Resume

Objective

Use my technical skills, business knowledge, and creative skills to build and implement a successful communications vehicle utilizing the Internet. The implementation will provide exceptional service to existing or potential clients, customers, or members.

Summary of Qualifications

The last five and a half years I have continually brought new ideas and general knowledge of business and electronic marketing to the American Bar Association. Through this I have advanced my career within the organization. By utilizing my marketing background and continuous learning about current trends, techniques, and industry standards I have been able to give the ABA a professional presence in electronic communications and online publishing.

Education

Pennebaker Direct and Interactive Marketing Certificate
DePaul University, Chicago, IL, September – November 2004

Certificate in Professional E-Marketing
DePaul University, Chicago, IL, April – June 2002

B.S. Marketing
Bradley University, Peoria, IL, 1996 – 2001

Employment

Webmaster – American Bar Association
July 2005 – Present

  • Developed and implemented Web site standards and publishing guidelines
  • Created standardized CSS driven templates and global design style sheet
  • Educate staff and members on publishing standards and best practices
  • Content coordination between member and entity groups
  • Strategic interaction between staff, members, leadership, and the general public in regards to the ABA Web site
  • Research and recommend new Web technologies to increase ABA member benefits
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Technology Coordinator – American Bar Association, Section of Law Practice Management
Dec. 2002 – July 2005

  • Responsible for the creation and deployment of all HTML e-communications from the Section.
  • Responsible for the continued development and maintenance of all Section Web sites including:
  • Maintain all Section e-mail discussion and distribution lists.
  • Support Section member initiatives utilizing ABA technologies.
  • Liaise with Section member Practice Core Groups and other ABA entities.
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Marketing and Technology Assistant – American Bar Association, Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Aug. 2001 – Dec. 2002

  • Responsible for the continued development and maintenance of Section Web site (www.abanet.org/environ).
  • Maintained and produced Section Membership Directory including thirty committees membership rosters.
  • Support staff on special Section projects.

Administrative Assistant – Bates Meckler Bulger & Tilson, LLP
June 1999 - Aug. 1999

  • Provide general assistance to law firm Administrators.
  • Assist paralegals and Of Counsel on special projects.

Marketing Intern – Copco
December 1998 - January 1999

  • Assist Trade Show Manager with preparation and execution of trade show exhibit.
  • Create product sales materials for International Housewares Show

Published Articles

Presentations

  • From Blogs to Webzines - How We're Connecting Now
    Association Forum's Holiday Showcase 2004

Skills

  • Proficient in: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Adobe/Macromedia Dreamweaver. Acrobat, Photoshop. Six Apart MovableType, TypePad.
  • Web Languages: XHTML, CSS.

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