##Profile
I have a passion for technology and how it can make our lives easier, more efficient, connected, and improve the transfer of knowledge. After a successful sales career at two software companies, I've decided to take on a more technical role to understand how technologies work and focus on product development.
I am driven by the idea that software and technology can be used to impact people and our planet for the better. Joining a company that values working on projects which achieve Tech for Good initiatives would be an ideal environment to start this next step.
Sales taught me a lot about understanding why certain components are important to the customer. My next objective is to focus on the how and build out new platforms to meet ever-growing needs. You can follow my progression of learning in the projects below:
| Project | Idea | Tech Stack | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChoreMatick | Amazon Alexa Skill that allows parents to provide a list of chores for their child | Java, DynamoDB, AWS, JUnit, Mockito | Link |
| Wakey-Wakey | The alarm clock that gets you out of bed | React Native, iOS, Xcode | Link |
| Makers-Yelp | Mock project that implements the basic features of Yelp | Ruby on Rails, Bootstrap, RSpec | Link |
| MakersBnB | Mock project that implements the basic features of AirBnB | Ruby, Sinatra, Bootstrap, RSpec | Link |
| Rock, Paper, Scissors | Childhood game goes modern à la computer | Ruby, RSpec | Link |
- International experience across the US, Germany and UK
- Trained for three months in an agile development environment while learning to code
- Sales honed my ability to work through problems and keep going. My resilience paid off as in FY16 I was recognized for having the highest number of sourced closed deals in EMEA
- Completed Makers Academy - Intense 12 week bootcamp where you live, eat, sleep, breathe coding
- At Bazaarvoice, I tried to learn about the company and inner workings of a global business as much as possible. I sat in on various trainings sessions from Salesforce, Marketo and Leadership, always trying to understand more about how processes work
- For the final project at Makers Acadmey, my team and I figured out how to use Java 8 and Amazon Web Services in two weeks
- Strengthened the sales/marketing relationship at Bazaarvoice by aligning closely on key account campaigns, events and pipeline generation activities
- Initiated the first training program for new interns at IntraWorlds
- Number One Software Developer Bootcamp in Europe
- 12 week program / 10% acceptance rate
- Focused on Software Craftsmanship and OOP, TDD, SOLID and MVC principles
- Technologies covered include Ruby, Rails, Javascript, Node.js, Rspec, Jasmine
- Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.). Minor in International Management
- Dean's List Scholar. Awarded to students maintaining a 3.75/4.0 GPA
- Beta Alpha Psi National Business Honors Society
- UTSA Honors Alliance
- Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity. International women's fraternity focused on philanthropy for Breast Cancer Education & Awareness, academics and social activities. As Treasurer, I was responsible for all financial activities averaging $50,000 for 60+ members.
Bazaarvoice Ltd., London (September 2014 - August 2016)
Market Development Manager
Intraworlds, Munich (April 2014 - August 2014)
UK/US Business Development Intern
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, San Antonio (August 2013 - December 2013)
Management Trainee Intern
- Reading, running, live music, sailing (in no particular order)