Elizabeth Lawrence

Elizabeth Lawrence

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Site Specialist @ Playworks

  • Education

    • University of Oregon

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Psychology
    • General Assembly

      2018 - 2018
      JavaScript Development & Front End Web Development

      JavaScript Development: - Learned the fundamentals of JavaScript and object-oriented programming, how to make API calls, and how to write user data to Firebase. - Worked with classmates to build a newsfeed application with HTML, CSS, and JS that allows users to view the top headlines in the United States. - Created a visual playlist for Harry Styles' top songs built in HTML, CSS, JS, and Firebase. Has functionality where users can vote on their favorite song.Front End Web… Show more JavaScript Development: - Learned the fundamentals of JavaScript and object-oriented programming, how to make API calls, and how to write user data to Firebase. - Worked with classmates to build a newsfeed application with HTML, CSS, and JS that allows users to view the top headlines in the United States. - Created a visual playlist for Harry Styles' top songs built in HTML, CSS, JS, and Firebase. Has functionality where users can vote on their favorite song.Front End Web Development: - Learned the basics of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery. - Worked with classmates to transform design mockups into functioning web pages. - Created an application built with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery with interactive activities meant to help users practice mindfulness. Show less

    • Hackbright Academy

      2019 - 2019
      Computer Software Engineering

      12-week immersive software engineering program focused on the fundamentals of computer science in addition to modern web development. Languages, frameworks, and tools learned: Python, Flask, Jinja, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, React, SQL, Postgres, SQLAlchemy.

  • Experience

    • Early Childhood CARES

      Apr 2017 - Jun 2017
      Classroom Assistant

      - Aided in the implementation of daily lessons and activities for children with disabilities, ages 3 to 5 years old, at a childcare center providing early intervention and educational services.- Implemented positive behavior corrections and encouraged children to get along with others thus enhancing social competencies.- Monitored children during outside play and completed any other requests made by lead teachers.

    • The Curious Caterpillar

      Jul 2017 - Dec 2017
      Teaching Assistant

      - Aided in the planning, preparation, and implementation of daily lessons and activities, for children ages 15 months to 2 years old, at a play based childcare center.- Worked to create a nurturing environment to meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child in the class.- Maintained constant communication with parents using a mobile application (BrightWheel).

    • Winnie

      Dec 2017 - Jul 2018
      Content Specialist

      - Managed a team of 14 writers by assigning tasks and ensuring the completion of tasks in a timely and organized manner, providing feedback when necessary, and handling on-boarding phone calls to expand the team. - Served as an interim web developer for the Winnie Careers and About pages. Kept the pages up-to-date using HTML.- Assisted in maintaining ongoing quality content by performing tasks such as data entry, data verification, and tagging of content.- Provided email support to users of Winnie including business owners and childcare providers. Show less

    • Delta Dental of California

      May 2019 - Sept 2019
      Web Development Intern, Enterprise Architecture

      Solely responsible for redesigning and further developing an internal web application.- Worked with various JavaScript tools/technologies/frameworks such as React and Material UI. - Conducted interviews with employees to gather data such as application pain points/ problems and user experience. - Constructed a project plan by researching and documenting requirements and designing wireframes and user flows according to user research. - Managed project plan by routinely tracking development using JIRA and Confluence.- Acted as a liaison between third-party vendor and team members to resolve issues and ensure the advancement of the project. Show less

    • HDMZ

      Oct 2019 - Dec 2023

      Technical lead on small - medium sized client web projects built within content management systems such as WordPress, c5, and Pimcore using various technologies including PHP and JavaScript.- Ensures technical feasibility of UI/UX designs- Creates and manages build plan while identifying risks and providing solutions- Develops and maintains well-documented and reusable code- Attends internal and external project meetings to support project implementation PROJECTS: Lead developer: Intranet (internal), Link Immunotherapeutics Supporting developer: Repligen, Theravance, CeribellACHIEVEMENTS: - Established a new technical documentation process that eliminated process pain points and increased documentation by 60% - Mentored summer intern and curated schedule including providing internal projects and daily assignments- Leader and founder of the first Employee Resource Group (LGBTQ+) Show less - Technical lead on small client websites who is involved in the entire development process of web projects built within content management systems.- Maintains components and builds out new components for existing websites. PROJECTS: Lead developer: Verantos, EdgewiseSupporting developer: BeiGene, Nutcracker Lead Webmaster (Oct 2019 - Oct 2021)Doubled as a junior developer and lead webmaster who undertook the lead webmaster role engaging with upwards of 6 webmaster requests daily. - Oversees webmaster client requests from first client contact to project completion.- Collaborates directly with clients and internal teams to ensure deliverables are understood and completion of requests are made within deadlines. Show less

      • Web Developer, Integration Specialist

        Jul 2022 - Dec 2023
      • Junior Web Developer / Lead Webmaster

        Feb 2020 - Jul 2022
      • Digital Solutions Intern

        Oct 2019 - Feb 2020
    • Robotics Tech Club

      Jun 2024 - Sept 2024
      Robotics Teacher

      - Aided in the planning, preparation, and implementation of project-based, hands-on, daily robotics lessons and activities for children ages 6 to 10 years old at private schools and recreation centers in San Francisco and Millbrae- Taught course curriculum which included LEGO® Education WeDo 2.0, Wonder Workshop’s Dash Robot, and Tinkercad 3d Modeling + Design

    • Playworks

      Sept 2024 - now

      Playworks is a nonprofit organization that believes in the power of play to support students' social-emotional growth and physical well-being. Through programs that promote inclusivity, leadership, and teamwork - I collaborate with educators and school leaders to create engaging and positive environments.

      • Site Specialist

        Oct 2024 - now
      • Program Coordinator

        Sept 2024 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • JavaScript Development

      General Assembly
      May 2018
    • Front End Web Development

      General Assembly
      Feb 2018