Objective: |
To obtain a position where I can use computer science, leadership, and communication skills in an industry-leading, information technology environment. To continue as a lifelong learner. |
Education and Training: |
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Bachelor of Arts: Computer Science
| Minors: Spanish and Bioinformatics |
Graduated with University Honors |
| Cumulative GPA: 3.38/4.0 |
Graduation Date: May 2011 |
| Thesis Title: Implementing a Natural Language to Structured Query Language Translator |
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Employment History: |
| Principal Financial Group, Des Moines, Iowa |
May 2011 —Present |
IT Application Analyst
• Design and implement portions of application framework for a Java desktop application
• Interpret business requirements and Create technology solutions using OO design patterns
• Lead 1-3 developers in India to implement business requirements
• Communications Coordinator – New Employee Resource Group (2011—Present) |
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| Northern Iowa Student Government, Cedar Falls, Iowa |
April 2010 —April 2011 |
Speaker of the Senate
• Coordinated proposed legislation, guest speakers, weekly agenda, and Senate membership
• Worked with other members of student government to effectively solve student concerns
• Advocated on behalf of students at the University and State level in collaboration with NISG |
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| Principal Financial Group, Des Moines, Iowa |
May 2010 —August 2010 |
Information Technology Internship Program
• Developed and presented a monitoring server for use in a Services-Oriented Architecture
• Gained exposure to multiple teams and multiple leadership styles through informal rotation |
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| University of Northern Iowa – DOR, Cedar Falls, Iowa |
August 2008 —May 2010 |
Resident Assistant – Rider Hall
• Counseled residents regarding personal, academic, interpersonal, and health concerns
• Worked closely with other staff members and participated in an on-call rotation |
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| State Farm Insurance, Bloomington, Illinois |
May 2009—July 2009 |
| Intern – IT/Systems |
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Computer Skills and Languages: |
• Java SE • Ada • Spring • Swing UI Framework • Lucene • XStream
• Advanced knowledge of Eclipse/RAD, Subversion, Office 2010, Palm OS, Android platform
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, SQL, Scheme, HTML, Javascript |
Student Activities: |
• Northern Iowa Student Government Senator for the University At-Large (2008—2011)
• Student Information System Executive Steering Committee – Student Rep. (2010—2011)
• Iowa High School Model United Nations – Executive Secretary (2007—2011)
• Student Computing Advisory Committee – Chair (2007—2009) |
Volunteer Work: |
• Volunteer Exhibits Lead & weekly volunteer – Science Center of Iowa (2011—Present)
• General Volunteering in Des Moines (Dam to Dam, DM Marathon, DM Arts Festival, etc.)
• Campus Ministry Board Member, non-profit organization (2008—2011) |
Awards and Honor Societies: |
• CNS Scholarship (UNI Computer Science Department, 2009—2012)
• Upsilon Pi Epsilon (ACM & IEEE Honor Society, 2009)
• National Residence Hall Honorary, 2009
• Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish Honor Society, 2008) |
References available upon request
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