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March 2024Student
Google Project Management Certificate | Coursera
- Perfected fundamentals of waterfall and agile project scoping, planning, scheduling, execution, and success measurement.
- Improved understanding of optimal communication planning, strategies, and timing.
- Learned specific techniques for effective documentation and artifact creation.
Dec 2019–presentSoftware Developer II
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) | Seattle, WA
- Create, maintain, and improve full stack data visualizations based on research performed by IHME.
- Spearheading the ongoing initiative to increase the accessibility of IHME visualizations.
- Maintain and improve front and backend codebases using Javascript, React, and Node.
- Recipient of the 2023 IHME Innovator of the Year Award for work on accessibility in data visualization tools.
2019Student, Full Stack Web Development Program
Bloc/Thinkful | Remote
- Gained solid understanding of web development and accessibility best practices.
- Applied these skills to build mobile-first responsive web sites and apps using HTML, CSS, React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.
2014–2019Caregiver
- Gave birth to twins in May 2014.
- Worked as the primary caregiver, physical therapist, and teacher for two amazing humans.
- Researched child physical and emotional development with emphasis on children recovering from TBI.
- Researched and applied fundamentals of Montessori preschool education.
Aug 2013–May 2014Student Research Asst.
School of Library & Information Science, SJSU | Remote
- Maintained and enhanced internship web pages and edited and wrote content for internship blog.
- Created and distributed student surveys; compiled results for review by program director.
- Managed small virtual events during which organizations presented their internships to students.
- Crafted email campaigns to alert students to internship opportunities, events, and deadlines.
Sep 2012–May 2014Student, Master of Library & Information Science
School of Library & Information Science, SJSU | Remote
- GPA: 3.97, Theodore Calvin Pease Award, SJSU Nominee, 2013
- Gained an understanding of information organization, web usability, design, and development.
- Learned that the need for a way to organize the world—thereby making knowledge accessible—is fundamental to humans.
- Learned that it is by understanding particular users that LIS professionals can employ effective organizational schemes that enable easy access to needed information.
Dec 2009–Oct 2012Project Manager, Marketing Communications
ResMed | San Diego, CA
- Managed expectations as liaison between client department and internal creative teams.
- Defined project objectives and deliverables. Created clear and actionable project plans.
- Engaged creative team and client departments in productive discussions to resolve challenges.
- Tracked progress of materials production ensuring consistency with stated objectives.
Oct 2006–Dec 2009Marketing Communications Manager
Eagle Roofing Products | Rialto, CA/Hybrid
- Delivered strategic initiatives despite challenges that cut the marketing budget from $4M to $750K.
- Revitalized brand by improving look, message, and by standardizing application across media.
- Transformed underperforming website by strategizing and leading website overhaul.
- Simultaneously developed sales collateral and website for sister company, Vetericyn, Inc. (2009).
Apr 2006–Oct 2006Channel Marketing Analyst
MonierLifetile | Irvine, CA
- Developed channel strategy and regional marketing programs with marketing director and strategy analyst, aligning plans with corporate goals.
Dec 2003–Apr 2006Marketing Communications Specialist
MonierLifetile | Irvine, CA
- Managed art direction and production of print collateral. Directed photography, design, and print vendors. Updated company website. Accountable for $500K portion of marketing budget.
1998–2003Various
- April 2000–March 2003: Marketing Assistant, Design Coordinator, Urban Retail Properties Co. | Chicago, IL
- October 1999–April 2000: Brokers’ Assistant, Equis Corporation | Chicago, IL
- February 1998–August 1999: Administrative Assistant, First Bank | Ketchikan, AK
Sep 1993–Aug 1997Student, Bachelor of Art in History of Art
University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI
- GPA: 3.33, Regents Alumni Scholar, 1993
- Learned to think critically, research various topics, and write well.
- Gained a wonderful introduction to brilliant and thoughtful artists and their works from around the world.
- Studied the history of art interpretation and analysis.