While completing her degree at Johnson & Wales University, Shannon began working as an intern here at Linchpin. A few months down the road, Shannon joined our team full time as a talented front-end engineer.
Q: Where did you work before this, what experience do you have from there?
A: I was a student at Johnson & Wales University. During my time at JWU I studied Graphic Design & Digital Media and concentrated in Web Technologies.
Q: What do you believe your best strength is?
A: I’m a very good listener, I may not seem to have a lot to say at times but I am good at taking in information.
Q: How would describe yourself in three words?
A: Honest, Art-enthusiast, and Adventurer
Q: How would your friends describe you?
A: Patient, Perfectionist, and Sarcastic
Q: What is currently your computer background?
A: The background on my computer is a photo I took of Old Orchard Beach.
Q: If money didn’t matter, what would you do all day?
A: Travel the world.
Q: What is your biggest pet peeve?
A: The sound of something screeching, like nails on a chalkboard.
Q: What makes you bored?
A: Not having anything to do.
Q: Tell me about something you would happily do again?
A: Travel to Vietnam.
Q: What are your three most overused words or phrases?
A: “I want a snack”, “dude”, and “definitely”.
Q: What are two things you have with you at all times?
A: My phone and laptop.
Q: How would you define success?
A: Continuing to grow and learn more each and every day.
Q: What advice would you give to your 18 year old self?
A: Keep working hard!
Q: What is the first thing on your bucket list?
A: Traveling to Alaska.
Q: Favorite activities on your day off?
A: Hiking with my dog, relaxing or going on road trip.
Q: What is one thing you can’t live without?
A: My family and close friends.
Q: What does true leadership mean to you?
A: Someone who is a true leader works alongside their team and coaches them along the way.