
Kyle Brekke
Law Student / Web Developer
Law student seeking to integrate tech background with legal interests
1127 Commonwealth Ave #31, Boston, MA 02134
916-585-4440
Education
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Boston University School of Law
Boston, MA2011 - 2014
J.D. Anticipated 2014
- Federalist Society, First Year Representative
- Westlaw Basic Research Certification
- LexisNexis Basic Research Certification
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University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, CA2004 - 2008
Bachelar of Arts in English
- GPA: 3.5
- Activities: UC Bekerley Triathlon Team
Work Experience
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OrderGrubUp.Com
Berkely, CAMar - Aug 2011
Mobile Phone Application Programmer
- Co-engineered mobile web application that allows stadium fans to bypass concession stand lines
- Coordinated with three development teams across California
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Self Emplyed Web Designer & Developer
WorldwideJan 2007 - Sept 2011
Owner, Web Developer
- Developed dynamic Web 2.0 applications using multiple programming languages
- Collaborated with international development teams
- Communicated with and managed several clients simultaneously
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InTheMo.Com
Santa Monica, CADec 2009 - Mar 2010
Business Analyt
- Managed all components of high-profile projects for InTheMo.Com, including developing “search” functionality and the “applications store”
- Analyzed and conceptualized company’s position in the online social media market
- Integrated strategies between the executives, the design team, and the development team
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Direct Line Tele-Response
Berkeley, CAFeb 2007 - Sept 2007
Programmer
- Investigated and corrected faulty code logic and optimized outdated scripts for phone operators
- Worked directly with the company President to develop new programmatic approaches for operator scripts
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American Building Maintenance
Sacramento, CAJun - Aug 2006
Administrative Intern
- Designed and programmed self-generating spreadsheet reports using Microsoft Excel macro programming (VBA)
- Taught instructional seminars on Microsoft Excel to Branch Managers
- Learned account management while assisting in oversight on the Bank of America account
Technical Skills
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PHP / MySQL
CakePHP, CodeIgniter, Wordpress, Paypal API, Facebook API2000 - Present
Data-Driven Web Development
- Vehicle Licensing Company » Custom client interface and admin management tool, build on CakePHP, PDF generators, DMV compliant
- TrezHunt » Front end treasure hunt game involving client sessions, live jQuery game and incentive rewards program built on top of CodeIgniter MVC frameworkr
- BooomIndustries.Com » Online snowboard retailer website built on top of Wordpress with client backend and plug-in customizaiton
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Adobe Flash Actionscript 3 (AS3)
Away3D, AMFPHP, Casalib, Tweenlite, QueueLoader, Senocular Transform2000 - Present
Web 2.0 Application Development
- BooomIndustries.Com » 3D Snowboard designer employed color and text customization, photo upload, 3D rotation preview and export to manufacturer
- The Ultimate Vision Board » 3D Flash tool to design and export a collage of photos uploaded to Facebook - employed Facebook's API, amfphp, photo transformation and exportation to client
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HTML / CSS / Javascript
jQuery, Sencha Touch2000 - Present
Interface Usability
- jQuery designed front-ends for usability and data integrity
- Sench Touch mobile app
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Visual Basic, C++, Source Control
Git, Hg, Visual Studio2000 - Present
Occasional Use
- Video game development using C++ and VB6
- FTP tool developed in VB6 for client exportation to website
Additional Skills & Interests
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Eagle Scout
Troop 121May 1991 - Jan 2001
Boy Scouts of America
- Senior Patrol Leader: led 10 patrols of over 100 boys in semi-monthly meetings
- Philmont Leader: led 8 Scouts and 4 adults on a 12 day backpacking trip in New Mexico
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Cultural Interactions & Travels
Worldwide2005-2009
Freelance Traveler
Travels include: Argentina, Austria, Chile, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Thailand, and Uruguay
- 4 months studying Moroccan Arabic in Rabat, Morocco, Summer 2009
- 6 weeks training Muay Thai Kickboxing in Thailand, Winter 2008
- 5+ weeks CouchSurfing Western Europe, 2005, 2008, 2009
- 4 months studying French language and culture at the University in Lyon, France, Winter 2006
- 2 weeks volunteering at an orphanage in St. Petersburg, Summer 2006
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Working Proficiency in French
Nov 2006 - Present
Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking
- Academic Paper: La loi contre le voile dans le système éducatif public