Pod People is a social networking application for podcasts. I used python web scraping libraries to build a database (using PostgreSQL) of the most popular podcasts on the iTunes directory, with all associated episodes. The back-end of the application is a REST API built using the Django Rest Framework. The front end is a SPA built using React, styling done with SASS/SCSS.Please visit at podpeople.app !

Write, test, and deploy web-scrapers using the Python Scrapy library.The City Scrapers project is an open source community designed to standardize, scrape and share these meetings in a central database, in collaboration with City Bureau’s Documenters program.cityscrapers.org

Industry Specialization: Real Estate (REITs, Operating Companies, Fair Value Investment Funds)

CohnReznick is the nation's 11th largest CPA firm.Perform audits, compilations, agreed-upon procedures, financial statement preparation, forensic accounting, and other assurance and attest services for clients in the affordable housing, real estate, and new markets tax credit industries.

Oversaw custody banking relationships totaling $15 billion of assets under service. Performed daily audits of client data to verify asset valuations and transaction activity. Provided monthly accounting, investment performance, and pension funding status reports. Interacted with clients directly to answer questions and research accounting inquiries.Key Accomplishments:-Volunteered to test critical new software application; selected by manager to become team subject matter expert on new application; assigned a lead role in the deployment of new software application, including application training and troubleshooting-Demonstrated initiative by independently building a dynamic PivotTable tool and exception report to help team managers track outstanding workload from new software application; the reporting system helped reduce average daily unresolved audit exceptions by 95% and was adopted by teams across Chicago and London-Led the professional development committee of a Northern Trust affinity organization for young professionals

Assisted the fixed asset accounting team on an ERP software conversion project. Created user documentation and tutorials for various fixed asset reports. Performed tests on the system's internal controls and interfaced with consultants and systems analysts to resolve defects. Created workflow documentation for the new system and helped the general ledger team update the chart of accounts.

Oversaw the purchasing and recording-keeping functions at a campus research laboratory. Ordered supplies and equipment on behalf of researchers and tracked subsequent shipments. Maintained file of invoices and submitted receipts to central office. Handled products returns and vendor issues. Helped head scientist organize and submit research articles to the National Institute of Health online database.

With my co-instructor, designed the 20-week program curriculum and $50,000 annual budget for an after-school photography program at a Chicago Public High School. Recruited students and handled admission paperwork. Helped provide comprehensive photography training to an average of 25 students per semester. Gave presentations and facilitated class discussion. Organized and chaperoned field trips around the city. Maintained equipment inventory. Compiled and edited final presentation of student artwork shown during final ceremony. Maintained discipline and met compliance with various organization goals and school policies. Singlehandedly organized and implemented successful resume preparation project.