Currently seeking a role as a software engineer. I began coding six years ago, teaching myself ActionScript and JavaScript. Recently completed a competitive software engineering fellowship to bring my skills current. I am passionate about making people’s lives better through code.
Python
JavaScript/jQuery
AJAX/JSON
SQLAlchemy
HTML/CSS
ActionScript
Flask
Jinja
Git/GitHub
PostgreSQL
Shell
Bootstrap
LEAD FLASH DEVELOPER / SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGN EXPERT
Jan. 2014–Sept. 2017
The Focal Point LLC • Oakland, California
The Focal Point is a litigiation graphics and strategy firm based in Oakland, California. TFP specializes in helping attorneys find a way to tell their story through the use of illustration, animation, and thoughtful storytelling. I specialized in creating interactive programs that allow the legal team to organize a wide spectrum of information into a central place where they could access their whole case, breaking them away from the constraints of a standard linear presentation. I wrote the code for all major projects and developed reusable frameworks for use by other team members.
Expanded service offerings by developing complex interactive exhibits and robust document manipulation tools
Led Interactive Presentation Department by managing projects, developing code base, and writing documentation
Eliminated quality control issues by developing systems to ensure proper QC practices are executed every time
Mentored senior designers to develop coding skills, how to build frameworks
Pitched ideas to clients using design thinking strategies, prototypes, past examples, and/or live sketching
Increased productivity by developing JavaScript automations for design workflows in Adobe Creative Cloud
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER / FLASH DEVELOPER
Jan. 2012–Jan. 2014
The Focal Point LLC • Oakland, California
Cultivated ideas on how to best tell the client’s story by listening to client needs and case requirements
Developed interactive presentation tools such as video players and document viewing tools
Led team meetings, designed and executed training programs for new processes and design thinking workshops
Promoted our brand as the thought leaders in the legal graphics industry by writing articles and attending events
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
July 2007–Jan. 2012
The Focal Point LLC • Oakland, California
Created custom illustrations based on unique case matter for legal proceedings
Created infographics to clearly tell the clients’ stories in a digestible way for a wide spectrum of audiences
Led case teams by building templates, establishing illustration style, and directing other designers
NEWSPAPER LAYOUT DESIGNER
Sept. 2005–July 2007
J. Weekly • San Francisco, California
Created editorial layouts for a weekly newspaper
Prepared artwork for pre-press
Designed advertisements for print and online
Maintained content of jweekly.com, including weekly news updates and edits to past content
EDUCATION
Hackbright Academy • San Francisco, California
July 2017-Sept. 2017
Accelerated software engineering fellowship focused on full-stack development
Ohio University • Athens, Ohio
Sept. 2000-Mar. 2005
Bachelor of Science in Visual Communications, graduated Cum Laude
Minor in Fine Art
Additional Coursework
Academy X: Actionscript 3.0 3-day intensive
University of Berkeley Extension: Web Design (HTML/CSS/Bootstrap)