IT Project Manager, Programmer

LAURA ORCHARD

SANTA FE, NM ***** *******.*****@*****.***

TECHNICAL PROJECTS

Frood Deep Dive Capstone Project (2015). With a team of four, programmed a functional prototype

web application and front end as a basis for further development.

Business Process Mapping MoneyZen (2014). Facilitated business process meetings and

documented process maps for complying with wealth management rules in a remote setting.

Business Process Mapping NMED (2000). Facilitated business requirements meetings and

documented process maps for bureaus throughout the Environment Department.

IDEA Project (1999-2003). IT project manager for design and implementation of TEMPO, a

department-wide environmental management database.

LANGUAGES AND TECHNOLOGIES

HTML; CSS; mySQL; JavaScript; jQuery; PHP.

Blackbaud’s NetCommunity and Raiser’s Edge; Fusion Labs’ GrantedGE and Proffer.

MSProject; Adobe CS6; MSVisio; yEd; LucidChart; PHPStorm; WordPress; Bootstrap.

EMPLOYMENT

Office Manager MoneyZen Wealth Management Nov 2013 – Jan 2015

Monitored the interfaces between 33 technologies required for a fully remote indie wealth

management firm; created an office procedural manual for compliance with financial regulations;

updated content and monitored activity on WordPress website, including blog and e-newsletter.

Operations Manager Santa Fe Community Foundation Apr 2004 – Oct 2013

Monitored and managed computer network, database, and software contractors; created and

maintained website content, including online grant applications and newsletter blasts.

Business Analyst NM Environment Department Apr 1997 – Aug 2003

IDEA Project: Created and managed the RPF for custom environmental software implementation;

project managed the design, testing, implementation and rollout of TEMPO; managed the bureau-

specific modifications for Y2K compliance with EPA databases.

Fine Artist Orchard Studio Ongoing since 1990

Sole proprietor of a fine art studio for gallery representation; a mural painting studio; and Drawing is

for Everyone! instructional program.

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Albuquerque, NM STEMulus Center, CNM June 2015

• Deep Dive Coding Bootcamp, Certificate of Completion

New York City, NY New York Academy of Art Sept 1986 – Jun 1988

• Masters fine art program – Painting concentration

New York City, NY Parsons School of Design Sept 1979 – Jun 1981

• Bachelors of Fine Arts degree program – illustration concentration

Providence, RI Rhode Island School of Design Sept 1977 – Jun 1979

• Bachelors Fine Arts degree program – illustration concentration

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND AWARDS

National Career Readiness Certificate (April 2015)

Grace Hopper Government Technology Leadership Award (2002): For the IDEA Project

OTHER SKILLS:

Teamwork; Communication; Creative problem-solving; Design; Leadership.

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