
Communications Manager at Oregon Toxics Alliance
Eugene, Oregon Area

Communications Manager at Oregon Toxics Alliance
Eugene, Oregon Area
I am developing several exciting educational video projects for sale to the public. I'm learning a great deal about how to make and market them. I'm also excited to share the power of WordPress web sites to help small businesses and non-profits join the Web 2.0 revolution and save money!
Digital artist for hire:
I’m a responsive and creative problem solver. I have a wide variety of web, graphics, writing, photography & video skills and I have a proven record of excellent customer service.
Video for the web, graphics magic with PhotoShop and Illustrator, google analytics and online surveys, some experience with search engine optimization, adding marketing savvy for small businesses and non-profits.
(Internet industry)
December 2001 — March 2009 (7 years 4 months)
Highly skilled web designer; very experienced user of Adobe Dreamweaver and Photoshop, Acrobat & Illustrator; FTP software; working knowledge of HTML and WordPress web technology; familiarity with Adobe Flash, knowledge of basic functionality of Adobe Captivate; familiarity with Windows Media Services and recent formal training in Microsoft SharePoint. Recent experience teaching Microsoft FrontPage.
(Media Production industry)
August 1986 — December 2001 (15 years 5 months)
Highly skilled and experienced in all phases of producing educational videos. Primary skills developed: project management, computer graphics and scanning, digital photography, technical and creative writing, interpersonal communication, teamwork, technical consulting. I developed a great deal of skill in translating complex medical information into engaging and easy to grasp patient information.
Broadcasting/Visual Design & Production 1983 — 1985
Sociology and Political Science 1978 — 1981
Studied a wide range of subjects including psychology, art history and basic level science
Theater, film, PhotoShop, learning new skills
• PeaceHealth Public Affairs (Oregon region) won an award for work on the local KnowStroke campaign; web site I created: www.knowstroke.org
• National recognition for cooperation between PeaceHealth’s Community Health Committee and Eugene Public Library; web site I created:
www.peacehealth.org/EPL (photos and graphics mine as well)
• Winner of 2 American Corporate Video Awards: 1999 and 2000