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