experience
In 2023 and 2024, I stepped away from traditional employment to become a caregiver for my elderly parents. They, unfortunately, passed away at the beginning of 2024. Since their passing, I’ve been working on furthering my tech skills, taking courses in Linux system administration, AWS cloud computing, databases, cyber security, networking, and more advanced Python topics.
| 03/2023 | Web Development Intern @ Prosper IT Consulting Contributed to an existing C# / .NET codebase on an Agile development team. Focus project was a custom CMS for a theater company that implemented CRUD operations and HTML/CSS coding to maintain specifications from a web style guide. HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, C#, .NET, MVC , Bootstrap, Entity Framework, Version Control, Git, Agile/SCRUM |
| 01/2023 | Web Development Intern @ Prosper IT Consulting Contributed to an existing Python / Django codebase on an Agile development team. Focus project implemented CRUD operations, web scraping, and HTML/CSS/JavaScript coding to add functionality. HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, Python, Django, Version Control, Git, Agile/SCRUM, API, Web Scraping |
In 2021, I began attending a full-time full-stack software development bootcamp at The Tech Academy. I finished the program in 2022.
| 09/2014 – 10/2021 | Freelance Writer and Editor Worked primarily as a freelance book editor and ghostwriter for individual authors and publishing companies. Gained experience as a developmental editor, line editor, copy editor, proofreader, ghostwriter, and managing editor. Edited 100+ books in a variety of genres. |
| 10/2007 – 09/2014 | eFlorist Technician @ Teleflora Primary person responsible for setting up and deploying template-driven websites on a proprietary content management system. Coordinated with hundreds of clients during the onboarding process to ensure website met their specifications. Trained incoming employees on content management system. Served as back up for technical support analysts who helped clients with issues on their websites. |