Preston Little

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Experience

NACPB

Farmington, UT - Front-End Web Developer

December 2021 - PRESENT

  • Used Webflow to build, design, and develop responsive and user-friendly websites for in-house and clients.
  • Used Figma to design and prototype websites.
  • Implemented modern design principles and user experience (UX) techniques.
  • Ensured cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness.
  • Built and maintained reusable components and libraries.
  • Created responsive layouts and interfaces to provide a seamless user experience across various devices.
  • Optimized website performance for faster loading times.
  • Implemented best practices for minimizing page load times and improving overall efficiency.
  • Conducted thorough testing of websites to identify and fix bugs and issues.
  • Stayed updated on the latest trends, tools, and technologies in front-end development.
  • Actively participated in professional development activities and attended relevant conferences.
  • Created and maintained documentation for code, processes, and best practices.
  • Managed tasks and deadlines effectively to deliver high-quality projects on time.
  • Participated in project planning and provided accurate time estimates for tasks.

Bright Planet Solar

Orem, UT - Structural/Proposal Review Agent

May 2020 - December 2021

  • Data entry.
  • Received proposed solar array designs and ran an analysis of how much energy it should produce each month.
  • Audited customer accounts to determine what they need to get their permit plans approved.
  • Corresponded with an engineering firm about how we can get permit plans approved.

Vector Engineers

Draper, UT - Structural Engineer Intern

October 2019- April 2020

  • Data entry.
  • Reviewed specifications and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes to achieve solar design objectives.
  • Ran calculations to see whether the preexisting roof structure would support a requested solar layout.
  • Corresponded with clients about solar layout specifications.

vivint.solar

Lehi, UT - Senior Account Coordination Expert, Account Coordination Expert

September 2018 - October 2019

Senior Account Coordination Expert (August 2019 - October 2019)
  • Performed normal job duties of the Account Coordination Expert, including making/taking calls, performing account audits, and ensuring data integrity on accounts.
  • Provided assistance by taking live escalated calls.
  • Assisted with the documentation of new or recently changed procedures.
  • Was the center of knowledge for peers and other departments by keeping up to date on policies and procedures for all processes and regions.
  • When necessary, provided leadership for the department.
  • Attended interviews, as needed, to help build our team.
  • Attended meetings, as needed, to help build/align new processes.
  • Maintained a team workbook to make sure we had up-to-date accounts to work on.
Account Coordination Expert (September 2018 - August 2019)
  • Audited customer accounts and reached out to them to give them updates on their accounts or if we needed documents from them.
  • Escorted accounts through the installation to permission to operate (PTO) status to meet investor deadlines. This includes monitoring aged, stalled, and off-process accounts and assisting with progression to PTO.
  • Took on special projects to improve the customer experience.

Nudge Real Estate

Lindon, UT - Customer Service Representative

January 2016 - June 2016

  • Made and received calls to register customers for information conferences about real estate.

Cafe Rio: Mexican Grill

American Fork, UT - Cashier/Food Server

January 2015 - January 2016

  • Took dine-in and carry-out orders over the phone and in person.
  • Made meals and served them to customers.
  • Traveled to other store locations to pick up and drop off food supplies.

Lehi Legacy Recreational Center

Lehi, UT - Janitor, Basketball/Flag Football Referee

August 2015 - October 2015

Janitor (August 2015 - October 2015)
  • Janitorial services.
  • Cleaned windows.
  • Cleaned all surfaces of bathrooms.
  • Vacuumed carpets.
Basketball/Flag Football Referee (August 2014 - December 2014)
  • Refereed recreational basketball games for children ages 5-12.
  • Refereed recreational flag football games for children ages 8-10.

Skills

  • 65 words typed per minute
  • Python (since January 2021)
  • Java (since January 2022)
  • HTML (since January 2023)
  • C++ (since May 2023)
  • Webflow (web design)
  • Computer Troubleshooting
  • Technical support
  • Software troubleshooting
  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Organization
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to explain complex or technical concepts using simple language to meet the needs of diverse audiences
  • Ability to quickly acquire knowledge and teach it to others
  • Self-motivated and the ability to motivate and lead others
  • Ability to deliver important information through effective mediums and track results
  • Demonstrate flexibility and respond positively to change
  • Strong organizational and troubleshooting skills with precise attention to detail

Awards

You can find a more detailed list of my awards here.

  • Utah Valley University Dean's List (Spring 2021)
  • Utah Valley University Dean's List (Fall 2019)
  • vivint.solar Top Performer Award for July (2019)
  • Utah Valley University Dean's List (Spring 2019)
  • Eagle Scout Award (2012)

Certifications

You can find a more detailed list of my certifications here.

  • Webflow 101 (2023)
  • Java for Programmers Course (2023)
  • Learn Java: Inheritance and Polymorphism (2023)

Languages

  • English

Education

Utah Valley University

Orem, UT - Computer Science

January 2019 - August 2021, May 2023 - PRESENT

  • Pursuing the rest of a bachelor's degree in computer science.
  • 3.64 cumulative GPA.
  • Dean's List - Spring 2019 Semester, Fall 2019 Semester, Spring 2021 Semester.

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT - Computer Science

August 2021 - May 2023

  • Pursued part of a bachelor's degree in computer science.
  • 3.64 cumulative GPA.

Lehi High School

Lehi, UT - GED

August 2013 - May 2016

  • Graduating class of 2016.
  • 3.514 cumulative GPA.

Projects

Eagle Scout Project

Salt Lake City, UT

June 2012

Donated clothes, games, toys, etc. to kids at the Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah as a service project to earn my Eagle Scout Award.

Services

Full-Time Missionary

Boston, MA

August 10th, 2016 - August 17th, 2018

Served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Massachusetts Boston Mission.

I served in the following areas:

  • Newport, RI
  • Waterbury, CT
  • Manchester, CT
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Marlborough, MA
  • Cape Cod, MA

Lehi Public Library Reading Program

Lehi, UT

June 2011

Helped children from ages 5-7 learn how to read at a local library.