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Dedicated and enthusiastic professional offering web design, development, management, maintenance, and technical writing/research skills. Motivated self-starter and quick learner with proven ability to tackle challenges and provide creative solutions. Significant experience and strengths include:
- Web Design and Development
- Project Management and Document Change Management
- Technical Writing
- Web Server Administration (DNS, FTP, Web, SMTP, Security, Statistics)
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS: Little Rock, Arkansas 1996
M.A. in Technical Writing (Instructional and Information Design) - GPA 3.9
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA: Wilmington, North Carolina 1993
B.A. in English, emphasis on Technical and Creative Writing
Web Production / Web Developer
- Developed various web applications using ASP
- Administered DNS for 125+ domains
- Managed IIS 6 (Web, FTP, Indexing)
- Designed, developed, and implemented database-driven content and content management tools for multiple Web sites
- Wrote and tested instructions for Media Tool Manual and multiple Web site content management tools
- Deployed online banner ads to vendors for Arkansas Parks and Tourism campaigns
- Produced and distributed various e-newsletters
- Provided technical support to clients for Web, Email, and FTP
- Estimated time and budget for project development
- Managed WebStar (Web, FTP, Indexing)
HISTO-CHEM, INC: Little Rock, Arkansas 2005-2006
- Designed and developed web site, added database-driven content using SQL Server
CRANFORD JOHNSON ROBINSON WOODS: Little Rock, Arkansas 2002-2003
- Added database-driven content using SQL Server and Access to multiple web sites
BROWN COMPANY REMODELING: Little Rock, Arkansas 2003
- Designed and developed web site
WAJ CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS: Little Rock, Arkansas 2002
- Designed and developed web site
PAINT TECH, INC: Little Rock, Arkansas 2002
- Designed and developed web site
MILFORD TRACK II (THE GYM): Little Rock, Arkansas 1997
- Designed and developed membership database and interface using Microsoft Access to track dues
IN TOUCH NEWSLETTER: Onslow County, North Carolina 1992-1994
- Wrote advocacy letters to state officials
- Compiled information on visually impaired advocacy groups
- Wrote, edited, and distributed monthly newsletter
Project Specialist
- Designed, developed, and implemented the Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) web site
- Researched and wrote technical documentation, including documents on information technology initiatives
- Added database-driven content to the Information Technology Initiatives: Justice Integration web site (http://www.it.ojp.gov):
- Revised the "What are the Standards?" section
- Developed a web application (with search capability) that lists colleges and universities in the United States offering computer science and/or information technology programs
- Created the "What Is Critical for Success? - State Profiles" section and image map
Web Developer, 1999-2001
- Managed twenty (20) internal web sites for Emerging Application Development Project Team (Orion) and/or E-CORE, an e-business application
- Researched and implemented various web application software, including Statistics Server 5.0
- Designed, developed, and implemented Issues Database web application that was used by Orion team to track and generate various product development reports
- Designed and developed various wizards to illustrate Orion's core functionality
- Configured and managed Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0 and Microsoft NT Server 4.0 on development and production web servers
- Installed and configured Rational ClearCase Server 4.0 and provided support to Orion team
Senior Technical Writer III/Web Developer, 1998-1999
- Managed root and Technical Library web sites for Emerging Application Development Team
- Conducted a comparative study of various internal web sites and their structure, design, usage, and coding
- Wrote online technical documentation for Orion functionality and ClearCase installation procedures
- Installed and configured Rational ClearCase Server 4.0 and provided support to Orion team
Technical Writer II, 1996-1998
- Mentored three technical writers new to Advanced Loan Systems (ALS)
- Wrote technical documentation for ALS
- Wrote procedures for the RSEC Tracking System (RTS), a comprehensive issues tracking database
- Created and implemented various organizational tools used by ALS writers, such as tracking methods, skills outline, and step-by-step daily tasks and functions
- Wrote procedures for new technical writers
Secretary II, 1995-1996
- Assisted with grant writing and development of state funding plan
- Wrote support letters for grant proposals
- Developed and distributed first DSB Employee Handbook
- Compiled information on scholarship resources to be used by clients
- Compiled statistics and generated reports to track staff development using training database
- Coordinated supervisory training and managed records for staff development
- Served as information specialist for DSB staff statewide regarding procedures
Secretary I, 1994-1995
- Compiled statistics and generated reports for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors
- Managed client and vendor files
- Performed bookkeeping and general administrative tasks
Graduate Assistant, Department of Rhetoric and Writing
- Organized department library
- Compiled information on graduate programs which was used as a resource for graduate students
Reporter (Internship)
- Interviewed specialists and wrote community-focused articles for publication with circulation of 28,500, i.e. Earth Day and area history pieces
- Initiated Junior Globe section
- Assisted photographer
Certifications: Network+
Courses: A+ Core and OS, Network+, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Log Analyzers: WebTrends Analysis Suite Advanced 7, Statistics Server 5
Scripting Languages: ASP, XML, JSP, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, VBScript
Operating Systems: Windows (all versions), Macintosh 9 and X
Adobe: Acrobat 5, PhotoShop 6, PageMaker 7
Macromedia: Dreamweaver Studio MX
Microsoft: Windows NT Server 4, Internet Information Server 4.0, SQL Server 7, Windows 2000, Office 2000, FrontPage 2000
Rational: ClearCase Server 4, QuickDNS Pro
Miscellaneous: UltraEdit 8, XML Spy 3
CareLink Area Agency on Aging: North Little Rock, Arkansas 1994-present
- Served on Auxiliary Committee
- Participated in the annual Meals-on-Wheels Auto Show
- Participated in the annual Greek Food Festival
The Weekend Theater: Little Rock, Arkansas 1995-2002
- Assisted with props, costumes, and bulk mail outs
- Created the theater's mailing list database, using Microsoft Access 2000
- Analyzed and solved problems/obstacles concerning fund raising and technical support
- Edited materials for Staff Secretary
Hospice of Central Arkansas: Little Rock, Arkansas 1998-1999
United Way of Pulaski County: Little Rock, Arkansas 1995-1996
Lions World Services for the Blind: Little Rock, Arkansas 1994
Red Cross: Wilmington, North Carolina 1993
Literacy Volunteers of America: Phoenix, Arizona 1990
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