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Crystal Elsey

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ABOUT

Hi, I'm Crystal!

Lover of dogs, craver of pizza, cruncher of code.

As a software developer, my limits are constanstly expanding, and my pension for both strategic and creative thinking never have time to dull. From building full-stack apps from the ground up, to maneuvering my way through existing code bases, I have thrived at constructing innovative solutions that provide optimal user experiences on a wide variety of digital projects.

What I bring to the table: a readiness to contribute ideas, an enthusiasm for learning new things, a tenacity when tackling new projects, and a finely-honed sense for organizing work flow. What I take from the table: usually Doritos.

Seeking a full-time, salaried position. Please, no contract offers.

Resume

Whatever the problem, be part of the solution. Don’t just sit around raising questions and pointing out obstacles.

Tina Fey

Comedian, Writer, Producer

The most dangerous phrase in the language is, "We've always done it this way."

Grace Hopper

Computer Programming Pioneer

TECHNOLOGIES

Crystal is the ideal teammate. She is amazing at keeping the group organized, following the proper planning process, and lending her energy to keep the group upbeat, motivated, and helping make the experience fun for everyone.

Calvin Curry

NSS Sprint Teammate, Holiday Road Retro

Crystal is an incredible team leader with organization, delegation and professionalism with the SCRUM. She also was awesome at cleaning up the styling and making everything look beautiful and easy to understand.

Sarah Hart Landolt

Sprint Teammate, TabloidMVC Retro

Portfolio

Using C# to build ASP.NET API to connect website to PostgreSQL database on Google Cloud Platform

Thunder cloud with rain, built with ThreeJS and JavaScript

Wheel of Fortune-style trivia game, built with ReactJS & Firebase

Building social application for volunteer gardeners at FITC Nashville using ReactJS and Firebase

Pacman game with logo branding, built with JavaScript for virtual game room

Candy Crush-style game featuring calming scenescapes, built with JavaScript

Trivia game iframed into virtual conference booths, built with React, JavaScript, and Firebase

Virtual booth scroll displaying present attendees with real-time updates, built with React & Firebase

Full-Stack Capstone: part vision board, part budget planner, built with React JS, ASP.NET, C# & SQL

Client-Side Capstone: job search organizer built with React JS & JSON

A social application built in a group sprint with C#, .NET MVC, and JSON

Travel planning application built in group sprint with JavaScript & JSON

Crystal is an awesome team leader! She is super encouraging, and is always making sure that we all have all the help that we need. She is also always on top of all the preliminary setup of our sprint and keeps the entire process structured and efficient!

Brant Pippin

Sprint Teammate, TabloidMVC Retro

Crystal has a great work ethic and positive attitude. The way she got the newest date to render in our feed was really impressive!

Derek Buckley

NSS Sprint Teammate, Nutshell Retro

Experience

Software Developer
Leo Events (Sept 2020 - Apr 2021)
Use HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery & Bootstrap to build web apps for virtual events. Use ReactJS & Firebase (Firestore, Functions, & Hosting) to implement full-stack gamification by using games, quizzes & custom leaderboards to track attendee engagement. Used Shopify to build branded e-commerce site. Deployed a ROKU channel for live-streaming events. Used C# to build ASP.NET API and connected to both GCP & Azure databases. Using React for front-end development of a registration application to be used for live and hybrid events.
Full-Stack Development Bootcamp
Nashville Software School (Graduation: Aug 2020)
Intensive full-stack development bootcamp with an immersive agile work environment and an emphasis on team-based development. Client-Side focus in HTML5, CSS3, JS, and React. Server-Side Focus in C#, .NET, JSON, SQL. Proficient in Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Postman, and GitHub. Well-versed in using Git for version control. Applied knowledge interpreting and working with existing code. Full-time remote environment April-August.
Mobile Services Account Manager
IRevive Health & Wellness (Sept 2017 - Oct 2019)
Promoted to a new position created to streamline mobile bookings in a clinic focused on intravenous therapy and weight loss. Increased volume and revenue of mobile appointments by 35% and developed rapport with repeat clients. Oversaw patient scheduling and processing, established systems to increase efficiency, and compiled content for office materials.

Owner & Executive Concierge
Checkbox Concierge (Oct 2016 - Dec 2018)
Founded a company that provided flexible personal assistant services to multiple clients. Specialized in meal preparation, space organization, budget management, and personal shopping. Developed a network of affiliate partners to provide client discounts in exchange for exlusivity and cross-promotion. Used inbound and outbound marketing strategies to grow client base, and hired and managed a staff of two. Company was featured in July 2017 issue of Nashville Lifestyle Magazine.
National Sales Director
Gordon Estate Winery (Jan 2015 - Oct 2016)
Managed direct-to-distributor sales in a 15-state territory and increased sales by 20-30% in first year. Conducted market analysis for product viability and launched four new markets in 2016. Negotiated with distributors to implement competitive pricing. Presented at sales meetings, workshops, wine dinners, and other various events. Redesigned retail-based marketing materials, and created a quarterly newsletter communicating updates, initiatives, and sales tips to nationwide sales force.
Wine & Spirits Sales Representative
Athens Distributing (Jul 2013 - Dec 2014)
Increased territory sales by 15-20% by expanding company's portfolio presense in Nashville area restaurants. Built relationships with buyers and staff by providing support, training, sales incentives, and prompt service. Created marketing and promotional materials to improve product exposure and consumer demand.

I never am really satisfied that I understand anything; because, understand it well as I may, my comprehension can only be an infinitesimal fraction of all I want to understand.

Ada Lovelace

First Programmer

Fear. Self-doubt. Questioning yourself. It's natural. If you're afraid, it means you're stretching yourself.

Erin Teague

Director of Product Management at Yahoo!

Get in Touch

Email

hello@crystal-codes.com

Phone

(615) 812-3731

@crystalelsey