What I'm Looking For:

  • Projects & problems that challenge and excite me
  • A strong team who will mentor me and I can grow with
  • Company with a mission I can stand behind

Skills

Ruby on Rails, HTML5/CSS, Javascript, CoffeeScript, JQuery, AngularJS, RSpec, APIs, Git

UX, Agile, Business Acumen, Google Analytics, , Technical Documentation, Process Efficiencies

Experience

Full Stack Web Developer in Training, General Assemb.ly
January 2014 - August 2014
  • Full-time project-based training in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, & HTML/CSS
  • Brunchover - Brunch finding app based on the Foursquare API. Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, jQuery, Foursquare API
  • MyChillPill - Mental Health app that uses drawing and writing as modes for mental escape. Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, CoffeeScript, jQuery, HTML5, RSpec
  • Lucky Pots - Potluck Manager for Singles (front-end design w/ WIP RoR)
Clientologist - Account Manager at Uversity (formerly Inigral, Inc.)
December 2011 - January 2013
  • Collaborated with Product Management team to document processes, define product requirements, and redesign both Internal and external facing features.
  • Managed the implementation of new Facebook applications from contract close to post-launch support including technical setup using Facebook Developers and internal tools
  • Created Stories, Defects, and Support Requests for engineering using Mingle
  • Performed quarterly data analytics for Top Performers and annual data reports for our clients
  • Created e-mail campaigns using HTML/CSS and Pardot to strengthen client relations
  • Developed How To Guides to encourage Best Practices and ensure the success of each client’s project
  • Streamlined procedures by maintaining documentation and utilizing web-based efficiency tools
Project Manager, PSG-Americas Consumer Segment Marketing, Contract through Marisan Group at Hewlett-Packard
July 2009 - December 2011
  • Joined forces with global team across the company (marketing, operations, supply chain, channel) and externally with vendors and Mexico/China factories
  • Owned all customer facing, product benefits messaging for desktop components used on consumer packaging and datasheets
  • Managed the process and creation of the desktop, All-in-One, and monitor merchandising and packaging labels from planning through production
  • Led the implementation of artwork process changes based on both qualitative and quantitative data, reducing rework and lowering cost
  • Lowered monthly vendor fees by 7k per quarter by changing frequencies of QA and improving reporting
Microsoft Windows Guru at Mosaic Sales Solutions
October 2008 - June 2009
  • Windows Brand Ambassador –responsible for driving sales and executing marketing of Windows, Office, and other Microsoft products
  • Demonstrated software and promoted sales of PC hardware, software, and accessories
  • Delivered product training and workshops to retail managers and store associates
  • Created and ran Facebook account to create buzz and create a community for customers

Education

General Assemb.ly
Web Development Immersive, 2014
Front-End Web Development Program, 2014

Ruby, Rails, PostgreSQL, Rspec, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, CoffeeScript, jQuery, AngularJS, Git, Heroku, APIs

Independent Coursework
Code School: Ruby, Git, CSS, jQuery, Backbone.js Codecademy: Web Fundamentals Track, Ruby Track-Half 1
Treehouse: iOS Development track, Javascript Foundations, Ruby on Rails Applications
Other: Facebook Platform, Facebook API, Foursquare API, APIs, Social Media
University of California, Berkeley
Project Management Certificate Program, 2010-2012

Project Planning and Control, Project Procurement Management, Quality Management, Project Management

University of California, Santa Barbara
BA, Women's Studies, 2006
Graphic Design and Visual Communications Certificate Program, 2006-2008

Design Fundamentals, Color Methodologies, Typography, HTML/CSS, Publication Design

Volunteer Positions

Alpha Epsilon Phi National Sorority
  • Current Advisor at Stanford University: Supervise and mentor collegiate sorority group and liaison between chapter, campus, and National Association
  • Current President - SF Bay Area Alumnae Group: Lead executive board in managing membership, programming, and volunteering
Spinsters of San Francisco
  • Development Committee Co-Chair: Chaired seven person committee in charge of procuring physical and monetary donations for the San Francisco Food Bank
  • Patrons Reception Committee: Planned and implemented annual charity event with $35k budget attended by 400 guests