Crystal Cortes
Quality Assurance Analyst at eHouse Studio- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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LinkedIn User
It is my pleasure to strongly recommend Crystal Cortes as a quality assurance engineer, or a quality assurance manager. I am Demetrios Kontizas, VP of technology at BVA Commerce. I have over 20 years of experience working in software development and have seen many young professionals come and go. Crystal is one individual I have worked with who uniquely stands out. During our time together, Crystal displayed great talents in attention to detail, understanding of functional requirements, and thoroughness to ensure quality delivery to our clients. When we first met, I was immediately impressed with Crystal and her collaboration with multiple clients, disciplines, and especially developers. During the time we worked together, her understanding of quality assurance grew far more than that of her peers. It’s not just her technical skills that impress me. Crystal was a joy to work with because of her amazingly positive attitude and willingness to always go above and beyond. Her leadership and guidance were also necessary and valued not just by myself, but by her peers, who often relied on her to get the job done. I am absolutely confident that Crystal would be a great leader in any organization. Not only will she bring the kind of skills and experiences you’re looking for in an applicant, but she will also quickly become an asset and help your company. If you need more information or specific examples, please do not hesitate to contact me at demetrios.kontizas@bvacommernce.com. As a recommendation letter likely only provides a snapshot of her talents and achievements, I would be happy to further elaborate on my time working with her.
Gerard Falla
During Crystal's time with Mogavero, she demonstrated competence and organization in social media and marketing, as well as learning a new and challenging niche market's ins and outs quickly. I feel sure Crystal would be an asset to any organization.
LinkedIn User
It is my pleasure to strongly recommend Crystal Cortes as a quality assurance engineer, or a quality assurance manager. I am Demetrios Kontizas, VP of technology at BVA Commerce. I have over 20 years of experience working in software development and have seen many young professionals come and go. Crystal is one individual I have worked with who uniquely stands out. During our time together, Crystal displayed great talents in attention to detail, understanding of functional requirements, and thoroughness to ensure quality delivery to our clients. When we first met, I was immediately impressed with Crystal and her collaboration with multiple clients, disciplines, and especially developers. During the time we worked together, her understanding of quality assurance grew far more than that of her peers. It’s not just her technical skills that impress me. Crystal was a joy to work with because of her amazingly positive attitude and willingness to always go above and beyond. Her leadership and guidance were also necessary and valued not just by myself, but by her peers, who often relied on her to get the job done. I am absolutely confident that Crystal would be a great leader in any organization. Not only will she bring the kind of skills and experiences you’re looking for in an applicant, but she will also quickly become an asset and help your company. If you need more information or specific examples, please do not hesitate to contact me at demetrios.kontizas@bvacommernce.com. As a recommendation letter likely only provides a snapshot of her talents and achievements, I would be happy to further elaborate on my time working with her.
Gerard Falla
During Crystal's time with Mogavero, she demonstrated competence and organization in social media and marketing, as well as learning a new and challenging niche market's ins and outs quickly. I feel sure Crystal would be an asset to any organization.
LinkedIn User
It is my pleasure to strongly recommend Crystal Cortes as a quality assurance engineer, or a quality assurance manager. I am Demetrios Kontizas, VP of technology at BVA Commerce. I have over 20 years of experience working in software development and have seen many young professionals come and go. Crystal is one individual I have worked with who uniquely stands out. During our time together, Crystal displayed great talents in attention to detail, understanding of functional requirements, and thoroughness to ensure quality delivery to our clients. When we first met, I was immediately impressed with Crystal and her collaboration with multiple clients, disciplines, and especially developers. During the time we worked together, her understanding of quality assurance grew far more than that of her peers. It’s not just her technical skills that impress me. Crystal was a joy to work with because of her amazingly positive attitude and willingness to always go above and beyond. Her leadership and guidance were also necessary and valued not just by myself, but by her peers, who often relied on her to get the job done. I am absolutely confident that Crystal would be a great leader in any organization. Not only will she bring the kind of skills and experiences you’re looking for in an applicant, but she will also quickly become an asset and help your company. If you need more information or specific examples, please do not hesitate to contact me at demetrios.kontizas@bvacommernce.com. As a recommendation letter likely only provides a snapshot of her talents and achievements, I would be happy to further elaborate on my time working with her.
Gerard Falla
During Crystal's time with Mogavero, she demonstrated competence and organization in social media and marketing, as well as learning a new and challenging niche market's ins and outs quickly. I feel sure Crystal would be an asset to any organization.
LinkedIn User
It is my pleasure to strongly recommend Crystal Cortes as a quality assurance engineer, or a quality assurance manager. I am Demetrios Kontizas, VP of technology at BVA Commerce. I have over 20 years of experience working in software development and have seen many young professionals come and go. Crystal is one individual I have worked with who uniquely stands out. During our time together, Crystal displayed great talents in attention to detail, understanding of functional requirements, and thoroughness to ensure quality delivery to our clients. When we first met, I was immediately impressed with Crystal and her collaboration with multiple clients, disciplines, and especially developers. During the time we worked together, her understanding of quality assurance grew far more than that of her peers. It’s not just her technical skills that impress me. Crystal was a joy to work with because of her amazingly positive attitude and willingness to always go above and beyond. Her leadership and guidance were also necessary and valued not just by myself, but by her peers, who often relied on her to get the job done. I am absolutely confident that Crystal would be a great leader in any organization. Not only will she bring the kind of skills and experiences you’re looking for in an applicant, but she will also quickly become an asset and help your company. If you need more information or specific examples, please do not hesitate to contact me at demetrios.kontizas@bvacommernce.com. As a recommendation letter likely only provides a snapshot of her talents and achievements, I would be happy to further elaborate on my time working with her.
Gerard Falla
During Crystal's time with Mogavero, she demonstrated competence and organization in social media and marketing, as well as learning a new and challenging niche market's ins and outs quickly. I feel sure Crystal would be an asset to any organization.
Credentials
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Klaviyo SMS Agency Certification
KlaviyoSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Klaviyo product certificate
KlaviyoSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
SMS Strategy Certificate
KlaviyoSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Learning Selenium
LinkedInAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Test Automation Foundations
LinkedInJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Programming Foundations: Software Testing/QA
LinkedInJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
SMS Strategy Certificate
KlaviyoSep, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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eHouse Studio
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Quality Assurance Analyst
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Oct 2020 - Present
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DevMountain Student QA Engineer
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Software Quality Assurance Engineering Student
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Jul 2020 - Aug 2020
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BVA - Acquired by The Stable
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Quality Assurance Analyst
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Jul 2019 - Jun 2020
BVA is a shopify plus agency that specializes in incubating and growing direct to consumer brands. As a QA I was responsible for testing websites for bugs and functionality issues . I verified that the site met the team's high quality standards. My core activities included: * Wrote detailed test plans and test cases for manual testing on new development projects * Identified and documented bugs in bug tracking systems * Collaborated with agile teams to prioritize features and resolve AdHoc issues * Preformed smoke and regression testing to verify applications functioned correctly * Created processes and procedures for the QA/Dev lifecycle * Participated in committees to help improve the company culture Show less
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Growth Partner
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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Lead Quality Assurance Analyst
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Oct 2018 - Jul 2019
Growth Partner is a startup agency that specialized in developing applications and websites for clients spanning across a variety of industries. As a quality assurance analyst, I was responsible for manually testing websites and mobile applications. My core activities included: *Performed cross-browser testing on multiple devices and platforms *Investigated, documented and triaged functionality issues *Tested iOS, Android and web application features to verify they satisfied the acceptance criteria *Worked directly with Designer to resolve an UX/UI discrepancies *Lead and managed communication with international offshore team Show less
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Blue Peach
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Remote
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E-commerce Development Strategist
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Oct 2015 - Oct 2017
Blue Peach is an online e-commerce store that specializes in selling machinery directly to consumers. I was responsible for developing, streamlining and managing all operations. My core activities included: *Lead design and development of e-commerce website from conception to completion. *Researched and tested apps and integrations for enhanced UX *Lead A/B marketing tests that resulted in increased revenue *Documented bugs and escalated any issues to the proper developer *Brokered new deals resulting in 12% cost reduction *Sole manager of e-commerce operations and strategy development *Lead marketing campaigns that generated a 30% increase YOY *Attended networking events to increase brand awareness *Assisted in creating the brand identity and voice Show less
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Mogavero Architects
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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Apr 2015 - Oct 2015
Mogavero Architects provides a full scope of traditional architectural services for the public and private sector. I was responsible for providing administrative support to a team of architects. My core activities included: * Maximized office efficiency while supporting a team of 28 architects * Carefully screened potential clients inquires to determine if job request was suited for the firm * Handled complex scheduling, logistics, meeting creation, and other tasks as needed * Edited and completed construction specifications for each building project * Orchestrated company events, ordered supplies, and organized the office * Assisted in scouting for potential new job leads * Managed and updated content on company website * Assisted in creating marketing and sales materials for company demonstrations and client meetings * Performed necessary research to assist the team with construction projects * Assisted in coordinating company travel and events * Worked with company account to make sure all clients paid on time Show less
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Flightfox
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Flight Expert and Coordinator
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May 2014 - 2015
FlightFox is a travel startup specializing in finding the best fares for personal and business travel. I was responsible for assisting clients to find the best itineraries for their trip. My core activities included: • Provided exceptional customer service while personalizing important trips for numerous clients • Utilized my expertise in the industry and extensive training to analyze client needs and make travel arrangements • Researched and created multiple itinerary options for guest worldwide using an online portal • Notified and assisted customer with the booking process • Built a positive reputation with customers resulting in increases in client volume and revenue • Verify customer passport visa and state issues ID’s to ensure proper identification for passage to foreign countries • Regularly communicated with customers prior to departure to provide updated travel information and to confirm their itinerary Show less
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Blue Surf Sanctuary and Surf Vista Villas
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Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
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Hotel and Guest Relations Manager
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May 2012 - Apr 2014
Blue Surf Sanctuary and Surf Vista Villas are boutique hotels catering to the families and retreat-goers. I was responsible for managing the hotel and the day to day operations. My core activities included: * Managed hotel to owners’ standards, ensuring all team members followed protocol * Organized and managed staff schedules, payroll, and accounting procedures * Coordinated travel arrangements for all future guests * Created price quotes, processed payments for reservations, and managed the reservation calendar * Organized private events and retreats for groups and individuals * Supported online presence by writing blog posts, updating social media content weekly, and monitoring Search Engine Optimization (SEO) * Facilitated third-party B2B negotiations, managing all third-party travel agency sales portals * Made changes to the business model and created successful promotions to increase sales * Maintained building code and permits, organized and outsourced hotel repairs, and created new hotel policies to comply with regulations * Responsible for resolving all customer issues and escalating them to the property owner when needed * Implemented new customer service strategies to help increase hotel ratings and company standards * Assisted all hotel guest with tour, transportation and event reservations * Investigated customer complaints with transportation accommodations and third-party travel industry providers * Organized private events such as weddings, bachelor parties, birthdays, reunions and ensured they Show less
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The Bungalow PR
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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Jul 2009 - Apr 2014
The Bungalow PR is a Public relations agency specializing in small businesses. I was responsible for all administrative work. My core activities included: * Cultivated strong relationships with prospective clients by attending networking conferences * Utilized industry expertise to inform perceptive clients on how our company’s services could help improve their sales objectives * Organized supplies for the owner's television segments and update all editorial contact list * Acted as the liaison for all office repairs, deliveries, and functions * Coordinated fundraisers to raise money for various causes * Managed owners personal and professional calendar * Managed and paid all company expenses, and assisted with accounting and tax preparation * Completed all necessary errands * Researched and reserved all necessary travel arrangements Show less
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Apple
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Administrative Assistant for Enterprise Sales team
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May 2005 - Nov 2007
Apple computer is one of the leading companies paving the way for technology. I was responsible for managing the executive briefing office. My core activities included: * Supported 35 account executives on the Enterprise sales team with customer meetings, conference calls forecast sales meetings and customer service matters. * Submitted sales reports and updated the SAP database on a weekly basis. * Assisted in recovering overpayment of sales to vendors and creating a new procedure to avoid future occurrences * Maintained and organized training calendar * Coordinated all events on the training calendar with third-party vendors and clients * Assisted in sales research to help reach company sales goals * Conducted all office managerial duties to maintain and functional work environment for our sales team Show less
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Education
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Devmountain
Software Quality Engineer, Software Automation -
Cathedral City High School
Diploma -
Santa Barbara City College
Spanish and Cultural studies -
Santa Monica College
Business and Entrepreneurship -
UCLA Extension