Sam Collins
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Sam Collins is a bootcamp-certified software engineer, videographer, and published author with a focus on web-design, video editing, and customer service. His experience includes team-based work, solo-assignments, and projects where attention to detail means everything.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Outlier
Richmond, Va
09.2024 - Current
- Reviewed and revised code for artificial intelligence models to improve user satisfaction
Videographer/Editor
LEAD Consulting
Richmond, Va
02.2021 - Current
- Recorded and edited educational video presentations
- Aided in course design for use in online classes in Uganda, China, India, and Central Asia
- Edited/proofread scripts and articles
- Assisted in the development of soft-skill vocational training materials for human trafficking victims in Indonesia
Camera Operator
Freelance
04.2018 - Current
- Operated the camera for proposed television pilot "The Cycle" - Washington D.C.
- Operated the camera for student film - "In Her Image" - Wilmington, N.C.
- Operated the camera and sound equipment for interviews in documentary "Touch Grass" - Traverse City, MI
Consultant Grant Writer
Freelance
Richmond, VA
05.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted in writing grant materials for documentary on juvenile incarceration and justice reform - "Trouble Finds Me"
Software Engineer Trainee
Coding Temple
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Designed and implemented web interfaces using HTML and CSS for enhanced user experience
- Developed complex, interactive web components using React, JavaScript, and JSON, integrating with databases and APIs
- Constructed dynamic applications and APIs using Flask, enabling seamless data interaction and processing
- Managed databases, including inventory and customer/employee information, using PostgreSQL for efficient data storage and retrieval
Author
Reeves and Schuster
Richmond, Va
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Cowrote "Reeves and Schuster: Lessons for Leaders in a Sitcom World", a humorous book designed to teach management principles, published by Collective Ink Books
Associate
2nd and Charles
Richmond, Va
10.2018 - 05.2020
- Tended to store needs including inventory management, customer service, sales, and general cleaning/upkeep
Barista
Cafe Zata
Richmond, Va
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Served and delivered food, coffee, and alcoholic beverages to customers and assisted in inventory management and storage
Education
Certificate - Software Engineering
Coding Temple
B.A. - Film Studies, Minor in Entrepreneurship
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Skills
- HTML
- API integration
- Web development
- Artificial intelligence
- Wordpress
- CSS
- Python
- JavaScript
- CPR
- Krav Maga
- Da Vinci Resolve
- Microsoft Office
- Web-Design
- React
- Flask
- PostgreSQL
- Creative writing
- Videography/Video editing
Timeline
Consultant Grant Writer
Freelance
05.2025 - 05.2025
Software Engineer
Outlier
09.2024 - Current
Software Engineer Trainee
Coding Temple
11.2023 - 04.2024
Author
Reeves and Schuster
01.2023 - 01.2024
Videographer/Editor
LEAD Consulting
02.2021 - Current
Associate
2nd and Charles
10.2018 - 05.2020
Camera Operator
Freelance
04.2018 - Current
Barista
Cafe Zata
06.2016 - 08.2016
Certificate - Software Engineering
Coding Temple
B.A. - Film Studies, Minor in Entrepreneurship
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
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