Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

I am a "systems thinker" who helps people manage their ideas, data and communication. Current work specializes in database development in FileMaker Pro. Also knowledgeable in organizational development and transition management. Enjoys bringing simplicity and efficiency to complex challenges and workflows. In short, I help small businesses figure out how to get their data to work for them.

Work History

• Beezwax Datatools, Inc
• FileMaker Developer
• March 2010 to Present

• Solves workflow problems and helps people leverage their data using FileMaker pro.

• Freelance
• FileMaker Developer
• Febuary 2009 to March 2010

• Assists businesses and consultancies in designing and developing databases. This can include the creation of new databases, doing custom revisions of templates or extending existing databases with new functionality or reports.

• Azusa Pacific University
• FileMaker Developer
• August 2007 to Febuary 2009

• - Maintained and extended distributed system of databases
  - System incorporated workflow tracking and complex reporting
  - Facilitated meetings to define new workflows and determined database requirements
  - Knowledgeable about configuration and maintenance of FileMaker Server

• Azusa Pacific University
• Program Manager
• July 2007 to August 2007

• - Promoted to enhanced adaptation of previous Administrative Assistant position
  - Enhanced oversight over budget
  - Supervised one employee

• Azusa Pacific University
• Administrative Assistant
• August 2006 to June 2007

• - Maintained Intern Grant Program database of over 1500 student records
  - Extensively used FileMaker Pro and Microsoft Excel
  - Communicated regularly with students, staff and faculty, producing multiple letters, flyers and forms
  - Created purchase orders for staff and faculty, helping monitor budget over $1,000,000.00
  - Regularly coordinated workshops for students

Education

• Azusa Pacific University
• MA, Organizational Leadership
• 2007 - 2010

• Emphasis on the human dynamics and behaviors necessary to successful collaboration and innovation in the knowledge marketplace.

• Warner Pacific College
• BA, Religion and Christian Ministry, Minor in Music
• 2002 - 2006

• This college provided a uniquely holistic experience that introduced me to profound concepts for living such as the embrace of paradox and leadership through service.