Summary

Combines a keen eye for design with solid development skills. Provides employers with fully-realized web implementations that are as aesthetically pleasing as they are effective in accomplishing business goals.   Known for industrious problem-solving and proven leadership as well flexibility in adapting to emerging technology trends.

Relevant  Skills

• Experienced in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, and Wordpress.
• Adept at designing, developing, and launching websites that incorporate modern styling implementations like responsive and adaptive design.
• Excels in facilitating Scrum and Agile team projects using tools like Github and Slack.
• Advanced skills in training one-on-one and class settings as well as in written communication with an eye for detail
• Timely oversight of project schedules, orderly record-keeping, and attentive follow up with time-sensitive client needs

Education

Expected Completion Summer 2016

Relevant Coursework: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Advanced PHP, SQL, Photoshop, and Illustrator as well as usability, scrum and lean methodology, graphic design, and typography.

Work Experience

Wholesale Account Manager and Coffee Educator

Supports 135 wholesale accounts from Stumptown’s Seattle Roastery that include businesses in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, Vancouver BC, and Calgary

Oversees training program for Stumptown Seattle’s retail cafes and wholesale partners

Led a redesign of all brew guides and training documentation that included a team of 10 trainers across 4 US markets: Seattle, Oregon, LA, and New York.

Head Trainer

Created original designs for all of Victrola Coffee Roasters printed signs, brochures, and merchandise over a 4 year period.

Oversaw training program for Victrola Coffee Roasters and it's sister company Whidbey Coffee Company providing support for over 100 employees and 35 wholesale accounts

Developed an online training program for Victrola Coffee Roasters and Whidbey Coffee Company including modules on Seed to Cup, Roasting, Cupping, Drink Preparation, Home Brewing, and Customer Experience with an accompanying test regimen and training outlines

Designed and wrote a 65 page Drink Training Handbook for Whidbey Coffee Company as well as on-site drink reference cards

Successfully completed a retraining of all 75 Whidbey Coffee baristas and 9 managers to new drink standards and preparation techniques

Manager and Trainer

Managed 3 locations and f acilitated build out of Virginia Mason South cart into full service Cafe & Deli

Developed training program including 40 page Employee Handbook

Achievements and Published Work

Won 1st place in 2003 Northwest Barista Jam and 2nd place in 2011 Northwest Brewer's Cup

Co-authored “Sustainability of Manual Brewing” with Keith Gherke of Able Brewing - Barista Magazine, April/May 2012 and wrote  “One by One: Hario V60 Revisited” - Barista Magazine,  Oct/Nov 2011