Rashida Asante-Eccleston
Junior Software Engineer
I have always been fascinated by the stories we tell, both to ourselves and each other. This fascination led me from a Psychology degree at Yale to a career in marketing, where I spent years crafting narratives and managing complex projects. Today, I am evolving that storyteller’s mission into a systems-builder’s craft.
Associate of Applied Science, Computer and Information Technology – Programming Track
Jefferson Community and Technical College
May 2026
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Yale University
Psi Chi Honor Society Member
Software Development Apprentice
Crunchtime (via BIT502) | Louisville, KY
Sept 2024 – Present
Selected for the BIT502 Software Development Apprenticeship, a competitive local program designed to accelerate tech talent through professional immersion. As part of this program, I intern three and a half days a week at Crunchtime alongside full-time academic study toward an AAS in Computer and Information Technology at Jefferson Community and Technical College. Selected for the BIT502 Software Development Apprenticeship, a competitive local program designed to accelerate tech talent through professional immersion. As part of this program, I intern three and a half days a week at Crunchtime alongside full-time academic study toward an AAS in Computer and Information Technology at Jefferson Community and Technical College. Internship responsibilities include:
- Backend Development: Developing and maintaining C# backend logic for an enterprise-level restaurant management portal.
- Issue Resolution: Identifying and resolving software bugs within the .NET ecosystem.
- Feature Enhancements: Implementing targeted feature enhancements in C# to expand functionality.
- Mentorship & Collaboration: Collaborating daily with senior engineers to troubleshoot backend issues and learn industry-standard architectural patterns.
- Version Control: Utilizing Git and GitHub for collaborative version control, ensuring clean code merges within a professional development workflow.
Patron Operations Manager
Kentucky Opera | Louisville, KY
July 2022 – May 2024
- Provided customer service to up to 2000 patrons each season.
- Produced detailed analytics reports on attendance and ticket sales using Tessitura CRM software
- Supervised box office operations during events, efficiently handling up to 1000 customers per event
- Oversaw and guided two part-time Patron Service Representatives
Marketing Associate
Kentucky Opera | Louisville, KY
August 2019 – July 2022
- Collaborated with Marketing Director to manage departmental marketing budget, driving ticket sales and fundraising.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies for events, resulting in increased community engagement.
- Coordinated print and digital projects across departments, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.
- Purchased and managed ad placements for events, optimizing reach and effectiveness
- Managed social media accounts
- Maintained and updated website content using CMS WordPress