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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position allowing me to make use of my demonstrated organization, customer service, communication, and project management skills accumulated during more than 10 years as a contractor to the U.S. government.


PROFILE

Extremely motivated and personable technical professional with multiple college degrees. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Intelligent and a quick learner, able to identify customer needs from non-specific requirements.

Flexible and versatile with the ability to multi-task, will work extra hours and/or take on additional responsibilities to meet customer needs. Dependable and reliable, with a proven reputation for consistently producing high quality work very quickly and with minimal managerial oversight. Self-starter with good team-building skills.


SKILLS SUMMARY

  • Team Leadership
  • Policy Development
  • Customer Service
  • General Administrative/Office Skills
  • Proofreading/Editing
  • Project Coordination
  • Interpersonal and Written Communication
  • Problem-solving and Troubleshooting
  • Retail Management
  • Inventory Maintenance
  • Web Design and Development
  • Graphic Design
  • Aptitude for Foreign Languages
  • Active Secret Level Security Clearance


EDUCATION

Master of Science in Information and Telecommunications Systems for Business (MS/ITS). Concentration: Advanced Technology and Electronic Commerce. Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. Completed May 2001.

Bachelor of Science in Languages (BSLA) in Russian, Georgetown University, Washington, DC. Completed May 1995. Minor: Linguistics.

St. Petersburg Gorniy Institut, St. Petersburg, Russia. August through December, 1994


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

November 2006
to
Present

SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, McLean, Virginia
Senior Web Designer

Work on contract with the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) Web Services (WS) team; provide web design services to clients using knowledge of graphics, the World Wide Web, Internet based technologies and operating systems.

  • Contributed to the development of agency-wide website policies and procedures.
  • Organized informational meetings for 30+ content providers.
  • Developed training materials in PowerPoint, Word, and HTML and administered training. Assisted in the management of online communities.
  • Provided instruction to content providers on Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Web Page Design.
  • Formally commended by client for excellent customer service.

March 2005
to
November 2006

TKC COMMUNICATIONS, Fairfax, Virginia
Senior Webmaster

Worked on contract with the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) Web Services (WS) team; provided web design services to clients using knowledge of graphics, the World Wide Web, Internet based technologies and operating systems.

  • Contributed to the development of agency-wide website policies and procedures.
  • Organized informational meetings for 30+ content providers.
  • Developed training materials in PowerPoint, Word, and HTML and administered training. Assisted in the management of online communities.
  • Provided instruction to content providers on Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Web Page Design.
  • Formally commended by client for excellent customer service.

June 1997
to
February 2005

SETA CORPORATION, McLean, Virginia
Webmaster/Assistant Team Lead

Work on contract with the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) Web Services (WS) team; provide web design services to clients using knowledge of graphics, the World Wide Web, Internet based technologies and operating systems.

  • Acted as WS liaison with USAID Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA).
  • Assisted Web Services Team Lead with monthly reporting and other administrative tasks, interviewed candidates for Web Services positions, and acted as Team Lead during his absences from the office.
  • Performed technical reviews on existing and proposed sites to ensure compliance with agency guidelines, as well as Federal Section 508 accessibility requirements.
  • Created and administered online communities via the Web and electronic mailing lists.
  • Gained experience with project and personnel management.
  • NCSA Certified in HTML 4.0 (#100377) December 2002

February 1996
to
June 1997

MASTECH SYSTEMS CORPORATION, Falls Church, Virginia
Technical Assistant/Project Coordinator

Processed all incoming and outgoing correspondence for the Composite Health Care System (CHCS) Program Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

  • QA of all outgoing correspondence, maintenance of Correspondence Tracking System between the Mastech office and the CHCS Program Office.
  • Coordinated with Mastech Project Officers, Analysts, and Program Task Managers
  • Served as Technical Assistant to the Acquisitions Department, updating the Acquisitions and Contracts Management System and Deliverables Tracking System databases, and maintaining file systems.

August 1992
to
February 1996

VIRGINIA PET CENTERS, Vienna, Virginia
Assistant Manager

Retail sales; marketed pet supplies/equipment. Ordered and inventoried stock; developed and maintained customer relations; handled daily receipts and bookkeeping. Maintained and cared for livestock.

  • Effectively addressed customer issues and ensured customer satisfaction.

 

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