Brian Dilts: Software Developer in Denver, CO
Brian Dilts
Software Developer
Denver | United States
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Learning new programming languages and methodologies. constantly exploring what the limits of my imagination are in the form of web apps and website designs. mountaineering
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Bike
Lifestyle
Outdoor
Snow
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Work experience
CommercialTribe
Software Developer | 09/2014 - Current
Front-End Developer working in the MEAN stack
- work primarily with Angular, Javascript, Node, MongoDB, HTML5, CSS3
- gaining additional experience with version control with Github and project tracking in Jira
- we work in an Agile Scrum environment with two week sprints
RefactorU
JavaScript Full-Stack Web Developer (Apprentice) | 06/2014 - 09/2014
Selective, 10-week, hands-on, immersive course in Boulder, Colorado with over 700 hours of in class coding. Learning HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, jQuery, Twitter Bootstrap, Node.js, and Mongo DB. Experience with Object Orientated design principles and MVC frameworks.

GoLite
Retail Manager | 09/2011 - 08/2013
Store Manager, GoLite Castle Rock, CO 2011 - September 2013
• Developed reporting standards and spreadsheets for new retail unit
• Established customer service standards and operational procedures
• Developed training for new employees and trained staff at new stores in all areas of retail
• Led development of merchandising manual, HR manual and local marketing efforts
• Created initiatives for engaging with local community groups and events to raise company's profile
• Consistently met or exceeded sales goals while effectively managing payroll expenditure
• Business development experience; marketing, event planning and building community partnerships
• Managed payroll budget of $135,000
• Most recent store sales of $1,300,000 grown from $820,000 the first year
Eskimo Ski & Board Shop
Retail Manager | 08/2009 - 01/2011
- Helped establish a strong customer base in new area through exceptional customer service
- Managed staff training for certifications on bindings, tuning and equipment
- Led store to highest sales since moving locations
- Led team of 5 employees
- Managed Rental and Service departments as well

Quiksilver
Retail Manager | 07/2007 - 09/2008
- Helped open a new flagship store on Pearl Street
- Learned new cost saving techniques and new merchandising styles and directives
- Led team of 8 employees
- Daily/weekly reporting of sales figures to corporate
Denver Employee's Combined Campaign
Account Executive - Contract | 07/2006 - 12/2006
• Developed employee giving campaigns in 63 City of Denver departments
• Learned how to give presentations to large groups of over 100 people and adjusting for small groups
• Gained experience writing press releases
• Independently developed presentations about the program outlining the benefit to the the community and the employee
• Responsible for tracking progress of campaigns in: participation, timeline management, event
planning, public speaking and scheduling presentations
about the program outlining the benefit to the the community and the employee
• Maintained a database of donors, donations and departments.
All Copy Products
Account Executive | 07/2004 - 06/2006
• Outside sales position selling multiple product lines and across three industry verticals
• Required to learn features of large product line and turn that knowledge into selling points
• Learned from outstanding sales managers how to draft proposals, leases and presentations
• Account Management; solving client issues and identifying new revenue streams
• Received training in CRM software, letter writing, networking, cold calling and price negotiation
• Developed skills needed to communicate with and provide presentations to customers and
colleagues in high level positions effectively and concisely.
Education history
Harvard Extension School
Web Development Certificate | 2014 - 2015
RefactorU
| 2014 - 2014
University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | 2000 - 2004
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