qualifications
Ten years experience in web production and development and project management. Experience also includes database administration.
Experienced in hand-coding HTML, JavaScript, and Cascading Style Sheets; Flash development;and web page creation and design. Knowledgeable about accessibility, cross-browser and cross-platform issues. Knowledge of CGI scripting (using Perl and PHP), Oracle, mySQL.
TEFL-certified English teacher. Fluent French; mention très bien on the Diplôme de Français des Affaires, 1er Degré
Experienced in training and public speaking, including conducting workshops and orientation meetings.
Project management and supervisory experience, including responsibility for recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining employees.
work history (refer also to portfolio)
2007 - present: English Teacher, Caledonian School, Prague, CR
Taught English as a second language to students at all levels from intermediate
to advanced. Prepared lesson plans. Taught Business English, including
English for Information Technology.
2002 - 2006: Technical Producer, Powel-MiniMax, Inc., St. Paul,
MN
Produced and maintained websites for Alameda P&T and Alameda TV; developed
style guides for sites; ensured compliance with accessibility guidelines.
Created and maintained database and applications for such features as
online cable TV and Internet ordering (www.alamedapt.com/telecom_order/),
customer reviews (www.alamadapt.com/cabletv/reviews/),
customer feedback (www.alamedapt.com/customerservice/feedback/),
and an Intranet site.
Installed Oracle and UDSP (Powel proprietary software) on server and client workstations;
trained users; and provided technical support.
URLS: http://www.alamedapt.com/ and http://www.alamedatv.org/
2001: Web Producer, UtilityOne, LLC (a subsidiary of FirstPoint Energy Corporation), Emeryville, CA
Coordinated efforts of content providers, developers, programmers,
database administrators, and quality assurance engineers. Ensured compliance
with documented requirements and processes. Responsible for look and
feel of web-based software. Developed demonstration CD for sales staff.
Maintained websites for UtilityOne, parent company (FirstPoint Energy),
and Intranet site; developed style guides for sites.
URLs (now defunct): http://www.u1solutions.com/;
http://www.firstpoint.com/;
http://demo.utility.com/; http://cddemo.u1solutions.com/; http://LESCDDemo.u1solutions.com.
1999 - 2001: Technical Producer, Utility.com, Emeryville
Managed production for site through two significant site redesigns, the
introduction of four new services, the expansion of services into new
service territories, and a restructuring of the underlying data model.
Coordinated efforts of designers, content providers, developers, and
quality assurance engineers. Documented requirements and processes;
developed site style guide. Scheduled development requested by Product
Management, Marketing, and Customer Care. Developed prototype sites
(including sites in Italian and French) for company's e-Utilities program
and for telecom partners. Conducted onsite training in HTML and JavaScript.
URLs (now defunct): http://www.utility.com/;
http://myhomepower.utility.com/;
http://suburban.utility.com/;
http://samachar.vcom.com/;
http://siliconindia.vcom.com/;
http://elsitio.vcom.com/;
http://chaitime.vcom.com/;
http://gay.vcom.com/.
1997 - 1999: Web Programmer, California Gas Transmission, Pacific Gas
& Electric Company, San Francisco
Developed Pipe Ranger website. Created web-based interfaces to allow non-technical
staff to update time-sensitive information. Wrote scripts to deliver dynamic
content. Conducted onsite training in HTML. (Informally) assembled web
production team; served as team lead. Provided ongoing site maintenance.
Analyzed site traffic. Administered listserv-based mailing lists.
URL: http://www.pge.com/pipeline/
education
TEFL Certification, TEFL-Prague, Prague, CR
Business French (Français des Affaires), Institut Catholique de Paris
Graduate study in Mathematics, University of California, Berkeley
A.B. degree in Mathematics, University of California, Berkeley
Coursework in Java, Flash, Web Site Administration, Training and Human Resource Development, C Programming; Workshops in Usability, Presenting Data and Information, Gas Business Understanding, Electric Business Understanding, Perl Programming, JavaScript, Photoshop, Effective Presentations, Recruitment and Selection
technical skills
Thorough knowledge of handcoding HTML, JavaScript, Cascading Style Sheets; some knowledge of RSS, XML, and XSL; extensive understanding of Web page design and creation; use of Dreamweaver. CGI Scripting, using Perl and PHP; mySQL. Knowledge of Flash. Graphics programs, including Photoshop and Fireworks.
Other software experience includes Oracle 10g and 8i; Visio; and Microsoft Project and PowerPoint.
Experience with *NIX-based software. Familiar with Macintosh systems.
awards, accomplishments, and other miscellany
Jeopardy! contestant
HTML Instructor, San Francisco Women on the Web