Kathleen Lyons

Kathleen Lyons

President at FastNet Media

Location
Barnstable/Yarmouth, Massachusetts Area
Industry
Internet

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Kathleen Lyons's Overview

Current
  • President at FastNet Media
  • Principal at FastNet Travel
  • Principal at Textile Travel
Past
  • IT Consultant, Trainer & Performance Support Specialist at FastNet Media, Consultant to state and federal IT departments
Education
  • Framingham State College
  • University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Isenberg School of Management
  • University of Massachusetts, Boston
Connections

70 connections

Websites

Kathleen Lyons' Summary

Performance support for small businesses in online branding, web presence and growth. Helping business owners define and promote their products and services through online channels and events.

A multi-talented entrepreneur with over twenty years' experience in client education and staff training for the IT, hospitality and public health sectors.

Specialties

--Adult Learning and Training
--Content Management Systems & web presence design & maintenance, particularly Wordpress
--Social marketing for small businesses
--Travel planning for individuals and niche groups

Kathleen Lyons' Experience

President

FastNet Media

Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry

1997 – Present (15 years)

FastNet Media began as an online learning consulting firm that built on my experience as a staff trainer for small and large organizations.

With the maturity of the Internet both as a learning platform and a client-engagement space, the scope of FastNet Media has broadened to bring principles of adult learning and performer support to the development of the small business web presence. Consulting services include needs assessment, content development, hosting account setup, programming for web sites, owner and staff training, and ongoing site maintenance and content writing as required.
We also design communication tools and social media strategies, review current business and marketing plans, assist with goal setting, execution and maintenance of visibility programs, building and monitoring traffic and statistical data.

Principal

FastNet Travel

1996 – Present (16 years)

FastNet Travel is a full-service travel agency offering travel counseling and booking services for independent and group travel. We can recommend land-based and cruise vacation itineraries for any size group going anywhere in the world, and we will soon be booking seats on Virgin Galactic to the stratosphere!
We particularly like to book sustainable travel, family reunions and tours of Ireland and the UK. We also lead groups of fiber lovers on adventures worldwide through our subsidiary, Textile Travel (http://www.textiletravel.com).

Principal

Textile Travel

April 1994 – Present (18 years 2 months)

Textile Travel is the fiber-obsessed division of FastNet Travel.
Each year, we craft an agenda of travel exploration, shopping, dining and textile appreciation and learning, geared toward knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, quilters and sewers. Each adventure is custom-crafted to bring together a congenial group of obsessed people who like to learn, share and laugh in the presence of their chosen textiles.

IT Consultant, Trainer & Performance Support Specialist

FastNet Media, Consultant to state and federal IT departments

July 1991 – June 2006 (15 years)

Designed and installed online learning, reporting and performance support software for statewide distribution.
Designed physical plant, purchased hardware and created curricula for a statewide Learning Center for public health program staff.
Traveled throughout the state to conduct IT installations, train staff and troubleshoot performance issues.

Kathleen Lyons' Education

Framingham State College

M.S., Public Health/Nutrition

1980 – 1983

University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Isenberg School of Management

B.S., Hospitality & Tourism Management

University of Massachusetts, Boston

Instructional Design & Adult Learning

Kathleen Lyons' Additional Information

Websites:
Interests:

Training, travel, sustainable living, renewable energy, interactive media, fiber, needlework and textiles of all kinds

Groups and Associations:

NESEA: Northeast Sustainable Energy Association International Ecotourism Club Ravelry - Moderator of Travelry and Texile Travel groups

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