Data Entry Clerk

COLLEEN BENT

Manchester, CT 917-***-**** *******@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/colleenbent https://colleenbent.com/

SUMMARY

Versatile, highly analytical professional with ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project deliverables on time and under budget. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills combined with a strong history of maximizing effectiveness and productivity in fast-paced work environments. Excel at delivering successful, creative, and cost-effective software solutions that allow organizations and individuals to accomplish their goals, missions, and potential.

SKILLS

JavaScript • HTML • CSS • jQuery • Java • Python • JIRA • Agile • Confluence • SharePoint • Excel

Linux • Windows • SVN • GIT • Jenkins • Maven • Eclipse • Visual Studio Code • NetBeans

CORE COMPETENCIES

Web/Software Development Agile Development Project Management SDLC Client Relations Cross-Functional Collaboration Communication Interpersonal Skills Analytical Abilities Root Cause Analysis Requirements Analysis Love to learn

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

● Enhanced enterprise web application projects to improve user experience

● Mentored and assisted colleagues in web development training

● Successfully delivered multiple enterprise-level, end-of-life, and upgrade projects in Database/Middleware department on time and within budget

EXPERIENCE

Web Developer – 4/2018-Present

FREELANCE

Collaborate with global clients to create and implement web applications to achieve their goals and exceed expectations

Design, develop, and launch responsive websites using WordPress, HTML/CSS, JavaScript

Manages/Assists development and production of proposal responses to RFQs, RFIs, and RFPs

Implement a rigorous process for cross-browser testing in IE, Mozilla, and Chrome that corrects website layout issues

Delivering ongoing client support, web maintenance, security hardening measures, and updates

Current Project

Design and develop e-commerce holistic healthcare website, Quantum-Journey

Earlier Projects

Created new Human Communication Institute website using WordPress at HCI

Provided significant enhancements to large WordPress website at formerly Schneider Electric Motion, now Novanta IMS

Contributed to EPA web projects via Cherokee Service Group

Created enterprise web apps with RESTful routes, CRUD operations, and API integration at Coding Dojo

WordPress Web Developer – 9/2023-4/2024

Human Communication Institute

Recreated and launched hci-global.com website

Performed root cause analysis and resolved technical glitches on websites to minimize site downtime and support best service

Updated, monitored, and maintained plugins and WordPress version updates to ensure robust security

Collaborated extensively with clients to decide and implement website enhancements and updates

Website Manager – 7/2020-8/2023

Novanta IMS

Rebranded three websites--novantaims.com (approx. 2,500 pages), eorder.biz, and channel partners

Analyzed RFP requirements, prepared proposal outlines, coordinated SMEs, and produced compliant, persuasive responses

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Improved web page load speed and Core Web Vitals by 50%

Enhanced web accessibility score from 70% to 90%

Increased overall health score by 30%

Developed and employed WordPress website management techniques and procedures

Refactored custom JavaScript & PHP code of web applications to improve user interactive experience

Implemented security hardening measures to protect websites from hackers and reduce spam

Application Developer – 12/2018-3/2019

CHEROKEE SERVICE GROUP

• Provide walkthroughs to set up local web environments for new team members

• Provided enhancements and bug fixes for EPA web applications using, JIRA, Spring, JavaScript, HSQLDB

• EPA web applications included CEDRI, EV-CIS, TriQUEST

Coding Resident, 12/2017-6/2018

CODING DOJO, McLean, VA

• Coached team members through challenging project assignments

• Tutored specific technologies including HTML, GitHub, and MySQL Workbench

• Collaborated with team members on solutions to morning algorithm challenges in JavaScript

• Successfully completed an immersive coding boot camp in enterprise web development

• Created web apps from scratch, back-end to front-end onto deployment in three full stacks: Spring Boot, Django, & MEAN

• Produced web apps with RESTful routes, CRUD operations, and API integration

IT Project Manager - 11/2016-12/2017

MOODY’S CORPORATION, New York, NY

• Directed projects on multiple cross-functional development teams at Moody’s Corporation that created and supported over 150 business applications offered to the financial industry. Tools included JIRA and SharePoint

• Managed teams that designed, developed, tested, and implemented software programs and computer technology

• Used agile and waterfall methodologies depending on project and client goals to create detailed project road maps, plans, schedules, and work breakdown structures

• Delivered technology upgrade projects (i.e., Pentaho and JBOSS) under deadlines and within budget

• Created, maintained, and published a weekly report essential to an accurate, high-level assessment of completed automation scripts for senior management

• Showed strong customer service skills by resolving complex issues and winning customer loyalty

Build Automation Engineer - 11/2015-11/2016

SYNTEL INC. Client: MOODY’S CORPORATION, New York, NY

• Managed and controlled the build process to deliver continuous integration and related testing; tools included: Jenkins, PTC Integrity, Maven, SVN, JIRA, Nexus, and Sonar

• Improved security, analysis, and reporting by monitoring critical systems and changes to extremely sensitive computer security controls

• Worked effectively with multiple development teams to support source code control, code compilation, deployment, and

production release management

• Debugged, analyzed, and corrected build failures to facilitate error-free Staging and Production Environments

IT Project Manager – 5/2010-11/2014

COMMAND PERFORMANCE PRODUCTIONS, LIC, NY

• Communicated directly with clients to determine project requirements, scope, and deliverables in strategic digital marketing campaigns

• Promoted excellent relationship with clients via weekly meetings focused on positive, prompt, and efficient communication

EDUCATION

Purdue University, Master of Science in Information Technology, Summa Cum Laude 2013-2015

Purdue University, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Summa Cum Laude 2008-2012

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