Katie Poeltler

FULL STACK WEB DEVELOPER

TECHNOLOGY SALES CONSULTANT

AMATEUR ASTRONOMER

FLORIDA

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About Me
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"Her drive to excel, her ability to communicate effectively, and her strong computer skills makes Katie a magnificent candidate."

-Nancy Martinez, K-5 ESL Teacher

Intro

I have an unparalleled enthusiasm for knowledge and thrive in positions where self-taught learning is a requirement.

My Code Projects

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ASTRONOMY
365 DAYS OF ASTRONOMY
This application displays an astronomical picture of the day using NASA's APOD api.
dog
INSTAGRAM DOG FINDER
Take a quick survey and get matched with a celebrity's dog. Built with JavaScript, Instagram API, JSON, CSS Bootstrap.
ONE COLOR GENERATOR
1 COLOR GENERATOR
Click the screen to display a new color. Click the camera icon to display Flicker pictures that showcase the color.
Crystal Counting Game
CRYSTAL COUNTING GAME
Use the crystals to match the target number and engage your mind in math and mystery.
STAR MOTION
STAR MOTION
Change the latitude slider to see a different view of the stars.

Languages
JavaScript
HTML/CSS
SQL
Libraries & Frameworks
React
jQuery
Phaser3
Development Practice
Agile
Github
SKILLS
Acquiring new clients and maintaining business relationships
Jumping into existing JavaScript / React applications
Working with Git and version control tools
Learning new technologies and sharing ideas
My Resume
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Projects
  • Lead JavaScript Developer 2018
    365 days of astronomy

    An awe inspiring application that displays a new astronomical picture every day. This application uses NASA's APOD API.

  • JavaScript Developer 2018
    Crystal Counting Game

    A counting game assigns mystery values to each crystal button. Clicking the crystals will add their values. The user wins, if they match the target number.

  • Freelance Developer 2018
    Gravity Gaming Exhibit

    This game lets players visit different planets and experience gravity extremes by shooting a cannonball to take out a target object. Built using JavaScript, animation and physics logic comes from gaming library, Phaser3.


    Rigel Robotic Telescope

    Built a control panel for the telescope's website. Now users can remotely maneuver its position and operate its camera. Used jQuery, JavaScript, and Bootstrap


Education
  • Full-Stack Web Developer Certification 2018
    Northwestern University School of Professional Studies

    Awarded certificate for successfully completing the Accelerated Full-Stack Web Development Program.

    Constructed entire website applications from ground up using JavaScript, ES6, HTML5, CSS, APIs, Node.js, SQL, MongoDB, React, jQuery, and Ajax.

    Used industry best practices for writing readable, functional, and scalable code.

    Deployed projects using Heroku and Github.


  • Bachelor of Arts Public Relations and a Minor in International Relations 2002
    Culver-Stockton College

    Earned a varsity letter in women's soccer.

    Awarded an athletic scholarship to join the women's golf team.

    Member of the Alpha Xi Delta Sorority.

    -Awarded academic scholarship to attend an "Intensive French Language Program" at the University of Grenoble, France

    Awarded academic scholarship Institute for Humanities Studies.


Experience
  • Guest Teaching Assistant 2018
    Northwestern University School of Professional Studies / Full-Stack Web Development Program

    Gained skills in explaining code.

    Assisted students in their understanding of JavaScript and Node.js.


  • Patient Care Technician 2016-2017
    Mercy Hospital Orthopedics and Neurosurgery

    Maintained accurate and real time documentation of patients’ glucose testing and post-surgical physical therapy schedules.

    Organized and prioritized daily work, taking into account the needs of patients, families and other health care workers.


  • Student employment 2012-2013
    University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

    Sterilized and wrapped surgical equipment trays for use during patient surgeries.


  • Advertising and Marketing Specialist 2006-2011
    Elder Implement Company

    Designed and published multi-page John Deere advertising catalogs on limited budgets, which generated $400,000 in sales and 34 new client accounts.

    Worked remotely and independently on constructed database and advertising campaigns.

    Developed extensive database on over 6,000 regional farms, subsidies, and target clients'assets.


  • Senior Sales Consultant,Pharma. 2006-2007
    Best Practices, Llc

    Chosen by CEO to attend a biopharmaceutical conference and acquired new client account.

    Lead sales consultant on a cross-functional team that closed the most profitable benchmark project of 2007.

    Researched and created two organizational charts of Forest and AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical companies.


  • Pharmaceutical Sales Representative 2004-2005
    King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    Achieved 200 face-to-face meetings each month with cardiologist and family practice physicians.

    Won the “Heat Is On” quarterly contest for achieving highest increase of muscle relaxant sales.

    Within the first five months I increased portfolio rank from last to second in the district.