Nichole Ross Email & Phone Number

Los Gatos, California, Us

Experienced Software Engineer and Data Scientist with a passion for building robust applications, leveraging data-driven insights, and fostering inclusive workplace cultures. Skilled in both technical innovation and strategic leadership to deliver impactful solutions. I. Technical Skills Software Development: - Proficient in React and TypeScript for creating scalable, user-friendly applications. - Experienced in writing OpenAI functions to implement cutting-edge AI solutions. - Strong command of Python for back-end development and integration. Data Science Expertise: - Adept at data analysis, visualization, and predictive modeling using Python. - Skilled in leveraging machine learning frameworks to drive business insights. - Experience in analyzing complex datasets to solve real-world problems and enhance decision-making. II. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership ERG Leadership: - Served as Employee Resource Group (ERG) President and Board Member for over 4 years. - Spearheaded company-wide initiatives and organized cultural events to celebrate diversity. - Produced quarterly newsletters highlighting diversity-related topics. Innovative Programs: - Led a partnership with Rosetta Stone to launch a language-learning employee benefit program. - Advocated for linguistic diversity to enhance cultural awareness and professional development. Workplace Impact: - Presented on diversity hiring best practices and strategies. - Fostered a sense of belonging and inclusion through events and partnerships. Highlights Demonstrated commitment to technical excellence, data-driven decision-making, and cultivating a workplace where diversity and innovation thrive.

Los Gatos, California, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Educational Consultant hosting New Teacher Orientations and professional development sessions also created a personalized curriculum. Conduct or perform on-site visits to secondary classrooms. The professional developments include sessions focused on classroom engagement, classroom management, and student differentiation. Specialize in Secondary Mathematics (6 -12), commonly support math department chairs, instructional coaches, and math teachers. Also, provide remote and local tutoring services as well as support students and parents with college transitions – application requirements and scholarships.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Apprenticeship. Momentum at Morehouse is a fulltime immersive development program that prepares students for a career as Software Developers. Program reinforces developer skills focused HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, and Django. The best part of the experience was working with big data, APIs, UI, and UX interframes. Created calculators, customer database, music application and several other web applications. Featured on OHUB365 to share my work with the engagement of upward 3,000 views. Leader of the cohort as a peer-programmer and expert debugger.

Mesquite, Texas, Us

Mesquite Independent Schools | Dallas Independent SchoolsWith a strong background in education, I have served as a Lead Algebra teacher for four years, during which I also took on the role of Department Chair for two years. Additionally, I contributed as an Instructional Coach for three years and served as a dedicated Club Sponsor for three years. As a curriculum developer, I created and implemented comprehensive curriculum for weekly assessments, resulting in remarkable improvements in state assessment scores year after year, with an impressive 30-50% increase. I demonstrated a data-driven approach by analyzing student data from school assessments and strategically addressing instructional weaknesses. The periodic analytical reports I provided were recognized as exemplary, serving as a model for other departments and schools to follow.

Dallas, Texas, Us

As Math Department Chair and Instructional Leadership Team Member used best practices and beneficial professional development tactics to improve teacher performance. Analyze student assessment data to identify and fill instructional gaps. Using the aforementioned data to conceptually and lead the creation of modified curriculum for students in special education cohorts. Drove school to exceed district averages by 13% making me the lead in state assessments for the district in mathematics.Mentored first-year teachers to improve lesson planning, unit planning, systems management, and instructional skills. In addition to my classroom and department chair responsibilities, advised Peer Forward (college readiness organization). This college initiative served to encourage seniors to apply for at least 3 school as well as secure financial aid through FAFSA early.

Decatur, Ga, Us

Responsible for processing faculty hiring requisitions, Limited-Term contracts, and Dual Appointment agreements for five of eight Georgia State University campuses. Created training documents for business managers, created the personal files for the annual training retreat, organizational charts for the Director of Human Resources, and revised policies, procedures, and SOPs targeted for specific university size. As project manager for organizational events, I created detailed events and project plans via Microsoft Visio for the administrative team across all five campuses. Well versed in Telao, PeopleAdmin, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Office, and ADP. This position required 25% travel between multiple campuses.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Aug 2006 – Dec 2010; Dec 2013 – Jun 2014; Aug 2020 – Feb 2021 || Service and Training Manager | Gap, Inc – Old NavyProgressed from a role in customer service to becoming a trusted trainer and eventually the Service and Training Manager and Hiring Manager. As the Hiring Manager, assumed responsibility for all aspects of hiring, training, and employee retention operations within the store. Recognizing the importance of diversity in building a strong and inclusive workforce, implemented strategies to attract a diverse pool of candidates and ensure equitable hiring practices. Actively targeted recruitment efforts, resulting in a more diverse team that reflected the local community. Incorporated diversity and inclusion training into the onboarding curriculum, promoting understanding, empathy, and allyship among employees. Engaged with local small businesses to establish monthly events aimed at promoting community engagement and fostering loyalty among our customers. Improved the performance of ONC cards for the region, thereby enhancing the overall customer experience. By proactively engaging with diverse customers and understanding their unique needs, implementing targeted strategies to increase the accessibility and appeal of the ONC card, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and loyalty.Previous Titles: Brand Ambassador, Customer Service Lead, Lead Sales Trainer across seven different locations, Community Liaison Ambassador, DEI Specialist, Risk Management Lead

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Senior Staff Assistant completed all quarterly reports as required by the federal funding source (Title III). During acceleration review, responsible financial audit, budget-balancing to ensure successful renewal. Created project plans and developed SOPs and strategies to ensure project benchmarks for Title III funding requirements were met. Hosted and served as instructor for GACE I & GACE II Teacher certification Workshops.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Educational Management - Higher Education

Professional Certificate, Software Development

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Learning And Organizational Change

Master Of Arts In Teaching (M.A.T), Secondary Mathematics

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mathematics