About
"Be yourself, everyone else is already taken." — Oscar Wilde
Full-Stack Developer, Software Engineer & Web Developer
- City: Chicago, IL & Denver, CO
I am a full-stack developer and software engineer who made a career change after success full career as a communications consultant. Like so many, the pandemic stopped me in my tracks and helped me realize that I wanted to shift my career path. After careful reflection and research, I began my journey into full-stack development and software engineering in early 2022. I recently completed General Assembly’s Software Engineering Immersive program and am inspired and excited about the journey ahead.
As a consultant I have worked across many sectors including health, fitness and wellness, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, fintech, and consumer health products. The skills I developed in client services, operations management and as a project manager will translate well to help troubleshoot and execute projects as part of a team.
My goals are to build robust, creative and useful applications, software and websites ideally in sectors where I have acquired knowledge and extensive experience. I value functionality as well as design for optimal UI and application operation. I am continuing to develop my skills and learn new languages to master building full-stack applications.
I was born and raised in Chicago, IL and now reside in Denver, CO. I am an avid sports fan with particular passion for the Green Bay Packers, the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bulls and a developing loyalty to the Colorado teams such as the Denver Nuggets, the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Avalanche. I am also a big mixed martial arts fan. I train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. I enjoy sailing, traveling and love music. I come from a big, very close family who reside both in Denver and Chicago so I have solid roots in both cities.
I look forward to connecting and collaborating.
Skills
I have experience with the following Languages, Libraries, Frameworks, Databases and Organizational Tools
Resume
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts." — Winston ChurchillProfessional Experience
Director of Operations and Client Management
March 2013 - August 2021
Reilly Connect, Chicago, IL
- Led operations and supported client and new business efforts for privately-held award-winning communications consulting firm devoted to clients in the health, wellness, fitness and pharmaceutical sectors
- Led the day-to-day operations including: management of payroll services, vendor payments, client billings, and coordination of medical and pension and profit sharing benefits with insurance providers and actuaries
- Led the restructuring of Reilly Connect’s health benefits plan, coordinated the development of our employee handbook with our legal counsel and participated in team building events to foster an entrepreneurial environment
- Orchestrated a company relocation end-to-end including support for lease negotiations and logistics to ensure a seamless transition
- Supported the redesign of the company website and management of content, news updates, and marketing support. Participate in networking and charity events to help promote the firm
- Responsible for a 50% billability target through client work with a portfolio of clients including: Kellogg’s, Upsher Smith, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, DRW Holdings, Astellas, CLS Behring, Aeterna Zentaris and many medical organizations
- Accountable for flawless execution of C-Suite communications trainings, brand activations, digital campaigns, and influencer marketing campaigns
Trader Assistant/Eurodollar Options Portfolio
September 2010 - February 2013
Nico Trading, Chicago, IL
- Collaborated as a clerk for a team of four proprietary traders in the Eurodollar Options Pit at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME)
- Responsible for inputting trades into a proprietary trading system and trade accuracy to create an overall trading position controlled by the portfolio managers
- Accountable for confirming floor/verbal day trades with clearing houses, Eurodollar brokers and the firm's back office
- Analyzed portfolio's daily statement, confirmed risk limits and profit/loss numbers to ensure CME regulatory compliance
- Served as a troubleshooter clerk assist with the Treasury and Grains books when required
Education
Software Engineering Immersive
January 23rd - April 18th, 2022
General Assembly, Remote
- Full-stack software engineering immersive student in an intensive, twelve-week, 450+ hour program focused on product development fundamentals, object-oriented programming, MVC frameworks, data modeling, and team collaboration strategies. Developed a portfolio of individual and group projects.
- Languages: Javascript, Python, HTML5, CSS3
- Technologies: React, Node.js, Django, Express, PostgresQL, jQuery, MongoDB, Mongoose, Git, Github, Bootstrap
Bachelor's Degree: Liberal Arts and Sciences
August 2006 - August 2010
Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
- Concentration in Business and Communications
- Four year starter on the Xavier University Rugby Team
High School
August 2002 - May 2006
Saint Ignatius College Prep, Chicago, IL
- Activities: Varsity Football, Varsity Rugby (Team Captain), S.W.A.P. Program (Sharing With Appalachian People)