Talented software/web developer and trainer/educator with eleven years of experience teaching college-level programming, business and psychology courses, and four years of software development experience. Expertise includes web development and Macintosh/PC programming using Pascal, C/C++, Java, and AppleScript, among other languages.
University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO
2012
Website Consultant
Worked with faculty to obtain course artifacts for the College of Arts & Media's website, www.camarts.org. Videorecorded recitals and concerts as requested. Formatted artifacts according to guidelines set by site developers, including editing video, music, images and PDFs. Uploaded artifacts to site.
Colorado Technical University, Westminster, CO
2008-2009, 2010 to present
Adjunct Professor
Member of Surgical Technology Advisory Board. Supervise research lab for students enrolled in courses with a lab portion, assisting with research techniques, APA format, and Microsoft Office applications.
Courses Taught:
BADM305 |
Organizational Behavior |
BIO 122 |
Anatomy & Physiology |
BIO 141 |
Anatomy & Physiology I |
CS104 |
Problem Solving Concepts with C++ |
CS115 |
Programming with C++ |
CS215 |
Intermediate C++ Programming |
CS376 |
Object-Oriented Methods |
CS382 |
Software Design |
EM208 |
Web Development I |
HIT105 |
IT for Healthcare Professionals |
HSS121 |
Medical Terminology |
IT115 |
Programming with Java |
IT215 |
Intermediate Java Programming |
IT254 |
Spreadsheet Applications |
PSY336 |
Abnormal Psychology |
Regis University, Denver, CO
2005-2007
Web Systems Developer
Managed external university website as sole “go-to” developer. Created, maintained and modified ASP code for navigation bars, content management system, and dynamic presentation of web pages. Made modifications to site per Regis.edu Web Oversight Committee and user requests. Trained content managers on usage of proprietary content management system. Served as departmental liaison to various departments on-campus regarding website suggestions, focus group results, and user input. Served as backup support person for SharePoint training, site creation, and template usage.
HRIS Administrator
Served as primary source of first-level technical advice, guidance, support and solutions to users in the utilization of human resources information systems and applications. Offered leadership in identifying business process management solutions to include transaction automation and web interfaces. Independently resolved or coordinated resolution of complex technical problems. Developed, implemented, updated and maintained human resources information (HRIS) utilizing Colleague by Datatel database. Provided functional support and facilitated efficient operations to meet current and future business needs. Partnered with the IT department and was key liaison with third parties. Created queries and ran reports for HR and other departments, and completed HR IPEDS reporting annually. Managed HR department portions of extranet (www.regis.edu) and INsite, a Microsoft SharePoint portal.
Devry University, Westminster, CO
2004 - 2006
Adjunct Instructor
Taught CIS and general education courses at a national university. Utilized eCollege to provide students with online course content, assignments, and exams.
Courses Taught:
BIS150 |
Advanced PC Applications |
CIS115 |
Logic and Design |
CIS120 |
Programming Logic and Design with Lab |
COMP100 |
Computer Applications for Business with Lab |
PSYC110 |
Principles of Psychology |
Tribune Media Services Golden, CO
2000 - 2004
Macintosh Programmer
Wrote and modified Macintosh code in C++, Java and Pascal to create movie showtime advertisements, download showtimes from websites, and maintain ad formatting and creation information. Documented ad creation and design process, including over 73,000 lines of code in the ad generation application, resulting in both developer documentation and a system overview for non-technical readers. Implemented automated system for management of replacement advertisements to eliminate manual processes for creating replacements, resulting in a 25% reduction in staff hours spent managing replacements, and the elimination of incorrect advertisements being distributed and published. Provided superior technical support to advertising account representatives, including emergency fixes, new features, and training on existing features. Selected as Employee of the Quarter, Q2 2003.
Denver Technical College, Denver, CO
1995 - 2000
CIS Instructor, Adjunct and Full-Time
Created full curriculum for computer programming courses for the both campuses, including lesson plans, lecture notes, handouts, overheads, presentations, homework assignments, and evaluation tools such as tests and quizzes. Advised 65+ students regarding academic, career, and personal issues. Implemented web sites for each class taught, which included lecture notes, handouts, homework assignments, and overheads used in class. Assisted Program Training Manager in scheduling courses and interviewing potential instructors.
Courses Taught:
AIS121 |
Introduction to Computer Logic and Programming I |
AIS123 |
Introduction to Computer Logic and Programming II |
AIS125 |
Programming in Visual Basic |
AIS282 |
Programming in C/C++ I |
AIS283 |
Programming in C/C++ II |
CIS110 |
Introduction to Computer-Based Systems |
CIS111 |
Introduction to Computer-Based Systems: Advanced Course |
CIS121 |
Introduction to Computer Logic |
CIS123 |
Introduction to Computer Programming |
CIS190 |
Internet Development |
CIS282 |
Programming in C/C++ I |
CIS312 |
Advanced Pascal |
CIS322 |
Data Structures |
ENG330 |
Business Communications |
KEY101 |
Microcomputer Keyboarding I |
KEY201 |
Keyboarding III |
Retention Coordinator
Counseled students regarding issues that might prevent them from completing their programs. Assisted with procurement of daycare, tutoring, financial and credit counseling referrals. Recruited and re-enrolled dozens of students who returned to school. Taught Speech and Medical Transcription/Keyboarding courses.
MCI Systemhouse, Englewood, CO
1997 - 1998
Training Instructor I
Performed training needs assessment and analysis for Y2K conversion delivery center. Created and maintained employee training Access database, including internal, external and CBT training modules. Provided user support for Microsoft Office and other applications. Developed and conducted two-day new employee orientations. Attended training on Cap Gemini Y2K conversion tool for COBOL programmers.
University of Denver
2009
Master of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems, emphasis in Web Development and Technologies
Denver Technical College (Currently DeVry University)
2001
Certification program in Information Systems Programming. Coursework included all of the CIS courses required for an Associate of Science degree, in a boot-camp format. Courses included COBOL, C++, Java, SQL/Oracle, Systems Analysis.
Front Range Community College
1995
Coursework in networking, UNIX, desktop publishing, Internet.
California State University, Los Angeles
1990
Master of Science Degree Psychology, emphasis in in Industrial, Organizational and Personnel Psychology.
University Of Denver
1986
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, Cum Laude, minors in Spanish and History.
Psi Chi (Psychology Honor Society)
Phi Sigma Iota (Foreign Language Honor Society)
Honors Scholarship, University of Denver
Hornbeck Scholar Award, University of Denver, 1984
President's List Award, Denver Technical College, 2000