Samir Nassar

Current

Drupal Consultant at Self Employed (Self-employed)
Web Production Assistant at University of Minnesota

Education

Metropolitan State University

Recommended

7 people have recommended Samir

Connections

62 connections

Industry

Non-Profit Organization Management

Websites

My Website

Samir Nassar’s Summary

I am a technologist and communications professional with an interest in using technology to further human communication.

My goal is to use my international background, technology skills, and communication experience to work in the international development and humanitarian aid fields.

Samir Nassar’s Specialties:

System administration
Content Management Systems (Drupal)
Intercultural communication
Qualitative research
Quantitative research
Translation from German and Arabic to English
Usability testing
Wireframing
Information architecture
Programming
Revision control systems
Content creation
Design
Desktop support

Samir Nassar’s Experience

Drupal Consultant
Self Employed (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; Information Technology and Services industry)

October 2009 — Present (3 months)

I've managed migrating from Drupal 5 to Drupal 6.
Provide custom Drupal functionality to websites.
Improve website look and feel.
Web Production Assistant

University of Minnesota

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

August 2009 — Present (5 months)

* Design new web pages and upgrade existing web pages.
* Use HTML and CSS to build web pages and add interactivity as appropriate.
* Apply established templates, protocols, and systems to design, prepare and post web pages.
* Create "web-friendly" images, documents, and modules which are to be used within web pages, and repurpose print materials for the web.
* Maintain consistency according to visual identity and style guidelines and best practices in designing and writing for the web.
* Draft recommendations regarding new design and web guidelines that should be incorporated into websites.
* Perform regular site maintenance (fix broken links, add new links, prepare graphics, etc.).
* Implement new content management system and new branding policies.
* Work to maintain staff-only portals.

Samir Nassar’s Education

Metropolitan State University

B.A. , Organizational Communication , 2008 — 2009

Psychology Minor

Activities and Societies:

Research project: "How Organizational Culture Influences Knowledge Sharing." Qualitative and quantitative research of government sector, non-profit organizations, and for profit organizations.

Additional Information

Samir Nassar’s Websites:

My Website

Samir Nassar’s Interests:

Drupal, Linux, XHTML, CSS, PHP, WordPress, system administration, communicating technology issues, abrahamic theology, European history, Middle Eastern history, health care, education, National Service