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Advanced Computer & Technology Skills

Other Software/Mark-up Languages

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite



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Education and Credentials

Siena Heights University, Monroe Campus [Adrian, MI]
Pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree
Monroe County Community College [Monroe, MI]
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Web Design
December 2004 (view image of degree)

Professional Training and Certifications

Microsoft Office Specialist Master Certification—Microsoft Office XP/2002
June 2003 (view image of Microsoft certificate)
Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3)
April 2003 (view image of IC3 certificate)
University of Michigan Center for Corporate & Professional Development
Certified HTML Developer — July 1999
Certified HTML Author — May 1999
University of Toledo - Division of Continuing Education
How to Design Eye Catching Brochures, Newsletters, Ads, and Reports (February 1998)
SkillTech Professional Seminars
Designing Effective Intranet and World Wide Web Sites (May 1997)
Monroe High School
May 1987—High School Diploma (view image of diploma)
Pursued a college preparatory curriculum, with an emphasis on English and Literature

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Professional Experience

October 2000—Present: Technology/Communications Support Specialist
Monroe County Intermediate School District [Monroe, MI]
  • Authored monthly Tech Tips video and print technology tutorials for myriad computer applications; distributed via RSS technologies
  • Maintained a 750+ page website (http://misd.k12.mi.us) that was featured as Site of the Week by www.techLearning.com (October 13, 2006)
  • Reengineered the website and all downloadable materials for compliance with international and Federal Government Section 508 accessibility standards
  • Served on implementation team and help desk support for the following web-based software available to all Monroe County K-12 Educators:
  • Recognized for outstanding quality of help desk support with numerous personal commendations from staff and administrators
  • Recommended various technologies to increase classroom maintenance efficiency, improve assessment, and incorporate it into all curriculum areas
  • Instructed classes on various operating systems, online applications, common productivity tools, email, networking, and digital photography
  • Initiated the Microsoft® Office Specialist certification testing program
  • Active member of the Internal Pilot Team for all district technology initiatives, including distance learning and the integration of technology into the curriculum
August 2005—Present: Adjunct Faculty
Monroe County Community College [Monroe, MI]
  • Provided instruction on various Adobe software, typography, and industry-standard web and graphic design practices, keyboarding, and the introductory course in the Administrative Professional program
  • Developed instructional materials and learning aids
  • Integrated Blackboard, the Internet, and other technology tools into all classes
August 1999—June 2000: Computer Instructor
Monroe County Community College Lifelong Learning [Monroe, MI]
  • Provided instruction on the Microsoft Windows® operating system, the Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, and the Internet
  • Developed all instructional materials and learning aids
March 1996—October 2000: Technical Writer II
La-Z-Boy Incorporated [Monroe, MI]
  • Designed, authored, and edited instructional manuals, electronic help systems, websites, and other print and electronic publications
  • Documented business process diagrams and maps
  • Developed design standards for all print and electronic publications, including websites, newsletters, and electronic forms
  • Evaluated, recommended, and implemented a new enterprise-wide messaging and collaboration solution
March 1995—March 1996: Administrative Assistant
La-Z-Boy Incorporated [Monroe, MI]
  • Developed a Microsoft Access database for tracking departmental invoices, global shipments, and supplier maintenance contracts
  • Coordinated global shipments to remote plants and subsidiaries
  • Performed cost accounting for $5,000,000 in maintenance contracts
September 1990—November 1994: Administrative Assistant
Fermi II Nuclear Plant [Newport, MI]
  • Maintained a time-keeping and billing database of more than 500 employees
  • Coordinated security clearances and training for 35 contracted engineers and technicians for Westinghouse Electric
  • Revised NRC-regulated plant procedures, training materials, and student manuals, tests, and study guides for the Technical Engineering, Material Engineering, and Training departments
December 1986—September 1990: Other Employment [Monroe, MI]
Held various full-time and part-time positions in the manufacturing, real estate, customer service, retail, and fast food industries.

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Conferences

Presented at the National School Board Association Technology and Learning (T+L) Conference [Denver, CO]
October 2005: Universal Design + Innovation = A Web Site 4 Everyone

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Professional References

Lana Shryock
Professor of Computer Information Systems (CIS)—Business Division
Monroe County Community College
1555 South Raisinville Road · Monroe, Michigan 48161
734.384.4146
Susan Dozier
Executive Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Monroe County Intermediate School District
1101 South Raisinville Road · Monroe, Michigan 48161
734.242.5799 x1310
Debra Groves-Boughey
Information Technology Director
La-Z-Boy Incorporated
1284 North Telegraph Road · Monroe, Michigan 48162
734.242.1441

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Personal References

Sister Mary Pipis
IHM Sister, Retired
235 Quebec Street · Goderich, Ontario N7A2H2
Home: 519.524.8126
Sue Collier
Office Manager for Ready, Sullivan, & Ready
2398 Labo Road · Carleton, Michigan 48117
Home: 734.654.8553
Work: 734.272.7600
Janet Timko
Early Childhood Educator
2310 Hollywood Drive · Monroe, Michigan 48162
Home: 734.243.5061
Wendy Roney
Hospital Supervisor
508 Humphrey · Monroe, Michigan 48161
Home: 734.242.1421

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