Relevant Volunteer and Employment History
Press Up Inc
March 2013 – Present
Cofounder and CTO
- Deliver business-impacting WordPress sites on a consistent basis for clients
- Nurture a business idea from vague notion to a concrete executable software-based service
- Lead development of a number of PHP-based web applications
- Plan strategic directions to take company to gain new clients and drive repeat buying
- Drove acquisition of WordPress learning site (WPShout) to raise profile and company prestige
- Created and nurtured a content site about running a business with our core technology for marketing purposes
- Communicate clearly and effective across many mediums with a diverse client set
Code for Fort Collins
Dec 2017 – Aug 2020
Brigade Captain
- Plan strategic direction to maximize organizational impact
- Increase organizational effectiveness by identifying a solving problems
- Nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Facilitate development of a number of civic-minded web applications
WordCamp Denver
Feb 2018 – Jun 2020
Organizer (volunteer)
- Recruit and organize conference sponsors in collaboration with the WordPress Foundation
- Lead development of conference website
- Select talks to be presented which will be diverse and engaging
Digital Workshop Center
April 2016 – April 2019
Instructor, Web Design/Development
- Teach new users and developers the best practices of WordPress use and development
Medivate, Inc
February 2012 – December 2016
Cofounder and CTO
- Nurture a business idea from vague notion to a concrete executable software-based service
- Lead development of PHP-based web application using HTML, CSS, MySQL, and jQuery.
- Plan strategic directions to take company to gain audience and drive use
Fort Collins Super Target
September 2012 – March 2013
Consumables Team Lead
- Create a guest-centered culture by regularly talking, both privately and publicly, about doing whats best
- Advocate for food safety and cleanliness to drive guest loyalty and company values
- Develop skills in team by challenging them with assignments, recognizing good performance, and having regular performance discussions
Fort Collins Super Target
November 2011 – September 2012
Signing Specialist
- Lead signing accuracy and compliance throughout the store.
- Responsively filled in a diverse set of roles to accomplish tasks while keeping a focus on the guests.
Fort Collins Super Target
May 2008 – November 2011
Presentation Team Trainer
- Develop skills in new and old team members through thoughtful communication and careful attention
- Lead team in executing product transitions in a timely and efficient manner to meet deadlines
- Provided great guest service by modeling proper interaction and care for guests' needs
- Execute product transitions in a timely manner while keeping all aisles shoppable and attractive.
- Collaborate closely with Logistics team to ensure that all shelves are stocked and product is on hand.
- Work with facilities team to maintain a safe and beautiful shopping experience
- Foster camaraderie within my team and among store teams with energetic and enthusiastic leadership
Office of Representative Dorothy Butcher, Majority Whip House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol
January 2007 – May 2007
Legislative Intern (unpaid)
- Lead constituent services: responding to voters concerns and coordinating with county, state, and federal offices to resolve issues
- Met with the press, other departments, and the Representative to present her position and work
- Drafted bill outlines and legislative briefs for the Representative’s bills
- Drafted letters to constituents, coordinating with county, state, and federal offices to resolve issues
- Interviewed witnesses and coordinate testimony for committee hearings of bills
- Interfaced with the press, other departments and the Representative to present her position and work
- Analyzed components of the state’s budget in concert with the Joint Budget Committee and Departments
- Performed clerical duties—receiving mail and phone calls, scheduling, document creation, etc.
Housing and Dining Services, University of Colorado at Boulder
August 2005 – May 2007
Resident Advisor
- Organized teams to present at least six events per semester to foster community involvement
- Created monthly signs and bulletin boards to inform and entertain residents and other staff
- Presented monthly meeting to get feedback from and information to over 30 residents
Conference Services, University of Colorado at Boulder
May 2006 – June 2006
Summer Community Assistant
- Helped over 300 visitors to check-in and check-out from their conferences
- Smoothed transitions into and out of Boulder and the University by providing expertise about the area
Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences
December 2004 – March 2007
Assistant Organizer for Colorado Ocean Sciences Bowl
- Co-organized an annual science competition with over 120 participants and a team of 40 volunteers
- Trained volunteers to perform their duties efficiently, ensuring the competition ran smoothly