Catherine Ross
abqcym@r.postjobfree.com
ExperienceWeb Designer, 3rd Wave Consulting Services, LLC, Centreville, VA (2006-present)Designed and built websites based on client requirements and specifications.Created dynamic graphics from scratch such as Flash animations and rollovers.Created web page templates in Macromedia Dreamweaver, enabling clients with limited webpage building skills to update their own websites.
Civil Affairs Team Sergeant, U.S. Army Reserves (2001 - present)Completed a year-long combat tour in Iraq, 2003-2004Assessed dozens of medical and educational facilities.Maintained positive relationships with local Iraqi leaders, police, and Iraqi National GuardSuccessfully obtained and implemented the use of funds for repairs to water, sewage and medical facilities, totaling more than $800K.Maintained team records of funding allocations.Met with and assisted the local populace with their individual concerns on a daily basisSettled damage claims brought up by local nationals resulting from combat operations
Bankruptcy Consultant/Trainer,
Kurtzman Carson Consultants, LLC, Los Angeles, CA (2002-2003; 2005)Assisted clients through Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and reorganization processes using Kurtzman Carson s Bankruptcy Administration software.Supervised to completion mailings of court documents to tens of thousands of creditors.Maintained a case website for each client containing legal information pertaining to the bankruptcy filing..Single-handedly developed a training program for Bankruptcy Consultants. Wrote training materials, created PowerPoint presentations, developed training exercises, and conducted several cycles of the two-week long training class.Consultant, Siebel Systems, San Mateo, CA (2000-2001)Built Siebel's flagship Interactive Selling Suite web application demo.Updated Sony's laptop configuration application used at Office Depot retail stores.Served as the "data modeling" expert on several projects. This involved providing teams with technical and aesthetic solutions for challenging web performance and user interface design issues.
Web Application Manager, OnLink Technologies, Redwood City, CA (1999-2000)Worked with project team members including the project manager, web developers, engineers, business partners, and clients, to deliver successful e-commerce web applications.Coordinated with the Project Manager to determine project scope, timelines, and tasks.Interfaced with clients to facilitate my team's understanding of the clients' data and business rules.Contributed to the content and structure of OnLink's Web Application Development class, a two week-long training class for new employees. Co-taught several cycles of the class.Web Application Specialist, OnLink Technologies, Redwood City, CAContributed to the development of successful e-commerce web applications.Coded cross-browser HTML and client-side Javascript.Managed platform/browser compatibility issues.Built a web application demo which led to the successful closing of a deal with Ariba.Education
2002 Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA
Completed graduate coursework in the Film Production Program
1999 Stanford University, Stanford, CA
BA Degree in History, with Honors
Skills
Web Design: HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP/MySQL, Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, and Photoshop
General Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access; Paint Shop Pro
Video Editing: Final Cut Pro HD
Audio Editing: GoldWave
Awards
Writer s Digest Annual Writing Competition - First Place in Screenplay Category
Additional Information
Security Clearance: SECRET (Active)
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© 2008 Catherine Quinones Ross
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© 2008 Catherine Quinones Ross