Andrew J. Wippl
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OBJECTIVE
To become an asset to a reputable company by utilizing my computer science and business experience.
EDUCATION
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA December 2013
B.A. Computer Science
Relevant Coursework: Programming 1 & 2 (Java, Python, Android SDK), Discrete Math, Digital Logic Design,
Data Structures (C++, UNIX, Shell, Linux), Theory of Computation, Web and Mobile Application Development (SQL,
PHP, HTML5 & CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX), Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Algorithms, Digital Media and
Publishing, Computer Architecture, Database System Concepts.
Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) May 2011
A.S. Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude
Phi Theta Kappa – International Honor Society
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
iFixt, Fashion Square Mall, Charlottesville, VA June 2012-Present
Chief Operating Officer, Owner (50% interest)
Responsible for starting business with 6 locations in VA and NC, creating corporate structure
Initially contracted training for employees with no knowledge of the business
Responsible for recruiting and hiring employees throughout VA and NC
Currently employ 8 full-time employees and 4 part-time employees, maintain final say on hire/fire
Run payroll weekly for all employees
Categorize transactions and maintain QuickBooks Online (QBO)
Scouted locations, signed leases, maintain relationships with leasing agents
Created and maintain relationships with suppliers throughout US and China
Creative2Studios (www.creative2studios.com), Ashburn, VA March 2013-August 2013
Team Leader, backend developer, recruiter, head of intern program
Started as contract developer, then offered full-time position
Responsible for building and leading programming teams, recruited talented programmers
Responsible for developing new programmers
Built backend content management systems, primarily in PHP, HTML, CSS, SQL, JavaScript, AJAX, and JQuery
Dealt directly with clients, as well as worked on new client development
Notable Projects as Lead
Dating website, Ave Maria Singles, https://www.avemariasingles.com
Construction company website, Knight Solutions, http://www.knightsolutionsfirst.com
Social Network, People’s Cancer Network, https://www.peoplescancernetwork.com
Connected to the Case (www.connectedtothecase.com), Ashburn, VA February 2013-July 2013
Head Intern
Recruited interns, led team, oversaw development, led team meetings
Built America’s Most Wanted meets Facebook/social media-type system
Became Facebook developer, utilizing FB Graph API in PHP, to implement algorithm that connected people
to time/places/locations that they might not have known they were connected to otherwise
Caught first criminal (Cleon Williams) in April 2013, via web, in conjunction with Sheriff’s Department
On-camera experience during filming of TV pilot for show with former producer of America’s Most Wanted
Fitness First Health Clubs, Reston, VA January 2010-August 2011
Manager/Personal Trainer
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified
Trained personal training clients briefly, before being promoted to manager
Supervised and scheduled all staff (30 employees) at the health club, besides GM
Responsible for meeting weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales quotas
Top 5 salesperson at company in sales, June 2010 – July 2011
Care for and ensured members remained safe and content, by providing excellent customer service.
Champps Americana Sports Bar & Grill, Reston, VA February 2007-February 2010
Bar Manager/ Head Bartender
Accounted for a cash drawer
Ordered and received liquor and beverages for a bar that averaged $30k in sales per week
Planned for and organized social events of 250+ people
Flair bartender
ACTIVITIES & OTHER EXPERIENCES
PARFAIT, UVa Mobile Application Development Club November 2012-February 2014
President (2013-2014 school year)
Recruited members
Made and organized school year schedule for club
Founding Member (2012-2013 school year)
Assisted in starting club at UVa
Team leader in mobile application development team
WUVA, UVa owned radio station & web-based newspaper August 2011-May 2012
Member
Wrote for newspaper & and gained broadcast experience recording sports updates played on Charlottesville
radio station
Extensive Traveling July 1983-Present
Grew up overseas in 5 different countries in Europe and Central America, attending American International
Schools. Traveled to 25 different countries
Learned invaluable communication skills
Languages
Fluent English, proficient German, some Spanish