Rebecca Foster

Software Engineer

Full-stack web developer with background in art and social work and passion for logic, math, and patterns. I want my career to combine all these passions, and I am seeking a position in web development that fosters a growth mindset and creative collaboration.

Experience

Thinkful — Engineering Immersion, Graduated — July 2020

Learned industry best practices and practical software development standards with a focus on HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Node.js, React, Redux, and algorithms and data structures.

Created and deployed mobile-first applications while learning new languages and frameworks by collaborating several hours every week with a senior web developer.

Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Operations Assistant and Web Manager — January 2019 — Current

Manage informational mobile responsive website that gives users information about the Weavers Guild of Minnesota

Greet customers and assist with weaving questions from expert weavers to beginners

Track inventory and maintain effective displays in handweaving supply shop

St Stephens, Shelter Worker — June 2020 — Current

Answer shelter requests, check in guests, process new shelter guest intakes. Make appropriate referrals when necessary.

Uphold shelter policy in a consistent, fair manner with a positive and respectful demeanor.

Organize and clean kitchen space, set out food items for scheduled meals.

Sitkans Against Family Violence, Prevention Manager April 2017 — February 2019

Tracked and analyzed data to prove and ensure evidence-based program success.

Planned and facilitated monthly meetings for the program development team for Boys Run I toowú klatseen

Supervised coworkers, focusing on empowering their growth