Experience

Mercola.com

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

• IT Analyst/Developer

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Cape Coral, Florida, United States



Fundamental Health Solutions

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Office Manager

  • Apr 2021 - Oct 2021

  Naples, Florida, United States Assisted Dr. Stephen D. Stohler, DC with daily operations and in security/organization of patient electronic Protected Health Information (e-PHI) within Practice Management software, ChiroTouch. Responsible for $150K in office administrative and technical equipment. Provided recommendations to improve IT Security based on HIPAA rules and securing e-PHI at rest.



Florida Gulf Coast University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  Fort Myers, Florida, United States Research Assistant to Anna Koufakou, Ph.D. Met biweekly with Dr. Anna Koufakou, Ph. D., and other key members to discuss progress and results. Employed Keras, NumPy, pandas, and PyLDAvis with Python in Google CoLaboratory for Natural Language Processing and topic modeling of Reddit community-based data with keywords related to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).



fayVen

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Software Engineer Intern

  • Sep 2020 - Apr 2021

  Fort Myers, Florida, United States Met the CEO and founder, April Caldwell, through a startup accelerator called Two39Labs. Applied Software Engineering concepts in phases of the Software Development Lifecycle including Requirements Elicitation, Specification, Design, and Implementation as part of the Senior project courses at FGCU. Met biweekly with stakeholders to elicit requirements and receive guidance from the client and other consultants. Collaborated to complete Business and Software Requirements Specifications, a… Show more Met the CEO and founder, April Caldwell, through a startup accelerator called Two39Labs. Applied Software Engineering concepts in phases of the Software Development Lifecycle including Requirements Elicitation, Specification, Design, and Implementation as part of the Senior project courses at FGCU. Met biweekly with stakeholders to elicit requirements and receive guidance from the client and other consultants. Collaborated to complete Business and Software Requirements Specifications, a Software Design Document, and a Minimum Viable Product using ReactJS and Google Firebase with open-source education and documentation. Show less

• Assistant Learning Coordinator

  • Sep 2020 - Nov 2020

  Fort Myers, Florida, United States Contributed 2.5 hours weekly via Microsoft Teams to aid with coursework for Computer Organization/Assembly Language, CDA-3104. Assisted in the development of students and volunteer staff associated with the computer organization center. Provided expertise through supervision of staff and graduate interns in the areas of student outreach, support, organizing, and leadership.



LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort

• Supervisor & Attendant

  • Nov 2016 - Sep 2017

  Naples, Florida Ensured excellent service and comfort for guests at top rated resort. Trained new employees on appropriate protocols, shelter rental process, and proper guest etiquette. Assisted food and beverage server team by accurately communicating guests’ needs. Prepared recreation areas and communicated with guests to provide a safe, professional, and memorable experience.



Skillets Restaurants

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Host/Server

  • Nov 2015 - Apr 2017

  Naples, Florida Area Provided timely and attentive service for the demanding early morning and mid-day service timeframes, consistently averaging more than $1K in sales per day. Served as key team member assisting server team with food running and orders. Worked in numerous positions and roles within the business, beginning in the front area as a host, also assisted as a food expeditor and other complimentary team roles as required during peak and rush hours as required.



Iron Tribe Fitness

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Health & Wellness Coach

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  Naples, Florida Began through the University of Florida’s Applied Physiology and Kinesiology undergraduate internship program, then hired into a full-time role in April of 2015 to coach classes of up to 20 members. Generated personal athlete assessments to examine results and prepare customized interdisciplinary success plans. Corresponded with intermittently attending members to provide assistance, support, and professional advisement. Enhanced clients personalized nutritional education through adapted… Show more Began through the University of Florida’s Applied Physiology and Kinesiology undergraduate internship program, then hired into a full-time role in April of 2015 to coach classes of up to 20 members. Generated personal athlete assessments to examine results and prepare customized interdisciplinary success plans. Corresponded with intermittently attending members to provide assistance, support, and professional advisement. Enhanced clients personalized nutritional education through adapted nutritional supplementation recommendations, specific to the attainment of comprehensive personal fitness goals. Show less



University of Florida

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Group Leader & Biochemistry Teaching Assistant

  • May 2014 - Dec 2014

  Gainesville, Florida, United States Over Summer semester, led 40 students in discussion sessions twice per week teaching biochemistry. Taught concepts to students in a group discussion forum and held three exam review sessions to ensure students’ academic success. Volunteered for technical advisement and coaching on weekly basis in order to assist students in biochemistry during the Fall Semester for this foundational course.

• Research Assistant at the Integrative Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory

  • Sep 2013 - Nov 2014

  Gainesville, Florida, United States Aided researchers with exercise training sessions of high and moderate intensity on cycle ergometers for healthy aging and diabetes patients. Studied under principal investigator, Dr. Demetra D. Christou, Ph.D., and those assessing vascular function and exercise capacity. Regularly attended lab meetings and peer-review discussion to gain exposure to research literature.

• Class Leader - School Health Interdisciplinary Program

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

  Gainesville, Florida, United States Volunteered at Rawlings Elementary School for three hours per week, instructing public health and safety topics to elementary aged youth by developing, implementing, and evaluating effective school health practices. Advised students to engage in health promoting behaviors to facilitate academic success.



MovMnt Spine & Rehab (formerly Jubilee Chiropractic)

• Rehabilitation Assistant

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Naples, Florida, United States Assisted patients with weighted exercises and mechanical traction to ensure proper setup and patient response. Responsible for recording activities and exercises accomplished by patients ensuring proper compliance with billing laws and Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines. Fostered strong patient relationships, communicating, listening, and responding to patient concerns in a state-of-the-art center averaging more than 150 patient visits per week.