• Dedicated producer adept at juggling multiple projects requiring advanced problem-solving and independent decision-making skills.
• Ardent advocate of the end user with a keen understanding of usability issues and a passion for using technology to best advantage.
• Proactive self-starter with highly developed analytical, communication and leadership skills.
• Team player with a steadfast commitment to excellence.
• Extremely fast learner with the ability to quickly grasp complex technical information and abstract concepts.
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• Oversee implementation of web projects to ensure client satisfaction and contractual compliance within budgetary constraints.
• Create database-driven sites, each with its own content management system, by integrating design elements into stock code customized with ASP, CFML, SQL, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
• Significantly reduced production time, increased site functionality and ease-of-use by improving component-based stock code.
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• Primary consultant for marketing projects, including online and print media.
• Oversee information architecture, design, development, maintenance, administration and promotion of company Web site.
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• Primary consultant for all Internet-related projects, issues and inquiries.
• Project leader for wholesale, retail, corporate and Spanish-language Web initiatives.
• Responsible for information architecture, design, development, maintenance, administration and promotion of Web sites.
• Design or edit graphics and advise on graphic requirements for production of print and electronic collateral materials.
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• Assisted Manager of Marketing Communications with planning and working with third-party Web developer to implement corporate Web site.
• Designed and developed sales presentations and interactive multimedia presentations for employee training and trade show kiosks.
• Responsible for writing content, creating design, layout and illustrations and photo retouching and image compositing for various media, including Web, print, video and multimedia.
• Responsible for all aspects of video planning and production, including meeting with stakeholders, concept development, budgeting, scripting, hiring talent, directing, shooting, voice-over narration, editing/ post-production and overseeing outside service agencies when necessary.
• Greatly improved capability and reliability of Macintosh digital video editing system by resolving configuration conflicts, upgrading hardware and software components and optimizing drive arrays.
• Coordinated company involvement with local elementary school by promoting programs, recruiting volunteers, soliciting donations and scheduling tutoring sessions.
• Initiated and played a key role in the implementation of a company-wide recycling program resulting in significant cost savings.
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• Responsible for all aspects of video and audio planning and production.
• Introduced to all aspects of advertising print planning and production.
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Computer Knowledge

Platforms
(Skill · Skill Level · Last Used · Years of Experience)
Windows 9x/2000/NT/XP · Advanced · Current · 6+
Mac · Advanced · 1 year ago · 3+
Unix/Linux · Beginner · Current · 2

Code/Editors/Languages/Protocols
HTML · Advanced · Current · 4
JavaScript · Intermediate · Current · 2
CSS · Intermediate · Current · 2
SQL · Intermediate · Current · 1
ASP · Intermediate· Current · 1
CFML/PHP/.NET · Beginner · Current · 1
XML · Beginner · Current · 1
VBScript · Intermediate · Current · 1
PL/SQL · Beginner · Current · 1
DreamWeaver/UltraDev · Advanced · Current · 2
CGI/Perl · Beginner · Current · 1
GIF animation · Advanced · Current · 2
FTP · Advanced · Current · 4

Relational Database
Access · Advanced · Current · 7
SQL Server · Beginner · Current · 1
Oracle · Beginner · Current · 1
MySQL · Beginner · Current · 1

Graphics/Multimedia
Photoshop · Advanced · Current · 7
ImageReady · Advanced · Current · 2
Fireworks · Beginner · Current · 1
Illustrator/Freehand · Advanced · Current · 6
Quark Xpress · Advanced · Current · 6
Pagemaker · Intermediate · Current · 5
Acrobat · Intermediate · Current · 2
PowerPoint/Persuasion · Advanced · Current · 5
Visio · Intermediate · Current · 2
Flash · Beginner · Current · 1
Director · Intermediate · 3 years ago · 2
NewTek Lightwave · Intermediate · +4 years ago · 1
SoundEdit 16 · Intermediate · 3 years ago · 2
Premiere · Advanced · 3 years ago · 3
AfterEffects · Intermediate · 3 years ago · 2

• Oversee or implement database integration, e-commerce capabilities, and content management systems.
• Design and develop effective Web sites and supporting online ads.
• Ensure ease of use, consistency of style and overall site integrity.
• Create or scan, modify and optimize Web graphics for quick downloads.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to clarify complex information for effective presentation to any given audience.
• Adapt existing content and write original, Web-appropriate content.
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• Thorough attention to all aspects of Web information architecture: goal setting, audience definition, scenario exploration, competition analysis, identification of content and functional requirements, navigation/hierarchy definition and drill-down and visual design planning.
• Strong organizational vision for the Web with the ability to successfully lead clients through discovery, analysis and design planning phases.
• Identify and implement strategies to utilize the Web to improve business efficiency and productivity.
• Uncommon ability to elicit stakeholder needs and concerns, translate vague ideas into shared long-term goals and provide common direction through effective communication of vision.
• Develop, document and present site strategies and detailed project plans.
• Effectively interact with individuals at all levels, from entry-level workers to top-level executives.
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• Plan, organize and coordinate implementation of Web projects.
• Consistently bring projects to completion on time, within budget and with outcomes that exceed client expectations.
• Experienced with all aspects of IT project management: project analysis, project design, time and cost estimation, QC and QA, development, transition to support and training, support and decommissioning.
• Interact with vendors (e.g., ISPs, designers, developers, etc.) to gather information, communicate goals, negotiate pricing, delegate tasks and follow-up to ensure completion.
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• Conduct market research and efficient online searches to identify, research and evaluate industry trends, business opportunities and technology solutions.
• Research advertising and other means of increasing site traffic, recommend marketing strategies and coordinate online advertising efforts.
• Develop search engine ranking strategies, oversee development and submission of gateway pages and secure listings in appropriate indexes and directories.
• Establish, develop and maintain affinity relationships with business partners.
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• Graduated Summa Cum Laude with University Honors and 4.0/4.0 GPA.
• Major: Family and Child Studies.
• Minors: Communication Studies, Psychology and Sociology.

• Northern Illinois University Alumni Association Scholarship, 1993.
• Student Leadership Award, 1993.
• Golden Key National Honor Society Junior Scholarship, 1992.
• "Pop Peterson Award" for best production in class, 1992.

• Psi Chi (National Honors in Psychology): Co-president, 1992-93.
• Alpha Kappa Delta (International Sociology Honor Society).
• Phi Kappa Phi (Senior Honor Society).
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Professional Affiliations
WebSanDiego
Techniquelle
Softweargirlz
SandCHI