resume

My experience combines a broad range of technical and communications skills with deep expertise in web development.

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EDUCATION

University of California at Berkeley Aug 2007 - May 2009
Master of Information Management & Systems, 2009

Amherst College, Amherst, MA Sept 1996 - May 2000
Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude, May 2000 Major: English

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, New York, NY
CONSULTANT July – October 2009
  • Helped to establish inter-agency standards for compiling and issuing humanitarian situation reports

  • Analyzed OCHA’s portfolio of core information products to improve internal coordination
MAPLight.org, Berkeley, CA
CONTRACT WEB DEVELOPER June - August 2008
  • Designed and implemented a map-based visualization of national campaign contributions using Flex and Flare (maplight.org/map_vis)

  • Developed a semi-automated Drupal workflow for identifying and merging duplicates in 2M-row SQL database
CARE USA, Atlanta, GA
WEB EDITOR December 2005 - July 2007
  • Wrote, edited, and maintained all content for the CARE USA website (www.care.org), including feature stories, multimedia content, and marketing campaigns, adhering rigorously to AP style and established brand guidelines

  • Managed communications for 130,000-member email list, working closely with vendors and internal teams to define a complex messaging schedule and create compelling emails to raise funds and influence policymakers
Oxfam America, Boston, MA
INTERNET MANAGER November 2004 - October 2005
  • Defined strategies for maintaining and expanding agency's websites and email communications
  • Hired, trained, and managed a three-person team to implement agency internet strategies
  • Oversaw online support for December 2004 tsunami response, which raised over $14M online
  • Led the launch of Spanish-language version of Oxfam America website (www.oxfamamerica.org/es)
  • Developed strategy and website for new 501(c)(4) organization Oxfam America Advocacy Fund
WEB CONTENT COORDINATOR April 2003 - November 2004
  • Led the relaunch of the Oxfam America website (www.oxfamamerica.org), working with vendors and internal teams to create a well-branded, usable site with new content, structure, design, and content management system
  • Maintained and expanded public website, adding new sections in collaboration with teams throughout the agency
  • Proposed and developed internet projects including HungerBanquet.org and a digital photo archive
Freelance Web Developer September 2002 - Present
  • Independently designed and developed sites for professional and academic clients
  • Worked with design firm CMN to implement sites for clients including MIT and Cubist Pharmaceuticals
LeapFrog, Emeryville, CA
CONTRACT ASSOCIATE PRODUCER April 2002 - March 2003
  • Wrote and edited interactive content for multiple LeapPad books aimed at ages 5-10
  • Researched and integrated K-4 curricula for subjects including Science, Reading, and Grammar
  • Designed and scripted fun, educational games in LeapFrog's proprietary PAMLA language
JP Kids, San Francisco, CA
WEBMASTER and CONTRACTOR Jan 2001 - March 2002
  • Proposed, planned, and implemented redesign of react.com, then one of the top 10 teen sites on the web
  • Developed new site architecture, look and feel, user interface, administrative tools, and ASP/MS SQL backend
  • Wrote and edited fun, audience-appropriate content for the site
Amherst College, Amherst, MA
PRIMARY WEBSITE DEVELOPER June 2000 - Sept 2000
  • Designed and developed comprehensive, competitive website for the college (www.amherst.edu)
  • Created award-winning online campus tour and adapted online version of the college viewbook
  • Trained college employees in website maintenance
Corey McPherson Nash
INTERN, INTERACTIVE TEAM June - Aug 1997, 1998, 1999

SELECTED ACADEMIC PROJECTS

  • The Sitrep Project, a research initiative with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to improve information-sharing in disaster response

  • TimeMap, an Open Source JavaScript library integrating maps and timelines (timemap.googlecode.com)

  • CharityVis, an interactive Flex visualization of the non-profit sector (groups.ischool.berkeley.edu/charityvis)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Technologies: HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Python, PHP, SQL, XML, processing, ActionScript 3

  • Applications: Drupal, Django, Plone, jQuery, jsUnit, Firebug, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Flex, Subversion, ArcGIS

  • Also familiar with: Java, Ruby, Perl, VBScript, Apache, Interwoven TeamSite

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

  • Fluent in French, proficient in Wolof
References available upon request.