Freelance web developer helping indie authors and other members of my community build their brand and expand their online presence.
Met with React students 1:1 to offer mentorship, answer specific questions, or resolve blockers.
Provided code review of student assignments and offered insightful feedback to further their education.
Engaged with 3 tabletop gaming groups to conduct needs assessments and recognized a common challenge: inadequate space on their spell sheets and the necessity for an additional resource to access spell information.
Designed a character creation UI with React and Chakra UI that allows users to create a profile to save multiple D&D characters stored on a PostgreSQL database.
Developed a custom and fully tested RESTful API using Node, Express, and PostgreSQL that allows users to maintain characters, automatically update character stats on level-up, accurately track spell lists and spell slots, and easily access detailed spell information.
Completed 600+ hours of immersive full-time training in the PERN stack.
Collaborated remotely with teams of 4-6 to rapidly ideate and develop apps.
Attained the position of foreman in just 6 months, overseeing 4+ multi-department crews on intricate infrastructure projects, and adeptly managing on-the-fly design changes.
Boosted production by 150% and reduced customer downtime by 80% by creating an optimized strategy for our most frequent job type, contributing to the generation of $1.2 million in value for the company.
Rebuilt and revitalized inter-departmental company relationships, leading to a significant increase in client trust and satisfaction.
Ensured production timeline was maintained and advanced to the role of lead TIG welder through focused self-guided learning.
Maintained continuous communication with 10+ clients throughout the entire production process, from raw metal to the final patina, ensuring the realization of their creative vision while adhering to their precise standards.
Knights of the Tempest
Catch me running around in a kilt swinging my seax at Northern Colorado Medieval Festivals.
Worked my way through college slinging calzones and managing a team of rascals.
Studied Fine Art with an emphasis on bronze sculpture.
Graduated cum laude with a 3.7 GPA.
My sculpture, 'Blue Collar Jetpack', was purchased by the Dean and added to the University's permanent collection.
Community Foundation Grant recipient, awarded $3000 (roughly 1/3 of the total grant pool) for home studio equipment.
Continued studying both Art and Technology with classes ranging from Ceramics and Digital Photography to 3-D Modeling.
Volunteered with Aims GSA (Gay Straight Alliance).
Graduated with honors.
Allotted all of my elective credits to Art and Technology classes.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards recipient for sculpture, Gold Key in Colorado, Silver Key in Nationals.