TARA PULLING

11815 Grand River Trail

517-331-0006

Portland, MI. 48875

tapull2161@gmail.com
Linkedin.com/in/tarapulling

SUMMARY
Energetic and hardworking college graduate with a BA in Business Administration. I am currently a 4th
semester ePathsway student working towards an Associate in Business Degree in Computer Programmer
Analyst. Seeking an entry level, internship, or related department position as a Computer Programmer
Analyst or Software Tester. I have 7 years of project management experience, managing emergency situations
requiring up-to-the-minute decision making.

SKILLS

Computer Info System

SQL Concepts
Systems Analysis and Design
Team Development

Python
Web Site Design & Development I
MS Office 2013
Client Relation

IT Project Management
C#.NET
Project Management

EDUCATION
Associate in Business Degree, ePathsway: Computer Programmer/Analyst
GPA 3.64 Expected Graduation Date: December, 2016
Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts, Suma cum Laude, Business Administration
GPA 3.93 June, 2011
Ashford University, Clinton, IA
Corporate Management Training: Leadership & Supervisory, Policies & Procedures, Management
Development, Ethics &
Conflict Resolution, Time Management & Planning, Safety & Emergency, Diversity Training

PROJECTS COMPLETED
Computer Info Systems 2014
This is a Web site I created and published for my college course. The project I chose is on Beijing China.
http://tapull2161.wix.com/beijing-china
MS Office-2013 2015
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office 2013 Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Outlook
Python Programming 2015
I used separate functions which are called from the main function to:
The program got and returned the value of the computers choice as an integer.
Used a menu to get, validate, and return the players choice as an integer. Then the player will enter
their menu choice for rock, paper, scissors, or quit. Validate the choice before returning it.
Determine the winner. There are a total of 9 possible combinations of computer and players choices.
IT Project Management 2015
Created a Project Charter for the class project
Created a Project Scope Statement
Work Breakdown Structure to keep on track with the project progress
Created WBS Item Description for the project
Project Progress Report filled out throughout the project
Final Progress Report
Wrote a paper on Project Quality Management for IT Projects.
Wrote a paper about the different leadership styles, project management framework, and phases of
Project Management. SQL 2015
Database Design Fundamentals

Single Table Queries

Multiple- Table Queries
Updating Data
Database Administration
MySQL Special Topics such as (Importing Data into a Database, Exporting Data from a Table, Data
Performance Issues, Optimizing the Tables in a Database, , Optimizing the Queries in a Database, and
MySQL Query Browser) just to name a few skills learned.
Wed Site Design & Development 2015
This is a Web site my team and I developed for the course. http://citw.lcc.edu/~groot/

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Co-Founder, Maizena 3D, Lansing, MI
October, 2014 Present
Maizena 3D formed during the 2014 Lansing Makers Startup Weekend. During this 54 hour weekend our
team developed both a new material and delivery system, called Maizena Alpha-the worlds first liquid 3D
printer material. Since our team won the Lansing Makers Startup Weekend we have gone on to win the
October, 2014 The Hatching, a monthly pitch competition in East Lansing and competed at the December
2014 Launched, an annual pitch competition for all the The Hatching, monthly winners during the year.
Modeling our new business through:
On-going development of the liquid mix entering the extruder through a tube for the 3D printing market.
On-going development of the delivery system and nozzles design.
Marketing and branding product with on-going interest through YouTube and social media
Maintenance Technician, Jones Lang LaSalle, LANSING, MI
October, 2011 June, 2014
Assess client needs, investigate options, and determine costs for work orders across four
facilities.
Manage project life-cycles and oversee special projects.
Coordinate budget, cost control, and inventory.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve facilities issues.
Performed by companys policies and procedures a safe and clean work environment.
Managed emergency situations requiring up-to-the-minute decision making regarding operation and
safety procedures.
Building Specialist, Target Corporation, LANSING, MI
October, 2000 August, 2007
Develop and oversee relationships with external contractors.
Re-define policies and procedures to achieve optimal efficiency.
Prioritize and schedule projects and tasks.
Train new personnel and develop daily work schedules.
Modeled constructive team building behavior to inspire team members to become active, constructive
participants.

AWARDS AND AFFILIATIONS

Lansing Community College's IT Student Alliance Board Member

2014-Present
VP of Professional Development
Lansing Community College's Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
2015-Present
Scholarship Coordinator
Currently involved in the National Science Foundation Funded - STEM Innovation Challenge
Competed In the Launched Competition sponsored by: Leap, LCC, MSU, Dart, etc. 2014
Won the The Hatching Competition sponsored by: Leap, LCC, MSU, Dart, etc.
2014
Attended Lansing Community College's 4th Annual IT Networking Event
2014
Won the first Lansing Makers Edition Start up Weekend
2014
Lansing Community College's Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
2015-Present
Successful Career Woman in a Nontraditional Field Award, Womens Association of Florida
Volunteer for Heartland Hospice Service Grand Rapids, Michigan.
2014 - Present
Ionia Senior Care, Independent Care Giver, PORTLAND, MI
August, 2007 December, 2010