Resume
Experience
PHP Instructor, Marakana
2008 - present
Teach professional courses on the PHP programming language. Most courses presented online as part of Zend.com’s education program.
Adjunct Instructor, Brooks College, Sunnyvale, CA
2007-2008
Taught web programming classes to college students. Developed curriculum for beginning web programming course in PHP and Javascript.
Web Developer, Knowawall Design
2006 - 2007
Developed custom web applications in PHP and MySQL, utilizing Ajax on the front end. Major projects included a custom content management system to support Flash-based websites, and an email announcement application.
Social Software Consultant and PHP Developer, LibraryThing.com
2006
Consulted on social features of book cataloging site. Worked with a team to develop the “Groups” section of the site, and built it out in PHP.
Web Developer, United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations
2005 - 2006
Worked with designer and other developers to produce a Web Resource Center for issues of Disarmament, Demilitarization, and Reintegration (DDR), a multi-agency project of the United Nations. Built site in PHP and MySQL, and included the front-end public site, and a back-end content management system for UN administrators.
Freelance Web Designer
2000 - 2006
Designed websites for individuals, organizations and small companies. Employed content management systems which allowed clients to easily update their sites.
Technology Trainer
1998 - 2003
Worked with clients to develop their skills using personal and business software applications. Taught computer skills to individuals, including teens and senior citizens.
Database Consultant, Usable Products Company
2004
Built database to manage and analyze data from cell phone usability tests. Created custom FileMaker scripts to produce visual graphs from data collected.
Founder, lesbiannyc.com
2001-2002
Conceived and developed not-for-profit New York City area community-based web site. Customized and maintained web-based calendar, message board, mailing list and review system. Organized fundraising events and networked with organizations and businesses.
Technology Consultant, Berkeley Carroll School
2002
Designed FileMaker database of student records. Set up Excel spreadsheets for use in budget input and presentation.
Education
Master’s degree, Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP)
New York University
2005
Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing
Antioch College
1996