Mandy Hale

Full stack developer & innovator

Work Experience

In 2022, I made the leap from Marketing Manager to Web Developer. Mid-career transitions are never easy, but I've been doing the work and I'm so proud of where I am right now and excited about all the growth opportunities ahead of me. Below are the teams and projects I've had the privilege of working with so far - could your team be next?

November 2024 - Present

Freelance / Sub-contractor

Full stack web developer

LaravelVueJSTailwindCSSMySQLREST APIs

Build an applicant management workflow into a client's custom workplace management system to replace paper-based processes.

Implement an automated email notification feature in a client's CRM system.

September 2024 - January 2025

Volition

Frontend developer

ReactTypeScriptSASSStorybookUINodeJSPlaywright

Develop accessible front-end components with a strong focus on usability and WCAG compliance.

Work autonomously while maintaining clear communication across the development team.

August 2024

CoShop

Volunteer frontend developer

ReactMedusaJS

Implement improvements to the shopping cart and checkout workflow for the CoShop website

June 2024 - July 2024

~ TRAVEL BREAK ~

Travel and yoga teacher training

I took this time to work on my yoga and meditation practice for my personal and emotional growth. Since completing my training, I've realised positive changes in how I approach professional challenges, manage stress and prioritise connection.

August 2022 - May 2024

Devart

Full Stack Developer and Innovation Lead

LaravelVueJSTailwindCSSMySQLDockerREST APIsIonicSilverStripe

Developed and maintained high-performing custom web applications, deepening my full stack and debugging skills.

Led an accessibility initiative, producing WCAG 2.1/2.2 recommendations, and implementing improvements such as keyboard-accessible navigation.

Implemented agile processes resulting in improved project delivery times, task prioritisation, and team collaboration

Led client-facing processes, including requirements gathering, stand-ups, and release updates, earning recognition for effective communication across stakeholders.

April 2022 - July 2022

Dev Academy

Student/Apprentice

ReactReduxNodeJSExpressSQL

Strengthened my resilience and growth mindset through a challenging 15-week full immersion coding boot camp, successfully achieving my goal of learning to code.

Built a modern full-stack web application (React, Redux) and managed sprints and user story development in a group project, demonstrating my ability to lead and support a team in achieving shared goals

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2025 — Mandy Hale | Full stack web developer and creative problem solver.