Phalen Hazel-●- ● Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phalen-hazel/ ● GitHub: https://github.com/PhalenH
Portfolio: https://phalenh.github.io/phalen-portfolio/
Physical Therapist Assistant pursuing a career change into the Information Technology (IT) field as a
hard-working Full-Stack Web Developer. University of Pennsylvania LPS Coding bootcamp graduate
involving 24 intensive weeks dedicated to designing and building full-stack web applications.
Developed a secret santa manager website, Brunch focused web app, and a tech related blog site
among others. Passionate about turning ideas into results through accurate code, creative designs,
and fluid user interactions and experiences. Proven proficiency in a variety of web based
technologies, combined with my strong work ethic and detail oriented approach, make me a strong
addition to any project.
Technical Skills
Frontend: HTML, CSS, JQuery, Javascript, Bootstrap, GraphQL, PWA, React
Backend: NodeJS, ExpressJS, MySQL, Sequelize, MongoDB, Mongoose, Handlebars, OOP, ORM, MVC, API
Projects
Brunch Bites
https://github.com/PhalenH/brunch-bites (github), https://brunch-bites.herokuapp.com/ (deployed app)
● Primary contributor to application, fully responsible for graphQL, styling of multiple components, and
setup of server and database.
● Find new brunch places via searching by city or town with the ability to save brunch locations to your
personal watchlist on your profile page as well as save ones you’ve visited.
● React based application utilizing graphQL to facilitate front-end/back-end interaction and functionality.
● Tools/Languages: JavaScript, CSS, HTML, graphQL, React, Yelp API, MongoDB, Mongoose, Express,
Bootstrap
Wishlist: Secret Santa Manager
https://github.com/PhalenH/gift-exchange-manager(github), https://wishlistmanager.herokuapp.com/ (deployed)
● All around contributor (front-end and back-end)
● Manage your work, family, or friend holiday gift exchanges all in one place.
● The website allows easy event detail customization, set reminders for events, and provides access to
setting your personal wishlist. Contributed to front-end/back-end connection, server setup, handlebars,
models, front-end javascript and helper functions, and helped with styling
● Tools/Languages: JavaScript, Handlebars, CSS, HTML, Bootstrap, Node-cron, MySQL, Sequelize,
Express
Tech Blog
https://github.com/PhalenH/tech-blog (github), https://afternoon-everglades-02639.herokuapp.com/ (deployed)
● Sole contributor to application
● Community blog site where users can create and read tech related blog posts.
● Uses CRUD operations to allow users to create/delete/edit posts of their own as well as read and leave
comments on other user's posts
● Tools/Languages: JavaScript, Handlebars, CSS, HTML, MySQL, Sequelize, Express
Budget Track
https://github.com/PhalenH/budget-tracker (github), https://budget-buddy-2022.herokuapp.com/ (deployed)
● Primary contributor (front and back end)
● Allows a user to add expenses and deposits to their budget as well as take out costs with or without a
connection. When entering transactions offline, they will populate the total as a user enters them in and
will still be present when brought back online.
● Tools/Languages: Handlebars, JavaScript, MySQL, Sequelize, Express, CSS, HTML,
Work Experience
Neffsville Nursing and Rehabilitation
June 2019-Present
Physical Therapy Assistant
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
● Achieved 95+% productivity rate for 2 consecutive years, achieving highest rate across departments
● Provide high quality Physical Therapy services for residents, caregivers and the facility
● Implementing effective and diverse treatment programs appropriate for adult and geriatric rehabilitation
residents with diagnosis ranging from joint replacements, neurological disorders, fractures, and
amputations among others
● Participate in specific data collection to analyze and assess safest and most productive services
Spooky Nook Sports
November 2015-August 2019
Convention Services
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
● Worked with a variety of clients on events which ranged from corporate meetings, weddings, and black
tie events as well as others with event numbers ranging from 10 to 1000+ people
● Supplied audio and visual setup for events, computer/laptop assistance, and any tech based problems
clients would encounter
● Provided efficient IT assistance and resolutions to problems during event while coordinating with clients
and other employees to provide high quality service
Cooper-Booth Wholesale
June 2015-September 2015
Warehouse employee
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
● 120% average efficiency for tasks during entire tenure
● Worked 10+ hour days focused on maximum efficiency of selecting and packing items
● Daily problem solving to improve effective working environment and work around item supply issues
● Helped train new employees as needed
Education
Central Penn College
Associates in Applied Science- Physical Therapy Assistant
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Summerdale, PA
Graduated May 2018
March 2019
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Cumulative GPA: 3.8
Activities: Physical Therapy club, Vice-President of club during final semester
University of Pennsylvania, College of Liberal and Professional Studies
Remote
Full-Stack Coding Bootcamp Certificate
Graduated February 2022
● Completed Bootcamp focused on front-end and back-end web development technologies. Coding
Languages learned: HTML5, CSS, JQuery, Javascript, Bootstrap, NodeJS, Express, MySQL,
MongoDB, Handlebars, OOP, ORM, MVC, GraphQL, and React
Additional Skills
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Completed FreeCodeCamp Responsive Web Design course (9 modules)
Experience working with external REST APIs in additional to designing custom REST APIs with
MysSQL
Experience working in Node.js and creating small backend databases
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Detail oriented with quality time management skills
Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
Experienced working with teams to organize, plan, and execute best possible work thanks to adept
interpersonal and leadership skills
