B Round Rock 02 (373) to the #1 ranking in Central Texas for Freebie Redemptions through the H-E-B app
  • Encouraged purchases with consultative and suggestive sales techniques.
  • Answered customers' questions and redirected concerns toward benefits of products.
  • Note: Promoted from Sales Demo Rep to Sales Demo Specialist before being the acting Sales Demo Lead

Team Lead/Receptionist

Petbar inc | Austin, TX

February 2023 - May 2023

  • Guided my team thru the day while handling possibly difficult situations between customers and fellow employees.
  • Scheduled appointments for my team to fit their scheduling needs with exceptional communication skills.
  • Monitored team operations and workflow during busy periods, making adjustments to improve pace.
  • Anticipated guest needs, delivering high-end customer service to exceed expectations.

General Manager

Pet Supplies Plus | Austin, TX

February 2022 - October 2022

  • Trained and mentored new employees, from onboarding to career growth.
  • Conducted periodic performance reviews to assess employee performance.
  • Resolved escalated customer complaints and answered questions regarding policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed financial statements and activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Note: spent first month with this company as a team member

Awards

RiverHacks 2025 Hackathon: TrashMapperATX

  • 1st Place Overall
  • Best Design

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Software Development

Austin Community College | Austin, TX

In Progress

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Computer Programming

Austin Community College | Austin, TX

In Progress

Headstarter AI Fellowship

Online

7-week fellowship with projects and heavy team collaboration every week.

Certification - CS50

Harvard University | Online

Texas A&M University

College Station, TX

Completed 2 years of Pre-Med schooling (paused due to COVID). This lead to my discovery for my passion for Software Engineering, which I now pursue at Austin Community College.