VRS Studio / Energy and enthusiasm in the expression of Ideas

verve (vûrv) n.- Energy and enthusiasm in the expression of ideas, especially in artistic performance or composition.

PROFILE

10 years web design, development, implementation, maintenance and content management:

Web site conception, design, development, implementation, marketing and promotion
Compiled, analyzed and summarized web metrics data to help develop online strategy & focus
Solid understanding of the principles of information architecture
HTML, DHTML, CCS, JavaScript, VBScript and Active Server Pages
MS FrontPage, Personal Server, Visual InterDev, IIS, Access and SQL
Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash
Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator
SQL Connectivity and ADO

Strong foundation in graphic design, photography, image and multi-media editing:

Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator and Acrobat
Macromedia Flash, Fireworks and Dreamweaver
Conceptualized and development of online tutorials using RoboDemo
Design, direction and development of animated, sound enabled, online stories for children
Development of online polls, games and contests
“Protégé of the Year” for top graduating photography student in Canada (1996)

4 years experience in marketing management:

Excellent office management skills:

MS Office, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
6 years project/team management and leadership skills
12 years experience owning and managing student rental housing
Compiled, analyzed and summarized data to help develop product strategy
Developed business plans, set schedules and created budget guidelines for a variety of projects

Excellent interpersonal skills:

Strong ability to lead and inspire team members to improve their work quality and quantity
Team player with great inter-personal skills and strong ability to multi-task and prioritize
Liaised between departments and the rest of organization
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Inspired, creative, and efficient under pressure

EXPERIENCE

CALGARY HEALTH REGION
2006 – Present
Senior Web Analyst

Assist the Region’s web authors to build new websites where required and support the Communications and Maintain and update websites where required, then create a succession plan for the ongoing care of the sites and assist in the appropriate transition of the sites to identified web authors according to the requirements of the department.
Responding to the needs of the organization, work with major client departments on other special projects as required, beginning with the office of the Medical Officer of Health, Disaster Services, and others involved in pandemic influenza planning.
Update and maintain both the internal and external websites, working closely with the communications advisor responsible for this area.
Liaise with the Webmasters Group on special web projects to ensure all policies, procedures, standards and guidelines are followed and the Webmasters Group is informed.
Assist the Region’s web authors to build new websites where required and support the Communications and Community Relations department in the building or revamping of department-managed sites.

CALGARY PUBLIC LIBRARY
2002 - 2006
Web Developer

Web site conception, design, development, implementation, marketing and promotion
Liaise between the web services department and the rest of organization (500 staff)
Advise staff as we explore partnership initiatives with other community service providers
Team leadership and direction to term, project and clerical staff
Supervision and training of staff carrying out monthly web site content refreshment
Daily site maintenance, administration and customer services
Business plan and budget development for department
Provide leadership and support to a number of committees
Developed, implemented, and evaluated innovative content for web-delivered services
Managed and seamlessly integrated access to the Library’s electronic resources
Assisted with outreach initiatives to build strategic alliances with external agencies
Suggested marketing initiatives to help promote the use of services, collections, and programs

THE BAXTER GROUP
1999 - 2001
E-Business Team Leader

Web site conception, design, development, implementation, marketing and promotion
Team leadership, training and management
Content development, management and maintenance
Directed the implementation and maintenance of organization-wide data
Web site marketing and promotion (on and off-line)
Design, development and production of marketing collateral
Trade-show direction, leadership and development

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE
1998 - 2000
Course Instructor (Web Design, Adobe Pagemill, PhotoShop, QuarkXpress)

Instructed courses for Algonquin College’s Multi-Media Center
Co-ordinated course preparation including: handouts, assignments, and visuals
Prepared evaluation of students and facilitate feedback for course improvements
Consulted with administration and fellow instructors to ensure quality student experience

NATIONAL LIBRARY OF CANADA
1996 - 1998
Web Site Designer / Team Leader

Directed and provided team leadership for web design projects at the National Library of Canada
Provided support in the areas of web site design, development, testing, promotion and marketing

EDUCATION

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Liffey Players Drama Society:
Provided a range of volunteer services including: set design /construction, sound engineering, photography, poster design and graphic design.
Kingston and District Association for Community Living:
Assisted young adults, who have limiting disabilities, with basic life skills.

REFERENCES

References and samples of work available upon request.