Background

Marli Simpson

Full-Stack Software Developer

Educational Experience

Full-Stack Software Engineering Career Track

University of South Florida

March 2023 - April 2024


Over a 14-month period, I completed an intensive full-stack software engineering bootcamp, gaining hands-on experience in both frontend and backend development. I proactively expanded my skill set beyond the core curriculum, focusing on advanced tools to develop my capstone project. My experience includes proficiency in frontend technologies, backend development, and database management. I've worked with various frameworks and platforms, ensuring a versatile development and deployment process. Additionally, I've developed strong testing skills to ensure the quality and reliability of my projects.


MA Counseling Psychology

Ball State University

Aug 2013 - Jul 2015


BS in Psychology and Interpersonal Relations

Ball State University

Aug 1009 - May 2013

Professional Experience

Development Team Co-Lead

Tech Fleet

October 2024 - Present


Job Responsibilities

As a Development Team Co-Lead, I collaborate with an Agile software development team to design and build a an application designed to help small businesses in the food industry gain actionable insights from evaluators. By facilitating meaningful feedback, the app empowers businesses committed to ethical, equitable, and environmentally sustainable practices to grow and refine their impact.


In my role, I interview, hire, mentor, and work alongside the development team, fostering collaboration and delivering high-quality solutions across multiple sprints. I also work closely with stakeholders and the project teams, ensuring alignment with client goals and Ruminate's mission.


Ruminate envisions a world where food with a conscience becomes the norm, and I’m proud to contribute to a project that helps businesses and consumers make informed, values-driven decisions.

Professional Experience

Freelance Full-Stack Developer

Self-Employed

July 2024 - Present


Job Responsibilities

I develop custom websites tailored to client specifications, utilizing various programming languages and frameworks. I create responsive designs to ensure optimal user experiences across all devices. My work includes front-end and back-end development, as well as e-commerce integration. Additionally, I provide ongoing website maintenance and updates to keep sites running smoothly and securely.

Licensed Professional Counselor and Team Lead Supervisor

Nashville Collaborative Counseling Center

October 2020 - Present


Job Responsibilities

Provide cutting-edge individual outpatient therapy via telehealth to adult clients navigating a spectrum of challenges, including mood disorders, eating disorders, addiction and substance abuse, trauma, relationship dynamics, life transitions, grief and loss, socioeconomic pressures, and issues related to diversity and identity. Deliver crisis intervention as needed and collaborate with fellow therapists at the center.

Supervise and offer strategic clinical oversight for a multidisciplinary team of therapists at NCCC. This includes case reviews, expert consultation, comprehensive treatment planning, and maintaining adherence to ethical and professional standards of excellence. Generate bi-weekly performance analytics for each therapist and actively contribute to leadership strategy meetings

Self-Employed Short-Term Rentals

M&K Getaway LLC

January 2022 - Present


Job Responsibilities

As the owner and operator of a short-term rental property under M&K Getaway LLC since January 2022, I oversee all aspects of property management, including guest communications, bookings. I ensure that the cleaning and management team maintain high standards of cleanliness and positive guest experiences.

Admissions Counselor

Rolling Hills Hospital

March 2018 - March 2021


Job Responsibilities

Review referrals from hospitals, crisis response teams and verify insurance benefits, while working with other team members to assess for level of acuity and possible acceptance. Field phone calls from referral sources and individuals seeking both information and treatment for themselves or others. Perform assessments on individuals either referred for treatment or walk-in, on a voluntarily or involuntary basis. Assist patients and their families in the transition from the admissions department to the specific inpatient unit or with outpatient referrals. Complete pre-authorizations with insurance companies prior to patient’s admission into the hospital. Assist other units as needed and respond to various codes throughout the hospital.

Case Manager and Children's Program Manager

Renewal House

May 2017 - March 2018


Job Responsibilities

Manage the Children's Program for the residential treatment program. Case management for women and their children. Facilitate individual case management and parenting sessions, and co-facilitate a dialectical-behavioral therapy group and co- facilitate children's support/prevention groups. Manage quarterly and yearly reports for the grants funding the Children's Program. Participate in DCS and infant mental health court cases and community organizations.

Mental Health Specialist in Corrections

Mental Health Cooperative

May 2016 - May 2017


Job Responsibilities

Assist in risk assessment, crisis intervention, deescalation, and supportive counseling with inmates currently incarcerated with the Davidson County Sheriff Office. Provide on-call coverage in order to advise nursing and medical staff on mental health decisions during overnight hours.

Crisis Counselor, PRN

Mental Health Cooperative

January 2017 - December 2017


Job Responsibilities

Respond to Crisis situations within the community or county jails to conduct crisis assessments and intervention services to appropriately address the needs of the consumer. If hospitalization is necessary, make appropriate referrals

Adult Outpatient and Addictions Therapist

Meridian Health Services

August 2015 - May 2016


Job Responsibilities

Supervised individual counseling of adult clients enrolled in the adult outpatient unit at Meridian Health Services. Work with clients voluntarily in services or referred through Delaware County Community Corrections, Delaware County Department of Child Services and out of state referrals.


My Toolkit

frontend

HTML

CSS

Tailwind CSS

Javascript

React

React Native

Next

JSON

Typescript

backend

Python

Flask

Express.js

API Development

database

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Prisma

DataGrip

Firebase

Supabase

Testing

Jest

Cypress

Postman

Development and Deployment

GitHub

Heroku

Vercel

My Toolkit

frontend

HTML

CSS

Tailwind CSS

Javascript

React

React Native

Next

JSON

Typescript

backend

Python

Flask

Express.js

API Development

database

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Prisma

DataGrip

Firebase

Supabase

Testing

Jest

Cypress

Postman

Development and Deployment

GitHub

Heroku

Vercel

Licenses

Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider

Tennessee

Clinical Professional Counselor

Nevada

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