Yasmin Menchaca

San Antonio, Texas · yasmin.a.menchaca@gmail.com

As a software developer, I thrive most in the ever-changing technology enhancements by constantly performing research and learning something new. I am versatile and a quick learner willing to embrace new challenges and eager to learn more and grow in the field. I will strive to be a supportive and enthusiastic team player dedicated to streamlining processes and efficiently resolving project issues.

Why should someone hire me?

My focus is centered on meeting business deadlines, and exceeding goals. I have the ability to maintain composure among the team during stressful situations and can be counted on when needed. I like to contribute in ways which create opportunities and solutions for my team.

“With Programming, I am most passionate about _____________”

using my technical skills to continually learn through my work.

Three words that describe my best professional qualities:

Communicative, dependable, and committed

Work Experience

Research/Remediation Rep III

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A

Skill Highlights: Critical Thinking, Adjustability, Conflict Resolution
Reviewed mortgage loans to determine foreclosure proceedings. Served as an intermediary between parties to resolve disputed matters. Resolved complex problems and maintained productivity while meeting quality standards.

March 2017 - October 2019

Home Preservation Specialist I

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A

Skill Highlights: Ability to Multitask, Time Management, Problem Solving
Assisted mortgage borrowers regarding the status of their loan in the modification process. Documented borrower hardships to determine their next steps in the application. Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure decisions were met before deadline. Relayed the status and outcome of the modification review.

February 2015 - March 2017

Lead Teller

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A

Skill Highlights: Leadership, Mentoring, Goal Setting
Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities. Trained and mentored teller team on methods for handling various situations. Relayed internal and external compliance changes from audit team to branch employees. Assisted with creating staff schedules and managing bank procedures.

January 2014 - February 2015

Teller

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A

Skill Highlights: Teamwork, Adaptability, Interpersonal Skills
Executed customer transactions while building customer relationships with interpersonal and communication skills. Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners. Observed all procedures regarding financial and customer information to prevent possible breaches and data misuse.

July 2012 - January 2014

Sales Associate/Notary

The UPS Store

Skill Highlights: Helpfulness, Productiveness, Attention to Detail
Processed Point of Sale transactions and assisted individuals with general notary needs. Completed daily recovery checklists and maintained customer areas. Prepared items for shipment and factored UPS procedures in making determinations based on the needs of the customer.

August 2010 - July 2012

Education

Codeup

Certificate of Completion, Web Development
Learned industry best practices and practical software development standards with a focus on HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, MySQL, Java, and algorithms and data structures. I created and deployed web applications while learning new languages and frameworks by collaborating several hours every week with fellow peers.
November 2019 - April 2020

Alamo Colleges

INFO ASSURANCE & CYBERSECURITY

40 Credited Hours Received

January 2019 - August 2019

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • BootStrap
  • VCS with Git
  • Java SE
  • Java EE (Servlets, JSP)
  • Spring Boot Framework
  • MySQL
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • jQuery
  • APIs
  • Paired Programming

Exposure to:
  • Node.js
  • npm
  • Express.js
  • MongoDB
  • AWS
  • React

Projects

Learn. Build. Type.

A full-stack typing application game developed with React. Players have six seconds to type the correct number or letter on the screen in order to compete for a high score. The application has full log in capabilities with Auth0 and dark and light theme toggling with local storage implementation. The top ten scores are saved, modified, and retrieved with the Airtable API. Hosted on Netlify with the utilization of serverless functions.
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Pokédex

Created an interactive Pokémon application that utilized the PokéAPI. Made with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, and Ajax. Users are able to search through the original 150 Pokémon by name, click on their cards which triggers a pop-up for more information, and add their Pokémon to a favorites list with local storage implementation.
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One Stop Shop

A marketplace application built with Node.js. Users can create an account, add and remove cart items, upload and delete products, update data for products they have added, checkout their cart, place orders, and view past orders. The SendGrid API is used to send emails and payments are handled using the Stripe API. Image files are hosted in an AWS S3 bucket. Project also includes EJS, CSS, JavaScript, NPM, Express.js, MongoDB, Mongoose, PDFKit, and Multer.
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What's Up, SA

A full-stack web application that is focused on striving to connect communities in San Antonio, Texas by compiling public city-based events and functions. Users are able to submit events, add friends, and show interest in other events. In addition, users can upload images to their profile and events and their interests will be shared with their friends list. Built with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, Spring Boot with Thymeleaf, and Filestack to support growth for variant access through different hardware mediums.
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Contacts Phonebook

A Console IO application, made in Java, that prompts the user to view, add, search and delete contacts. The addition and deletion of contacts were reflected within the storage text file.
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Weather Application

Created an interactive forecast application that utilizes Mapbox and OpenWeatherMap APIs. Made with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, and Ajax. Users are able to view real time and future five-day forecasts by searching with an input and/or dragging their map marker.
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