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Summary
The Internet is the most powerful communications
tool ever created. Yet many companies hire computer programmers to manage their Web sites
— and it shows. I offer the unique combination of communications experience,
education, and technical skills needed to communicate effectively via the Internet. |
| Education |
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Northwestern
University |
Evanston, IL |
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Master of Arts in
English (1994), GPA: 4.0/4.0
M.A. thesis Web site on film noir earned "Top 5% of
Internet" award. |
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Bachelor of Arts in
English (Writing) and History (1986), GPA: 3.5/4.0 |
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| Work Experience |
| 1995-Present
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American Dental
Association |
Chicago, IL |
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Manager,
Electronic Communications |
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Web management:
Manage all aspects of ADA ONLINE, the American Dental Association's Internet site (http://www.ada.org), including editorial content, design,
navigation, and organization. |
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Development:
Expand member and consumer services and implement new technologies with support of IT
staff and consultants. |
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Leadership:
Coordinate work of Web manager, electronic media editor, and programming and design
consultants. |
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Initiative:
Spearheaded efforts to expand consumer audience through a searchable dentist directory and
ADA Seal product database. |
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Teamwork: Work
with staff throughout the ADA to develop content. |
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Site design:
Design and encode Web pages using HTML. Currently leading site redesign and reorganization
project. |
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Technical skills:
Thorough knowledge of HTML and Microsoft FrontPage; familiarity with Adobe Photoshop;
practical use of JavaScript. |
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Notable
achievements: Built ADA ONLINE to 6,000+ files and expanded traffic to more than 2.5
million hits per month. Chosen Employee of the Quarter and earned promotion, July 1996. |
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| 1992-1995
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North
Central Regional Educational Laboratory |
Oak Brook, IL
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Editor
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Edited all material
in Pathways to School Improvement, an Internet site for teachers (http://www.ncrel.org/pathways.htm). |
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Headed a
cross-department team to develop the site. Coordinated editorial content, multimedia,
Internet links, and legal clearance. |
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| 1988-1992
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National
Clearinghouse for Legal Services |
Chicago, IL |
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Associate
Editor |
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Developed LegalAid/Net,
a national computer bulletin board. |
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| 1986-1988
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Callaghan &
Co. |
Wilmette, IL
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Manuscript
Editor |
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Edited journal
articles, textbooks, and legal reference volumes. |
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