Experience

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  Various companies

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Bellperson | insurance agent | production assistant

  • Obtained Life and Health Insurance license conducted sales, created clientele, and completed paperwork.• Managed contracts coordinated project schedules, obtained permits, and handled client communications.

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  Stl rock school

  Oct 2018 - now

  Music teacher | sound engineer/producer

  • Teach and mentor 35+ students of various ages and skill levels in a range of instruments (guitar, bass, piano, drums, ukulele, etc.), music theory, songwriting, and music production.• Develop and implement lesson plans that foster student engagement, enhance learning, and encourage consistent growth in technical and creative skills.• Monitor and track student progress, adapting teaching techniques to individual learning styles to ensure continuous development and improvement.• Lead group band practices for students ages 4 to adults, helping them collaborate and learn as a group.• Produce and record music for various projects, managing sound engineering, mixing, and mastering using digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Logic Pro and Ableton Live.• Perform live concerts alongside students at various venues, teaching performance techniques and helping them build confidence in front of an audience.• Communicate with clients and parents, providing regular updates on student progress, addressing concerns, and ensuring satisfaction with lessons.• Adapt to new technology and tools, including DAWs, software plugins, and music production technologies, demonstrating the ability to quickly learn and apply new systems, similar to learning new programming languages in tech.• Manage scheduling for lessons, band practices, and performances, demonstrating time management and organizational skills.• Secured 20+ sync licensing agreements for personal music and received placements on television shows, demonstrating a strong understanding of copyright, contracts, and negotiations. Show less

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  Tripleten

  Jan 2024 - Nov 2024

  • Took the lead in backend development, creating a RESTful API with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB.• Managed the agile workflow of the project by creating a Trello board to organize tasks and ensure efficient collaboration.• Took initiative in guiding the team by organizing tasks, ensuring everyone had a chance to contribute their preferences, and assigning responsibilities while maintaining a clear timeframe for the timely completion of all deliverables within the 5-day timeframe.• Connected the frontend to the backend, ensuring seamless integration of API functionality with the user interface.• Gained hands-on experience with full-stack development and leadership in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Show less • Successfully completed an intensive 10-month Full-Stack Software Engineering Apprenticeship, honing both front-end and back-end development skills in a fast-paced, real-world environment.• Gained hands-on experience with a comprehensive tech stack, including JavaScript, Node.js, React, MongoDB, Express, and RESTful APIs, building dynamic, responsive applications from scratch.• Collaborated in agile teams, contributing to the design, development, and deployment of end-to-end solutions, with a strong focus on problem-solving, scalability, and performance optimization.• Developed expertise in modern development workflows, including version control with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and deployments to cloud platforms like Google Cloud.• Built and deployed multiple full-stack applications, from initial requirements gathering to production, ensuring high-quality user interfaces and robust backend services.• Strengthened collaboration and communication skills while effectively managing time and priorities to meet deadlines and deliver results.• Received mentorship and guidance from senior engineers, continuously learning and applying new technologies, frameworks, and tools to build scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications. Show less

  • Backend Developer (Code Jam)

    Nov 2024 - Nov 2024

  • Full-Stack Software Engineer Apprenticeship

    Jan 2024 - Oct 2024