2006-Present Waterside Publishing Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
Technology Author & Editor (contract)
Author of two chapters in Windows Vista Administration: The Definitive Guide (ISBN 0-596-52959-7) and technology edit on both Windows Vista Administration: The Definitive Guide and MCTS Windows Vista: Client Configuration Passport (ISBN 0-071-49331-X).
2003 - Present Bean Lake Entertainment, LLC Overland Park, KS
Producer / Creative Consultant / Web Master
Provide creative, financial, technological, and administrative work and guidance throughout all phases of projects, from inception to completion. Also in charge of corporate design projects, as well as website creation and maintenance. Responsible for contacting and making arrangements with other business partners for projects, including raising funds, drafting of business/project plans, and various other client-relations activities. Extensive Photoshop and Dreamweaver work, including javascript and Flash integration.
2007-2008 ConnectEdu, Inc. Boston, MA
Account Manager
Train and assist clients to use web-based information management program. Trouble-shoot technology and training issues. Manage the implementation process from beginning to end, including design and creation of training materials. Assist in design projects for rebranding and writing of copy for public relations.
2006 - 2007 FACE Magazine/Fashion House Kansas City, MO
Graphic & Web Designer / Assistant Producer / Photographer (contract)
Write copy for publication, design print layout for publication, assist in design of ads for local businesses, sale of advertising space to local businesses, design of miscellaneous branding items, photograph events, photograph models in studio and on location, conduct and direct various public relations tasks, assist in orchestration of various public events (including photo shoots and videos), negotiate and draft contracts, and perform additional administrative duties.
2005 - 2007 Bazillion Pictures, Inc. Kansas City, MO
Production Manager (contract)
Coordinate, supervise and assist in all aspects of 3D animated production projects. Design and assemble brochures and other promotional items. Draft and negotiate all aspects of contracts.
2005 - 2007 Hawthorne Direct Fairfield, IA
Script Supervisor / Production Manager (contract)
Coordinate, supervise and assist in all aspects of video production. Supervision of script, set, crew and talent during video production, including rewriting script, as needed.
2005 - 2006 The Princeton Review Kansas City, MO
Instructor (Part-time)
Teach students various skills (math, vocabulary, reading comprehension, etc.) in preparation for the LSAT, the Verbal Section of the MCAT, the GRE, and college preparatory work (high school level Math and Vocabulary, specifically at the Summer Science Academy at the University of Kansas).
2001 - 2003 Short & Borth, LLC Overland Park, KS
Paralegal
Drafting of legal documents, meeting with clients, meeting with opposing counsel, scheduling hearings, trial preparation, creation of trial exhibits, create and maintain legal database, review and utilize financial documents, legal research, and additional standard office responsibilities.