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Skills Create and implement website design and architecture Website maintenance Usability testing and analysis Content development & copy writing Technical writing Graphic design Search engine optimization Languages CSS, HTML, XHTML, DHTML, JavaScript, and PHP

Software Graphics/Web Design: Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Photoshop, Illustrator, Image Ready, Acrobat, InDesign, and QuarkXpress Microsoft: Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint Shopping Cart: X-Cart, LiteCommerce, and Zen Cart Membership Database and Website Software: Wild Apricot Blog and CMS: WordPress and Drupal

Education

• M. A. (2005) University of Central Florida, English - Technical Writing Track
  Thesis: Beyond the KidZone: Designing Websites for Children's Usability
• Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing (2003) University of Central Florida
• B. A. (1992) Florida State University, Theatre

Professional Experience

Contract Designer and Web Developer (2003-present)
Self-employed web developer and graphic designer. Projects have included site design, development, usability analysis and site maintenance along with corporate identity creation and corresponding print materials. Online Portfolio

Valencia Institute Orlando, FL
Training Support Specialist (8/2002-8/2004)
Supported Program Manager of Corporate Training, hired instructors, designed and edited course materials, designed power point presentations. Specific projects included writing and editing the Adjunct Instructor Guide 2003, a policies and procedures manual for new and current adjunct instructors at Valencia Institute.

Disney Production Services, Inc. Orlando, FL
Broadcast Coordinator (contract work 1999-present)
Coordinated satellite space and scheduled broadcasting needs with local, national and international television stations during Press Events.

Production Coordinator, (contract work 10/2000-1/2001)
Disney Cruise Line Entertainment - Coordinated the purchase and ordering of props & supplies, created purchase requests and capital requests, improved training processes for cruise line production personnel, and assisted in coordinating holiday events.

Fox Broadcasting Company New York, NY
Executive Assistant to Director of East Coast Casting (11/1996 -11/1999)
Assisted in casting pilots and series including: The X-Files, Ally McBeal, Party of Five, Family Guy, Malcolm in the Middle, and MAD TV. Responsible for operation of entire Casting Department, scheduling auditions, running audition sessions, taping actors, and organizing projects. Other administrative duties included: heavy phone coverage, expense reports, travel arrangements, maintaining casting database, improving office procedures, and training/supervision of interns.

Blue Man Group "Tubes" New York, NY
Production Stage Manager (8/1994-6/1995)
Stage Manager for Blue Man Group "Tubes" NYC Off-Broadway show. Called show with multiple complex cues involving lighting, sound, video, and special effects. Responsible for the hiring and training of new cast and crew members, monitored cast and crew schedules, and maintained show quality.

Various Broadway & Off-Broadway Theatres New York, NY
Stage Manager (8/1992-8/1994)
Worked on approximately 20 shows, performing various stage management duties at the following theatres: Manhattan Theatre Club, The New York Shakespeare Festival (Public Theatre), The Roundabout Theatre Company, and The Pearl Theatre Company.

Walt Disney World Orlando, FL
Operations Attraction Hostess/Lead (1985-1992)
Served as an operator and lead at several attractions in the Magic Kingdom including the Haunted Mansion and Big Thunder Mountain.