Trainer/Writer/Designer
| Industry Focus: | Media & Communication, Education, Training, & Library, Research | Title: | Trainer/Writer/Designer | |
| Experience: | 21+ Years | Position Type: | 1099 Contractor, Temporary, Part-Time | |
| Education Level: | 4-Year College Degree | Relocation: | No Relocation | |
| Travel Preference: | Light Travel |
SUMMARY
Ability to work under supervision, to exercise independent judgment, to establish and maintain professional working relationships.
Capable of working under pressure, on multiple projects, while remaining effective, organized, and maintaining client confidentiality.
Strong written communication, oral presentation, organizational, and computer skills.
EXPERIENCE
Owner, Covenant Enterprises, San Marcos, Texas, 09/01 – Current
* Design and maintain individual and business web sites.
* Write and edit advertising copy for web-based companies.
* Developed CoolAdz.com and associated blog, CoolAdzine for Marketers - affiliate marketing, graphic design, technical writing, professional editing, search engine marketing.
* Launched USAer.com and associated blog, USAer Blog - marketing RV-related products, travel in Texas, affiliate-marketing
* Teach computer literacy and beginning and intermediate word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation applications.
Substitute Teacher, San Marcos CISD, San Marcos, Texas, 08/03 – Current
* Majority of assignments in Special Education, Title I, Section 504, and Hearing Impaired programs because of background and interests in this area.
Grant Coordinator, Center for Initiatives in Education, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, 01/00 – 5/02
* Developed and conducted in-services and multi-day institutes to train teachers of adult learners to incorporate technology in teaching.
* In-house proofreader for all Center publications.
* Edited video, designed graphics, and maintained all Center websites.
* Designed website format for local Crime Stoppers organization that was adopted by State, national and international organizations. Presidents Award, September 2001, Pueblo, Colorado.
Research Specialist, Tourism Division, Texas Dept. of Economic Development, Austin, Texas, 06/98-12/99
* Authored and published Texas Travel Facts.
* Wrote sound bites and speeches for Director of Tourism.
* Answered research, legislative, and media requests.
* In-house copy editor for research branch publications.
* Designed award-winning website for research division.
Assistant to Chair, Department of Geography, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, 3/95-1/98
* Coordinated administrative support for 50+ faculty and graduate assistants.
* Proofread and edited the Ph.D. proposal submitted to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
* In-house editor for grant proposals written by faculty.
* Helped organize first campus-wide information fair.
* SWT Quarterly Team member - first doctoral program at SWT.
Recruiting Coordinator, Career Services, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, 9/93-3/95
* Liaised between university and corporate, governmental, and educational recruiters.
* Coordinated schedules for on-campus interviews.
* Provided logistical support for largest minority hiring fair in US.
* Organized Career Day and Summer Job Fair.
* Member, Student Services Division Staff Development Team.
Supervisor/Trainer, Model Programs, Texas Department of MHMR, Seguin, Texas, 1989-1993
* Supervised daily living activities, vocational training, and safety for difficult to serve clients being integrated into the community.
* Scheduled and trained staff of 13+ in training plans and behavior management strategies.
* Developed communication system for client with autism and deafness.
* Coordinated documentation and payments with San Marcos office.
* Program was audited twice by State agency with zero (0) deficiencies (a record never before/again achieved).
* Promoted from Lead Training Specialist in San Marcos.
Owner, Word Processing Plus, San Marcos, Texas, 1984-1991
* Developed professional resumes.
* Authored job search publications.
* Wrote marketing and business plans.
* Conducted on-site computer training.
* Edited manuscripts, theses, and other documents for publication.
* Awarded 24 hours college credit for demonstrated competencies in consulting, computer operations, and business management.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, summa cum laude, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, August 1998
CONTINUING SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Adobe Premiere (on-line)
Virtual Training Corporation
January-March 2002
Exceeding Customer Service Expectations
Quality Center, Texas State University
February 2002
Quality Facilitation Skills
Quality Center, Texas State University
November 2001
FileMaker Pro, Level 1-3
CompUSA Computer Training
September – November 2001
Troubleshooting Your Computer
Staff Development Program, Texas State University
September 2001
Writing to Win! Proposal Planning and Development Program
Office of the Governor, State Grants Team
February 2001
BlackBoard Software Training
Staff Development Program, Texas State University
January 2001
HTML and DHTML Basics and Beyond;
Understanding and Using JavaScript
The Web Design and Development Conference 2000
Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center, Inc.
October 2000
How to Troubleshoot, Tune Up and Maintain PCs
CompuMaster
September 2000
Adobe Photoshop
Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center, Inc.
June 2000
Beginning and Intermediate Microsoft Access
Computer Training Center, Texas State University
March – April 2000
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Franklin-Covey Time Management Course
March 1997
SOFTWARE
Microsoft Office XP, FileMakerPro, Access, Quicken, HTML, Front Page, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Outlook; various utility, security, and virus protection programs. Familiar with both Windows and MAC operating systems.
HARDWARE
Wireless networking, LAN administration, and computer troubleshooting and repair.
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Technology and Staff Development in Adult Education in Texas, Microcomputers in Education Conference (MEC), Tempe, Arizona (March 2002).
Crime Stoppers and Technology, Crime Stoppers International Conference, Pueblo, Colorado (September 2001).
Crime Stoppers Training and Technology Initiative, Texas Crime Stoppers Annual Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas (May 2000).
Texas Travel Facts, Texas Department of Economic Development (1999 and 2000)
Grant Writing, Rural Tourism, Nature and Heritage Tourism, and Birding tip sheets, Texas Department of Economic Development (1998).
