Alexandra Parkinson

I have a passion for code, design and new, shiny tech. To be able to work in an environment where I will be learning every day, will be making really cool stuff and will be making valuable contributions to a project would be a dream come true. I'm looking to work with people who also share my devotion for programming.

Skills

Programming

I love the feeling that when I write a line of code I'm creating something. I'm always interested in trying out/teaching myself new languages and really getting to know the ones I have lots of experience with.

My skill set includes:

  • Ruby, Ruby on rails
  • Javascript, jQuery
  • Angular.js
  • Node.js
  • Rspec, Jasmine, Capybara, Cucumber
  • Golang
  • PHP
  • Sinatra

Front end and responsive design

Although I really enjoy back end work and I am skilled in it, front end and design is special to me. I have always been interested in art and design, and working in front end allows me to combine that with my passion for writing code. In a previous job I was involved in a redesign of one of the companies websites, which included making the site fully responsive.

I have worked with:

  • HTML, SCSS
  • Frameworks such as Bootstrap and Skeleton

Communication and working in teams

My friendly and open nature helps me to build good connections with people and I feel fulfilled working in a team.

  • I worked with customers and in groups of fellow employees during my job in retail. Keeping the team attitude going, helping us to achieve what was wanted of us and more.
  • While working in groups during projects at Makers Academy, I was the first person my teammates went to for help with design and was always keen to help debug. But also I was the team member reminding everyone to stay focused but in high spirits, even in troublesome situations.

Education

Makers Academy (January 2015 to April 2015)

An intense 12 week web development course. Challenging yet immensely fun, I believe that I have gained the skills to begin my career as a junior developer and continue with my passion for code. I was taught how to work using, Object Oriented Design, pair programming and agile principles & practices.

College

Struggling to find my niche, before discovering computer programming, I delved into many different A level subjects during my time in 6th form college, including Philosophy, English, Fine Art, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry and Biology.

Work Experience

Punk Publishing (June 2015 to September 2015)
Junior Developer

  • I contributed to adding new features to the companies main website, writing in Ruby on Rails and Javascript
  • Identifying and resolving bugs
  • Front end and design for one of the companies smaller websites

Topman (October 2013 to December 2014)
Sales Advisor

Hobbies and Interests

  • I danced between the ages 5 to 16 and was graded in many forms of dance including, Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz.
  • I enjoyed learning and being graded in singing, piano and flute.
  • I also did examinations in solo acting and appeared in a few TV advertisements and films.
  • I have had 11 different hair colours.