FOUNDER
- Registered and run Mero Forge, a Toronto studio offering website design, graphic design and custom web apps for small businesses.
- Designed and built meroforge.com with Next.js, TypeScript and Tailwind CSS, including SEO structured data and a contact form.
- Building Mero Wallet, a personal finance web app in private beta, with Supabase authentication and Stripe billing in test mode.
- Delivered client work for Moonlit Renovations, Son&Flower Cleaning Services, Pinedale Properties and Bethlehem United Church.
Technical Skills: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Supabase, Stripe, SEO, Branding & Print Design
Soft Skills: Entrepreneurship, Client Communication, Ownership
WEB DEVELOPER
- Built and maintained a production Next.js platform for renovation operations and customer-facing pages.
- Developed admin workflows for Purchase Orders, invoices, and quotes, including validation and print-ready previews.
- Implemented secure authentication with Supabase, role-based RLS policies, and MFA onboarding support.
- Improved reliability with API auth fixes, schema migrations, and operational security controls for abuse protection.
Technical Skills: Next.js, React, Supabase, PostgreSQL RLS, REST API Routes, Authentication & MFA, Data Validation, Documentation
Soft Skills: Ownership, Product Thinking, Communication, Problem-Solving
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
- Designed business cards for the presiding bishop and a shared card any team member can hand out.
- Created a ways-to-give card covering e-transfer, Tithely, direct deposit, cash and cheque.
- Designed branded mailing and tithe envelopes for one consistent look across the church's print.
Technical Skills: Canva, Print Design, Typography, Layout Design, Brand Identity, Color Theory
Soft Skills: Creativity, Attention to Detail, Communication
IT CONSULTANT
- Built Excel macros that enter data into Yardi automatically, plus Outlook automations for daily workflows.
- Saved 20+ hours per week and improved team productivity by 30%.
- Trained staff on Excel, Outlook and Word and on paperless processes, reducing manual errors by 50%.
Technical Skills: Excel Automation (Macros), Yardi, Outlook Workflow Rules, Process Optimization, Paperless Operations
Soft Skills: Training, Change Management, Communication
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTOR
- Led review sessions to reinforce core classroom concepts.
- Improved engagement through collaborative problem-solving activities.
Technical Skills: C, Unix/Linux
Soft Skills: Teamwork, Communication
PEER TUTOR
- Provided one-on-one tutoring for challenging technical courses.
- Helped students build clear study plans and stronger fundamentals.
Technical Skills: C, C++, Python, JavaScript, Java, Oracle SQL, MongoDB
Soft Skills: Problem-Solving, Adaptability
Certification: CRLA Level 1 Certified Tutor
LAB ASSISTANT
- Assisted students during lab sessions with debugging and troubleshooting.
- Reinforced programming concepts through hands-on support.
Technical Skills: C, Unix/Linux
Soft Skills: Patience, Analytical Thinking
CLUB PRESIDENT
- Led the software developers club and guided annual planning.
- Organized workshops, coding challenges, and networking events.
Technical Skills: Event Planning, Project Management
Soft Skills: Leadership, Networking
MARKETING HEAD
- Created marketing campaigns for club events and activities.
- Increased event visibility and student participation.
Technical Skills: Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Canva
Soft Skills: Creativity, Strategic Thinking
PEER MENTOR
- Mentored students transitioning into college life.
- Shared guidance on time management, study methods, and resources.
Technical Skills: Mentorship, Campus Resources
Soft Skills: Leadership, Empathy, Communication
TEACHING ASSISTANT
- Supported special-needs students across multiple subjects.
- Maintained a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment.
Technical Skills: Special Needs Education, Support Strategies
Soft Skills: Patience, Problem-Solving, Adaptability