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Associate QA Engineer @ Forms part of software development team following agile methodology to maintain and improve HomePay's payroll management and tax filing software Key Contributions: • Is an expert in all aspects of household employment tax and labor laws; uses knowledge to guarantee HomePay's tax and payroll software is compliant with Federal and State guidelines. • Developed several testing utilities and database front ends for internal use, including windows form applications, document level customizations, and web apps; developed both front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript - jQuery, Bootstrap, Ajax) and back-end (C#, ASP .NET, php) code for web app tools. • Finds and documents bugs during QA and UAT testing. • Composes and edits test cases; uses Microsoft Test Center, Cross Browser Testing, and Firebug during test cycles. • Scripts test automation using SAHI and Selenium • Demonstrates advanced use of SQL and knowledge of database structure • Uses Microsoft Team Foundation Server, Microsoft Visual Studio to organize workflow. From May 2013 to Present (2 years 8 months) Bilingual High-Dosage Reading Tutor @ Tutored groups of 1-3 English Language Learners between the ages of 8 and 10 per 1-hour session with focus on reading and comprehension strategies. Key Contributions: • Adapted curriculum to better suit children of disadvantaged backgrounds. • Performed minor IT upkeep such as setting up and troubleshooting wi-fi network and demonstrating to colleagues efficient uses of excel and database maintenance. • Generated English-Spanish and Spanish-English translations of educational material; created academic exercises in both languages. • Coached English Language Learners in proper formation of English phonemes. Successfully aided a student in removing inappropriate aspiration from his speech. From September 2012 to May 2013 (9 months) Austin, Texas AreaTeacher @ Gave one-on-one English classes with small children, with emphasis on confidence and fluency. From February 2012 to June 2012 (5 months) Madrid Area, SpainTeacher @ Gave in-company ESL classes to groups of up to 15 adult students at El Instituto de la Juventud (Injuve) and La Sociedad Estatal para la Gestión de la Innovación y las Tecnologías Turísticas (SEGITT). Generated forward-looking lesson plans with the objective of preparing students for European standard examinations and with emphasis on business and economic applications of English. From January 2012 to June 2012 (6 months) Madrid Area, SpainPrivate English Tutor @ Tutored over 50 different students from ages 5 to 47 in English, often with preparation for tests such as Selectividad, TOEFL, SAT, and GMAT. Created personalized lesson plans for all students. From September 2007 to June 2012 (4 years 10 months) Madrid Area, SpainProject Coordinator - Tanzania @ Lived and worked in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, managing the sale of advertising space to business leaders to be featured in a special magazine supplement about Tanzania. The supplement was published in the December 2011 edition of British Airways' High Life Magazine. Also sold online business profiles to appear on http://voicesthatmatter.net . Key Contributions: • Adapted interpersonal management strategies to suit the unique East African business culture. • Performed data analysis and statistical research. • Maintained a detailed market profile and closely tracked activities of competing services • Gave presentations to potential clients daily. • Managed invoices and collected outstanding payments from advertising clients. • Carried out extensive networking and public relations activities in person and through social media such as facebook and twitter. • Managed project budget and the hiring and firing of local staff, handled cash transactions. • Oversaw page layout to create the most effective placement of branding spaces. • Corrected and edited all English-Language material • Performed SEO while promoting TCSM's online content. From May 2011 to January 2012 (9 months) Las Rozas De Madrid Area, SpainEnglish Teacher @ Gave English classes in both one-to-one and classroom settings, emphasis on preparation for the First Certificate in English (FCE) and Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) exams. From March 2011 to May 2011 (3 months) Madrid Area, SpainCommercial Assistant @ Assisted Commercial Specialists in increasing the presence of American companies and exports in Spain through both research and report-writing as well as office management. Conducted market research within local industries to determine growth of various sectors and copy-edited documents, generated and corrected Spanish/English translations. Reached out to potential clients via phone in both English and Spanish and strove to improve US-Spanish trade relations. Key Achievements: • Heavily utilized databases and Excel and mastered the Embassy's Client Tracking System. • Helped compose international market reports on renewable energy, tourism in Spain, and the Spanish education industry. • Revised an article by the commercial attache for Renewable Energy Magazine. • Contributed to a report on the Catalonian economy which included a regional overview, evaluation of its strategic location, and its economy. • Promoted US Embassy services at three trade shows: FITUR 2011, ExpoFranquicia, and the Modern Food Show. From January 2011 to May 2011 (5 months) Madrid Area, SpainComputer Lab Coordinator @ Worked as technical support in the university's computer labs, helping students troubleshoot issues with the university network, hardware, or other lab equipment as well as issues with students' personal computers and laptops. Key Achievements: • Provided technical support in both English and Spanish From August 2008 to December 2010 (2 years 5 months) Madrid Area, SpainEnglish Tutor @ Tutored several children and adults in English, preparing them for practical applications in work and travel. From July 2009 to January 2010 (7 months) Madrid Area, SpainPublication and Design Assistant @ Assisted the department of publications and design at Saint Louis University's Madrid campus in creating posters, pamphlets, and signage. Key Achievements: • Composed publicity text for several university events. • Designed posters using the Adobe Creative Suite. • Created artistic typeface for university signage. From January 2008 to May 2008 (5 months) Madrid Area, SpainWeb Administrator @ Maintained upkeep on an apache server. Converted a linksys nslu2 device to an email server Used pmwiki framework and php to maintain business front page Automated processes with VBA From May 2005 to September 2006 (1 year 5 months) Austin, Texas Area

BA, Economics, Spanish @ Saint Louis University From 2007 to 2010 Georgetown High School From 2003 to 2007 Catherine Smith is skilled in: Spanish, Employment Law Compliance, Federal & State Income Tax Compliance, Visual Studio, C#, Selenium, SQL, JavaScript, Testing, Adobe Creative Suite, English, Research, Editing, Social Media, Translation