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Restaurant Service Standards is a web-based training and reference tool designed to help hospitality teams master Forbes-level service through structured modules, training tips, and interactive quizzes. Built using React, Tailwind CSS, and JSON-based content architecture, the app reflects both advanced service knowledge and modern frontend development skills.
Somm Tips is a wine recommendation application that helps everyone pick better wines. This project was created with React (JavaScript), with customized CSS elements and a wine characteristic database that powers the application.
Somm.Site is a comprehensive digital education platform designed for wine enthusiasts and hospitality professionals seeking to elevate their knowledge and service skills. The site was developed using Wix with custom CSS enhancements, supported by Canva-designed media and a multi-platform social media campaign.
Distributor Post is an online publication that delivers articles, insights, and educational content tailored to beverage sales professionals across the global distribution industry. It is a custom React application that integrates RSS feeds, JavaScript interactivity, and branded visuals to support a focused digital media experience.
WineQuizzes.net is a curated collection of wine-related questions developed over two decades, used to support sommelier training and exam preparation. The platform is a standalone web application built using HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript, offering multiple quiz levels and interactive functionality.
DerekEngles.com is my personal brand site, built to showcase my experience, portfolio, and transition from hospitality to technology. It is hand-coded using semantic HTML, responsive CSS, and modern design principles for clean presentation and performance.