Quality Control Developer

Elise Bosse

040*-***-*** • ********@*****.*** • http://kirilisa.com

Very quick to assimilate new skills and technologies. Driven to improve situations by systematizing tasks and increasing efficiency. Excellent writing and communication skills. Ability to interact well with all levels and types of individuals. Methodical, systematic approach to problem-solving with careful attention to detail. Honest, forthright nature.

ExperienceProgrammer Creation Ministries International 2007-2011Designed, implemented and maintained multiple PHP/MySQL web applications and Joomla plugins/modules in order to streamline a variety of in-house processesDesigned and implemented an online article rostering and management system to make the process of converting, approving, and publishing online articles from Word document to Joomla CMS simple, efficient, and fully trackableDesigned and implemented an Android app to provide CMI’s websiteModified the PHP web store (OSCommerce) and wrote utilities using Visual Studio/C# so that the store could interface with our Microsoft-based accounting software (Exonet).

Web Developer Queensland Office of State Revenue 2006Ported existing website content into new look and feel; created and updated both text and graphical content for clarification or cosmetic purposesEnhanced site with progressive features such as RSS, page rating utility, embedded forms & documents and accessible drop-down helpPerformed extensive troubleshooting and repair of complex JavaScript utilities and CSS configurationsPerformed quality control to ensure site functionality in different environments: developed utilities to enable dynamic functionality in JavaScript-disabled browsers.Database Developer Harvard Medical School 2004-2005Designed and implemented online samples exchange system for the Department of Pathology; drastically alleviated unnecessary paperwork burden on scientists via process automationImplemented data retention for pathologists in an easily retrievable system.Technical Writer II Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2002-2003Created and revised technical documentation for M.I.T. Information Systems; designed websites for display of documentation in a clear and organized formatSalvaged Windows 2000 Servers documentation project by stepping into decision-making role reorganized and redesigned site and documents into a structured and informative product promptly and with little assistanceAssisted colleagues by assuming and completing neglected or orphaned projects.Network Administrator Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1999-2001Initiated complete reorganization of computing for M.I.T.'s Department of Linguistics and Philosophy: designed and implemented new scheme from ground up, streamlined systems and processes, automated maintenance processes via scriptsProvided lead management, systems administration, and ongoing supportWrote extensive technical documentation for users and system administrators.Skills

PHP, Java (for Android), LSL, XML, PostGreSQL, MySQL, Perl, HTML, CSS, RSS, JavaScript, AJAX, WordPress, Joomla, OSCommerce, CodeIgniter. General system components and peripherals. Apache, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Streamsend, Ubuntu. Technical and creative writing, editing and proofreading.EducationMassachusetts Institute of Technology 1995-2000

Bachelor of Science in Creative Writing, Minor in BiologyThe Winsor School 1992-1995

Dropped out after grade 11 in order to attend university.New England Conservatory of Music 1986-1995

Played and toured internationally (Finland, Italy, Germany, Argentina, Chile) with several musical groups. Was the youngest student in the history of the school to complete the 7-year university level music theory program.InterestsPlaying music (jazz & classical), rollerblading, ancient history, cooking, hiking, coding, computer games, ice hockey, German, reading, animals and looking after my little girl.CitizenshipCitizen of Australia, Switzerland and the USA.

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