Benjamin I. Lewis   Benlewis227@gmail.com

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EDUCATION

LaGuardia Community College/CUNY, Long Island City, NY

Graduate with an Associate in Science degree in Computer Science, June 2016

 

PROGRAMMING SKILLS

  • Proficient with concepts in HTML, CSS, C++, Python, Java, Git, and JavaScript
  • Currently learning Ruby, Ruby on Rails, AngularJS and PHP independently using Codecademy
  • Experience with Visual Studio (2013/15), and Eclipse
  • Experience building many small programs in C++, Python, and Java (such as Basic tip calculators, applets, and text-based games using loops)
  • Constructed a greedy algorithm to give the lowest amount of change needed for the user. (Built in C++)
  • Created multiple web pages on a node.js server using Jade, Bootstraps and other languages

 

PERSONAL PROJECTS

  • Built a computer using component parts within three days
  • Currently learning Unity3D for game development

 

EXPERIENCE

Greater Universal Baptist Church, Bronx, NY.                    Fall 2010 and 2011

Teacher

  • Taught a class of senior citizens, 10 to 15 students, computer skills, such as Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Internet Explorer
  • Introduced email communication for many in the class to communicate with families
  • Built relationships with students in the class and currently provide many with ongoing computer assistance

 

Fine Fare Supermarkets, Bronx, NY                         October 2010 Present

(Cashier/ Grocery/Dairy/Frozen/Deli Clerk)

  • Work seamlessly with multiple departments each day in a fast-paced environment
  • Train new employees in multiple departments and help customers with final purchase decisions
  • Maintain and organize stock to provide merchandise within expiration date
  • Cut deli meats and cheeses and craft platters for catering orders
  • Create vibrant displays and assist with opening and closing the store as needed (7 am to 9 pm)

OurComm, New Rochelle, NY                        March 8th – June 17th 2016

Front-End Development Intern

  • Used Jade, CSS, Bootstrap, and JQuery to develop several dynamic pages for a website on a NodeJs server
  • Took charge of site management and deployment when CTO left the company.

INTERESTS/ABILITIES

Abilities:  Able to establish good relationships with others and work well in teams. Work independently to accomplish goals and projects effectively. Strong skills in math, organization and problem solving. Pleasant personality, fast and eager learner.

Interests:   New Technology, Computer Programming, Software and Web Developing, Math, Sports.