Marina Pinto

Front-End Developer & Graphic Designer

Phone: +27817627536
Email: mtspinto@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mtspinto
Slack / Zoom / Meet / Teams: mtspinto@gmail.com

My strength lies in taking UI/UX designs and converting them into clean, functional, and responsive front-end code.

Core Skills - Front-End

Development: HTML, CSS, Custom CSS, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, jQuery
UI Frameworks & Languages: React (Next.js), .NET, Razor (C#), Blazor, Flutter (Dart), PHP, MySQL, JSP
UI/UX & Responsive Design: Figma to code, Adobe XD, responsive web design
Graphic & Motion Design: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Acrobat, Xtool Creative Space
Development Tools: Visual Studio, VS Code, Android Studio, XAMPP, Dreamweaver, Notepad++
Version Control & Project Management: Git (Bitbucket, GitHub), Jira, Clockify
Collaboration Tools: MS Teams, Slack, Zoom, Google Meet
Other Skills: CMS Platforms, cPanel hosting, SVG optimisation, Xtool laser engraving
Currently Learning: React ecosystem, Next.js, TypeScript and modern front-end development practices

Professional Summary

With over 20 years of experience as a front-end developer and graphic designer, I’ve built a career on bridging the gap between visual concept and technical execution. I'm not just an implementer, I’m a research-driven troubleshooting partner. My latest project has given me an opportunity to evolve into crafting physical products and laser engraving to supplement my design and development skills.
On previous web and mobile application redesigns, I have worked with 6 back-end developers on various platforms.
I am practical, adaptable, and believe that the best solutions come from focused collaboration and a commitment to continuous learning.

Professional Experience

Front-End Developer & Website (react)
USA Scheduler, United States
May 2026 to Present
Reference: Available on request

Assisted lead backend developer with converting Joomla CMS to a React (Next.js) web application.
Built responsive UI components from design specifications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and React.
Assisted with markdown files for content enhancements, management, and front-end optimisation.
Collaborated with the client to improve usability, accessibility, and website performance.
https://usascheduler.com (in collaboration with Global Software Services)

Full-Stack Web Developer & Product Designer (Partner)
BFFs.co.za Crafting Business, South Africa
October 2025 to Present
Reference: Available on request

Custom PHP website with secure user authentication and account management
Design and manage a MySQL database for customers, orders and admin workflows
Create an internal admin dashboard with basic accounting features
Develop a fully responsive front-end using HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Connected with The Courier Guy API for Pudo Integration
Co-founded the brand, created the visual identity and produce laser-engraved keepsake products using xTool
www.bffs.co.za
www.bffs.co.za/admin

Front-End Developer & Web Designer
Awesim, South Africa
February 2025 to August 2025
Reference: Lexi Scharrer | +27 11 268 1348 | lexis@awesim.co.za

Built and maintained responsive websites using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, and C# Razor
Converted Figma UI designs into production-ready layouts using Blazor and Razor for mobile applications
Collaborated closely with backend developers working in C# to ensure seamless UI integration
www.awesim.co.za
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.companyname.awesimapp

Graphic Designer & Front-End Developer
Smartcall, South Africa
June 2017 to July 2024
Reference: Mark Attieh | +27 11 507 4777 | marka@smartcall.co.za

Designed and developed UI for mobile applications using Flutter and Dart
Built responsive websites using HTML, Bootstrap, PHP, JSP, and Thymeleaf
Delivered UI systems for multiple projects including NetOpen, LocaTrack, SmartClub, SmartPay and GateKeeper
Created explainer videos, motion graphics, branding assets, and app store visuals

LocaTrack

NetOpen

SmartPay (dissolved)

www.pinto.co.za/smartpay /-/ www.pinto.co.za/smartpay/admin

SmartClub & Gatekeeper (dissolved)

www.facebook.com/smartclub4all/videos /-/ tinyurl.com/8727auzp
www.pinto.co.za/sprites (sprite design for unity developer)

Education & Continuous Learning