Experience

Launch Academy, Inc

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Experience Manager

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  - Directly lead and manage a team of 4 instructors - Conduct two offset and concurrent cohorts of 20+ students through a 19-week immersive program, teaching from fundamentals up in JavaScript (Postgres, Express, React, NodeJS) and Java (Spring Boot) - Deliver our technical curriculum through lectures, code-alongs, office hours, and curriculum development - Work and communicate with a non-profit partner dedicated to providing equitable education opportunities and bringing… Show more - Directly lead and manage a team of 4 instructors - Conduct two offset and concurrent cohorts of 20+ students through a 19-week immersive program, teaching from fundamentals up in JavaScript (Postgres, Express, React, NodeJS) and Java (Spring Boot) - Deliver our technical curriculum through lectures, code-alongs, office hours, and curriculum development - Work and communicate with a non-profit partner dedicated to providing equitable education opportunities and bringing diverse talent to the tech field

• Experience Engineer

  • Apr 2020 - Feb 2021

• Software Engineer

  • Oct 2018 - Apr 2020

  - Worked with our cofounder to begin the development of the consulting department at Launch Academy - Liaised and strategized with clients to ensure clear communication and expectations, advise on scalable and efficient software solutions, and develop and maintain two-way communications with other consulting teams - Established documentation and communication norms to ensure shared context and consistent design patterns and workflow across a variety of teams - Modernized and made… Show more - Worked with our cofounder to begin the development of the consulting department at Launch Academy - Liaised and strategized with clients to ensure clear communication and expectations, advise on scalable and efficient software solutions, and develop and maintain two-way communications with other consulting teams - Established documentation and communication norms to ensure shared context and consistent design patterns and workflow across a variety of teams - Modernized and made scalable a proof-of-concept backend NodeJS application, implementing object-oriented programming principles and design and thorough unit and integration testing - Collaborated with a front-end team to implement new functionality based on customer needs and feedback

• Experience Engineer

  • May 2017 - Oct 2018

  - Develop internal software utilizing Rails, React.js, React­Redux, Redux Forms, and external APIs - Mentor and train 30­-40 aspiring developers per quarter - Construct and present 1­-3 lectures per week to educate on advanced full­-stack web development technical concepts and architecture, including advanced OOP, Ruby on Rails, React, Git workflow, and more - Create and configure full-­stack curriculum materials, including content on the Fetch API, React testing with Jasmine/Enzyme… Show more - Develop internal software utilizing Rails, React.js, React­Redux, Redux Forms, and external APIs - Mentor and train 30­-40 aspiring developers per quarter - Construct and present 1­-3 lectures per week to educate on advanced full­-stack web development technical concepts and architecture, including advanced OOP, Ruby on Rails, React, Git workflow, and more - Create and configure full-­stack curriculum materials, including content on the Fetch API, React testing with Jasmine/Enzyme, and Redux

• Junior Full Stack Web Developer Apprentice

  • Mar 2017 - May 2017

  • Completed 8 weeks of online prep work before beginning 10 weeks of on-site immersive software development curriculum • Preparing to add value to a software engineering team as a junior developer with an existing portfolio • Proficiencies in full stack development in multiple languages and frameworks, including Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, and React.js



DesignerAdvantage

• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Client Relations and Setup Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Feb 2017

  • Initiated new interior design firm accounts as point of contact, analyzing and reconciling finances at time of onboarding and establishing all account management processes for moving forward • Cultivated and maintained excellent relationships with clients through periodic outreach and in-person meetings • Trained and oversaw account managers in different software products, billing processes, and client communication • Instructed designers in use of company-developed project… Show more • Initiated new interior design firm accounts as point of contact, analyzing and reconciling finances at time of onboarding and establishing all account management processes for moving forward • Cultivated and maintained excellent relationships with clients through periodic outreach and in-person meetings • Trained and oversaw account managers in different software products, billing processes, and client communication • Instructed designers in use of company-developed project management software, and worked with designers and developers to improve software based on user feedback, for increased time utilization and a more user-friendly interface

• Senior Financial Manager

  • May 2013 - May 2014

  • Handled demanding and sensitive client accounts • Served as advisor for fellow Financial Managers, assisting with clients beyond my own assignments on issues of higher complexity • Interviewed and assisted in selection of 11 account managers

• Financial Manager

  • May 2012 - Apr 2013

  • Managed finances and projects of up to 6 interior design firms simultaneously, providing valuable insights into industry standards and best practices to maximize profitability and efficiency • Implemented billing schedules and monitored payables and receivables to ensure timely payment and collection of each, while maintaining a healthy cash flow • Prepared financial statements, weekly cash flow reports, and monthly profitability reports, with complete reconciliation of all… Show more • Managed finances and projects of up to 6 interior design firms simultaneously, providing valuable insights into industry standards and best practices to maximize profitability and efficiency • Implemented billing schedules and monitored payables and receivables to ensure timely payment and collection of each, while maintaining a healthy cash flow • Prepared financial statements, weekly cash flow reports, and monthly profitability reports, with complete reconciliation of all accounts • Developed cash flow projections and budgets for clients in collaboration with design team and client’s accountants • Managed successful vendor relationships on behalf of clients, ensuring proper order fulfillment and scheduling and confirming all deliveries



Feehan Insurance Agency

• Brewster, NY

• Administrative Assistant

  • Dec 2011 - Apr 2012

  • Composed letters to clients, coordinated invoices, mailed policies and updated client files • Liaised with website creators to design, update, and maintain company website • Assisted office in transition to becoming paperless • Composed letters to clients, coordinated invoices, mailed policies and updated client files • Liaised with website creators to design, update, and maintain company website • Assisted office in transition to becoming paperless



Boston College Acoustics

• Various Officer Positions

  • Sep 2007 - May 2011

  • President 5/10-5/11: Managed group; Scheduled and led rehearsals and meeting times/performances; Liaison between current group, Alumni base, and Faculty Advisor; Collaborated with other groups on campus; Supervised all other officers and delegated responsibilities; Planned and directed Alumni Reunion Weekend • Business Manager 5/09-5/10: Liaison with other performing arts groups, Marketing Associates, and A Cappella Organizations; responsible for scheduling group calendar • Publicity… Show more • President 5/10-5/11: Managed group; Scheduled and led rehearsals and meeting times/performances; Liaison between current group, Alumni base, and Faculty Advisor; Collaborated with other groups on campus; Supervised all other officers and delegated responsibilities; Planned and directed Alumni Reunion Weekend • Business Manager 5/09-5/10: Liaison with other performing arts groups, Marketing Associates, and A Cappella Organizations; responsible for scheduling group calendar • Publicity Manager 5/08-5/09: Created and dispersed all promotional materials, coordinated with Student Programs Office • Performed on- and off-campus once every two weeks, rehearsed three times a week Show less • President 5/10-5/11: Managed group; Scheduled and led rehearsals and meeting times/performances; Liaison between current group, Alumni base, and Faculty Advisor; Collaborated with other groups on campus; Supervised all other officers and delegated responsibilities; Planned and directed Alumni Reunion Weekend • Business Manager 5/09-5/10: Liaison with other performing arts groups, Marketing Associates, and A Cappella Organizations; responsible for scheduling group calendar • Publicity… Show more • President 5/10-5/11: Managed group; Scheduled and led rehearsals and meeting times/performances; Liaison between current group, Alumni base, and Faculty Advisor; Collaborated with other groups on campus; Supervised all other officers and delegated responsibilities; Planned and directed Alumni Reunion Weekend • Business Manager 5/09-5/10: Liaison with other performing arts groups, Marketing Associates, and A Cappella Organizations; responsible for scheduling group calendar • Publicity Manager 5/08-5/09: Created and dispersed all promotional materials, coordinated with Student Programs Office • Performed on- and off-campus once every two weeks, rehearsed three times a week Show less



Boston College Math Department

• Homework Grader

  • Sep 2008 - May 2010

  • Graded student assignments for an assigned professor and class • Graded student assignments for an assigned professor and class



Boston College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Arts Festival Site Director

  • 2009 - 2010

  • Directed festival schedule backstage, working with performing groups, emcee, and sound technician to keep festival on time • Maintained backstage area and equipment • Supervised stage crew • Managed the house: assisting audience members, passing out programs, anticipating problems, answering questions about the festival, assisting fellow festival staff in managing the site • Ensured good experience for audience members and performers • Directed festival schedule backstage, working with performing groups, emcee, and sound technician to keep festival on time • Maintained backstage area and equipment • Supervised stage crew • Managed the house: assisting audience members, passing out programs, anticipating problems, answering questions about the festival, assisting fellow festival staff in managing the site • Ensured good experience for audience members and performers



Colonial Terrace

• Waitress

  • May 2009 - Sep 2009

  • Set up and broke down rooms for events • Waitressed individual tables, worked cocktail hours • Set up and broke down rooms for events • Waitressed individual tables, worked cocktail hours