Vitae

Education

2005 – Present Owner
SpiderSavvy

• Berea.edu
• GrowAppalachia.org
• BereaKy.gov
• BCnow
• LagoLinda.com
• SustainableBerea.org
• TheToyotaWay.org

2009 – 2009 Graphic/Web Designer
SunStream Hotels & Resorts

• Maintained all of SunStream’s Web sites; corporate site and seven individual property sites
• Configured and maintained dedicated server
• Coordinated with the marketing team on all promotions and tracked them accordingly
• Setting up landing pages
• Tracking Website traffic and performance
• Created and managed PPC campaigns

2007 – 2008 Webmaster
Miami University, Project Dragonfly

Maintained, developed, and updated online presence:

• 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

Websites

• ProjectDragonfly.org
• Global Field Program
• Integrative Science Program
• EarthExpeditions.org
• iDiscovery.org
• WildResearch.org

2004 – 2007 Web Team Project Manager
Berea College, Administrative Systems and Services

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

2003 – 2004 SENS Director
Sustainability and Environmental Studies: Ecovillage

• Ecological Machine – Monitored and documented changes to output, facilitated tours, troubleshoot 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 on how to use software
• Educated Ecovillage residents on appropriate technology use

1998 – 2002 Field Radio Operator / Encryption NCO
United States Marine Corp

• Install 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