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April Morgan

April Morgan

Junior Frontend Developer

Richmond area, Virginia, US, 23086
(501) 940-9467

Background


About

About

Air Force veteran with experience as an aircraft mechanic, performing inspections and maintenance on a variety of types of airplanes. I have since explored opportunities outside of my comfort zone in the tech industry learning web development. My experience as an aviation mechanic has also recently transitioned well into a home inspection career.

Work Experience

Work Experience

  • Home Inspector

    Aug, 2024 - Present

    Inspect residential and commercial properties for potential safety and functionalty defects.

    • ICA certified in Virginia

    • Part 107 Drone Pilot Certificate.

  • Frontend Developer

    Oct, 2023 - Present

    Build and maintain responsive websites using HTML, CSS, Javascript, along several frameworks. Utilize various developer tools to create clean code.

    • Familiar with Photoshop, used for enhancement of photos to create quality website images.

    • Experienced with Integrated Developer Environments, such as Visual Studio Code and XCode.

  • Aviation Safety Technician

    Jan, 2022 - Dec, 20231 year 11 months

    Performed and assisted in aviation certifications, surveillance, investigations, and accident prevention activities.

    • Designated Hearing Protection Trainer, responsible for training and providing information on occupational hearing loss to FAA Flight Standards personnel.

    • Completed annual review of Exposure Control Plan that established procedures in the prevention of occupational exposures of infectious materials.

    • Organized annual Aircraft and Powerplant mechanic certification training, required for all certificate holders.

    • Maintained and evaluated aviation safety data to determine trends and risk factors, and approving mitigation processes.

    • Conducted surveillance of small aircraft companies and schools to ensure compliance of Federal Aviation Regulations.

  • Industrial Specialist

    Nov, 2018 - Jan, 20223 years 1 month

    Performed surveillance and analysis activities for the contract management office to oversee contractor performance and product delivery

    • Conducted sub-contractor work measurement studies to establish labor hour standards of fair and reasonable pricing between the government and contractor

    • Developed plans for production management to determine material and schedule requirements based on the schedule aircraft inspections.

  • Structural Mechanic

    Sep, 2000 - Oct, 201717 years 1 month

    Managed and supervised team of 20 members on aircraft maintenance activities. Monitored and evaluated performance of mechanics to ensure safety and technical compliance.

    • Established first-ever Diversity Training to introduce significant policy changes applicable to Air Force active duty personnel

    • Developed and implemented work center file plan, capable of recovering 2000 files of vital records requied to facilitate operations during an emergency.

Skills

Skills

  • Frontend Development

    Web Development

    HTML

    HTML5

    CSS

    SCSS

    JavaScript

    TypeScript

    PhotoShop

    SEO

    React

    Bootstrap

    Node

    Responsive Design

  • Tools

    Bash

    Github

    VSCode

    ADOBE Photoshop

    Git

    Codepen

    XCode

  • Interested in learning...

    Backend

    Python

    C++

    C#

Education

Education

  • Home Inspector, Certificate, Inspection Certification Associates

    - Aug, 2024

  • Front End Web Development, Bootcamp, Digital Workshop Center

    - Jul, 2023

  • Human Factors Engineering, Master of Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

    - Dec, 2021

  • Project Management, Master of Business Administration, Trident University International

    - Aug, 2012

  • Noncommissioned Officer's Academy, , Tyndall AFB

    - Oct, 2014

  • Professional Aeronauticas, Bachelor of Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

    - Aug, 2006

  • Leadership Development School, , Little Rock AFB

    - Jun, 2005

  • Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Associates of Science, Community College of the Air Force

    - Feb, 2003

Awards

Awards

  • Air Force Achievement Medal , Department of the Air Force

    Awarded on: Sep 03, 2004

  • Air Force Commendation Medal , Department of the Air Force

    Awarded on: Aug 15, 2010

  • Air Force Commendation Medal , Department of the Air Force

    Awarded on: Sep 03, 2017

Volunteer Work

Volunteer Work

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Member, Here For The Girls

    Dec, 2021 - Oct, 2023

    Description…

    • Participated in organization of this committee to recognize and embrace the diversity of a support group for women with breast cancer.