Technical Experience
- Developed website with customizable content using WordPress with full responsive custom design based on a component theme
- Utilized WooCommerce plugin for store and checkout process, as well as other plugins for customized functionality
- Customized graphics design for class pictures
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- Custom tool built in PHP/Laravel framework
- Tool provides a custom workflow for instructor to submit incident reports regarding students’ academic dishonesty; allows reviewers to view and take appropriate action on the report; allows students to view and sign off on or refute the report
- Utilizes PHP mail function to send emails at various workflow stages
- Includes custom authentication package to determine access
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- Built full custom web application using PHP, HTML, CSS, and JS
- Application collects data from a form and upload, saves the data to a database and displays it back to appropriate users.
- Custom authentication using Shibboleth to limit application access
- Two custom poll features:
- People’s Choice vote – allows all authenticated users to vote for their choice of best submission. Limited to one person/one vote.
- Judge’s vote – allows authenticated judges to vote for their top ten submissions to narrow down submissions for in person judge deliberation.
- Application opens and closes each year based on pre-determined dates
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- Built fully custom web application using PHP, HTML, CSS and JS
- Functional decision tree created in response to student need to understand the relationship between meal plans, residential housing options, and financial aid
- Use of animation library for smooth effect between questions
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Technical Skills
Employment History
University of Rochester
Programmer Analyst
March 2018 – Present
- Develop and implement complex website and web application features and functionality using the appropriate technology (e.g. PHP, Laravel, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, WordPress, Cascade, etc.)
- Use best coding standards and practices to translate requirements into working code
- Collaborates with stakeholders and application owners to best fulfill needs, achieve goals, troubleshoot application issues, and develop new solutions
- Gather and develop requirements for new work, independently or with other team members
- Analyze existing workflows and provide more efficient alternatives.
- Update legacy code to be ready for PHP updates
- Work with APIs where applicable and consume RSS feeds to display information on websites
Freelance
Full-stack Web Developer
June 2016 – Present
- Develop and implement complex website and web application features and functionality
- Utilize technologies appropriate to the job: PHP, HTML/5, CSS/3, JavaScript/JQuery, WordPress
- Clearly communicate with clients to determine and develop solutions to client needs
- Provide training to clients, where appropriate, on best use of developed solutions
- Advise clients in decisions regarding E-Commerce/online booking technology options
- Assist client with design and/or design recommendations
Makeway
Full-stack Web Developer
November 2016 – August 2017
- Developed web applications in response to client needs
- Utilized technologies appropriate: Ruby on Rails, PHP, Codeigniter, Laravel, WordPress, HTML/5, CSS/3, JavaScript/JQuery
- Developed fully responsive websites based on Photoshop/Sketch designs
- Developed fully responsive WordPress themes based on Photoshop/Sketch designs
Tutor
Ruby/JavaScript/HTML/CSS tutor
June 2016 – Present
- Tutor students on PHP/Laravel, WordPress, Ruby (Sinatra and Rails), JavaScript/JQuery, HTML/5 and CSS/3
- Assist students in learning the overarching concepts of web development and provide insight on best practices and conventions
Education
Flatiron School
Full Stack Web Development, Ruby on Rails and JavaScript program
Graduated June 2016
SUNY Oneonta
Bachelor of Science: Fashion Buying and Merchandising
Minor: Business Communications
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate of Applied Science: Fashion Merchandising Management
Graduated Summa Cum Laude