Wendy Beck 415-786-2948 wendy@webeck.net www.webeck.net Objective: To work as a web developer, especially of database-backed websites. I am an excellent problem-solver, a quick learner, and enjoy programming. Abstract skills: Project management: In my recent position as multimedia ancillaries producer I was responsible for coordinating design, production, proofreading, editing and manufacturing for CD-ROMs and websites to accompany college-level textbooks. Product development: I have solid experience in the lifecycle of projects including the student CD-ROM to accompany an college-level intro biology textbook. For this CD, I coordinated content providers, designers, editors, graphic artists, programmers, narrators, and a recording studio. My roles were programming activity modules to go on the CD, incorporating the modules into the framework of the CD, coordinating the submission of other activities, editing sound files, producing a master CD, testing the final CD, making editorial and program changes and finally, providing tech support to the sales force and users of the CD. Problem solving: I have 10 years of experience providing technical support in a wide variety of environments ranging from computer labs in college to teaching small classes in software products to one-on-one consulting. In every case, I have relied on my knowledge and on my ability to research and formulate solutions to questions or problems. PHP/MySQL: biopsychology links The companion site to Biological Psychology, 3/e. This site has a password-protected admin interface that allows the author to add, edit and delete URLs, and descriptions. On the main site, the links are sorted chronologically and by keyword and chapter. textbook e-commerce site This site is in progress. It dynamically generates descriptive pages for each title and allows the customer to search by title, author or subject area. There is a shopping cart that uses session variables and allows customers to choose whether they order the book at full price or as an examination copy.The accompanying admin console allows the user to add, edit, and delete titles as well as maintain the new and forthcoming links that appear on the home page. the online tagsale This was my first endeavor with PHP and MySQL. I created a database of things I wanted to sell - including photos, descriptions and prices - made it searchable by room and keyword, and put an ad in the paper announcing the site. The site received about 150 hits and I made over $500 from the tag sale. blog This site was modeled after blogger. I wanted to write my own version that would let me completely customize the interface, allow me to give accounts to others so that they could contribute, and improved on blogger's archive function. photos A quick and dirty function to display photo albums with thumbnails and captions. Work experience: Freelance programmer 05/2001 - present Develop PHP/MySQL websites for clients; update existing websites; troubleshoot browser issues and research solutions. Webmaster/Multimedia ancillaries producer 09/1999 - 05/2001 Sinauer Associates, Inc. Sunderland, MA Create and maintain company website and ancillary websites for published titles; Produce student and instructor's resource CD-ROMs and websites to accompany college-level biology textbooks; Stay informed about current web technology; Project-manage CD and multimedia production and manufacturing; Answer tech support calls. Network assistant 09/1999 - 09/2000 Marlboro College Foreign Language Laboratory Marlboro, VT Assisted the Director of the Foreign Language Lab in setting up and maintaining a PC and Macintosh network for language students; Installed software, upgraded hardware and solved networking issues. Textbook production artist 03/1998 - 09/1999 Sinauer Associates, Inc. Sunderland, MA Production and layout of college textbooks using QuarkXPress 4.0.1; Photo and illustration editing using Illustrator 7.0 and Photoshop 4.0; Proofreading and making editorial changes; Textbook design; Web page design and updating including forms, frames, tables, and image maps; HTML coding and preparing graphics for the web using DeBabelizer; Macintosh systems administration including informal training of co-workers and updating, installing and purchasing software and hardware; Evaluating printed samples and finished books for quality. Graphics Specialist 05/1995 - 01/1998 City Stamp Works, Inc. Ludlow, MA Produced computer artwork and separated films for the manufacture of flexographic, wide and narrow web printing plates; Performed complex trapping operations, compensation for dot gain and basic color correction; Worked with high resolution images, ICS files, scanning and press fingerprinting; Proficient in Illustrator 7.0, Photoshop 4.0, and Quark 3.3; Knowledgeable in the principles of process printing and darkroom functions. Associate Software Specialist 10/1994 - 03/1995 University of Massachusetts Computer Science Department Amherst, MA Provided support for Departmental users in FoxPro, networking, graphics, and general Macintosh issues; Produced documentation to train Department staff; Gained knowledge of FoxPro, UNIX, Macintosh applications and network capabilities specific to the Computer Science Department; Cooperated with co-workers to most effectively solve software problems of users. Departmental Assistant 06/1993 - 09/1994 University of Massachusetts Telecommunications Operations Office Amherst, MA Maintained, installed and troubleshot University telephone equipment and LANs; Wired network patch panels and internal distribution frames; Completed daily work orders including testing circuits and moving, adding and changing customer equipment; Helped conceive and instate campus-wide computer Help Desk; Served on Office of Information Technologies Publications Committee; Assisted users at OIT Help Desk; Produced organizational newsletter, Two Zambonis using Adobe Pagemaker. Education: A.S. Information Technology (equivalent) 12/2000 Springfield Technical Community College Springfield, MA I earned the equivalent of an A.S. in Information Technology. Coursework included Java Programming, C++ Programming, Networks, MS Access, QBasic, Color Theory and Principles of Process Printing. B.A. Communication Studies 06/1993 University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA Internship at local access station, radio show on campus station, managed on-campus cable radio station. Graduate-level work in computer animation and Macromedia Director 7.02. References and URLs available upon request.