Experience

emfluence

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Software Engineer

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  I work on websites for various clients using PHP, Wordpress, Drupal, HTML, JS, CSS, and MySQL. We use GitHub for version control and our sites are hosted AWS and Azure. When I'm not programming or memorizing new IT acronyms, I'm writing witty one liners and posting funny gifs on our company Slack channel. I work on websites for various clients using PHP, Wordpress, Drupal, HTML, JS, CSS, and MySQL. We use GitHub for version control and our sites are hosted AWS and Azure. When I'm not programming or memorizing new IT acronyms, I'm writing witty one liners and posting funny gifs on our company Slack channel.



Unity Data Systems

• United States
• Software Development

• Web Developer

  • Dec 2015 - Present

  Contract work includes building websites using DNN Framework, SQL database, C#, HTML, CSS, and JS with cross-browser compatibility and responsive design. Built two iOS apps and two Android apps using Xamarin for Visual Studio and HockeyApp. Also add updates and fix issues on all previously built sites. Frequently use Google web services and APIs, Microsoft Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Studio, Windows IIS, Adobe Photoshop, and Filezilla. Contract work includes building websites using DNN Framework, SQL database, C#, HTML, CSS, and JS with cross-browser compatibility and responsive design. Built two iOS apps and two Android apps using Xamarin for Visual Studio and HockeyApp. Also add updates and fix issues on all previously built sites. Frequently use Google web services and APIs, Microsoft Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Studio, Windows IIS, Adobe Photoshop, and Filezilla.



Integrity Inspired Solutions

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Software Engineer

  • Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

  Work on a team building API web services and software solutions for one of the company’s primary clients; our solutions support and integrate with several of the client’s internal services. We follow Lean Agile process and collaborate with all team members including client employees. Current tech stack includes using C#, MS SQL, .NET Core and Entity Frameworks, and writing tests using Machine Specifications and Postman. Work on a team building API web services and software solutions for one of the company’s primary clients; our solutions support and integrate with several of the client’s internal services. We follow Lean Agile process and collaborate with all team members including client employees. Current tech stack includes using C#, MS SQL, .NET Core and Entity Frameworks, and writing tests using Machine Specifications and Postman.



Informa

• United Kingdom
• Information Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Software Engineer

  • Apr 2015 - Oct 2018

  (Previously known as Penton) Currently updating and maintaining two data APIs built in-house for Informa's web services using Java for back end with a PostgreSQL database, Node.js and Ember for front end, Eclipse IDE, JUnit and JMeter for testing, Agile practices for product development, Jenkins for deployments, GitHub for version control, and Jira for tickets. Also work on and support other Penton sites and services, such as the Employee Handbook. Use Eclipse IDE, WebStorm, GitHub, Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence. Show less

• Quality Assurance Analyst

  • Jul 2012 - Apr 2015

  (Previously known as Penton) Performed manual testing with some automated testing on Penton's 50+ business-to-business websites on a customized Drupal 6 platform during 3-week Agile sprints. Tickets tested across all web environments included fixing bugs, checking migrated content, creating new features or updating old features. After a code push, ran regression testing, sometimes using Selenium SE test cases. Also troubleshooted help desk tickets and created new tickets for existing bugs. Used Gemini ticketing system, Microsoft Excel, SnagIt, Photoshop, Firebug extension, Packet Sniffers, and Web Developer Tools on a daily basis. Show less



First Class Flyer

• Monterey, California

• Web Content Temp

  • Mar 2012 - Dec 2013

  Migrated previous content from the current site to the new website on Adobe CQ5 Web Content Management System; posted new daily content and monthly newsletter articles; copy and pasted content from PDF files, images, and current website; kept track of content, editing notes, and best practices in Excel spreadsheet; created a guide of content formatting and styling rules using Word and SnagIt; frequent join.me or Skype conference calls with the owner of the site, Matthew Bennett, and the developing team abroad; worked from home. Show less



American Academy of Family Physicians

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Web Content Temp

  • May 2011 - May 2013

  Converted AAFP.org's website into Adobe CQ5 Web Content Management (Oct 2012 - May 2013) Previous project was converting FamilyDoctor.org website into Adobe CQ5 (May 2011 - Oct 2011) For both sites, copied, pasted, and edited medical handouts from Microsoft Word and content from the live site into newly created pages; kept track of progress and editing notes in Excel spreadsheet; created links to internal pages and external sites; tagging; worked with text, image, and table components; worked from home Show less



The Athletic Club of Overland Park

• Overland Park, KS

• Front Desk and Cafe Attendant

  • Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

  At the front desk I answered phone calls, handled court reservations, informed prospective members about the gym, ran the cash register, and answer questions about fitness. In the cafe I was cook and bartender. I also helped out with handball and racquetball tournaments the gym hosed, including a couple that were stops on the professional IRT circuit. At the front desk I answered phone calls, handled court reservations, informed prospective members about the gym, ran the cash register, and answer questions about fitness. In the cafe I was cook and bartender. I also helped out with handball and racquetball tournaments the gym hosed, including a couple that were stops on the professional IRT circuit.



Kohl's

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Point of Sale

  • May 2009 - Nov 2011

  Ran the register, signed up customers for Kohl's charge cards, assisted customers with finding items, and answered questions. Also worked in the Men's/Women's/Children's, Intimates, and Customer Service Departments when needed. Ran the register, signed up customers for Kohl's charge cards, assisted customers with finding items, and answered questions. Also worked in the Men's/Women's/Children's, Intimates, and Customer Service Departments when needed.



University of Kansas Writing Center

• Lawrence, Kansas Area

• Writing Consultant

  • Aug 2007 - May 2010

  Tutored undergraduate and graduate students one-on-one in person or online on various writing projects ranging from outlines to final drafts with a focus on grammar, editing, clarity, transitions, and citing sources in MLA, APA, Chicago and AP style formats Helped plan and lead monthly practicum meetings, conducted informative presentations to university classes, and other WC work as a Lead Consultant Attended and presented with co-workers at the International Writing Center Association Conference in Las Vegas, October 2008 Show less



University Daily Kansan

• United States
• Newspapers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Opinion Columnist

  • Aug 2006 - May 2009

  Participated for 5 semesters Wrote a bi-weekly column using AP style Attended weekly staff meetings, newspaper orientation, and diversity training Participated for 5 semesters Wrote a bi-weekly column using AP style Attended weekly staff meetings, newspaper orientation, and diversity training



Andrews McMeel Universal

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Editorial Intern

  • Jan 2009 - Apr 2009

  Wrote news releases and short feature stories using AP style and posted them on the company website Performed additional tasks like research, creating media lists, etc. Worked in Microsoft Excel and Word, LexisNexis, Cision, and other search engines and databases on a PC computerUpdated and edited Universal Press Syndicate sales kits *Note: Universal Press Syndicate is now Uclick

• Publicity Intern

  • Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

  Created press releases for current season’s books using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign on a Macintosh computerPrinted, filed, and sent clips received from BurrellsLuce about creators or products; sent back clips not relevant to AMP products and creatorsPerformed additional tasks such as mailings, photocopying, etc.