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Aleya J. — Mid-Level Web Developer from Jamaica

Aleya J.

Mid-Level Web Developer

Jamaica 6+ years
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Aleya J. is a multifaceted creative professional with a significant interest in climate action and social justice. As the Founder of Fastfrwrd.info, operating in Germany and Jamaica, Aleya has demonstrated her prowess in narrative design, music direction, game development, and project management for projects centered on climate action, earning accolades like the North-Rhine Westphalia Gründerstipendium and the Hochschule Rhine-Waal ‘Best Idea Cup’. Her work includes partnerships with Trees.org to plant food forests and mentoring for the UN Green Game Jam. Aleya has displayed a strong entrepreneurial spirit, establishing initiatives focused on ecology and sustainability, such as Farmfresh.biz and BuyJamaica.me. Her diverse skill set includes music arrangement, video editing, and website creation. In addition to her creative endeavors, she has accumulated experience in customer support as a BPO Associate, working with companies on fraud prevention and user profile issues. Aleya holds a Leadership Principles Certificate from Harvard Business School Online and is proficient in English, French, Spanish, Dutch, and German. Furthermore, she has served as a youth advocate, contributing to social initiatives and writing on youth issues.

Experience

  • BPO Associate

    Kingston · 2025 — 2026
    Assisted with customer inquiries for notable companies, addressing issues related to refunds, service complaints, user profiles, and performing light debugging checks. Recently engaged in fraud prevention for a FiTech company.
  • Course Creator and Leader

    Portal Academy · 2022 — 2024
    Developed and led an online course centered on Sustainable Development Goals and Social Entrepreneurship.
  • Founder

    Fastfrwrd.info · 2021 — Present
    Served as Narrative Designer, Music Director, Game Developer, Web Developer, and Project Manager for a project focused on climate action and gaming. Managed a Games Portfolio available at https://itch.io/profile/wheelsgr.
  • Freelance Writer

    Remote · 2009 — 2018
    Wrote web content, copy, and ghostwritten materials for platforms such as ArticleMarketingCo.com, Ezdia.com, PureContent, and Upwork.com.
  • Airbnb Host and Hostel Worker

    Jamaica · 2016 — 2017
    Engaged in hospitality services, hosting guests and working at hostels, while also participating in Workaway volunteering for various Permaculture Projects.
  • Youth Advocate

    YKlick · 2015 — 2016
    Organized a National Youth Forum and conducted an interview with Black Lives Matter co-founder Opal Tometi. Edited a column on youth issues in the Sunday Gleaner leading up to Jamaica��s 2016 elections, collaborating with Respect Jamaica and UNICEF partners.
  • Volunteer

    Manchester Parish Development Committee · 2012 — 2015
    Managed communications and social media, prepared meeting reports, conducted data entry, and engaged in community outreach efforts.
  • Serial Entrepreneur

    Company not specified · 2012 — Present
    Engaged in various entrepreneurial ventures including Farmfresh.biz and BuyJamaica.me, while emphasizing ecology, sustainability, and self-driven work.
  • Website Creator

    The Development Gap · 2012 — Present
    Developed websites and online platforms while recruiting volunteers and organizing social initiatives focused on poverty reduction and community development.
  • Bartender and Waitress

    Company not specified · 2010 — 2010
    Worked in the hospitality sector as a bartender and waitress.
  • Writer

    Generation Europe · 2010 — 2010
    Created informative articles focused on social and youth issues for the Europa Diary, which distributed over 4.3 million copies in schools.
  • Social Media Management Intern

    The Hub Brussels Co-Working Space · 2010 — 2010
    Assisted in managing social media accounts during the internship.
  • Fieldworker

    Jamaica Social Investment Fund · 2009 — 2009
    Conducted surveys and worked as a fieldworker in beneficiary communities involved in JSIF projects.
  • Summer Intern

    Office of the Prime Minister · 2008 — 2008
    Performed clerical tasks within the Human Resource department.

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts of Gender & Diversity
    Hochschule Rhein-Waal · 2017 — Present
  • Introduction to Permaculture
    National University of Colombia · 2016 — 2016
  • Ethics & Philosophy (Unfinished)
    UGent · 2010 — 2012
  • Associate's Degree in General Studies
    Ardenne · 2007 — 2009