# Resume Portfolio

> Resume & Portfolio

- Skill: `jamestorrevillas/resume-portfolio` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add jamestorrevillas/resume-portfolio`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/jamestorrevillas/resume-portfolio/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: jamestorrevillas (https://skillmd.com/u/jamestorrevillas)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/jamestorrevillas/resume-portfolio

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# Resume & Portfolio

## Core Principle
Your resume is not a job description of what you did — it's a curated argument for why you're the right person for a specific role. Every line should earn its place.

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## Resume Writing Formula

### For Each Role / Project
```
[Action verb] [what you built/did] [using/with what]
[that resulted in / achieving] [measurable outcome]
```

Examples:
```
WEAK:  "Worked on BTT module development"
STRONG: "Built Query Clarity Assessment Agent achieving 95%+ test 
         coverage, unblocking production deployment for the team"

WEAK:  "Helped with frontend development"
STRONG: "Implemented LaunchDarkly feature flagging for BTT UI, 
         enabling safe gradual rollout to production users"
```

### Strong Action Verbs by Category
- **Built/Created:** Developed, Engineered, Architected, Implemented
- **Improved:** Optimized, Reduced, Accelerated, Automated
- **Led:** Spearheaded, Owned, Drove, Championed
- **Collaborated:** Partnered, Coordinated, Mentored, Facilitated

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## What to Quantify

If you can answer any of these, include the number:
- How many users/requests does this serve?
- What % did you improve (performance, coverage, speed)?
- How many team members did this affect?
- How much time did it save?
- What was the scale? (lines of code, services, endpoints)

If you can't quantify, describe impact on the team or project instead.

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## Portfolio Project Writeup Template

```markdown
## [Project Name]

**Problem:** [What problem does this solve? Why does it matter?]

**My Role:** [What specifically did YOU build or own?]

**Technical Approach:** [Key decisions and why you made them]

**Result:** [What was the outcome? What would you do differently?]

**Stack:** [Technologies used]
```

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## LinkedIn / Professional Bio

### Structure
1. **Who you are** — current role + years of experience
2. **What you do** — specific skills and focus areas
3. **What you've built** — 1-2 concrete accomplishments
4. **What you're interested in** — where you want to grow

### What NOT to Include
- "Passionate about technology" (everyone says this)
- Long lists of tools without context
- Vague phrases like "strong work ethic" or "team player"
- Job descriptions instead of accomplishments

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## Honesty Rules
- Never claim sole ownership of team work — say "contributed to" or "part of the team that"
- Don't inflate titles or scope
- If you used AI to build something, it's still valid — just know it deeply enough to discuss it
- Gaps in employment are fine — be prepared to explain, not hide them