languages spoken
English (native); French (advanced); Spanish and Czech (elementary)
nationality
US citizen
work history (refer also to portfolio)
1998 – present Web Developer, dorisasmith.com
- Offered independent web development.
- Advised on accessibility issues and search engine optimization.
2007 - 2008: 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.
- Created database and applications for interactive web-based functions.
- Trained users in NetBas (Powel proprietary software); installed Oracle and other software and provided technical support.
2001: Web Producer, UtilityOne, LLC, Emeryville, CA
- Managed production and design of websites and web based software.
1999 - 2001: Technical Producer, Utility.com, Emeryville, CA
- Managed production for site.
- Developed prototype sites (including sites in Italian and French).
- Conducted onsite training in HTML and JavaScript.
1997 - 1999: Web Programmer, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, San Francisco, CA
- Developed Pipe Ranger website; provided ongoing site maintenance.
- Wrote scripts to deliver dynamic content and provide web-based interfaces.
- Conducted onsite training in HTML.
education
- TEFL Certification, TEFL-Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
- Diplôme de Français des Affaires, 1er Degré, mention très bien, Institut Catholique de Paris
- Graduate study in Mathematics, University of California, Berkeley
- A.B. degree in Mathematics, University of California, Berkeley
- Coursework in Training and Human Resource Development; Workshops in Presenting Data and Information, Gas Business Understanding, Electric Business Understanding, Effective Presentations, Recruitment and Selection
other experience
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel. Powerpoint)
- Volunteer tutor in Math and English for GED preparation for Next Point Learning Center, Oakland
- HTML Instructor, San Francisco Women on the Web
- Honorable Mention, Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Staff, UC Berkeley, 1992