Project Manager Management

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Objective

A position in a dynamic organization with a collaborative and progressive environment, where my unique experience, skill sets in design, technology and management will be challenged and utilized to their fullest potential.

Summary

Experience

Project and Program Management: Proven ability in managing multiple, simultaneous projects. Adept in learning new systems and working within and integrating teams and departments. Strong critical thinking and creative problem solving skills. Effective and comfortable in communicating with the technical and nontechnical. Experience writing sales, functional and technical scopes as well as marketing content. Solid understanding of marketing, branding and advertising in print and online. Experience with SEO, Adwords campaigns, and interpreting web analytics.

Programming and I.T. Development: 15 years experience in programming, development and infrastructure planning. Primary Languages: Cold Fusion CFML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL. MS SQL7– SQL2008 server management and database development, knowledge of PHP, XML, PERL, MySQL and various data/script formats and CMS platforms. Microsoft OS v. NT through Win7 and Server 2008 (IIS Web Server, Active Directory, DNS, RDS, FTP, VPN etc.). Experience with various SMTP servers, solid understanding of network hardware, LAN/WAN, wireless connectivity, firewalls and security, NAS storage and network peripherals. Currently self-educating in: HTML5, JQuery, Java Templates, Joomla CMS.

Graphic and Multimedia Design: 15+ years experience in design and layout for web, print, logo and video production. Firm understanding of corporate branding and with experience designing for clients within multiple industries. Primary Tools: Adobe CS Suite; Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, FLASH, Vegas Movie Studio Pro, Sound Forge Audio Studio, Visual Communicator, DVD Architect and various media authoring, rendering and post-production utilities. Professional knowledge of digital photography, videography, event A/V engineering and lighting.

2006 – 2010

Director of I.T. and Web Services

Foundation for Critical Thinking Dillon Beach, CADesign, program, launch and maintain database driven online management system to integrate all disparate business systems, and workflow processes into one platform. Sole designer/developer of custom CMS, e-commerce, event registration, in-service management and online learning center; including extensive back-end processes for product fulfillment, financial reporting, data mining and CRM, utilizing ColdFusion Application Server as the middleware platform. Sole developer/administrator MSSQL Database (Server 2000-2008) and multiple custom data sources utilized by live and development web-servers.Propose and deploy I.T. growth strategies. Configure and maintain corporate web and database servers (local and Co-Lo), desktops, LAN/WAN, NAS, network peripherals, etc. Lead graphic designer for web and multimedia projects. Responsible for design and layout, branding, GUI development, audio/video editing and DVD post production.Manage and develop online marketing strategies and campaigns with emphasis on ROI.

2000 – 2006

Manager of Web and Multimedia Services: Creative Software Alliance, Inc. Petaluma, CAManage client accounts and projects from first contact through proposal, project scope, development, testing, deployment and ongoing management.Lead Developer/Project Manager of web and multimedia projects specializing in Cold Fusion dynamic web structures, CMS, business data processes, e-commerce, online education and training, audio/video for web and multimedia CD Rom applications.Lead Graphic Designer for web and multimedia projects. Responsible for design and layout, branding, GUI development, production graphics, digital video editing.Design, build and administer MS network infrastructure, hardware and software.MS SQL7/2000 Database developer and administrator for multiple corporate websites.Hire and manage full-time and contract staff for development positions and projects.

1997 - 1998

North American Operations Manager

Language Management International, Inc. Salt Lake City, UTEstablish Internet operations center for multinational translation company.Create and supervise development of translated/ localized corporate web-sites.Design and implement WAN network solution for corporate offices in four continents. Set policy and procedure for network design and software development processes.Hire, manage and coordinate DTP, graphic design and technical staff.

1996 – 1997

M.I.S., Director of Web Services: WebTrans Inc. Orem, UTKey role in developing corporate infrastructure and procedures for Internet start-up.Establish and Administrate Windows NT Network and Internet connectivity.Create corporate procedures for web-site translation and globalization.Train and manage graphics, HTML and translation teams in project fulfillment.Assess and bid client web-sites for structural, graphical and technical properties.

1994 – 1996

Managing Partner, Animator: Third Wave Group LLC Salt Lake City, UTPartner in startup 3D animation and graphics company, Manage general business accounts and daily operations. Draft project proposals, contracts and maintain client relations.Create computer generated 3D models, textures, scenes and keyframe animation for

video and computer game industry (Autodesk 3D Studio).

1993 – 1996

Senior Counselor Grade 19 / Transportation Program Manager:

Salt Lake County Division of Youth Services Salt Lake City, UTDevelop and direct shelter transportation and scheduling program.Implement computerized scheduling Intervention counseling with adolescents in crisis and their families.Perform client intake, group counseling sessions and initiate short-term care plans.

1992 - 1993

Utah State Campaign Director: The Accountability Project /C.U.C., Salt Lake City, UTDevelop and implement field strategy for state-wide environmental PAC campaign regarding US Senate and House elections.Raise target goals in contributions and file F.E.C. financial compliance reports.Hire, train and manage staff of 30 canvassers and support and management staff. Organize mass mailings, phone banks, and press conferences/releases.

1990 - 1992

Instructor / Teaching Assistant: Garfield Alternative High School - Youth In Custody Division Salt Lake City, UTTeach directed studies in earth sciences, biology and P.E. to students in State custody with learning and behavior disorders.Personal Education Plans and Maintain P.E.P. documentation per state contract.Meet regularly with program director, faculty, social workers, residential and support staff to track progress and issues with students.

1986 - 1989

Research Laboratory Technician: University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

Dept. of Anatomy (86-87), Dept. of Pharmacology & Toxicology (88-89)Establish and perform research (lipid peroxidation reactions) in academic laboratory under direction of Principal Investigator and graduate students. Experience using highly sensitive quantitative analysis equipment: such as UV/light Spectrographs, HPLC, ultra centrifuge, microtomes, light microscopy etc.Experience with basic lab/sterile technique in fields of Histology, Immunology, Toxicology and Recombinant DNA (use of plasmids in developing a histological tag).

Education

1986 - 1992 University of Utah Salt Lake City, UTDept. Anthropology - College of Social Behavioral Sciences.

Other Experiences

Apprentice in Museum Collections. Utah Museum of Natural History, University of Utah. Analyzed, reclassified and created MinArk database for collection of 19th century Native American / Great Basin ethnographic art. Board of Directors K-UTE Radio. Sat on governing board responsible for policy & procedure, budget and plan of operations for student radio station. ASUU Student Assembly Representative: Created and sponsored bills allocating funds to student groups, cultural events and campus development projects. National Ski Patrol System, Volunteer Ski Patrol, Sundance Utah. Advanced First Aid, Advanced Avalanche Control and Advanced Mountaineering Certifications. Jr. Patrolman of the year 1984. First Place in Regional Patrol Seminar Competition (1984, 85)

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