Education

Employment

  • SAS Institute, Inc.
    MIS Technical Student
    May 2008 - Present
     
     -- Design and create data-driven web applications using Java, JSP, MySQL, and Wicket
    -- Interact with various developers, managers, and team leaders to consult on standards and projects
  • Independent Technology Services
    Consultant, Designer, Hardware Technician, Programmer, System Builder
    Summer 2002 - Present
     
     -- Interact directly with all clients
    -- Assemble personal- and server-class computer systems
    -- Deploy and consult on technology services and maintenance
    -- Design layouts for websites, graphics, and print documents
    -- Develop software applications (varied languages, platforms)
    -- Repair computer systems and software (varied platforms)
  • ISU Department of Financial Aid & Student Affairs
    Web Application Developer
    September 2007 - June 2008
     
     -- Worked with staff and administrators to develop technology standards and new software tools for use by staff
    -- Create a PHP-driven content system to unify navigation and simplify design
    -- Developed an office Intranet application and Scholarship Unit database manager
  • Kingland Systems Corporation
    Software Engineering Intern
    October 2007 - May 2008
     
     -- Developed software in a corporate team-based environment
    -- Learned and used Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, C#, ASP.net, Adobe Flex, JSP, and ExtJS
    -- Designed applications and interfaces using CSS, Java, JavaScript, JSP, XHTML, ExtJS, and GIMP
  • ISU Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition
    Web Application Developer
    September 2007 - December 2007
     
     -- Designed layouts and updates website content using ASP, PHP, and XHTML
    -- Migrated existing applications from Windows/IIS/ASP to Linux/Apache/PHP
  • Playspace Children's Museum
    Birthday Party Host, IT Technician
    August 2006 - August 2007
     
     -- Hosted birthday parties -- Supervised interactions with clients and families
    -- Maintained computer hardware systems and software
    -- Consulted with administrative staff on data management processes and efficiency
  • 2SL Design Build, Inc.
    Architecture Intern, Web Designer
    March 2005 - February 2007
     
     -- Learned details of architecture, including basic building code and CAD
    -- Used CAD to make modifications to project plans
    -- Redesigned website with PHP content structure and an online portfolio

Leadership

  • Raleigh Little Theatre's Radio Gals
    Light Crew Chief
    April 2008 - June 2008
     
     -- Recruited and organized a team of volunteers to operate the production lighting system
    -- Worked with volunteers to ensure proper training and comprehension of duties
  • ISU Starbuck House Executive Board
    Academic Chairman, Honors Program Liaison, Recycling Co-Coordinator
    Fall 2007 - Spring 2008
     
     -- Collected academic schedules and connected house residents for academic assistance
    -- Interfaced with the ISU Honors Student Board regarding various activities and events
    -- Enhanced house revenue through organization and execution of recycling efforts
  • ISU Cyber Defense Competition
    Team Captain
    Fall 2007
     
     -- Organized a four-member team during five weeks of planning and competition
    -- Designed, deployed, and defended a computer network against attacks by network security specialists
  • William G. Enloe High School
    Webmasters Club President, Key Club Webmaster
    Fall 2004 - Spring 2007
     
     -- Organized club meetings and activities, developed tech improvements (Webmasters Club)
    -- Improved club operations by creating database-driven website system (Key Club)
    -- Worked directly with faculty and staff to develop new technology and standards

Volunteer Experience

  • Independent Copywriting & Editing
    Fall 2005 - Present
     
     -- Assist students in editing written documents and creating resumes
    -- Edit content for academic and organizational documents and websites
  • William G. Enloe High School
    Fall 2003 - Present
     
     -- Troubleshoot and support Windows (98, 2000, XP) computer systems
    -- Consult on website content development, providing design concepts and development support
    -- Research distributed Linux for educational systems, inc. demonstrating models and alternatives
    -- Assistance with addressing information security and penetration vulnerabilities
  • Enloe Key Club
    Web Developer, Fall 2006 - Present
    Club Member, Fall 2003 - Spring 2007
     
     -- Create and host a web application using PHP and MySQL to manage club activities
    -- Provide technical services, advising, and support to club leadership
    -- Volunteered 300+ hours of service through club outreach projects and activities
  • Raleigh Little Theatre
    Spring 2000 - Present
     
     -- Crew member and crew chief for many RLT productions
    -- Interacted with volunteers and clients in Box Office functions
    -- Expertienced in technical crew operations, participation, and management
  • Enloe Webmasters Club
    President, Fall 2004 - Spring 2007
    Member, Fall 2003 - Spring 2007
     
     -- Maintained the Enloe High School website in cooperation with faculty and staff
    -- Created a standardized PHP-driven content structure to manage website operations
    -- Coordinated efforts to update and reorganize 1,500+ documents to comply with new standards
  • Playspace Children's Museum
    Volunteer Coordinator, Fall 2006 - Spring 2007
    Volunteer, Fall 2003 - Spring 2007
     
     -- Advertised volunteering opportunity and coordinated volunteers and schedules
    -- Supervised 20-40 children 3-10 years old at a monthly babysitting event
  • Wake County Teen Court
    Attorney, Spring 2007
    Juror, Fall 2003 - Fall 2006
     
     -- Heard cases and decided sentencing as a volunteer juror
    -- Won 14 of 16 cases tried as an attorney (both prosecution and defense)

Honors and Awards

  • CollegeBoard Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction (2006, 2007)
  • GE STAR Award for Academic and Social Distinction (2007)
  • Iowa State University Award for Competitive Excellence (2007)
  • Iowa State University Freshman Honors Program (2007)
  • William G. Enloe High School PTSA Award for Service and Leadership (2007)