William Birkett
Stamford,CT
Summary
Entrepreneurial Web Developer and Business Operations professional with an Associate’s degree in Accounting. I build fast, modern websites and web applications for small businesses using React and AI-assisted workflows. I offer the quality of an agency with the speed and personal attention of a freelancer, managing the full product lifecycle from the first client call to final deployment and handoff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Lead Developer
Websites by Willie
Stamford, CT, USA
02.2026 - Current
- Founded a web development business focused on delivering affordable, agency-quality websites for local service businesses, contractors, and startups, emphasizing full client ownership with no locked-in platform fees.
- Engineer and deploy high-performance websites using a modern stack: React, Vite, and Vercel for automatic deployments from GitHub, resulting in fast load times and excellent SEO scores.
- Leverage AI-assisted workflows (Anthropic Claude) to accelerate development, generate clean code, and debug complex logic, reducing project timelines by an estimated 30%.
- Manage the complete client lifecycle, including discovery calls (Calendly), proposal creation, contract signing, content integration, design reviews, and final deployment, with a 30-day follow-up to ensure client satisfaction.
- Built and launched a diverse portfolio, including KnicksHub (a React-based fan dashboard with live API data), Escapades Together (a marketing site for a luxury travel company), and an internal Lead Tracker App.
- Streamlined business operations by integrating Stripe for deposits/final payments, Formspree for contact forms, and Google Workspace for professional email, automating key administrative tasks.
Property Manager
Norwalk Self Storage
Norwalk, CT, USA
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Managed all daily operations for a self-storage facility, including tenant relations, lease agreement execution, and conflict resolution.
- Oversaw rent collection and payment processing, maintaining accurate financial records and high occupancy rates.
Seasonal Driver & Support
UPS
Norwalk, CT, USA
12.2020 - 01.2024
- Consistently achieved 99%+ on-time delivery rates during peak holiday seasons in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Built a reputation for reliability and was invited to return for four consecutive years.
Guest Services Associate
Club Quarters Hotel
Stamford, CT, USA
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Served as the primary point of contact for guest inquiries via phone, email, and text, resolving issues promptly to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated reservations and billing with the accounting team, ensuring 100% accuracy in room revenue and invoice processing.
Event Operations Coordinator
Questex
Framingham, MA, USA
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Supported the execution of major industry events by managing on-site logistics, speaker coordination, and attendee scheduling.
- Enhanced lead generation and customer segmentation by managing and cleaning data within the Salesforce CRM database.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
01-2025
Skills
- React
- JavaScript
- HTML5
- CSS3
- Vite
- Git
- GitHub
- Vercel
- Anthropic Claude
- Stripe
- Formspree
- Calendly
- Google Workspace
- Loom
- Microsoft Excel
- Salesforce CRM
- QuickBooks
Locations
- Stamford, CT
- Norwalk, CT
- Framingham, MA
Personal Information
Availability: Open to CT & FL
Timeline
Founder & Lead Developer
Websites by Willie
02.2026 - Current
Property Manager
Norwalk Self Storage
06.2025 - 02.2026
Guest Services Associate
Club Quarters Hotel
05.2022 - 06.2023
Seasonal Driver & Support
UPS
12.2020 - 01.2024
Event Operations Coordinator
Questex
02.2019 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University