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bio:

I grew up in Tucson, AZ. Hot. Very hot. But it's a dry heat. Like that matters when it's 110 in the shade. The desert deeply warped my sense of aesthetics--if it's not made of mud and straw, if it doesn't smell like wet crumbly brick, if it doesn't murk about like a pre-monsoon cloud storm, it just doesn't feel like home.

Then I went east for school. The green of New England shook me up and spilled me out into college life. I ate up the fall leaves, wore lots of cotton in winter. A wool alergy never did anyone any favors in Boston. Met strong, frightening women and graduated with a degree in painting.

Arrived in San Francisco to make my life. Got a job. Worked. Got another job. Worked more. Discovered the digital joy of bits. Absorbed the wonder delights of the underbelly of the city.

Terrified of owner-occupied eviction (which happened to five of my friends and seemed to be irrationally marching toward me), bought a loft in Emeryville and moved across the bay to the crotch of the Bay Bridge.



experience:        download resume: PDF format | text-only format

My work experience ranges from computer consulting to technology strategy, information architecture & web design. Highlights include:

  • Excellent strategic planning skills, including budgetary planning, project management & documentation
  • Excellent communication skills: oral & written presentations and visual models & diagrams
  • Complex website strategy, design & production
  • Expertise in information design, visual design & graphic facilitation
  • Ability to navigate problems with persistence, take measured risks and find unconventional solutions to complex issues
  • Able to thrive in a strong participative culture and to inspire staff to work cooperatively for the good of the organization



workplaces:

Intelleto : Contract / Consulting Work, September 1998 - current

  • Web Strategy
  • Web Design & Development
  • Information architecture
  • Visual Design
  • Content Development
  • Project Management
  • Business & Operations workflow optimization
  • Technology Strategy
  • Network documentation & maintenance program
  • Network/systems support

The Crucible , Berkeley, California

    Business & Operations Director / Marketing & Public Relations
    September 2001 - November 2003

  • Manage operations and business office for a community-based organization
  • Responsible for P&L reporting, financial analysis, accounting and board reporting
  • Vendor management and business negotiation for major property purchase
  • Define, structure and launch new programs and services
  • Manage all marketing programs
  • Research, write and present strategic plan
  • Develop Program Action plans and business planning documents for program curriculum growth
  • Facilitate membership program redesign & launch
  • Write and implement tactical marketing & outreach materials

Epicentric, Inc. , San Francisco, California

    Senior Director, E-Business Development & Operations,
    January 2001 - September 2001

  • Position, design and manage Web and e-business Internet, Extranet and Intranet initiatives for Enterprise software company
  • Responsible for vision, strategy & execution of online projects related to customer-facing information / support applications, business process implementation and content management needs
  • Manage 6-person design, development & production team
  • Develop and implement best-practices using Epicentric's award-winning Web platform

    Director, Online Marketing, April 2000 - December 2000
    Online Marketing Manager, May 1999 - April 2000

  • Position, design and manage Web properties for Internet company, including public site, customer/partner sites and intranet
  • Research & implement online tools for closer communication with customers, contacts and partners
  • Manage online presence & documentation processes for customer community
  • Define & implement standards for online presentation of company information


Alumnae Resources , San Francisco, California, 1993 - 1998
* Note: Alumnae Resources ceased operation in 2001.

    Director of Technology Services, July 1996 - August 1998

  • Founded technology department; responsible for organizational technology strategy and computing/information systems environment. Defined mission and goals, created staffing/budget/communication structure and growth plans.
  • Maintained expert knowledge of information system design, including computer-based systems, networks, web-based service & delivery models and software implementation
  • Presented technology plans to Board of Directors, community funding contacts and staff; presented outreach program to clients and community groups
  • Created and managed budget & resources to deliver departmental IT projects on schedule and on budget
  • Developed & launched company intranet
  • Designed, launched & managed website
  • Designed & managed network/communications infrastructure
  • Network Systems Migrations : email system, Desktop Operating Systems and Network Operating Systems

    Systems Administrator, September 1995 - June 1996
  • Managed all aspects of 32-node LAN, including hardware & software procurement, installation and maintenance
  • Diagnosed and resolved system problems in a timely & cooperative manner with perseverance, patience, and an undying need to conquer the machine
  • Designed & managed network security, backup and documentation procedures

    Resource Center Senior Associate, June 1993 - August 1995

  • Managed library information systems & process for career library
  • Performed research & reference for customers; packaged and delivered specialized research projects
  • Built database to track and monitor job listings and library resources
  • Automated library processes to allow additional time for client contact
  • Integrated database/catalog systems to enhance library resources; streamlined processes to eliminate duplicate data entry and increase data integrity

Graphic Designer, Freelance. May 1991 - August 1993

Marketing Associate, Market Design. San Francisco, CA. May 1992 - May 1993

Marketing Assistant, McKenzie, Rose & Holliday Development. San Francisco, CA. October 1990 - May 1992



tools:

Internet/Extranet/Intranet
  • Handcoded clean HTML
  • CSS, DHTML, Javascript & Perl/php/cgi customization
  • Editors: DreamWeaver, HomeSite
  • Browsers: browser compatibility issues, color optimization, page weight optimization
  • IIS Webserver Setup & Management, FTP, Telnet
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    Platforms
  • Windows XP, 2000, NT, 98, 95
  • Macintosh
  • Unix basics
    		•  Networking
  • Windows NT Server
  • TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS
  • Client/Server, Peer to Peer
  • LAN architecture/topologies
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    Imaging / Publishing
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • Freehand
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • PageMaker
  • Quark Express
    		•  Desktop & Project Productivity
  • MS Project
  • Visio
  • MS Word
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Excel
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    Database Development
  • MS SQL Server
  • FileMaker Pro
  • Access
  • DB Textworks/Searchworks
    		•  Enterprise Software
  • CRM solutions
  • Content Management systems
  • Web Applications
  • Web Services structure & technologies
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    education:

    Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA; Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art [painting], 1990.


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    Kate Rutter
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