##Christina Thompson##
cthompsonms@gmail.com
305-801-6561
###Education###
Ada Developers Academy, Web Development - October 2014
Barry University, M.S. Sport Management - May 2012
Barry University, B.S. Marketing - May 2009
WEB DEVELOPMENT Student at Ada Developers Academy October 2013-Present
- One of 15 women participating in the first cohort at Ada Developers Academy, a computer programming school for women in Seattle, Washington.
- Through project based learning, I've worked on agile development teams to build Rails, Sinatra, and Ember web applications.
Technologies Used: Ruby, Rails, HTML, Ember, CSS, Github, Version Control, APIs, Heroku, Rspec, JavaScript
Web Design/Development (sendchristinatohackerschool.com) August 2013
- Expanded knowledge of HTML/CSS in working through the concept to creation process to design and developed sendchristinatohackerschool.com.
- Developed a responsive one-page layout websites that was consistent in multiple browsers and mobile.
- Exceeded analytical objectives (1,415 unique visitors, 250+ Facebook likes, 48 uses of the dedicated hashtag in the first week of launching the site).
Web Design/Development (christinasthompson.com) May 2013
- Acquired knowledge of HTML/CSS and created a website in two weeks.
- Drafted and designed the layout of christinasthompson.com.
- Incorporated a CMS for the blog as part of my website.
- christinasthompson.com was featured on skillcrush.com.
MARKETING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Orange Bowl Committee
Seasonal Marketing & Promotions Assistant - October 2012-February 2013
- Expanded brand awareness through organizing and managing the 2012 Orange Bowl Creative Art Contest where the promotional team visited 50 schools and spoke to over 13,700 students.
- Increased contest participation by 233% with the development and implementation of an effective marketing plan.
- Created a detailed report of the contest highlighting performance, which included best practices, successes, challenges, and areas for improvement.
- Assisted with the development and execution of in-game promotions, local promotions, and event entertainment.
- Organized and managed a large database of scheduled school visits and mascot appearances.
- Served as a representative and liaison for the marketing and promotions department at high profile events.
- Assisted with stage management to oversea and coordinate in-event promotions during the 2013 Bud Light Orange Bowl Game Day Fan Zone.