Experience
Workshop Presenter
Chicago, IL
June 2017
Presentation on approaching algorithm challenges using Test-Driven Development, focusing on best practices for writing tests, and touching on clean code design.
Fastenal
Sales Support
Chicago, IL
2015-2016
Quickly and efficiently utilized the inventory management system to place and fulfill orders, receive and transfer products, track shipment, and process sales.
Followed up with clients and vendors on progress of orders, monitored company emails for items needing immediate attention researched product specs for clients.
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
Standardized Patient
Chicago, IL
2007-2015
Assessed English proficiency and communication skills of medical graduates testing for certification to enter U.S. residency and fellowship programs, consistently adhering to testing standards and maintaining strict confidentiality.
Read/Write Library (formerly Chicago Underground Library)
Event Organizer
Chicago, IL
2007 - 2011
With little to no budget and a dash of improvising, organized volunteers, coordinated with artists, juggled schedules, culminating in fun and creative events for the library.
Street-Level Youth Media
Artist Mentor
Chicago, IL
2006
Mentored youth for the Summer Arts Apprenticeship program (SAAP) 2006
John M. Flaxman Library - School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Cataloger/Library Assistant
Chicago, IL
2004 - 2010
Utilized the various digital library systems to catalog materials into bibliographic database according to exacting industry formatting standards.
Coordinated with coworkers, and planned the acquisition and relocation of a special donation to the library.
Cover to Cover Booksellers
Bookseller/Sideline Buyer
San Francisco, CA
1999 - 2003
Generated weekly reports through the Point-of-Sale (POS) system to track sales.
Developed a system through POS for placing book orders which reduced paper consumption and facilitated following up on customer requests in a timely manner.