Mary A. Trankel, Ph.D.

406-***-**** (cell)

www.webtransformations.com

Country of Citizenship: United States

Education

The University of Montana, Missoula, Montana

Ph.D. in Sociology, June 1991. Graduate GPA 3.83. Areas of concentration

during graduate work:

. Criminology/Criminal Justice

. Applied Research Methods/Program Evaluations

. Social Psychology

. Complex Organizations

M.A. in Sociology, concentration in Criminal Justice, Dec 1987.

Carroll College, Helena, Montana

B.A. in Sociology, with minor in Criminal Justice, June 1980. Magna cum

laude, GPA 3.79.

Additional Training & Certifications

. September 4, 2009: ForceTen Developer Certification for Learning

Content Management System (LCMS) software by OutStart (formerly EEDO)

. September, 2009: Approved under State of Montana Master Contract for

IT Services (DOA06-1263B), RFP 09-1700P, for service categories:

o Distributed Applications

o Internet, Intranet, eGovernment

o Staff Augmentation

. March, 2004: Human Resource Specialist training through the USDA

Forest Service (conflict resolution, fact finding, report writing,

management advising).

. Spring Semester, 2004: Web Programming, University of Montana,

Missoula, MT.

. Spring Semester, 2003: Fundamentals of Computer Science II,

University of Montana, Missoula, MT.

. Fall, 2005: User Interface Design, University of Montana, Missoula,

MT.

. Autumn Semester, 2002: Fundamentals of Computer Science I, University

of Montana, Missoula, MT.

. January, 2002: Introduction to Oracle: SQL & PL.SQL, University of

Montana, Missoula, MT.

. December, 2001: Crystal Reports 8.0 Advanced-Level 1 & Level 2, New

Horizons of Missoula, Montana.

. August, 2000: Advanced Access 97, New Horizons of Missoula, Montana.

Skill Set/Competencies

Strengths include analytical skills and the ability to understand and write

about complex concepts very quickly-summarizing technical information in

non-technical terms without changing its essential meaning. I learn new

computer skills and software programs very quickly, and constantly strive

to challenge my own learning potential in technical arenas. Through

graduate training and consulting work I have used multiple software

programs to create technical reports, charts, graphs and presentations. I

am a detail-oriented person who takes pride in producing technically

accurate, stunning reports and graphical products.

I have hired and supervised 41 employees, and provided individual,

classroom and telephone-based training, technical assistance and customer

service on computer and research topics to employees and clients. The wide

variety of consulting activities I have completed during the past twenty

years attests to my flexibility and the speed with which I can acquire new

skills and knowledge.

As a result of my background in criminology and three previous jobs in the

criminal justice system, I have successfully passed criminal background

checks and personality profile tests. I also have a strong interest in

computer security issues.

Software

. Microsoft Access, MySQL, Oracle, Paradox, and Visual FoxPro databases

. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher

. Macromedia Dreamweaver and HomeSite for web development

. Adobe PhotoShop, Acrobat Professional, LiveCycle Designer,

Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, and Captivate

. SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences)

. Crystal Reports

. WordPerfect and QuattroPro

. Video editing and production software, including Final Cut Pro,

Camtasia Studio, Pinnacle Studio, and GoldWave

Consulting Experience

June 1986 to Present

Self-employed Researcher and Business Consultant, d/b/a Trankel Research &

Analysis, LLC, and Web Development/Graphics Layout & Design, d/b/a Web

Transformations, LLC.

. technical writing on information technology subject matter;

instructional manuals and procedural documents

. software systems analysis, systems charts and diagrams, functional

specifications

. statistical data analysis, report writing, proposal writing, and

editing

. competitive market analysis

. needs assessments, feasibility studies, and program evaluations

. graphics and Flash animations

. audio narration and editing, video editing and production

. web site development; human interface usability design

. development of graphics for Web sites and print publications

. development of relational database programs and database-driven web

sites

Client List

. Health Habits Fitness-video training CD demonstrating kickboxing

basics such as equipment, wrapping procedures, kicks and punches

. DanceMaster-software user manuals developed in video format using

Adobe Captivate

. Powerful Purchase-development of web sites and Flash

slideshows/animation videos for NOKKEM and WickedLix Fruit Shooterz

products

. Nona Burroughs Babcock, Writer-Flash marketing video developed as a

book trailer

. Path-Wise Corporation-systems analysis for software development,

detailed interface mockups in PhotoShop, writing technical

specifications and explanations of features to guide software

developers, system flowcharts, user manuals and marketing documents

for potential investors

. State of Montana, Fish,Wildlife & Parks-web site and graphics

development, technical support and written explanations of procedures

for Fish & Wildlife project managers

. Health Habits Fitness-DVD video of NGA Bodybuilding & Figure Fitness

Competition

. Velocity Fitness-grants and loan financing research; development of

graphic designs

. Health Habits Fitness and Massage, Missoula, Montana-web development,

content management system for the web site, graphics development, and

creation of flyers.

. Triple-I of Colorado, Inc.-full-time/8 month technical and legal

research and technical report-writing on topics such as accreditation

best practices, analysis of software products and competitors,

broadband penetration, student trends in traditional vs. online

learning, technical standards such as AICC, SCORM, IEEE, ADL, and open

source standards

. Decorative Industrial Plating-implementation of a financial accounting

system and business data collection instruments, market research

survey, database development, and web site development, instruction

manuals and procedural documents.

. Skyline Recording Studios, Missoula, Montana-technical

writing/editing, development of business forms and informational

materials, web site.

. Clayton Floyd Insurance Agency-database development, market research,

report writing, development of graphics, forms and flyers.

. Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services, Child & Family

Services Division-five-year statewide evaluation of child abuse

prevention programs.

. Missoula Demonstration Project, Quality of Life's End: development

and administration of survey research forms, technical research

administration protocols, statistical analysis and report writing.

. Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Nation-survey research, database

application development, and written statistical data analysis report.

. Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation-survey

research, database application development, and written statistical

data analysis report

. Department of Social Work, The University of Montana-survey research

and statistical data analysis, report writing, joint journal

publications with several professors.

. Montana Association of Area Agencies on Aging-research and data

analysis.

. Rural Institute on Disabilities. The University of Montana-research

and data analysis.

. USDA Forest Services, Region I, Administrative Services Division-

region-wide (3 states) analysis of Administration service, including

qualitative and quantitative statistical analysis; group training to

implement research findings.

. Pine Hills Youth Correction Facility-multiple regression and factor

analysis for an evaluation of the juvenile sex offender treatment

program.

. Missoula City-County Health Department-survey research and data

analysis.

. Options Unlimited, sponsored by Women's Opportunity Resource

Development: survey research and data analysis; multiple program

evaluations.

. Women's Economic Development Group (WEDGO)-statistical data analysis

and reports.

. Missoula Community Business Incubator (MCBI)-statistical data analysis

and reports.

. Blaine County Jail, Chinook, Montana-comprehensive evaluation to

determine the feasibility of a secure detention facility in Blaine

County.

. Missoula City-County Public Library-user survey to improve Library

services.

. Elderphone Project of the Department of Aging Services-survey research

and report.

. Missoula Housing Authority-survey research to determine low-income

housing needs in Missoula, Montana; statistical data analysis and

summary report.

Recent Temporary Employment

State of Montana-Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Information Technology Bureau

1420 E 6th Avenue

PO Box 200701

Helena, MT 59620-0701

December 5, 2006 thru January 16, 2007; and March 5 thru November 21, 2008:

Web Content Management Assistant (temporary employment)

Duties included: Assisting the Web Content Manager in developing and

updating Web pages, cascading style sheets, and other electronic documents

using Dreamweaver and a proprietary content management system.

USDA Forest Service

Missoula Technology & Development Center

5785 Hwy 10 W

Missoula MT 59808

January, 2002 thru November, 2006: Information Technology Specialist

(temporary position).

Duties included: Assisting the Publications Editor and Program Leaders in

developing Web pages and other electronic documents and training materials

produced through research conducted at the Center. Developed and modified

relational database programs and online data collection questionnaires.

Created presentations and web materials using PowerPoint, Adobe

Illustrator, PhotoShop, Adobe Acrobat, Macromedia Dreamweaver and HomeSite.

Took digital photographs and scanned slides and photos; created or

modified graphic materials; and created online training materials.

Provided information technology support to staff and program leaders.

Researched and developed in-house standards for the implementation of web-

based products that meet Section 508 Accessibility Standards). Developed

procedures and templates that allowed others to efficiently create new

documents with a similar "look and feel" that also met the technological

goals and information management policies of the agency. Trained and

supervised part-time staff in the production of web-based documents.

Developed and maintained dynamic database-driven web sites using Access,

Oracle, MySQL, Perl, PHP, Java, Javascript, and ColdFusion.

Teaching Experience

THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA, Missoula, Montana:

January 1991 through June 1991: Adjunct Professor teaching Group Process

and Applied Social Research, Social Work Department, The University of

Montana, Missoula, MT 59812.

September 1984 through June 1988: Graduate Teaching Assistant, University

of Montana Sociology Department teaching Principles of Sociology, Social

Problems, and Sociology of Deviance. Tutored students in Social Statistics

and Business Statistics.

SALISH-KOOTENAI COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Pablo, Montana:

Fall 1986 and Spring 1987: Visiting Professor teaching Developmental

Psychology, Introduction to Sociology, and Social Psychology.

PART-TIME DANCE INSTRUCTOR, Missoula, Montana:

Fall 1988 to present: Top Hat & Tails Round Dance Club. Teaching

choreographed ballroom dancing lessons. Member of the Roundalab

Professional Round Dance Teachers' Association since 1988. Membership

includes licensing under ASCAP and BMI to perform copyrighted music.

Achievements and Honors

Twice awarded Bertha Morton Scholarship for outstanding graduate work: in

1986 and 1988. Receipt of award placed me in the top 5% of all graduate

students at The University of Montana.

Award of Excellence for a professional paper presented at The University of

Montana's "Graduate Development Day Conference," Missoula, Montana, April

1987.

Professional Paper, Pacific Sociological Association Conference in Las

Vegas, NV, April 1987.

Publications and Papers

1999. "Black and White and Shades of Gray: A Portrait of the Ethical

Professor," Ethics and Behavior, 9(3), pp. 243-261, Lawrence Erlbaum

Associates, Inc., Mahwah, New Jersey.

1996-1998. Technical Assistance Briefs: Developing a Sound Program

Evaluation, Program Evaluation Components, Planning Overview for Evaluating

Home Visitation Efforts, Definitions of Research Terms, Developing a Survey

Instrument, Techniques to Increase Survey Response Rates, Commonly Asked

Questions About Research Procedures, Sample Evaluation Plan.

1998. Key contributor, Healthy Families America "Community Planning and

Site Development Guide," a technical manual on comprehensive outcome

evaluations for child abuse prevention programs.

1991. "Examination of Empowerment and Rape Myth Acceptance Among Male

Adolescents in a Sex Offender Treatment Program," doctoral dissertation,

University of Montana, Missoula.

1991. "AIDS Education for Rural IV Drug Users in Montana," by Mary Birch

and Mary Trankel, Human Services in the Rural Environment, Autumn 15 (2),

Eastern Washington University Journal, Cheney, WA.

1988. "Women in Law Enforcement," a research study involving in-depth

interviews with female and male police officers, sheriff deputies, highway

patrol, and probation officers in Montana.

1988. "Differences in Aggressiveness Between Female and Male Lead

Characters in Television Crime Dramas," by Trankel, Summers, Fowler and

Buskirk. Currently under review for publication.

1987. "A Content Analysis of Aggression Performed By Lead Characters in

Prime-Time Crime Dramas," by Trankel, Summers, Fowler and Buskirk,

professional paper presented at the Pacific Sociological Association Annual

Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada in April 1987.

1987. "A Behavioral Inventory for Identifying Types of Aggression,"

professional paper, Graduate Development Day Conference, The University of

MT, Missoula, April 1987. Award for "best use of theory."

1985. "Intergenerational Transmission of Values: A Data-Based

Reassessment," by McBroom, Reed, Burns, Hargraves and Trankel, Social

Psychology Quarterly, Vol. 48, No. 2, pp. 150-161.

1980. "Emotional Stresses of Childhood and Adolescence as a Basis for

Future Coping Efficacy," undergraduate honors thesis, Carroll College

Library Document, Helena, Montana.

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