Loren Weirich
Summary
Detail-oriented and self-motivated career-changer with a strong technical foundation in web development technologies acquired through dedicated study and hands-on project execution. Successfully leverages a 7+ year background in manufacturing leadership and process optimization to bring systematic problem-solving, exceptional precision under pressure, and clear, structured communication. Actively building high-impact web applications to demonstrate technical proficiency, while seeking a Web Developer role to deliver immediate value and grow within a collaborative team.
Work Experience
Team Leader - Dana Incorporated
September 2017 to Present
Collaborate with supervisors to expedite and finalize orders, ensuring 100% on-time delivery and customer satisfaction., Spearhead the onboarding and technical training of new hires to ensure rapid integration and adherence to safety and quality standards., Serve as the primary point of contact for production lines to resolve complex quality issues and minimize downtime. Leverage SAP and Windows-based platforms to track inventory, manage production data, and streamline administrative workflows.
Education
GED -Linn Benton Community College - Albany, OR
Code:you / Web Development
Certificate of completion awarded August 2026
Skills
- Full-Stack Web Development: Proficient in modern web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), Node.js, and Express.js to construct dynamic applications using REST APIs, WebSockets (Socket.io), and responsive design principles (Flexbox, Grid).
- Frontend Architecture & UX Design: Focuses on building intuitive, accessible digital interfaces by integrating UI/UX best practices, WCAG accessibility standards, dynamic DOM manipulation, and third-party APIs (DiceBear API).
- Database Management & Developer Tools: Utilizes essential development tools including Git, GitHub, VS Code, and Chrome DevTools alongside lightweight embedded databases like SQLite (better-sqlite3) for efficient data storage and version control.
- Technical Troubleshooting & Systems Optimization: Applies structured debugging, root-cause analysis, and systems thinking to identify code bottlenecks, diagnose runtime errors, and streamline overall software workflows.
- Production Coordination & Team Leadership: Serves in Team Leader capacities to support supervisors with shift scheduling, workflow tracking, and rigorous execution protocols to ensure project milestones and deadlines are consistently met.
- Employee Training & Technical Onboarding: Simplifies complex technical and operational processes into structured, step-by-step documentation to successfully onboard new team members and maximize overall team capability.
- Enterprise Systems & Digital Proficiency: Navigates high-output operational environments using enterprise software platforms such as SAP Enterprise Software, MS Excel, and Windows environments for tracking, auditing, and reporting.