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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Austin, Us

• Facilitating engaging and interactive LiveLabs for a diverse student body, enabling students to learn and apply Web Development fundamentals (HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript) and practice Global Skills (communication, conflict resolution, giving/receiving feedback in the workplace, etc)• Leveraging cutting-edge, online teaching tools to foster an immersive and inclusive learning experience.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Instructing and developing software engineering curriculum for the following technologies: Ruby, Rails, Git/Github, JavaScript, React, Vue, SQL, Postgres, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, project planning, and time management for classes of 10+ students every 12 weeks.• Establishing and managing a successful post-graduate mentorship program, facilitating weekly 1-on-1 technical mentorship meetings between experienced engineers and over 75+ students using an agile sprint strategy. Resulted in a 100% increase in student engagement within four months.• Organizing community events and leading initiatives to create diversity and inclusion in the classroom and in tech.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Delivered personalized coaching to students for technical interview practice, enhancing their skills and confidence.• Led a technical interview preparation program for recent graduates, focusing on coding best practices and the development of real-world web applications using React, Vue, Express, and Node.• Created a comprehensive collection of student resources, enabling them to refine and showcase their web development projects on platforms such as Netlify, AWS, Heroku, and Render.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Successfully transferred ownership of two production applications within a tight two-month period.• Specced out AWS architectural solutions for zero downtime deployment.• Troubleshot IoMT device functionality and connectivity issues in a React Native/Rails application.• Constructed an optimized Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) to ensure secure data storage and organization in a complex telehealth platform.• Diagramed a comprehensive application architecture diagram outlining the platform's components, interfaces, and data flow, that enhanced understanding of system design and functionality.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Managed a team of three mid to senior-level engineers, providing career guidance and support.• Advocated for developer inclusivity in cross-functional design and product discussions, reducing time to feature implementation by two or more sprint cycles.• Proactively and successfully managed conflicts arising from differing development processes and approaches while navigating through interpersonal dynamics to foster collaboration and build team unity.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Oversaw the biweekly code release and “hotfix” processes through AWS CodeBuild and ECS while progressing toward CI/CD for two production applications.• Led development and spearheaded the launch of two SaaS platforms helping nonprofits raise funds and manage donors: a lightweight CRM platform and a peer-to-peer fundraising platform, as well as multiple test-driven APIs consumed internally. (Laravel, Vue)• Implemented SSO authentication, a robust CloudWatch logging system, multiple API integrations, and a webhook management system.• Collaboratively worked in a cross-organizational, agile scrum environment with a Git flow version control process.• Reviewed proposed features to provide assessments on technical feasibility, work estimates, and architectural design while implementing high-quality coding standards and TDD.

Northbrook, Illinois, Us

• Independent application developer utilizing Laravel (PHP) and Vue (JavaScript) frameworks connecting data sources from Elasticsearch, MySQL, and external APIs.• Designed and developed custom vehicle builder and configuration tool from concept, to UX, to code, including integration with Salesforce.• Implemented and owned content management systems, SEO, and email marketing platforms.• Employed agile project planning and development practices to ensure fast-paced delivery cycles.

Evanston, Il, Us

• Operational leader, managing logistics and participant experience for multiple donor events, donor amenities, and recognition ceremonies throughout the year, including: program development, registration process, space allocation and design, banqueting services, technology, and transportation. • Successfully executed five Major Donor recognition events in under nine months with over 2,300 high-profile, international donors, representing a 100% growth from the previous year’s attendance figures. • Sourced and negotiated proposals and contracts with current and prospective vendors. • Tracked registration, budgets, and analytics using Cvent, Raiser’s Edge, Business Intelligence (BI), netForum, and HighRoad Solution email marketing software.

• Conceptualized, planned, and collaboratively executed the Foundation’s signature special events and Associate Board events. • Established and managed Team Race for ALS, the athletic, online peer-to-peer fundraising team, which operated at 20% above the year's projected fundraising goals. • Increased volunteer fundraiser retention by 13% on the Associate Board and 8% on peer-to-peer fundraising teams by spearheading new incentives program. • Utilized Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge, Sphere, and Luminate combined with prior year’s analytics to track and report on event progress. Contributed to the strategic long-term vision of the Foundation through ideas for innovation and efficiencies in special event programming.

Northbrook, Illinois, Us

• Managed Front of House sales staff including seven sales associates; provided daily leadership training and benchmarking in the areas of sales and customer service. • Responsible for sales of high-end children's furniture, accessories, and bedroom design services. • Monitored daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals to ensure revenue benchmarks were met and exceeded.

• Researched, wrote, and prepared for approval all corporate, private foundation, and government grant proposals.• Developed, maintained, and executed annual calendar tracking deadlines, grant reporting, and compliance reports.• Designed and wrote press releases, annual reports, and print and electronic newsletters. Managed all social media accounts, including: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Bachelor Of Science, Arts Management, Fundraising

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Spanish Language And Literature

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