Software Support

Lisa M. Powell

** ******** ******, ** **********, DC 20011 (H) 202/529-4790 (C) 202-***-**** ****.********@*****.***

Objective

Desktop Publications Specialist position that will allow me to demonstrate my 17+ years of experience in the visual information discipline, including the development and design of various types of technical and non- technical publications, reports, diagrams, brochures, conference materials, posters, and presentations using a variety of graphic illustration, presentation, and page layout software packages, such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word. Profile

Motivated, personable business professional with a talent for learning different types of software packages quickly. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals, at all levels. Flexible, versatile, with the ability to maintain a sense of humor under pressure and works well as an individual or as part of a team.

Skill Summary

PageMaker, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel. Experience in client and contractor training; and working with clients, potential clients, and vendors.

Educational Background

Bachelors of Administration, Computer Information & System Science, University of the District of Columbia, 1987. Self-supporting throughout college. Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Currently enrolled in the Editing Practices Certificate Program at the Graduate School USA. Completed various desktop publishing, graphics, and editing courses.

Clearance

U. S. Government clearance: Secret, DoD, 1992 (initial), 2002 and 2012 (renewed)

Job History

Desktop Publisher/Publications Specialist Chenega Federal Systems (CFS), LLC, Lorton, VA January 2008–March 2013

Provided support to the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) with the design, layout, edit, and the update of several key Program publications. These documents provided essential information about the Program to the Department of Defense (DoD), the HPCMP community, and the public. These publications included newsletters, annual reports, tri-folds, style guide, SOPs, and various other Program- related reports. These documents were created using InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and MS Word. Collaborated on several key HPCMP policy documents. Developed and prepared presentation slides and packages. Provided briefing support to the Director, Deputy Director, HPCMP Principals, and other outside DoD organizations with their graphics requirements for briefings, internal and external meetings, and various conferences. Updated, improved, edited, and reformatted the Programs’ core briefing slides using MS PowerPoint. Provided user support to the HPCMP staff with various software packages.

Reviewed and evaluated new directives and/or policies to determine if they are applicable to the HPCMP to ensure that the Program would be in compliance with the new policies issued by the DoD and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). Disseminated this information to the Principals and administrative support staff; and provide training, if necessary.

As the CFS Team Lead, I supervised and guided the members of the Outreach Team, Plans and Programs Team, and CFS employees to assist them in their effort to familiarize themselves with the Program, its policies and procedures, and its staff. Initiated a plan to cross-train CFS team members in various areas of tasks assigned. Conducted performance counseling and evaluations; monitored and approved time cards; and reviewed and approved expense reports for CFS employees.

Participated in the planning and support for several HPCMP-related meetings and conferences. Provided graphic, desktop publishing, and administrative support. Coordinated with other Outreach Team, HPCMP staff, and the HPCMP community on all aspects of the conference/meeting preparations. These activities included the design of conference materials; financial tracking; contract reviews; location site visits; and the submission of RFPs to several locations for conference/meeting considerations.

Coordinated with vendors for various services required by the Program, which included printing services, purchasing equipment, and ordering supplies.

Publications/Graphics Specialist BAE Systems Information Technology, Herndon, VA (Formerly DigitalNet, Inc./User Technology Associates, Inc.) December 1997–December 2007

Prepared and edited documents such as annual reports, marketing materials, special reporting materials, and technical publications for the general technical audience, as well as the U.S. Congress for the Department of Defense High Performance Computing Modernization Program Office. Provided executive-level graphics support using the PC, which included creating briefings and presentations using PowerPoint for presentation to senior members of the DoD, as well as international symposia. Designed brochures; conference materials; posters; charts; and diagrams, using various software packages, which include Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and PageMaker. Coordinated with vendors for various services required by the Program, which included printing services, purchasing equipment, and ordering supplies. Conducted research of various technical areas and ensures the proper technical terminology. Participated in the Program’s Outreach effort, which included exhibiting the HPCMPO booth at various technical conferences and coordinating technical site visits. Provided user support to the HPCMP staff for various software packages.

Graphics Specialist User Technology Associates, Inc., Arlington, VA February 1992–December 1997

Provided graphics support using the Macintosh and PC. Created briefings and presentations using Harvard Graphics, PowerPoint, and Persuasion, and prepared 35mm slides. Designed fliers, graphs, and diagrams using MacDraw, Superpaint, Excel, and Freehand. Produced newsletters and books using PageMaker, which included page layout and graphics insertion. Conducted and assisted training for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel on the Corps of Engineers Financial Management System (CEFMS) and assisted with software installation and user support in various software packages on microcomputers and on the Macintosh system.

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