Objectives

I am seeking new opportunities where I can use my knowledge of website design/production with a specialization in WordPress Websites.
I am willing and eager to learn new things. I believe that with my knowledge and skills, I can support the mission of your organization.

Work Experience

New Media Coordinator  | 2012 – Currently
Incarnate Word Knights of Columbus #9981 | Chesterfield, MO
Promotes activities and programs within the Council that would strengthen and support the family life of its members Maintain the council’s website and the Council’s Facebook page. Increase the visibility of the IW Knights of Columbus Council in the parish community using traditional media (i.e. Radio Spots, flyers, bulletin announcements) and New Media outlets (i.e. Facebook, Council website, etc.)

Temporary Worker | 2024
St. Louis County Elections Board | St. Ann, MO
You will be assigned to the Training Department; however, you may assist other departments as needed.
Equipment Used:
•   Hart InterCivic
•   Verity Scan - Secure vote capture
•  Verity Controller - Centralized poll management
•   KNOWiNK
•   Poll Pad® - Electronic Pollbook

Radio Control Board Operator, Show Host and Producer | 2004 - 2006
Hit Mix 88.9 WEIU-FM | Charleston, IL
Operated Studio Control Board during live remote broadcasts, announcing, using production equipment, keeping music and operation logs, writing on-air promotional spots and other radio-related tasks. Assisted in making the station highly competitive with all the other commercial radio stations in East Central Illinois.
Equipment Used:
•   Radio Automation Systems such as DigiCenter
•   Broadcast Audio Control Board.

Master Control Operator | 2001
WICD-TV / ABC News Channel 15 | Champaign, IL
Set up, controlled and monitored television broadcasting equipment to transmit television programs and commercials to the viewing audience. Duties included on-air switching, dubbing and transferring programs, and gathering satellite feeds for broadcast use
Equipment Used:
•   Professional Audio boards by Yamaha
•   Master control switchers such as ones by Grass Valley
•   1” Video Recorders
•   VHS Recording systems
•   Automation Systems
•   Inner-city Microwave Network

News Staff / Production Crew | 1997- 1999
WEIU-TV | Charleston, IL
Handled multiple roles to produce 30-minute newscasts and various sports and public affairs programs produced by WEIU-TV and run a fully operational news department at WEIU-TV. Other duties as assigned
Equipment Used:
•   Professional Audio boards by Yamaha
•   Master control switchers such as ones by Grass Valley
•   3/4” Video Recorders
•   Avid Non-Linear Video Editing Systems
•   Sony ENG Newsgathering Cameras.

Election Judge Supervisor | 2006 - 2021
St. Louis County Elections Board | St. Ann, MO
Verifying all material is present to open the polls. Take care of voter problems. Delivery of election material after the polls close.
Equipment Used:
•   iVotronic DRE’s with VVPAT
•   Poll Pad by KNOWiNK

Guest Advocate (Cashier) | 2011 - Currently
Target | Chesterfield, MO
Answer guest questions, maintain a clean, great-looking store, and provide quick and friendly checkout assistance. Know REDcard messaging and solicit guest registrations Train new team members and work as part of a team
Equipment Used:
•   NCR Cash Registers
•   ZEBRA price/Inventory Scanners

Volunteer Work Experience / Internships

WordPress Tech Writer (Internship) | 2018
IQComputing St. Louis | Ballwin, MO
Covered HTML/CSS fundamentals, WordPress website administration, etc.
Equipment Used:
•   Adobe Creative Suite 2018 – PhotoShop, Premier, After Effects, Dreamweaver
•   Dell Computer Systems

Show Host and Producer | 2002 - 2006
The Odyssey, a service of Hit-Mix 88.9 WEIU-FM | Charleston, IL
Hosted a radio talk program announcing, using production equipment, keeping music and operation logs, writing on-air promotional spots and other radio-related tasks. Promoted Eastern Illinois University and Charleston community interests

Education

Certificate of Specialization, Digital Media: Interactive and Graphic Design | 2017 – 2018
Certificate of Specialization, Web Developer | 2016 - 2017
Saint Louis Community College at Meramec | St. Louis, MO

Bachelor of Science Courses in Information Technology, Web Multimedia and Animation |
2008 - 2010
Kaplan University Information Systems and Technology | Fort Lauderdale, FL

Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication with a Radio / TV / Film Concentration | 1997-1999
Eastern Illinois University | Charleston, IL

Associate’s in Applied Science / Radio-TV Broadcasting | 1994-1997
Lake Land College | Mattoon, IL

Skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite
Being very proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
Specifically in Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premier Pro, & Audition.
Built and maintained personal and non-profit Web sites
Experience in using equipment and technology for radio and TV broadcasts.
News stories writing, news feeds editing, and news graphics creation.
Built and maintained personal and non-profit Web sites
Hosted and produced a call-in radio talk show