Kayla Backus | Full-Stack Web Developer

About Me

I have seven years of experience in traditional and digital marketing and a BA in media communications from North Central University. I’m currently enrolled in a full-stack web development boot camp through the University of Minnesota. I’ve developed front-end skills with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and working with APIs, and I’m learning more about back-end development each week. I value hard work, clear communication, and I admire organizations that are invested in their team members as much as they are focused on their goals.

EXPERIENCE

Digital Marketing Specialist | Franchise Times
Sep. 2020 - Present | Minneapolis, MN

Marketing Communications Coordinator | American Craft Council
Jan. 2019 - Sept. 2020 | Minneapolis, MN

Marketing Assistant | Gaughan Companies
Sep. 2016 - Nov. 2018 | Forest Lake, MN

Marketng Operations Assistant | Andersen Corporation
Jul. 2015 - Aug. 2016 | Bayport, MN

Social Media and Marketing Coordinator | Express Employment Professionals
May 2015 - Sep. 2015 | Woodbury, MN


EDUCATION

Full Stack Web Development Certificate
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
To Be Completed October 2022

Bachelor of Arts Media Communications
North Central University, Minneapolis, MN
Completed May 2015

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Projects

PARKOUR - A Park Review App

GitHub | Full-Stack Web Application

The gif shows a bright blue and yellow background. The user logs in and leaves a review on a park called 'White Lake Park.'

Tech Blog

GitHub | Model-View-Controller

The gif shows a list of three blog posts all about web development. The user is adding a comment to one of the posts.

E-commerce Backend

GitHub | Object-Relational Mapping

The screen shows the Insomnia app with example GET, POST, PUT and DELETE routes running successfully.

Team Profile Generator

GitHub | Object-Oriented Programming

The screen has a black background indicating a command line interface. In white lettering, the prompts ask questions like What is the manager's name? What is the manager's ID number? etc.

Weather Dashboard

GitHub | Server-Side APIs

The screen shows the weather for Dallas on June 11, 2022. The forecast for the next five days is shown beneath.

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