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Education:
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rochester, NY
- Master of Fine Arts: Industrial Design, May 2008; Anticipated thesis publication: Spring 2010
- Concentrations: Medical Product Design; Ergonomics and Communication; Interaction Design
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Colby College, Waterville, ME
- Bachelor of Arts: Computer Science, May 2004
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| Oxford University, Oxford, England |
Skills:
Computer:
- 3D Design and CAD/Animation: SolidWorks, AutoDesk AliasStudio, Macromedia Flash, ActionScript
- 2D and Graphic Design: Adobe Creative Suite, Macromedia Fireworks, PhotoDraw, CorelDraw/Photo-Paint
- Securities Software: Symantec Norton, McAffee Antivirus/Firewall, CheckPoint ZoneAlarm, Kerio Personal Firewall, Comodo Firewall Pro, Avast! Antivirus, AVG Antivirus
- Web Design: HTML, Javascript, Adobe Dreamweaver
- Programming: SQL, PHP, BASIC, C, C++, Java, Lisp, Perl, Prolog, Scheme
- General Software: Microsoft Office with PowerPoint, Cakewalk Sonar, Atmosphere
- Operating Systems: Windows 3.1-Vista, Mac OS 9-Tiger with BootCamp, RedHat Linux
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Languages:
- Advanced: Spanish, Italian
- Beginner:Portuguese, American Sign Language, Scottish Gaelic, Irish Gaelic
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Experience:
Freelancer/Consultant, Various Locations: Designer
- Provide start-to-finish consumer product design, including business assessment and marketing
- Redesign existing products for increased usability and/or performance
- Perform or refer graphic- and web-design services
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Aug 2008 - current |
Independent Consultant, Various Locations: Editor
- Edit wide variety of personal, professional, and legal documents
- Tutor: grammar, vocabulary, and composition
- Assist in creation, development, and implementation of professional presentations
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Sep 1996 - current |
Preferred Care, Rochester, NY: Medicare Plan Design Specialist and Government Liaison
- Analyzed Medicare and Medicaid contracts and answered policy inquiries
- Submitted 2005/2006 Plan Bids and finalized 2005 and 2006 benefit structures
- Finalized marketing communications and various legal documents
- Obtained government approval for document distribution
- Organized distribution lists and meetings to facilitate the dissemination of information
- Reviewed administrative policies against Federal HIPAA regulations and state laws
- Presented HIPAA regulations and corporate policies to improve company-wide compliance
- Drafted HIPAA packets for future employee training
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Apr 2005 - Sep 2006 |
Claims Processing Service, South Windsor, CT: HIPAA Enforcement Officer
- Developed HIPAA Compliance Privacy and Security strategies
- Established and implemented HIPAA training program for all employees
- Performed data entry, customer support, and various clerical duties
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Jun 1998 - Sep 2003 |
Colby College Admissions, Waterville, ME: Tour Guide, Greeter
- Led Admissions Welcoming Committee and campus tours
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Sep-Jun 2000 - 2003 |
Colby College Library, Waterville, ME: Library Assistant
- Restored, repaired, and maintained library materials
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Sep-Jun 2000 - 2002 |
Nordstrom, Farmington, CT: Sales Associate
- Executed store-wide retail sales tasks, including managing cash register and opening/closing department
- Attracted and maintained clients
- Organized stockroom and oversaw inventory
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Jun - Sep 2002 |
Volunteer Experience:
| VolunteerMatch: Online volunteer across wide spectrum of requests |
Dec 2007 - current |
| Meals On Wheels (Red Cross Visiting Nurse Service), Rochester, NY: Server/Driver, Caregiver |
Jan 2008 - current |
| Pet Adoption Network, Irondequoit, NY: Placement Assessor, Adoption Facilitator |
Jan 2008 - current |
| Manchester Manor Nursing Home, Manchester, CT: Companion (to elderly), Support (for families) |
1996 - 2000 |
References available on request.
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