Liza McLain

Full-stack Engineer • Nashville, TN, US

Full Stack Development

Backend Development

Front-End Development

Javascript

React

Ruby

SQL

HTML/CSS

Bootstrap

Tailwind CSS

Logistics

Travel Planning

Management

Available for hire fromNegotiable

Ardent, creative thinker with experience building full stack applications with Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, React, SQL databases, and RESTful API architecture. With a background in travel and logistics, I have a natural and polished ability to solve problems and handle high-pressure environments. After leading extensive and numerous trainings, I collaborate at a very high level, compassionately listen, and embrace feedback. I’m eager to combine my experiences and skills to provide solutions for businesses and make a positive impact.

Projects

Love-Courty

Love-Courty allows users to create an account to book reservations at tennis courts in their area. ● Independently developed full stack application with JavaScript & React for the front end and Ruby on Rails for the backend ● Modeled custom database schema and REST API with Active Record, SQL, and Ruby on Rails ● Fulfilled requirements for wireframe, user stories, CRUD, table relationships, client-side routes, login authorization and authentication ● Implemented additional features such as styling with Bootstrap, password confirmation, custom serializers and API endpoints, additional user stories, and user experienceSee More

TableTalk

TableTalk allows users to book reservations at restaurants and have other users (usually strangers) join their table. ● Developed with a team using agile practices a full stack application with JavaScript & React for the front end and Ruby on Rails for the backend ● Modeled custom database schema and REST API with Active Record, Postgres, and Ruby on Rails ● Led the backend team; set up custom serializers and API endpoints to make data fetching smoother for frontend team See More

Work History

Chief Operating Officer

Moondance AdventuresSep 2021 - Dec 2022 • 1 yr 4 mos● Led, managed, supported, and trained team of 10 people; collaborated with a variety of individuals, teams, and managers ● Communicated President’s goals and vision to HQ; reviewed and improved HQ’s projects before submission to President ● Facilitated risk management and summer operations training + Facilitated 11-day Staff Training for 150 seasonal staff

Director of Operations

Moondance AdventuresSep 2016 - Aug 2021 • 5 yrs● Communicated and maintained positive relationships with 80+ different vendors; negotiated vendor pricing ● Created, managed, and elevated 30 different trip offerings, including multiple itineraries each summer ● Executed logistics for all trips: outfitter reservations, activities, transportation, lodging, food, permits ● Increased number of trips which increased revenue by $2.5 million over 3 years ● Created and managed seasonal trip budgets of $6 mil ● Responded and managed summer operations, including logistical issues, medical incidents and emergencies, behavioral incidents, mental health incidents, and leader dynamics

Education

Flatiron School

Certificate, Software EngineeringDec 2022 - Mar 2023

University of Georgia

Bachelor's Degree, EducationAug 2011 - May 2015

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