Web Developer/Director of Research
Resume:
John Vandivier
**************@*****.***
Arlington, VA 22204
Objective
Seeking to leverage a passion for web development into professional experience complementing a significant data oriented skillset.
Summary
Time-tested history of superior achievement combined with strong personal values. Expertise in policy and economics lead to a professional research
position. Working with data allowed for discovery of a passion for web development. Outstanding work ethic complements a commitment to community
involvement.
Education
August 2015 – TBD George Mason University (Arlington, VA)
Economics, Ph.D.
August 2013 – Present George Mason University (Arlington, VA)
Overall GPA 3.6 Master of Public Policy
August 2010 - December 2012 University of Houston (Houston, TX)
Overall GPA 3.4 Graduated with a Double Major:
GPA, Econ 3.7 Bachelor of Science – Economics
GPA, Poli Sci 3.3 Bachelor of Science – Political Science
Senior GPA 3.5
September 2008 – May 2010 Austin Community College (Austin, TX)
Core Studies
August 2004 – May 2008 Georgetown High School (Georgetown, TX)
Graduated with Distinction
Experience
January 2015 – Present surgeRED (Alexandria, VA)
Director of Research
Developed key research-based deliverables for a leading political communications consultancy. Analyzed,
maintained and improved data lists consisting of more than one million observations for communication
purposes as well as tens of thousands of voter files. Utilized numerous programming languages leading full-
stack web development project teams. Contributed to the selection and training of new hires. Assisted in overall
business process planning including creation of various SOPs.
July 2013 – December 2014 Harden Global (Alexandria, VA)
Apprenticing-Associate, Promoted to Associate, Promoted to Director of Research
Developed key research-based deliverables for a leading political communications consultancy. Analyzed,
maintained and improved data lists consisting of more than one million observations for communication
purposes as well as tens of thousands of voter files. Utilized numerous programming languages leading full-
stack web development project teams. Contributed to the selection and training of new hires. Assisted in overall
business process planning including creation of various SOPs.
November 2012 – June 2013 Chick-Fil-A (Conroe, TX)
Team Member
March 2010 – July 2012 HEB Grocery (Georgetown, Houston, and Huntsville, TX)
Cashier
July 2008 – October 2009 Walmart (Austin, TX)
Cashier, Promoted to Customer Service Representative
August 2007 – April 2008 Down the Alley Bistro (Georgetown, TX)
Multi-Task Team Member
Community Involvement
2004-Present Wellspring United Methodist Church (Member)
2013 Ratio Christi (Member)
2012-2013 University Heights Baptist Church (Attendee)
2011-2012 Student Economic Association – University of Houston (Scholarship Recipient,
Member)
2011-2012 The Houston Economics Club (Member)
2010-2011 Baptist Student Ministry (Small Group Leader, Musician)
Honors, Awards and Achievements
• Dean’s List at University of Houston (2011, 2012) and Austin Community College (2009, 2010)
• Awarded the annual Student Economic Association Scholarship at the University of Houston (2011)
• Received National Merit Scholar Letter of Commendation
• Selected to participate in the University of Illinois’ Redbird Risk Management Challenge
• Google Certified for Google Analytics and Adwords (2015)
• Web Development Certified by learntoprogram.tv (2014)
• Numerous courses through Codecademy (2014 – Present)
• Certificate in Austrian Macroeconomics from Von Mises Academy (2013)
Hobbies and Interests
• Web presence focusing on economics, politics and philosophy. Garnered more than 200,000 views.
• Personal and experimental finance. Interests include cryptocurrency, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer transactions, and derivatives.
• Website and app development. Sharpening old skills and learning new skills for use or recreation.
• Recreational learning. Courses on topics other than programming taken through Udemy, Codecademy, Kahn Academy, Von Mises Academy,
• Creating and appreciating music
• Entrepreneurship
• Cooking
Other Information
• Proficiency with Javascript, HTML 5, CSS, PHP, jQuery, and MySQL
• Currently learning MeteorJS, MongoDB, and AngularJS
Work Samples
Responsible for
• Proficiency with Javascript, HTML 5, CSS, PHP, and JQuery
References
Mr. Tony Marsh Professional Reference Reference by phone or email
Managing Partner Phone: 202-***-**** Email: *********@*****.***
Mr. Chris Godbey Professional Reference Reference by phone, email or letter
Supervisor Phone: 202-***-**** Email: ******@********.***
For more information, and to view additional references including skill-specific endorsements, please view my
LinkedIn profile at: www.linkedin.com/pub/john-vandivier/50/147/6ab/
Writing or technical samples are available upon request.
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