Heather Spence Email & Phone Number

Tokyo, Japan (2005-2007); Miami, Fl

Freelance Software Developer Specializing in:Web development (make websites work)Database programming (Arrange, access, and organize huge amounts of data)Web scraping and automation (Gather data automatically from websites)DATA BROKERAGESuccessful database sourcing business, providing real estate data marketing services • Created and grew data services business driven by customer demand • Scraped 1M+ profiles, organized, re-packaged & maintained for a new target market • Utilized: Perl, SQL, PHP, HTML, CSS • Coded a custom API integrating Google Checkout & PayPal • Conceived and implemented a new records-based fraud detection system

♦Investment Strategy: Identified and acquired high-potential residential properties in prime locations, focusing on value-add opportunities and market appreciation.♦Property Management: Managed daily operations of multiple properties, ensuring high standards of maintenance, tenant satisfaction, and compliance with local regulations.♦Short-Term Rentals: Developed and managed a portfolio of successful Airbnb listings, achieving top-rated status and maintaining high occupancy rates through strategic pricing and exceptional guest experiences.♦Marketing & Sales: Implemented comprehensive marketing strategies, utilizing online platforms, social media, and local networks to attract high-quality tenants and guests.♦Financial Oversight: Conducted financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting to optimize property performance and ensure sustainable growth.

Automated early check-in system for Southwest Airline flights • Conceived, built and managed a popular free traveler check-in tool to secure priority seating • Developed Website & Database, implementing Web Automation & Scraping techniques • Utilized: Perl, PHP, SQL, HTMLDo you ever forget to check-in online with Southwest Airlines 24 hours before your flight to get a desirable "A" boarding group pass? Seat-sniper.com is a simple tool to help you get into the best boarding group without the inconvenience of having to remember to check in at the first available moment.

Santa Clara, Ca

FIELD SALES ENGINEER, Wireless Communications & Computing Group, San Diego, CA • Responsible for Flash, 802.11, and X-scale design wins for tier 2 accounts • Worked with distributors to achieve design wins • Investigated and called on new cell phone accounts in the areaLAUNCH COORDINATOR, IA Marketing Operations, Santa Clara, CA • Event coordinator for the eXchange event, October 2000 • Launch coordinator for Low-Voltage Mobile launch • Designed and launched intranet web site for the eXchange eventMARKETING ENGINEER, Desktop Platform Group, Folsom, CA • Led cross-functional team which updated >700 Motherboard specs within 72 hrs • Developed competitive response guides for sales force • Delivered platform QPU – drove content creation and delivery from end to end

Santa Clara, Ca

COMPONENT DESIGN ENGINEERING INTERN, Spring semester, 1998 • Wrote reference model and design validation model for Micro-Instruction Sequencer of Itanium processor. • Wrote and ran test cases for design validation • Wrote test plan for Micro-Instruction SequencerSOFTWARE DEVELOPER RELATIONS MARKETING INTERN, Spring & Summer semesters, 1997 • Worked with field representatives and ISVs to resolve software and hardware problems • Evaluated software for performance on various platforms • Demonstrated software in weekly presentation