Dev Learner Log

Django project to log topics and entries for the purpose of keeping a log as a user learns the chosen topic.

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Mountains, Trees, Chainsaws

A rock, paper, scissors game of epic proportions.

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Invasion!

An interactive PyGame based on Space Invaders! constructed using object-oriented programming.

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Meme Maker

An application to create memes.

House Brand

A CSS educational exercise to emulate a real-world CPG object: the messy label from a house brand disinfectant.

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Owner & President

Unlimited Reotch, Inc.

• Digital content producer for B2B clients and various Unlimited Reotch productions
• Website and algorithm design, consultation based on business needs and goals
• Copywriting and presentation design work for online, print, and sales media
• Developed, recorded, produced, edited, and published podcasts (e.g., Dork Therapy)
• Independent sales representative for Sensaphonics in-ear monitors and hearing technologies

Software Developer

Coding Temple

• Part of team involved in developing, designing and testing interactive and responsive websites for clients using the front-end and back-end applications
• Developed new feature requests, fixed bugs, performed trouble shooting and problem solving
• Utilized CSS to make the application responsive Designed and developed the UI of the website using HTML, AJAX, CSS and JavaScript
• Designed Wireframes for all the pages in e-commerce applications, and used HTML and CSS to create the content and design of websites
• Worked in SQL database on simple queries and writing Stored Procedures for normalization and re-normalization
• Analyzing data using NumPy and Pandas
• Teaching assistant and tutor for eight students for Python/Flask and CSS3

Production Manager & Business Development Contractor

Sonata Learning, Inc.

• Video production for Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Aurora Doors, and World Bank e-learning
• Developed SCORM-compliant e-learning module content for 10 clients
• Wrote and edited proposals for 8 RFPs including 2 winners and a 3rd as the alternate finalist
• Managed IT resources for temporary and full-time staff
• QA testing for 5 content clients and two software projects
• Sourced, auditioned, and managed outside voice-over talent

Technical Editor & Online Training Contractor

Kaufman Hall

• Advised and shot 5 “talking heads” videos for a new initiative of an SVP of Marketing
• Produced livestreamed presentations for 2 years for the company’s marquee event, Healthcare Leadership Conference
• Edited and wrote single-source technical documentation for 10 software products
• Managed online educational training via third-party resources (Adobe Connect, GoToTraining) and hosted over 35 online training sessions in a year
• Trained over 20 consultants in best practices for online training presentations

Elmhurst University

Bachelor of Science, Music Business

Music & Performance – member of symphonic, concert, and rock/electronic bands; toured nationally, performed internationally

Photography & Video

Computers, Science & Technology – restoring old, antiquated computers to working, functioning machines; building PCs; Raspberry Pi; hydroponic & aquaponic systems

Conservation & Ecology – Shedd Aquarium volunteer since 2009; includes WordPress site development for educators