###Jennifer Cahalane
http://www.cahalanejennifer.com
203.417.0097
###Thrillist Media Group
Software Engineer, Platform Launches
February 2016 to Present
Acted as lead to build a new content site in under 4 months. Worked on all aspects of the site, including search, landing page, and content pages. Focus on writing reuable, modular code using PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and SCSS.
Full Stack Developer
June 2014 to February 2016
Build forward facing features for content and commerce sites using PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and SCSS. Projects have included: building a system to allow users to save places, and refactoring and restructuring server side article logic.
###MediaLets Front End Web Developer Intern
Summer 2013
Built web app to display advertisements for use by the sales team. Used Backbone.js, Node.js, JavaScript, SCSS, CSS, and HTML
###University of Pennsylvania Instructor - Ruby on Rails
August 2013 - May 2014
Taught Ruby on Rails, HTML, CSS and JavaScript to class of 20. Created lesson plans, provided one-on-one help, and managed 2 TAs
Teaching Assistant - Ruby on Rails
Fall 2012
Assisted in the teaching of Ruby on Rails, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to over 30 students through one-on-one help and grading.
Sound Director
May 2012 - May 2014
Managed operation of the committee, including coordinating over 15 audio technicians, and managing a budget in excess of $15,000.
Sound Technician
October 2010 - May 2014
Worked as an audio technician, problem solving audio concerns as needed.
###Freelance Web Developer
September 2012 - March 2013 Designed and built web apps for clients using HTML, CSS, jQuery, and Ruby on Rails. Created icons using Photoshop and Illustrator.
Languages
| skill | level |
|---|---|
| JavaScript | ★★★★☆ |
| jQuery | ★★★★☆ |
| HTML | ★★★★☆ |
| CSS | ★★★★☆ |
| PHP | ★★★★☆ |
| Ruby | ★★★☆☆ |
| C++ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Java | ★★★☆☆ |
| SQL | ★★☆☆☆ |
| SOLR | ★★☆☆☆ |
Frameworks
| framework | level |
|---|---|
| Rails | ★★★★☆ |
| Backbone | ★★★★☆ |
| CakePHP | ★★★★☆ |
Software
| framework | level |
|---|---|
| Photoshop | ★★★★☆ |
| Maya | ★★★☆☆ |
| Illustrator | ★★★☆☆ |
| inDesign | ★★☆☆☆ |
2010-2014 : BSE in Digital Media Design and Fine Arts University of Pennsylvania
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Crocheter of dinosaurs
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Wearer of mismatched socks
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Attempting to run off to join the circus