About Me.
Skills.
I love art, science, and technology. It’s exciting to work on projects that offer an opportunity to bring them together into something new and interesting.
Empowering myself and helping others do the same is a major goal of mine. Whether it’s through teaching classes, sharing blog posts, or building tools, my motivation is to help people become wiser and more independent.
Development
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Ruby on Rails
- Python
- Git
Design & Visual Production
- Adobe Illustrator
- Photoshop
- Premiere Pro
- In Design
Content Creation
I believe most of us aren’t aware of how lucky we are to be able to share our thoughts and express ourselves so easily these days.
Writing is an immensely powerful freedom that most of us don’t utilize. I’ve been lucky enough to have more opportunities to write lately; check out my Blog & Resources page.
Research & Education
Education has been a major part of my life not only up to my college graduation day, but beyond. I have an insatiable appetite for learning and I love to share what I’ve learned with anyone that is willing to listen. 🙂
Hopefully this website will be a way to share what I’ve learned with more people that are as excited about learning as I am.
Professional Experience.
Owner
January 2018 - Present
I currently use my experience working with web technologies to provide digital marketing services to small businesses in the greater Charlotte area.
I really enjoy having the creative freedom that owning a small business gives me.
Teaching Assistant
January - March 2018
Assisted teaching 2018 Jan-Mar Code Immersion. A 3 month full-time course that builds a strong foundation in web development using Ruby on Rails.
2018 TTS Code Immersion:
- HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap
- Ruby fundamentals
- Creating Full Stack Web Applications with Ruby on Rails (RoR)
- Relational Database Management Systems
- Version Control with Git
- Application Deployment with Heroku
Staff Professional
Aug. 2016 - Nov. 2017
Collected soil, water, and air samples according to state and federal regulations. Entered recordings and results into databases, analyzed and interpreted findings, communicated technical processes, results, and conclusions to clients and government agencies.
Supervised remediation projects using effective planning, leadership, observation, record keeping, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Environmental Specialist
March 2014 - August 2016
My main responsibility was to classify and arrange disposal of RCRA and DOT hazardous materials.
I organized chemical compounds, entered inventories into databases, created compliant paperwork for transportation and disposal, performed necessary inspections and maintenance of equipment.
Extensive training was provided in proper PPE selection, lock-out tag-out, emergency response, confined spaces, fall protection, hot work, inventory inspections and contingency planning.
Trained new personnel in safe material handling, and day to day operations.
Hydrology Research Assistant
May 2011 - May 2012
Collected and analyzed data for two separate studies on sedimentation transport and water quality for Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties.
Collected field data including stream discharge rates and bedload transport.
Performed water quality analysis including turbidity, conductivity, and suspended load
Assisted in the creation of a bathymetric map of Lake Howell in Cabarrus County
Independently coordinated field duties, trained new assistants, communicated findings, and entered data into databases
Supervised remediation projects using effective planning, leadership, observation, record keeping, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Education.
Ruby on Rails Code Immersion
December, 2017
• HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap
• Ruby Fundamentals
• Creating Full Stack Web Applications with Ruby on Rails (RoR)
• Relational Database Management Systems
• Version Control with Git
• Application Deployment with Heroku
B.S. Geology
May, 2013
Studied geology with a special concentration in hydrogeology and hydrology in preparation for graduate work.
- Geo Scholars Award 2012
- Chancellors List
- NC Geology Field Camp 2012
A.S. Business Administration
May, 2009
- Deans List
- Certificate in Exporting Logistics
- 3.8 GPA
