Preston Little
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Experience
NACPB
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
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
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
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
January 2016 - June 2016
- Made and received calls to register customers for information conferences about real estate.
Cafe Rio: Mexican Grill
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
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
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
August 2021 - May 2023
- Pursued part of a bachelor's degree in computer science.
- 3.64 cumulative GPA.
Lehi High School
August 2013 - May 2016
- Graduating class of 2016.
- 3.514 cumulative GPA.
Projects
Eagle Scout Project
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
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
June 2011
Helped children from ages 5-7 learn how to read at a local library.