Cindy Lara

Web Specialist with 5+ years of experience managing, supporting and optimizing eCommerce and business websites. Skilled in HTML, CSS, Wix, Jira, CMS platforms, QA workflows, and user experience optimization using Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity. Experienced in improving conversion rates, user engagement, and supporting the full website lifecycle from development through deployment.

Lead Front-End Developer at Closets To Go (2022-08 – 2026-03)

• Led the creative development and strategic decisions for company websites, optimizing eCommerce functionality and user experience.
• Optimized the site using Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity.
• Developed and maintained a full-stack Vue.js eCommerce site, including static pages, landing pages, with quality assurance (QA) testing.
• Coordinated 171 tasks on Jira to backend developers over a 6-month period for issue resolutions and improvements on the site.
• Spearheaded the launch of another company site cabinetpartstogo.com, designing and creating a web-accessible site on Wix to meet urgent business needs.
• Increased form completion rate by improving UI/UX design, making complex forms more engaging and customer focused.
• Redesigned and programmed the homepage to boost user interaction, leading to an increase in CTA engagement.
• Partnered with the marketing team to enhance SEO strategies, increasing site traffic and scroll depth by 20%.

Project Director | Python and Web Development Instructor at The Tech Academy (2021-07 – 2022-06)

• Began as a Python and Web Development instructor, mentoring students in Git, databases, UI/UX, and frameworks.
• Promoted to Project Director, overseeing all student projects, sprint workflows, and project management using Azure DevOps.
• Improved student success rates by up to 100% in some weeks through tutoring and hands-on guidance.
• Led Agile sprints, collaborated with instructors, and provided personalized support for students.
• Fostered a positive and productive learning environment, boosting instructor and student engagement.

Project Intern at Prosper IT Consulting (2020-11 – 2021-06)

• Developed CRUD applications using ASP.NET MVC (C#) and Python/Django.
• Integrated APIs to enhance web application functionality and user experience.
• Built a CRUD application in Python/Django, with a backend database.
• Collaborated on a C# MVC application, contributing to both back-end logic and UI/UX improvements.
• Gained hands-on experience in Azure DevOps, Git version control, and team-based software development.

Software Development Certification in Software Development – The Tech Academy (2021)

General Studies with a focus on Computer Technologies – Portland Community College (PCC)