Resume for Fay Choban *** Bruns Court
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
***@********.***
Employment Goal and Overview
Experienced technology professional, business administrator and web master with extensive background in management,
technology, retail business operations, finance, and higher education seeks employment where I can use these skills in a
technology related environment.
I have strong administrative and management abilities and excellent communications abilities. Acquire new skills and knowledge
quickly and easily. Proven record of adaptability to the changing needs of an organization. Specialized skills in magnetic stripe
and smart card technology and using technology to build community.
Project manager with experience in implementation of new programs including upgraded and new software systems
Skilled in using technology to help individuals and organizations meet their needs
Expert skills in working in a corporate environment with department heads, technology teams and end users to meet the
business goals of the company
Excellent problem solving skills
Proficient at HTML and related technologies to build web sites
Experienced in using many popular PC software programs and industry specific applications
Strong administrative and management abilities in business environments
Excellent communications abilities
Able to acquire new skills and knowledge quickly and easily
Proven record of adaptability to the changing needs of an organization
Specialized skills in magnetic stripe technology including door access systems, cyber cash
Unique skills in building electronic communities
Technology
Experienced in helping a business use the Internet to meet their business goals
Technology manager for two departments providing hardware, software and help desk support and consulting to three
departments with approximately 200 users.
Skilled in HTML, web site development, usability testing and graphics manipulation
Informed about "wireless" tec hnology applications and issues
Familiar with "commerce on the Internet" issues including security, credit cards, Pay Pal
Informed about Java, multimedia, CAI, web server technology, web site management
Familiar with LAN and WAN environments
Experienced in on line magnetic stripe and off line magnetic card technology
Experience in building electronic communities
Skilled in a wide variety of IBM personal computer compatible hardware and software including, GroupWise, Lotus Notes
for mail and calendar, Dragon Naturally Speaking voice recognition software, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat,
Paintshop, Windows 98, DOS, PC tuning programs, Excel, Word, HTML software, Power Point and industry specific
applications
Developed the following web sites:
www.usucceed.com www.usucceed.com/choban
www.janethagberg.com www.randenfamily.com
www.umn.edu/dining www.umn.edu/housing
Pay Pal Example Professional Organization
www.rgetman.com www.healingwaters -mn. com
www.dancinginthedragonsden.com On Line Community/Chat room:
www.umn.edu/housing/ipalace
Management
Expert in all areas of business management including administration, purchasing, personnel, production, budgeting,
personnel development, request for proposal documents.
Managed $3.7 million dollar budget with 60 full time equivalent employees
Practiced at seeing the "big picture" in a company
Skilled at analyzing business situations, producing business plans and results
Adaptable to the changing needs of the business environment
Committed to "customer satisfaction"
Focused and self motivated learner
2001 member of U of MN Women's Leadership Institute
Recognition Awards - received "Outstanding Service Awards" at the department and regional level
Communications
Skilled at public speaking including formal presentations and training
Experienced at leading meetings
Proficient in producing results in sales and negotiation situations
Skilled at using technology to build community and improve communications
Employment History
University of Minnesota 1978 to June 2003
Information Technology Manager - Technology Support Services Housing & Residential Life and Dining Services
Technology Projects Manager / Web Master for Housing and Dining Services
Interim Assistant Director for Administration and Operations for Housing & Residential Life
Designer of Gopherville, an on line electronic community for students
Implementation Project Coordinator for University wide all campus card for off line services
Basic Applications Team member for technology project for Housing and Food Service
Interim Co Director for Food Services
MIS Manager - Food Services
Sr. Administrative Manager of Multiple Business Units
Administrative Manager
Education
Numerous seminars and formal classes on technology and management - Most recent courses were Macromedia
Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Steven Covey "7 Habits of Highly Effective People"
Foundations of Financial Planning graduate
Registered Dietitian
Mankato State University BS Dietetics and Business Administration
References available upon request
Fay Choban 436 Bruns Court Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 651-***-**** ***@*******.***