Tabitha Chapman

Tabitha Chapman 501 E. Katella Ave #22B Orange, CA-- Technical Knowledge Programming/Scripting Languages/Frameworks: PHP, WordPress, Symfony2, Javascript, HTML, CSS, jQuery, Smarty Templates, Basic Shell Scripting, ASP.NET, CGI, VB Script, VB.NET, ColdFusion, Django, JSON, XML, Zend Framework Testing: PHPUnit, Jenkins Databases: PostgresSQL, MSSQL, mySQL, Oracle Version Control: Git, Subversion Operating Systems: Linux (RedHat, Centos, Ubuntu), OSX Servers: Apache, nginx, IIS Technical Skills: UX/UI, Business Analysis, Object-oriented programming, agile development, novice database management, system and software installation/upgrades, basic server administration, Photoshop, Omnigraffle CMS’: Symfony2, WordPress, Drupal 7, Xoops, Subdreamer, PostNuke, PHPNuke, BuddyPress, Magento Training: Mediation Certification, Diversity Development, Management, Social Media, Creating Teleseminars, Personal Development and Human Potential Skills Agile Web Development – utilize “Scrum” technique to create quick iterative cycles in development Product Management – keep team members on task to meet deadlines, gather requirements and ensure high quality product delivery Communication – excellent written and verbal communication skills Troubleshooting & Technical Support – creative solutions and successful follow-through Copywriting – writer for technical documentation, blog content, social media strategies and content Development Life-Cycle – a deep understanding of an agile development life cycle to implement creative strategies Business ownership – management of a team, good customer service, leadership, scheduling, conflict management, project and task ownership Work Experience Part-time Faculty Coast Community College District August 2017 – Present Costa Mesa, CA  Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.  Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.  Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.  Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.  Teach all scheduled classes.  Maintain accurate records.  Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, on-line and/or off-campus classes. Founder, Software Engineer & Social Media Consultant Tabby Chapman Consulting November 2006 – Present Irvine, CA  International Speaker for WordPress' local conferences called "WordCamp". I've been invited         to speak in Canada on several occasions as well as Washington, Colorado, Vegas, and California. Local WordPress Meetup speaker regarding theming, plugins development, design, work/life balance and time management skills. Create plans for various clients utilizing various tools ranging from custom PHP code to content management systems such as WordPress Created custom WordPress themes, modules, and widgets to accommodate client requests Build beginner workshop programs to educate clients with new software and strategies Teach clients and their employees how to use social media effectively Demonstrate social media techniques, website building and search engine optimization techniques within Essence Interactive, Inc product and branding Continue to develop and enhance a proprietary custom framework used to create many websites and several smaller social networks. Provide on-site education to beginning programmers including consistent feedback, codereviews, and a personal goal-plan for each contract worker Work Experience (cont) Academic Applications Developer University of California, Irvine August 2013 – July 2018 Irvine, CA  Held regular WordPress training sessions to teach faculty and staff how to use the tools and        help them achieve their department or individual goals. Maintained a multisite instance of WordPress for the School of Biological Sciences Designed applications using the full software development life-cycle process Created business process analysis and technical specification documentation for large applications. Developed applications using Symfony2 Framework Managed long-term project planning for department Managed bug and issue tracking software and workflow Communicated with multiple stakeholders with various projects at any given time Junior Product Manager Zeek Interactive, Inc December 2012 – June 2013 Huntington Beach, CA  Gathered requirements for an iPhone, Android and Flash project  Documented functional requirements and expected behavior from a user perspective  Organized team members tasks and schedules  Implemented Agile Development Process, with supervision from Senior Project Manager Web Developer Zeek Interactive, Inc October 2011 – August 2013 Huntington Beach, CA  Developed and maintain WordPress-based custom websites for enterprise-level clients  Created custom JSON and XML feeds for iPhone and Android application development  Maintained and improve queries to MySql from WordPress  Created custom plugins and themes for WordPress  Implemented separate layers of caching for performance boosts  Developed for load balanced servers and scalability of servers  Oversaw upgrades and software installations to ensure as much uptime as possible Software Developer InfoEd International, LLC January 2010 – January 2011 Albany, New York  Sought pragmatic and agile improvements to existing code-base in VBScript, ASP.NET,    using MSSQL AND Oracle databases Implemented patches to client Windows servers using various secure protocols Created technical manuals for initial setup for new employees as well as instructions for installing code-patches Supported technical team and staff as needed and made alterations within the code-base to resolve problems and enhance the user’s experience. Created a streamlined version of the codes and tables process to enable users to navigate the complex coding system Director of Engineering Contractor Additional Experience November 2007 – August 2008  Participated in developing initial product concepts and company goals  Created data-models and documentation using Omnigraffle for Mac  Created requirements documents for the beta version of the website  Created initial framework in PHP for alpha version of their site Girls by Design Vancouver, BC Front-End Web Developer Sodahead November 2006 – November 2007 Sherman Oaks, California  Developed large-scale software for social networking using Django templating system  Managed and maintained front-end user-interface using models and controllers created by   the engineers Managed intern program to facilitate a consistent work flow for the marketing and sales team After their alpha product was launched, we went straight into developing version two of the website. I worked alongside another javascript/DOM and css expert to create a smooth “2.0” version of the website that allowed for greater interactivity for early users Software & Web Developer Bitscribe, Inc, Hamon & Associates January 2005 – August 2006 Los Angeles, California  Developed innovative web-based software solutions for clients and their businesses using    ColdFusion, VBScript. Actively participated in code-reviews and unit testing, including reviewing others Collaborated on launches of new additions to sites, including product launches and mini-sites Created widget applications using Javascript, such as RSS feeds and time-tracking programs, to suit the company’s internal needs. Speaker  Create and present information at various conferences for WordPress across the western United States.  Created and presented information at internal conferences and meetings for OIT Education BA, Computer Science Certification, Core Management Principles Certification, Diversity Development Certification, Basic Mediation Graduation Date: December 2004 April 2015 May 2015 September 2015