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Education

2007 Berea College, Berea, Kentucky

B.S. Technology and Industrial Arts

1999 Communications and Electronics School, California

Work experience

2007–Present Webmaster

Miami University, Project Dragonfly

  • Maintained, developed, and updated online presence:
    -ProjectDragonfly.org
    -EarthExpeditions.org
    -DragonflyWorkshops.org
    -iDiscovery.org
    -WildResearch.org
  • Designed front-end of Rails applications
  • Employed best practices in SEO to increase yield in site traffic
  • Provided cross-browser support for online presence
  • Provided technical support for end users
  • Used e-mail marketing, analytics, and online ads to aid in recruitment efforts
  • Implemented and maintained social networking presence
  • Monitored search engines for Web page placement
  • Maintained Listserv
  • Updated and maintained office computers
  • Kept an inventory of computer equipment
  • Created graphics, posters, letterheads, and logos
  • Advised co-workers on best Web practices and current trends
  • Maintained and frequently updated passwords

2004–2007 Web Team Project Manager

Berea College, Administrative Systems and Services

  • Recipient of 2006 CASE award for Berea College Web site
  • Facilitated Web design/Graphics/Flash training courses
  • Managed 11 student web designers
  • Conducted interviews and hired students
  • Conduct bi-semester Performance evaluations
  • Created work schedules/audit time sheets
  • Facilitate dismissal of non-compliant students
  • Trained students how to use college template and guidelines

2005–Present Freelance Web Designer

2003–2004 SENS Director

Sustainability and Environmental Studies: Ecovillage

  • Ecological Machine – Monitored and documented changes to output, facilitated tours, troubleshooted mechanical problems, and refined processes to improve efficiency.
  • SENS website: Kept site current and added pages as needed.
  • Photovoltaic panel: Monitored daily net gain and trained users how to use software.
  • Educated Ecovillage residents on appropriate technology use

1998–2002 Field Radio Operator / Encryption NCO

United States Marine Corp

  • Set up and tuned radio equipment
  • Sent and received messages via HF, VHF, and satellite communications
  • Made changes to frequencies and cryptographic codes
  • Provided direct support to Regimental Air Officer
  • Issued Communications Security Equipment and maintained records
  • Facilitated training classes on Communication equipment and Cold weather Survival

Interest and skills

  1. Running, Backpacking, Photography, Reading, Web Design, Ham Radio, Geocaching, GPS/GIS, environmental issues.
  2. Extensive Knowledge of PC and Mac based operating systems; HTML/JavaScript, CSS, Microsoft Office, Adobe (Photoshop, Professional, etc); Macromedia (Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash); AutoCAD/Autodesk software; Arcview/ArcGIS.

References

Cary Hazelwood
Web Site Coordinator, Berea College
cary_hazelwood@berea.edu
859-985-3337

Marc Loy
Senior Web Programmer, Miami University
marc.loy@muohio.edu
513-529-0889

John Lympany
Chief Information Officer, Berea College
john_lympany@berea.edu
859-985-3990

Richard Olson
Director of Sustainable and Environmental Studies, Berea College
richard_olson@berea.edu
859-985-3593