Skills & Experience
Web Design & Production
- Created specifications designed and produced interactive multimedia websites for both America Online and the World Wide Web
- Produced local government community-relations web sites
- Conversion of content to XML based media for web publishing
- Used Flash, Perl, PHP and Javascript to deliver applets to automate website maintenance operations and enhance user experiences
- WML development for display of Ski Reports on Handheld Devices
- Graphics Manipulation and design using Adobe Photoshop and CorelDraw
- Proficient at learning new technical skills or languages
System Operation & Management
- Setup and Managed Windows, DOS, Linux and BSD based systems.
- Configuration and administration of Apache web server for America Online based teen community.
- Designed and implemented PHP/MySQL based content management system.
- Provided technical support for America Online members.
- CompTIA A+ Certified Computer Technician
- Familiarity with MS-Office, Lotus Smart Suite, Sun Star Office programs
Community Building
- Hired, Trained and Managed over 50 Independent Contractors for Community Support.
- Led the operation of a teen community with over 200,000 user hours per month.
- Technical Director and Coordinator for Online Community Events (e.g. Guest Chats)
- Over 7 years experience acting as a volunteer host and forum moderator.
- Provide infrastructure and support for multiple non-profit web communities.
- Chat and Message Board System recommendation, installation and administration
Work Experience:
Shocking Media, Vestal, NY
Independent Website Developer, Self Employed 1999-Present
CareThere, Inc., Mountain View, CA (www.carethere.com)
Community Manager & Content Specialist, 2000 - 2001
OpenVoice, East Palo Alto, CA (www.ontheline.org)
Webmaster, 1997-2001
Education:
Buffalo State College, Buffalo NY
Bachelor of Arts - Television Broadcasting, 1997
Deans List
Herkimer County Community College, Herkimer NY
Associates in Applied Science - Television and Radio Production, 1994
Deans List, Honors
Accomplishments:
- Former New York State Firefighter and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
- FCC Licensed General Class Amateur Radio Operator - KB2HPU
- County Emergency Operations Center RACES officer
