Skills
● HMTL5
● Python
● Adobe Photoshop
● React JS
● Final Cut Pro
● CSS
● MongoDB
● Adobe Illustrator
● Sass/Scss
● Wordpress/Drupal
● SQL
● Django
● Javascript
● Git/Github
● PostgreSQL
● Adobe After Effects / Premiere Pro
Creative and thirsty for knowledge, I am an artistic software engineer who combines the technical background of code with the flavor of art. I see beyond the screen to bring ideas, concepts, and canvas’ to life.
- Paula Bannerman
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
General Assembly, Software Immersive Program
Completed a three-month, 500-hour full-time and full-stack web development program providing experience with the latest front- and back-end programming languages, tools, and methodologies including: HTML, CSS, SASS, Javascript, jQuery, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, NodeJS, ReactJS, PHP, Wordpress, Pug/Jade, Git, Github, wire-framing, user stories/requirements planning, and test-driven development.
Projects:
● GA Stock Dashboard: React JS, CSS, Javascript
● Audubon Society: React JS, CSS Javascript
● Mobile quiz: HTML, Javascript, Bootstrap
● FlickPicks: ReactJS, NodeJs, Javascript, ExpressJS, MongoDB, Mongoose
Instructor Associate, General Assembly
2019 - Present
● Inspire and support students as they identify their passions and drive their continued learning beyond the curriculum.
● Provide feedback on student homework and projects.
● Aid in research, troubleshooting, and debugging.
● Work alongside the Instructors to best meet the needs and learning styles of your students.
● Providing students with feedback on how they are doing, what troubles they are having, and giving them needed additional coaching.
Creative Director / Web Developer, Shadd Pianos
2003 - Present
● Produced manufacture material and packaging for the FOX television show Empire.
● Developed and maintained 4 websites using HTML, CSS, JQuery, PHP, and XML.
● Created more than 70+ custom graphics, brochures, videos, and presentations.
● Planned, administered, and implemented projects from start to finish.
Web Technician, Center of Applied Linguistics
2013 - 2016
● Experienced in analyzing, designing, developing and implementing Web-based applications.
● Collaborated with producers and graphic designers in the development of more than 100 HTML/CSS/Javascript/XML applications and websites for clients.
● Consulted the IT staff and established a more stable testing environment for the application.
Event Planner/Graphic Designer, MOCA DC
2005 - 2013
● Planned events that raised more than $600 in donations per event.
● Developed and coordinated fundraising programs to stimulate business for local artists.
● Produced campaign materials, managed the reproduction and distribution of advertisements, and ensured timely public postings.
Graphic/Web/Video Designer, Shoptaw Designs
2010 - 2011
● Produced a Sotheby’s real estate magazine from cover to cover within 12 hours.
● Worked closely with advertising and production staffs to ensure on-time publication.
● Constructed eye-catching company logos and advertising materials. Designed logos, presentation folders, brochures, newspaper, magazine ads, and designed video advertisements.
LEADERSHIP|VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
General Assembly, Software Immersive Program, Washington, DC
2019
Gibbs College, Visual Communications, Vienna, VA
2013
LEADERSHIP|VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
DCartist // STEAM Art Advocate
● Coordinated and prepared print material, press releases, brochures, and apparel to commercial printers.
● Managed groups ranging from 3 to 250 with hands-on lessons and lectures on art and programming.
● Created and maintained an environment allowing and encouraging guests to make discoveries, solve problems, and think independently.
SHOWS AND EVENTS
2017
TeeCon - May 13, 2017
Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
Artomatic - March 24 - May 6, 2017
Crystal City, Arlington, VA
NOVA Makers Faire - March 19, 2017
South Lakes High School and Langston Hughes Middle School, Reston, VA
DC STEM Festival - February 25, 2017
Harmony DC Public Charter School, Washington, DC
2016
Adventure Day, Girl Scouts - October 15, 2016
Fauquier County Fairgrounds, Warrenton, VA
46th Annual Labor Day Art Show – September, 2016
Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD
National Makers Faire - June 18 - 19, 2016
University of DC, Washington, DC
AwesomeCon - June 3 - 5, 2016
Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
NCCF’s 13th Annual Charity Auction - June 3, 2016
Silver Spring Civic Building, Silver Spring, MD
TeeCon - May 21, 2016
Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
CreatorCon - April 23, 2016
James Hubert Blake HS, Silver Spring, MD
Finding Your Own Voice - April 1, 2016
Artist & Makers Studios, Rockville, MD
Capitol Hill Art League 2016 Juried Exhibition - January - February, 2016
Hill Center @ Old Naval Hospital, Washington, DC
2015
Hope for Nepal - Spectrum Miami 2015: Art Basel, December 2-6, 2015
Midtown, Miami, Florida
Autumn - October 22 - 25, 2015
Arthouse.NYC, New York City, NY
Adventure Day, Girl Scouts - October 17, 2015
Fauquier County Fairgrounds, Warrenton, VA
Art in the Alley 7 - October 16, 2015
1200 blocks of Florida Ave and Morse St NE, Washington, DC
NY Comic Con - October 8-11. 2015
Javits Center, New York City, NY
Gothic and Steampunk- October 2015
Hopps Art Lounge ,Leesburg, VA
Marriott's Art Night – September 23, 2015
Springhill Suites, Gaithersburg, MD
45th Annual Labor Day Art Show – September, 2015
Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD
RawArtists: Bold - September 2, 2015
Howard Theater, Washington, DC
Heroes and Villains II - August 2015
Hopps Art Lounge, Leesburg, VA
AwesomeCon - May 29 - 31, 2015
Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
Red (juried show)- May 2015
Gallery Underground (Crystal City Shops), Arlington, VA
Social Outrage - May 2015
Hopps Art Lounge, Leesburg, VA
Girl Scout Makers Day - April 25, 2015
STEAM movement
National Conference Center, Leesburg, VA
T-Mode (Anime, Gaming, Pop Culture) Convention – April 3 – 5, 2015
Hilton, Rockville, MD
5th Annual Cupcakes & Cocktails “A Diva Soiree” - March 21, 2015
Cherry Hill Park Ballroom, College Park, MD
Red
Colors of Humanity Art Gallery - February, 2015
www.colorsofhumanityartgallery.com
“#WetweetArt” – January 11 – February 8, 2015
ArtDC, Hyattsville, MD
“White” - January 2 – January 31, 2015
Washington Artworks, Rockville, MD
2014
RawArtists: Holiday RawK 2014 - (iPad) December, 2014
Penn Social, Washington, DC
Fall Jewelry Show - (Jewelry) November, 2014
Byrne Gallery, Middleburg, VA
Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) – November - December, 2014
Arlington Arts Center, Arlington, VA
WPA Member Works on Paper – October, 2014
(e)merge art fair, Washington, DC
“Simplicity: Art in Black and White”– (iPad) September, 2014
Capital Artworks, Rockville, MD
44th Annal Labor Day Art Show – (iPad) August, 2014
Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD
DigiFunArt Festival – (iPad) August, 2014
Seoul, Korea
mDAC Summit - (iPad) August 2014
The Pacific Art League , Palo Alto, CA
“Off the Wall”– (iPad) July, 2014
Capital Artworks, Rockville, MD
Vengeance Art show – (iPad) June, 2014
Penn Social, Washington, DC
RAW artists: Spectrum – (iPad) April, 2014
Penn Social, Washington, DC
Spring Jewelry Show – April, 2014
Byrne Gallery, Middleburg, MD
2013 - Older
Fall Jewelry Show – September, 2013
Byrne Gallery, Middleburg, MD
Spring Jewelry Show – March 23, 2013
Byrne Gallery, Middleburg, MD
“African American Show”– February 2013
MOCA DC/A+M Galleries, Washington, DC
“Flow” – June 2010
Caladan Gallery, Cambridge, MA
“The Sketchbook Project 4 – December 2009
Art House Gallery, New York
“Member Holiday & Gift Show”– November 2009
MOCA DC/A+M Galleries, Washington, DC
“Heads and Tails”– November 2009
MOCA DC/A+M Galleries, Washington, DC
“Middle East Politics”– October 2009
MOCA DC/A+M Galleries, Washington, DC
“Perspective of Women”– September 2009
MOCA DC/A+M Galleries, Washington, DC
“The Canvas Project 2!” – September 2009
Art House Gallery, New York/Atlanta
“The Canvas Project 2!” – August 2009
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
“Moca 17th Anniversary Exhibit” – April 2009
MOCA DC/A+M Galleries, Washington, DC
“A Celebration of the Figure III” – July 2006
MOCA DC/A+M Galleries, Washington, DC
“In Black and White” – May 2006
MOCA DC/A+M Galleries, Washington, DC
“Architecture & Landscape & Figure” – Oct 2005
MOCA DC/A+M Galleries, Washington, DC
“Members Gallery” – Aug 2005
MOCA DC/A+M Galleries, Washington, DC
“HIDDEN TREASURES: BLACK ARTISTS OF D.C.” – July 2005
The Graham Collection, Washington, DC
“A Celebration of the Figure II” – July 2005
MOCA DC/A+M Galleries, Washington, DC
