David Kemper

Current

Content Management Analyst at McGill University
Freelance Writer / Digital Technology Analyst at siansleep digital media

Past

Archives Records Officer at International Monetary Fund
Web Designer / Information Architect at McGill University Health Centre
Digital Services Archivist at McGill University

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Education

McGill University
Concordia University
Concordia University

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Industry

Information Technology and Services

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David Kemper’s Summary

Hello, I am a content analyst and writer interested in digital access. I research, analyse, write, and develop solutions that enable knowledge-based industries to use the Web to improve and enhance access to their vital information assets and to automate and streamline business procedures.

My interests include:

+ Enhancing people's access to information to foster solid decision-making
+ Emerging web technologies
+ Content creation and delivery
+ Communication and collaboration

I want to explore emerging technologies and their impact on information access, discovery and delivery, community and collaboration.

David Kemper’s Specialties:

Research, analysis, oral and written communication, elucidation of complex concepts, vendor liaison, user experience and accessibility, web design and content development. Pushing projects forward. Teamwork.

David Kemper’s Experience

Content Management Analyst

McGill University

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

January 2009 — Present (7 months)

Research and analyze the business and functional requirements for the implementation of an enterprise content management system; collaborate with university staff and officials in the adoption of content management solutions to streamline business processes and workflows.
Freelance Writer / Digital Technology Analyst

siansleep digital media

(Internet industry)

September 2008 — Present (11 months)

Develop story ideas, conduct research, write, edit and publish articles; Design blogs' layout and graphics; coordinate and execute marketing strategy and maintain social networking presence (e.g. LinkedIn Groups, Blogs, Twitter)

The blogs for which I write focus on current and emerging technologies and technology trends, mainly Web technologies, and their impact on how libraries and archives and related fields can provide improved and enhanced access to their content (i.e. collections, archival materials, information assets).

I also focus on and analyze how technology can automate or streamline business procedures, enhance decision-making, and increase staff knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Archives Records Officer

International Monetary Fund

(Government Agency; International Trade and Development industry)

2007 — 2008 (1 year)

Coordinated the evaluation and selection process for a new department-wide archives management system; co-authored requirements documents (RFP, SOW); scheduled vendor meetings and software demos; evaluated and selected system together with evaluation team; scheduled staff training

Responsible for creating workflow for large-scale, multi-year digitization and document conversion project
Web Designer / Information Architect

McGill University Health Centre

(Government Agency; Hospital & Health Care industry)

March 2006 — November 2006 (9 months)

Re-designed two medical library websites and improved public access to medical and patient information resources;

incorporated new information architecture and site navigation system, optimizing information delivery and simplifying website maintenance
Digital Services Archivist

McGill University

(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)

April 2001 — March 2006 (5 years)

Coordinated the design, content development, and maintenance of department website; re-designed department website and improved delivery of corporate records management information to university community; implemented department Intranet and resolved staff access problems to in-house databases

David Kemper’s Education

McGill University

MLIS , Library, Archives, Web, Information Services , 1999 — 2001

Activities and Societies:

Online magazine contributor, photography, writer
Concordia University

BA , History, Religion, Philosophy , 1994 — 1999
Concordia University

Certificate , Web Design, Web Content , 2003

A part-time, evening program. Focusing on web design, theory and practice with emphasis on user accessibility, and we content writing, theory and practice with emphasis on clarity and conciseness.