Resume

github.com/auntiehomie

Builder and developer focused on financial tools, DeFi automation, and web apps. I build things that are useful — bots, intelligence tools, and this site itself, which serves as a central hub for my projects, writing, and reading.

Education

Bachelor of Science — Philosophy

May 2009

Central Michigan University — Mount Pleasant, MI

Skills

Languages

TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Solidity, SQL

Frameworks & Tools

Node.js, Astro, React, Prisma, Docker

Blockchain

Solana, Ethereum, DeFi protocols, on-chain monitoring

Infra & Cloud

Vercel, Cloudflare, Render, GitHub Actions

General

5+ years management, 15+ years sales & customer service, Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Experience

Assistant Branch Leader

August 2023 — Present

Flagstar Bank — Farmington Hills, MI

  • Leads branch operations with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and adherence to Flagstar Bank policies, ensuring audit readiness and risk mitigation.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with business clients in partnership with Flagstar's Small Business Consultants.
  • Drives team performance by coaching staff on the Flagstar Conversational sales approach, improving client engagement, sales effectiveness, and service delivery.
  • Partners cross-functionally with operations and compliance leaders to proactively identify and mitigate risk, strengthening internal controls and supporting a culture of accountability.
  • Recognized as branch Loan Champion, consistently generating a majority share of loan production and contributing to revenue growth.

Relationship Banker

March 2019 — August 2023

Flagstar Bank — Farmington Hills, MI

  • Promoted to Assistant Branch Leader in August 2023.
  • Sourced the vast majority of lending origination opportunities for the branch.
  • Promoted positive customer experiences by fostering personal and business banking relationships.
  • Collaborated with internal partners to ensure customers' needs are met across Mortgage, Business, and Investment services.
  • Maintained retail compliance procedures to mitigate fraudulent activity and unnecessary risk.

Personal Banker

October 2015 — January 2019

Fifth Third Bank — West Bloomfield / Pontiac, MI

  • Fostered memorable customer experiences by proactively building, maintaining, and growing relationships through various communication channels.
  • Applied a consultative approach to uncover and identify customer needs while tailoring recommendations and solutions.
  • Collaborated with internal partners to ensure customers' needs were met across banking products.
  • Maintained retail procedures to mitigate fraudulent activity and unnecessary risk.

Store Manager

June 2011 — October 2015

RadioShack — Waterford, MI

  • Promoted and supported an environment sharply focused on delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Provided supervision and ongoing training of sales associate team; led recruiting, interviewing, and hiring.
  • Oversaw physical inventory accuracy including planning, delegation, and execution.
  • Developed strategies to reduce store costs while achieving monthly profit goals.
  • Maintained relationships with Wireless Account Representatives to promote the RadioShack Mobility initiative.
  • Managed wireless contracts for AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon Wireless carriers.
  • Ensured cash drawers were balanced and deposits made in a timely fashion.

Sales Associate

June 2009 — June 2011

RadioShack — Farmington Hills / Rochester Hills, MI

  • Promoted to Store Manager in June 2011.
  • Developed relationships with Wireless Account Representatives to promote the RadioShack Mobility initiative.
  • Trained fellow associates on wireless promotions, pricing, and proper sales procedures for AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon.
  • Ensured cash drawers were balanced and deposits made in a timely fashion.

Production Crew

September 2005 — May 2009

WCMU Public Broadcasting — Mount Pleasant, MI

  • Operated cameras, lighting, and audio for WCMU broadcasts.
  • Trained other students in camera operation, lighting, and audio control during live broadcasts.
  • Served as Production Assistant for shows including Quiz Central, Ask the Specialists, and various special events.

Hobbies & Personal Projects

Open Source & Crypto Development

2023 — Present
  • BankBud — chat-based banking intelligence and rate-tracking tool
  • Liquidation Bot — real-time DeFi on-chain liquidation monitor and executor
  • Meteora LP Bot — automated liquidity provision on Solana
  • Solana Arb Bot — researching fee-efficient arbitrage strategies across Solana DEX pairs
  • Homiehouse — Farcaster social client built on a decentralized stack
  • adaniels.xyz — personal site covering projects, resume, reading, and writing

See the Projects page for more detail.

Contact

GitHub: auntiehomie