Mario M. Elizalde

Self-Taught Web Developer

A disciplined creative of 14-years, who is actively seeking to leverage a history of proven entrepreneurial & research expertise to pursue a career in Software Development. Driven by providing the best product possible and learning to do things the right way, coupled with a passion for learning & a stellar sense of integrity.

Featured Projects

Check out what I've been working on! More projects & info can be found at github.com/marioebros.

screenshot of menu of css-portfolio

css-portfolio

My latest project as part of my CSS certification through LinkedIn Learning; taught by Christina Truong. More focus was placed on using more advanced CSS and understanding links and class utilization for styling purposes.

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screenshot of admin-dashboard lookalike project

admin-dashboard

Built w/HTML & CSS using CSS Grid syntax to build complex layouts during my learning throughout The Odin Project. The focus here is to make a clone of a pre-designed dashboard, with HTML, CSS, & JavaScript.

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screenshot of calculator app

project-calculator

Built mainly using JavaScript as the foundation for all operations available on a calculator; HTML & CSS brought the project together with JS interactivity.

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screenshot of rock paper scissors game with player one win screen

project-rock-paper-scissors

Part of The Odin Project: Foundations; making use of HTML, CSS, & JavaScript. A working rock, paper, scissors game played against the computer. Served as an introduction to the interactivity that JS provides.

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screenshot of etch-a-sketch project with all colors on screen

project-etch-a-sketch

My first project featuring a home page & three recipe pages; making use of HTML & CSS

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Work Experience & Skills

Cryptocurrency Swing Trader

Self-Employed

November 2020 - Present

I manage a diverse crypto portfolio, taking into account daily financial/tech market updates/news.

I researched, developed, and tested trading strategies utilizing technical analysis, earning a 10x-return over almost 1.5 years.

Working knowledge of blockchain and smart contract technologies. Absorbed crypto white papers to better understand the tech and purpose (BTC, ETH, XLM, etc.).

Skills Developed:

  • Patience
  • Data Analysis
  • Self-Education - Inquisitive

Personal Finance Copywriter

Mario M. Elizalde

September 2021 - Present

My main concern in this capacity is to connect personal finance coaches with their ideal clients through email marketing copy and optimization on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

Client research, engaging and interacting with ideal clients to properly market and develop content; both in personal and client's businesses.

Skills Developed:

  • Self Promotion
  • Copywriting & Headlines

Roommate Matchmaker

Roomeze, New York, NY

August 2019 - November 2020

In this position I experienced working with 50+ clients within the first 6 months. I created a system to manage sensitive info & communications securely with owners, management, and renters.

I was trusted to prospect and price new properties, alone and alongside the company founders, to make sure they met the demands of the current rental market.

I researched, created and implemented marketing strategies and campaigns to reach my ideal audience across multiple rental and social media sites.

Skills Developed:

  • Self Starter
  • Social Media Posts & Campaigns
  • Negotiations

Skills

Advanced (★★★★★): JavaScript, SQL, HTML, CSS, Spanish, Problem-Solving, Research, Motivation to Learn
Intermediate (★★★★☆): Technical Creativity & Aptitude, Node.js, Responsive Layout, Communication, Github
Familiar (★★★☆☆): Ruby on Rails, Python, French, ReactJS, JQuery, UX Design

Current Resume

Education

The Odin Project - Open Source Community; Remote

Web Development Foundations & Full Stack JavaScript - March 2022-Present

Boston University - Boston, MA

Master of Music (M.M.) - Brass Performance, 2016-2018

California Lutheran University - Thousand Oaks, CA

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Music Performance & Technology, 2012-2016