Marissa Anne Gimbel

Front-End Developer & Experience Designer

Front-end developer and UX-focused creator specializing in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Experienced in designing and building accessible, emotionally aware interfaces, tools, and overlays that support real people in real communities.

Location
Henderson, Nevada, USA
Email
marissa.gimbel@example.com
Portfolio
www.marissagimbel.dev

Professional Summary

Front-end developer and interface designer with a strong foundation in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, complemented by experience in Figma and Adobe XD. Skilled at translating complex emotional, educational, and community needs into clear, intuitive, and accessible digital experiences. Known for building structured, single-page tools and overlays that support safety, learning, and everyday decision-making. Combines technical precision with thoughtful UX to create interfaces that feel both functional and human-centered.

Experience

Recreation Assistant

City of Henderson · Henderson, NV
Community Services · Public-Facing Role
  • Support daily operations of community recreation spaces, ensuring environments are safe, welcoming, and accessible for diverse residents.
  • Coordinate activities, schedules, and communication in a structured, detail-oriented way that mirrors strong front-end organizational thinking.
  • Apply problem-solving, empathy, and clear communication—skills that directly inform user-centered design and interface decisions in technical work.

Front-End & UX Projects (Independent)

HTML · CSS · JavaScript
Self-Directed · Ongoing
  • Designed and built single-page HTML/CSS/JS overlays for emotional safety plans, including interactive sections, toggles, and grounding prompts.
  • Developed modular helper panels for school systems, assistance tracking, money counting, and life-coaching prompts using semantic HTML and responsive CSS.
  • Implemented JavaScript-driven interactions such as collapsible sections, tabbed views, counters, and simple state-based UI to keep everything on a single page.
  • Created storybook- and pop-culture-themed layouts (e.g., sanctuary dashboards, tribute timelines) that balance visual storytelling with clean, maintainable code.
  • Focused on accessibility by using clear hierarchy, keyboard-friendly interactions, and readable typography for users of varying abilities.

Education & Learning

Front-End & UX Self-Study
HTML · CSS · JavaScript · Figma · Adobe XD
  • Completed numerous self-directed projects focused on single-page layouts, component design, and interactive UI patterns.
  • Studied modern front-end best practices, including responsive design, semantic HTML, and modular CSS organization.
  • Used Figma and Adobe XD to prototype interfaces before implementing them in code, improving clarity and reducing rework.

Technical Skills

Core Front-End
HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript (ES6) Responsive Layouts Single-Page Structure
UI / UX & Design
Figma Adobe XD Wireframing Prototyping Information Architecture
Interaction & Components
Collapsible Sections Tabs & Toggles Counters Form UI Stateful UI (JS)

Selected Projects

Single-Page Safety Plan Overlay
HTML · CSS · JavaScript
  • Built a single-page interface with collapsible sections for triggers, coping strategies, contacts, and grounding tools.
  • Used JavaScript to manage show/hide states, keeping the layout clean while storing all content in one document.
School & Assistance Helper Panel
HTML · CSS · JS · UX
  • Designed a structured helper panel for tracking school tasks, assistance resources, and key information in a single view.
  • Implemented responsive layout and clear visual hierarchy to support quick scanning and ease of use.
Money Counter & Budget Overlay
HTML · CSS · JavaScript
  • Created a simple, single-page money counter with JavaScript-powered totals and category breakdowns.
  • Focused on clarity and low cognitive load, using typography and spacing to make numbers easy to read.

Professional Strengths

  • Translating real-world needs into clear, structured interfaces.
  • Designing single-page layouts that remain organized and easy to navigate.
  • Balancing visual storytelling with clean, maintainable code.
  • Collaborating with non-technical stakeholders and community members.
  • Maintaining empathy and user focus throughout the design and build process.