Experience

Build Labs

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contract Software Engineer

  • Aug 2019 - Sep 2019

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Updated client website to reflect A11y using WCAG 2.1, JAWS, Word Press, HTML5, CSS3, JS, MySQL, Zoho and Pantheon.



Blind Inc

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Rehabilitation Specialist

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Taught blind adults woodworking and home repair using alternative techniques to build confidence and independence. I spent 6 months using sleep shades to learn alternative blindness skills. Use screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and Voice Over to communicate with students. Provided feedback to supervisors on the impact of my curriculum and large events for the benefit of improving learning alternative skills. Collaborate large events such as student camping trips or educational field trips that… Show more Taught blind adults woodworking and home repair using alternative techniques to build confidence and independence. I spent 6 months using sleep shades to learn alternative blindness skills. Use screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and Voice Over to communicate with students. Provided feedback to supervisors on the impact of my curriculum and large events for the benefit of improving learning alternative skills. Collaborate large events such as student camping trips or educational field trips that involves time management, logistics, and planning skills. Knowledge of Section 508 and VPAT with product/service accessibility. Show less



State of Utah DSBVI

• Rehabilitation Specialist

  • Aug 2012 - May 2014

  Salt Lake City, Utah Used screen readers such as JAWS and NVDA to communicate with students. Understand importance of WCAG and Section 508 to user experience. Instruction of clients with daily living skills and alternative techniques in the field of blindness in an industrial arts woodshop. Promoted vocational rehabilitation, goals, and strong blindness philosophies to empower blind individuals with more independence and confidence. Provided clients with information concerning rights, options, benefits, services… Show more Used screen readers such as JAWS and NVDA to communicate with students. Understand importance of WCAG and Section 508 to user experience. Instruction of clients with daily living skills and alternative techniques in the field of blindness in an industrial arts woodshop. Promoted vocational rehabilitation, goals, and strong blindness philosophies to empower blind individuals with more independence and confidence. Provided clients with information concerning rights, options, benefits, services, goals, and expectations that would lead to independence and increased quality of life at school, work, and home. I spent initial 5 months of employment in an immersion setting under sleep shades where my confidence in alternative techniques blossomed in cane travel, Braille, computer typing, kitchen, wood shop, weekly discussion class, and monthly field trips. Taught adult students how to use GPS. Also volunteered monthly to teach blind youth life skills including resume building, job interviews, and applying for college to help them advance in employment, school, and their families. Show less



Holladay Driftwood

• CEO

  • Apr 2004 - Dec 2007

  Monroe, Louisiana Area Collected sunken driftwood from swamps and bayous with boats and snorkel to create uniquely detailed decorations mounted on slate for aquariums and water gardens. Marketed products throughout the Gulf Region of the United States. Used ArcGIS (ArcView) Desktop to manage locations where driftwood was collected in the swamps to prevent collection at the same place and to add pin points of customer locations to optimize delivery.



Exotic Aquatics of Louisiana, LLC

• CEO

  • Dec 2002 - Dec 2007

  Monroe, Louisiana Area Aquarium business: marine, freshwater, and water garden sales and service. Directed hiring and employee incentive program to increase sales. Trained employees to help customers select livestock, supplies, and to diagnose and treat aquatic fish diseases. High level of service provided by employees resulted in increased sales (Over $200,000 gross annual sales), higher employee happiness, and customer loyalty. Cared for the accounting books, employee schedules, payroll, ordering livestock and dry… Show more Aquarium business: marine, freshwater, and water garden sales and service. Directed hiring and employee incentive program to increase sales. Trained employees to help customers select livestock, supplies, and to diagnose and treat aquatic fish diseases. High level of service provided by employees resulted in increased sales (Over $200,000 gross annual sales), higher employee happiness, and customer loyalty. Cared for the accounting books, employee schedules, payroll, ordering livestock and dry goods, caring for livestock, and general upkeep of the building. Directed five employees with the creative design and construction of aquarium exhibits. Worked with local businesses and private individuals to install or improve artistic aquariums and water gardens. Show less