About Me
My name is Melissa Nesbitt and I am a full-stack software engineer with a passion for problem-solving and building user-focused applications.
I have experience working with JavaScript, React, Express.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, in addition to HTML and CSS. My current projects are:
- A single-page application that allows users to create and purchase fast-food orders, leveraging reusable React Components, React Router and Redux. Follow my progress: Order Up! GitHub
- A dynamic newsfeed designed for users to take a deep-dive into what's going on in their neighborhood, using Express.js to send and route Axios calls from a number of 3rd-party APIs. Follow my progress: Block Party GitHub
I have a background in business and program management and am passionate about cross-functional collaboration and streamlining processes to improve results. I hope to lend my talents to a socially-conscious organization with a strong foundation of team collaboration.
Software Engineer
Received certificate of completion from General Assembly's Software Engineering Immersive program, a 12-week/500+ hour career accelerator for full-stack web development.
- GitHub: https://github.com/MelNesbitt12
- Phone: 203-217-5659
- City: Boston, MA
- Degree: Masters in Business Management
- Email: mel.nalband@gmail.com
Skills and Technologies
Resume
Summary
Melissa Nesbitt
Motivated and driven Software Engineer with a passion for problem solving and building applications. I'm hardworking and resourceful but not afraid to ask questions, and thrive in collaborative environments with shared goals. I look forward to adding my positivity, growth mindset, and drive to my next team.
- Greater Boston Area, MA
- (203)217-5659
- mel.nalband@gmail.com
Education
Master of Science in Business Management
2016 - 2018
Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing
2006 - 2010
Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA
Graduated Cum Laude
Professional Experience
Software Engineering Immersive at General Assembly
June 2020 - September 2020
Boston, MA
- 12-week/ 500+ hours of rigorous training in full stack web development.
- Hands-on experience working with key programming languages, libraries, and technologies to build four web applications from the ground up.
- Applied fundamental and nuanced concepts of computing, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming to classwork and projects.
- Built RESTful APIs and integrated data from third-party APIs.
- Worked collaboratively with a development team to conceptualize, develop and finalize a team project, leveraging git and Github for version control.
Senior Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
October 2015 - June 2020
Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
- Oversaw the application cycle from inquiry to acceptance to class registration for 35+ Masters of Education programs.
- Despite team size reduction, directly engaged with 1300+ potential applicants and consistently met enrollment goals for each cycle.
- Collaborated with Enrollment Operations and Management to identify and implement strategies for increased enrollment.
Business Development Manager
March 2015 - October 2015
EF High School Education Year, Cambridge, MA
- Managed and qualified volunteer coordinator and host family leads in Salesforce for seven states.
- Daily use of multiple, sophisticated business systems, including Salesforce and Dash.
Program Manager
October 2013 - March 2015
EF High School Education Year, Cambridge, MA
- Ran high school exchange programs in Southwest U.S by managing 60 volunteer field staff focused on mentoring 200+ students.
- Consistent collaboration with international staff in 16 sales offices to ensure student compliance and resolve conflict.
- Used student and host family data and field staff fieldback to assist in region growth strategy; helped grow regional placement by 22%.
Contact
I look forward to being in touch and discussing how my experience and skills may be a right fit for your team!
Location:
Greater Boston Area, MA
Email:
mel.nalband@gmail.com
Call:
203-217-5659