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• Supported senior instructor in coaching students to front end course curriculum objective mastery in subjects including HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript functions, CRUD operations, Terminal, Git/GitHub, Postman/ APls.
• Led ad hoc small group live coding sessions to address gaps in student understanding.
• Conducted daily standups and one-on-one growth check-ins to measure student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Leveraged GitHub discussion board to offer assistance with code questions.

• Oversaw a team of 9 developers in building and deploying components for an assortment of company products, as well as custom component theming. Led the team through migration from HTML/CSS to use of Svelte components.
• Exponentially increased (~2700%) the team's output and reduced errors through cross-functional team collaboration for process improvement, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Conducted code reviews and provided mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Thoughtfully engaged in team development through the implementation of continuous feedback, goal setting.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and requirements. Allocated resources based on project guidelines, and established timelines.

• Leveraged HTML and CSS in the UI development of company products, such as Score Simulator, Credit Report, Credit Overview, Debt Analysis and Score Factors, with client theming applied.
• Developed solutions that aligned with business objectives. Wrote and tested software application code, ensuring high quality and maintainability. Identified opportunities for code refactoring and optimization to.
• Worked closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand requirements and provide technical insight.

Nashville, Tennessee

• Developed and supported applications to enhance business/operational processes in use by Private Wealth clients, advisors and associates. Performed UI development tasks for the rebranding of client-facing company site.
• Performed low- to mid-level priority OfficeTeams and OfficeWeb modifications leveraging C# and JavaScript in accordance with business request.
• Built SSRS reports in compliance with Wealth Forecasting System client package refresh and Office Teams enhancements. Created and modified stored procedures, functions and database design/content leveraging SQL.
• Developed AEM-compatible components utilizing HTML and Sass in accordance with design specs for Bernstein website redesign project.

Greater Memphis Area

• Conceptualize and oversee the execution of designs, concepts and layouts in accordance with brand strategy for clients seeking to promote their events, promotions, businesses or organizations.
• Develop design strategies upon the performance of a thorough assessment of client needs by in-person, phone or email consultation.
• Design and redesign computer graphics, web page graphics, logos, advertisements, brochures and many other forms of visual communication using Adobe CC apps, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Develop and maintain client websites, performing regular updates in accordance with client needs.
• Conceptualize, design and print commemorative booklets for funeral homes in preparation for memorial services.

Greater Memphis Area

• Designed/developed informational print materials for distribution to the student body as needed.
• Provided feedback and approval of marketing materials for Adult Ed.
• Created, compiled, and maintained PowerCampus and Excel reports for statistical analysis of the university’s adult and graduate programs in the areas of enrollment, marketing, and development.
• Provided best practices training and support for Directors of the Jackson, Orlando, Memphis, Houston, Chattanooga, Atlanta, and Online/Virtual campuses servicing adult and graduate students.
• Collaborated with admissions and student services directors in evaluating all student program and course withdrawals for retention tracking purposes; provided monthly retention reports by campus and program for review.
• Spearheaded research regarding trends in higher education to make recommendations for university initiatives and programs.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Aerospace Administration

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