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Summary of Skills

Website Development and Graphic Design

Expert at designing and maintaining websites
Proficient in creating graphics optimized for the web
Knowledge of web standards and usability issues
Web roles include project manager, developer, content editor, writer, and producer
Formal education in fine arts

Technical Skills

Proficient in Dreamweaver, Fireworks, (X)HTML, CSS, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite, PC, Mac, Filemaker 6-8
Beginner level with PHP, MySQL, Linux, FreeBSD, Unix, Apache server administration, Wordpress Blog Customization
Familiarity with Flash & Actionscript

Database Management and Development

Filemaker developer for Mac and PC platforms; full development cycle from analysis, design, production, testing, implementation, maintenance, and support
Knowledge of database functionality with web based applications, database concepts and principles

Work Style

Team player with high degree of self-motivation and initiative
Strong analytical skills, organized, keen attention to detail with focus on larger vision
Excellent communicator and team builder
Customer service orientation

Creative Path Studio, Freelance Web Design, 2006-Current

Note: Positions held include project manager, developer, content editor, writer, and producer

Expert web design and development
Professional domain and host management
Proficient graphics production and optimization
Superior web maintenance and support Knowledge of web standards and usability issues

University of California, Berkeley, 2004-Current

Webmaster, Administrative Analyst / Various Departments

Visual designer and co-producer of department website re-design, URL: http://ib.berkeley.edu/
Maintained several websites, including writing, editing, producing new content and creating web optimized images and graphics; URLs: http://ib.berkeley.edu (current), http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu (past), http://evodevo.org (past)
Conducted study on usability and provided strategies for the re-design of Business Services website; URL: http://businessservices.berkeley.edu/
Provided analytical support of data, produced reports and charts, and maintained key databases
Reviewed organizational issues under the co-mentorship of the Associate Vice Chancellor; key issues included: effectiveness of processes, best use of resources, enabling of staff, fulfillment of customer needs, and researching computer based systems that enable organizational efficiency and performance
Develop and maintain Filemaker 6-8 databases to streamline and automate administrative processes
Provide backup assistance with technical, software, and hardware support
Gathered news content, wrote “mini-profiles” of faculty, staff, and students

University of California Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley, 2001-2003

Administrative Assistant

Coordinated public programs including planning and logistics; primary liaison to all once programs were in place
Oversaw distribution of state and endowment funds, and federal and state grants; allocated budgets as appropriate; analyzed and interpreted accounting data; made recommendations and reports to the museum director
Processed travel vouchers, prepared and approved BFS purchase orders; independently researched and resolved accounting and payroll problems with minimal to no supervision; monitored expenditures and income; reconciled monthly ledgers; investigated and resolved financial discrepancies
Provided general office support to the museum director and staff, faculty curators, scientists, graduate students and visiting scholars; served as the unit’s payroll coordinator and human resources liaison
Advised staff, researchers and students on non-academic University policies and procedures and made appropriate recommendations; created and updated department web pages informing museum associates of internal and UC policies and procedures

Hines Interests Limited, San Francisco, 2000-2001

Executive Assistant

Provided executive support in an international commercial real estate firm; acted as liaison between staff and senior officers, coordinated travel arrangements, created monthly expense reports, handled confidential material
Assisted in general functioning of the office, planned office and company wide special events; arranged and coordinated meetings; aided other team members

Star York Studio, Santa Fe, NM, 1997-2000

Office Manager/Artist's Assistant

Responsible for the artist Star Liana York's financial affairs: balanced monthly cash management account, prepared quarterly reports, organized fiscal records for income tax preparation, budget management, and other bookkeeping duties
Corresponded and communicated daily with clients and galleries to promptly respond to inquiries and effectively assist with issues; sustained client and gallery relations
Maintained and tracked the artist’s inventory of over 250 edition-size bronze sculptures in eight galleries
Coordinated and tracked the movement of inventory among galleries, clients, exhibits and foundries
Designed layouts for advertising and invitations

American Women Artists, Santa Fe, NM, 1997-2000

Secretary

Established federal non-profit 501(c)(3) status for the organization
Maintained the association’s financial books
Coordinated annual scholarship call for art totaling over 500 entries, resulting in the Festival of Women in the Arts in Santa Fe that included 17 galleries, panel discussions, and an international exhibit in Sorrento, Italy
Successfully solicited donations and funds from national and local sponsors and various private art organizations

San Francisco State, Multimedia Studies Program, 2001-2003

SUNY Binghamton, Binghamton, NY, 1990-1994