L. Evan Barnes
Web Developer
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
919-***-**** (c)
919-***-**** (h)
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Education and Training
Software Engineering Certificate
Flatiron School (Online)
Basic Web Development Certificate
Wake Technical Community College (Raleigh, NC)
M.A. English
East Carolina University (Greenville, NC)
B.A. Government (Magna Cum Laude)
Campbell University (Buies Creek, NC)
Technical Projects
Book Safari, Github
● React-Redux CRUD project consisting of a React-Redux front end with a Rails API backend
● Equips users with an easy-to-use search tool (powered by Google Books API) to look up information on books and create reading log entries Book Challenge, Github
● JavaScript SPA with a Rails API
● Enables users to create a log of books they have read Tarheel Teachers, Github
● Ruby on Rails CRUD app
● Functions as a message board for educators to network, collaborate, and discuss topics related to education in North Carolina Reflection Time, Github
● Sinatra CRUD app
● Empowers students to create, read, update, and delete reflections/feedback on their school projects
CatholicNews, Github
● Ruby CLI program
● Educates users on important religious news by extracting headlines and article summaries from a Catholic news website
Experience
SKILLS
● Web Development
● HTML
● CSS
● JavaScript
● Ruby
● Writing
● Speaking
● Postsecondary
Teaching
Wake Technical Community College, Testing Proctor, August 2018-December 2019
● Administering and proctoring Pearson VUE tests, Tests of Adult Basic Education, and the High School Equivalency Test
Xerox, Customer Service Advocate, April 2014-Dec 2016
● Assisting retirees with selecting and enrolling in Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare supplement plans, Medicare prescription drug plans, dental plans and vision plans
● Providing customer service by responding to inquiries regarding retirees' health reimbursement accounts and other health insurance-related needs and concerns
● Data entry and processing
Pierce Insurance Agency, Insurance Agent, Aug 2011-Sept 2013
● Enrolled clients in dental, vision, life and accident insurance while filing applications or other records with data processing
● Answered queries from prospective clients and assisted current clients with their questions, concerns, and needs
Demand Media, Content Writer, February 2010-August 2011
● Wrote informational articles online for eHow and Answerbag Pitt Community College, English Instructor, January 2009-May 2010
● Taught English 111 (Expository Writing), English 113 (Literature-Based Research), and Humanities 115 (Critical Thinking)
● Conducted lectures and supervised students through group discussions and peer reviews of writing assignments
Craven Community College, English Instructor, Spring 2006
● Taught English 111 (composition course)
● Conducted lectures and supervised students through group discussions and peer reviews of writing assignments
East Carolina University, Administrative Assistant, Cashier’s Office, Academic Advising and Support Center, and Office of Graduate Admissions, July 2006-Oct 2008
● Welcomed prospective students and parents, answered their inquiries, and scheduled appointments for academic advisement
● Filed, sorted, and copied documents and student records
● Responded to queries regarding students' accounts, university billing policies, refunds, etc.
● Attended to various office tasks, such as data entry, answering telephone calls, taking payments via telephone, and sorting mail Soluciones Idiomáticas (San José, Costa Rica), English Instructor, Sept 2004-Dec 2005
● Taught English as a foreign language to business people in Costa Rica to improve their English skills in all aspects of communication: listening, speaking, reading, writing