I created this application package for a software job at Amazon; the job posting can be found here. The application package includes a table of contents, the job posting, a cover letter specifically tailored for this position, a resume tailored for a software internship, and three letters to ex-employers asking for letters of reference.
Please find my searchable résumé below, and the link to the application package directly below.
Kathryn Simone Application Package
Searchable Resume:
Kathryn Simone
1234 Ocean Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6E 9K3
Phone: 778 987 6543
Email: kathrynsimone95@gmail.com
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Apex, Aura, Agile Methodology, Java/OOP, React/Redux, SOQL/SOSL, MongoDB, LWC, Salesforce Communities, HTML/CSS/Javascript, Meteor, Git/GitHub, Test-driven development, Node.js, SPSS/R-Studio
EDUCATION
The University of British Columbia
Graduating April 2021
Bachelor of Computer Science
Highlights: software construction/object oriented programming, web design, data structures and algorithms, models of computation; Social Coordinator of the Bachelor of Computer Science Student Society
The University of British Columbia/Queen’s University
September 2013 – May 2017
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Honours)
Highlights: Dean’s List (2013-2017), Researcher at UBC Center for Health and Coping (2016-2018); collaborated with Dr. DeLongis (Marital satisfaction and divorce in couples in stepfamilies, DeLongis, 2017)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Groundswell Cloud Solutions
Vancouver, Canada
Software Developer Intern (September 2019 – March 2020)
Technical Consultant, Software Developer (March 2020 – Present)
Planned and implemented deliverables for global clients (North America/Asia/Australia) on a small team of 1 architect, 2 developers, and 1 project manager
Executed project scoping, set business/technical requirements, and deployed features in Agile 2 week sprints
Implemented close cross-team collaboration with senior architects and project managers to deliver solutions on hard deadlines; resulted in extremely satisfied client, received unanimous “exceeds expectations” ratings
Personalized Customer Relations Management System (CRM)
Redesigned codebase of large CRM (currently used by over 300,000 consultants) for a major skincare company so that it can be localized and introduced to future markets without any code changes.
Guided non-technical Japan and US teams through making technical decisions on a tight timeline, including how features would affect performance and impact future markets
Technologies used: Salesforce Apex, Communities, JavaScript, Aura/Lightning Web Component Framework
North Vancouver School District
Behavioural Support Worker
September 2016 – July 2019
Planned and executed research-based programs for students with unique behavioural, emotional, and learning style differences; specialized in students with autism and FASD
Conducted impactful, results-driven meetings with EAs, industry professionals, parents and faculty
PROJECTS
University Degree Navigator Summer 2019
Students in UBC’s CS university program had issues finding their credits and classes needed to graduate, resulting in a poor user experience. Designed/implemented new navigation and data visualization platform.
Consulted students and university during requirements gathering. Conducted UAT with a phased rollout with a group of students and professors.
Technologies used: React/Redux, SemanticUI, jQuery, Node.js, Git, Heroku
REFERENCES
Available upon request