- Implemented a rebuild of VoiceThread’s flagship product into VueJS- Built caption creation and editing feature using VueJS, shared component library, and Jest unit testing- Successfully advocated to merge “accessible alternative” interface with VoiceThread’s primary interface, creating equitable experiences for all users- In first year, built Webdriver.io-based QA tool that lifted substantial QA burden from product manager- Responsible for bugfixes and feature-building across… Show more - Implemented a rebuild of VoiceThread’s flagship product into VueJS- Built caption creation and editing feature using VueJS, shared component library, and Jest unit testing- Successfully advocated to merge “accessible alternative” interface with VoiceThread’s primary interface, creating equitable experiences for all users- In first year, built Webdriver.io-based QA tool that lifted substantial QA burden from product manager- Responsible for bugfixes and feature-building across frontend SPAs- Contribute to shared component libraries- Review and create pull requests- Mentor and pair with junior developers Show less

Build increasingly complex apps using NodeJS, React/Redux, MongoDB, MySQL, and more. In a final group project to rebuild Slack in six days, I was back-end lead, designing the app’s database structure and laying out API endpoints. My individual capstone project took a fullstack, data-driven deep dive into a favorite word game, combining a React/Redux game interface with dyamically rendered data visualizations and a database full of word stats.

Tasked with managing a creaky alumni database after its sole maintainer retired, I taught myself the fundamentals of relational databases. I fell in love with coding by redesigning the system and using it to solve problems.

Proofread, formatted, reworded, and critiqued client documents, from children's book manuscripts to dissertations. Consistently met quick-turnaround deadlines. Proficient in APA, MLA, and Chicago style.

Fielded informational and technical questions at one of California's most heavily-used libraries. Solved user issues with computer reservation software, public printers, and other library equipment. Assisted with collection development projects. Reliably covered open shifts on short notice.

Expanded "the world's toughest book critics"' coverage to the digital storybook marketplace. Created simple and efficient submissions-tracking system using Google Sheets. Grew Kirkus' number of app publisher contacts from 70 to 600.

Curated content for the journal of the Young Adult Library Services Association. Recruited leaders, innovators, and first-time authors to contribute articles. Reworked awkward paragraphs and sentences to give articles clarity and flow. Winter 2012 issue won journal's fifth APEX award.

First young adult specialist in a newly created department. Used $1M budget to acquire educational and recreational audio, video, electronic, graphical, and print resources for young adult collections, substantially increasing circulation. Designed and delivered successful staff trainings on graphic novels, street lit, and young adult fiction. Served on social media task force and promoted unique library holdings via Twitter.

Worked primarily with middle and high school students at a busy neighborhood library branch and a flagship teen space. Answered informational and reading-related questions from teens, adults, and children. Planned and led teen programs, including Teen Advisory Group and author visits. Introduced students to leisure reading materials and other library resources. Hired and supervised teen volunteers.