About me
I’m Carlie (C.J.) Cole, a retail manager turned web developer who enjoys building clean, responsive, and user-friendly applications. With 20+ years of leadership experience, I bring a detail-oriented, problem-solving mindset and a people-first approach into tech. I’m currently focused on growing my skills in full-stack development and creating meaningful digital experiences. I enjoy turning ideas into functional solutions and continuously challenging myself to learn new tools and technologies. My goal is to build applications that not only work well but also provide a seamless and engaging user experience.
Skills
Tech Skills
- JavaScript (ES6+)
- React
- Node.js / Express
- HTML5 / CSS3
- MongoDB / Mongoose
- REST APIs
- Git / GitHub
- Responsive Web Design
Soft Skills
- Servant Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Customer Engagement
- Conflict Resolution
- Strategic Thinking
- Clear Communication
- Detail-Oriented Mindset
- Problem Solver
Let's Connect
Interesting facts about me
- As I was born and raised in North Carolina, I’m a small-town country boy with a nerdy side and a love for Star Trek.
- Theme parks are my therapy.
- Hurricance/storm Chasing gets my adrenaline going!
- Book of useless knowledge— I tend to look up random things most people wouldn’t think about and somehow remember them.