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Resume
Edward K. Brown II
P.O. Box
2160, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1060
Home Phone: (215) 880-0863
Email: edbrown@multifest.com
Website: Multifest.com
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SUMMARY
Firm
understanding of customer-centered approach to software design
and development. Strong ability to envision measurable goals
as well as research and define business requirements. Solid
experience in architecting, writing web site functional specifications,
and implementing site design. Proactive solution-provider who
works well as a team player or independently.
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Computer Software:
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Macromedia: Dreamweaver,
Fireworks; Homesite
Adobe: Photoshop, Acrobat
Microsoft: Office, Visio, FrontPage, Publisher, Project |
Computer Languages:
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HTML, JavaScript,
CSS, Active Server Pages (ASP 3.0), Synchronized Multimedia
Integration Language (SMIL) |
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PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
WRTI,
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY PUBLIC RADIO, Philadelphia, PA
(October 2001 - Present)
Technology
Manager
(August 2003 - present)
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Oversee administrative computer operations.
- Define,
recommend and implement system services.
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Provide hands-on services to meet program needs of staff and constituents.
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as a source of ideas for new initiatives.
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Serve as a liaison with university computer services and outside
vendors.
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Serve as a member of team to implement a strategic technology
approach that supports departmental objectives.
Membership
Services Assistant
(Oct. 2001 - July 2003)
Provide
support to the WRTI Membership Manager.
Selected
Accomplishments:
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2003 Station Development Award - Membership. The Public Radio
Development and Marketing Exchange Conference sponsored by the
Development Exchange Inc., and National Public Radio.
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Constituted best practices policy to maintain data integrity:
manual entry, import, and export.
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Facilitated import of financial information from bank into database
fundraising software.
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Wrote instructions (use cases) for mailing receipt thank you letters.
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Project managed creation of data import software upgrade with
outsource vendors.
- Recorded
business process for settling credit card transactions.
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Conducted market analysis: Public Radio Membership Levels and
Premiums.
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DREXEL
UNIVERISITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (formerly MCP HAHNEMANN
UNIVERSITY),
Philadelphia, PA (Contract - June 2001)
Consultant,
Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine
Program for Women
Worked
with Co-Directors to redefine:
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Website goals, strategy, and site design.
- Project
coordination schedule.
- Staff
roles and responsibilities.
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VIS.ALIGN,
West Chester, PA (December 2000 - April 2001)
Advisory
Management Consultant
Participated
in envisioning, planning and designing solutions at the department
/ line-of-business level by interacting with clients, Vis.Align
consultants and vendors to identify and deliver value added services
that support client's needs in area of people, process and technology.
Selected
Accomplishments:
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Conducted market analysis: Business Consulting Landscape and Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) Systems.
- Performed
product analysis: Sales Force Automation (SFA) tool integration
with Microsoft Outlook and research on portal software systems.
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Composed product development: Brochure copy.
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Served as a primary interface between Vis.align and client.
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Contributed to overall strategic direction of Vis.align Management
Consulting practice by bringing new ideas and solutions to company
and by mentoring and influencing others in organization.
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Demonstrated leadership on internal issues and identified appropriate
solutions.
- Participated
in development of new service offerings and other VisAlign initiatives.
- Coached
and mentored colleagues.
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Worked with project management and sales departments to accomplish
a full understanding of client's situation.
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OMNIENT
CORPORATION,
Blue Bell, PA (February 2000 – November 2000)
Information
Architect
Clarified
mission and vision for website while balancing needs of client with
needs of audience. Specified how users will find information in
site by defining organizational structure, navigation, labeling
conventions, and searching systems. Translated business and communication
concepts into functional, professional and creative solutions for
web site.
Selected
Accomplishments:
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Worked with client to remodel a Java-rich application into HTML/ASP
application.
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Designed complex functional specification for partner vendor on
a client project in a short period of time.
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Determined what content and features each page on site will contain.
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Mapped out how site will accommodate change and growth over time
(scalability).
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Worked closely with project managers, clients, art directors,
graphic designers and programmers to build, test and implement
content within a web-based framework.
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Maintained a high standard of quality and direction throughout
project.
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DREXEL
UNIVERISITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (formerly MCP HAHNEMANN
UNIVERSITY),
Philadelphia, PA (January 1995 - February 2000)
Web
Developer, TeleEducation Center (June 1998 –
February 2000)
Provided
support for the National Medical Practice Knowledge Bank (NMPBK)
project, funded by National Institutes of Standards and Technology
(NIST) for the Just-Enough Just-in-Time Education Project.
Selected
Accomplishments:
- Built
prototype for online multimedia lecture series for RealOne media
player: Virtual Grand Rounds.
- Developed
and maintained database-driven (ASP) website.
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Collaborated with Lead Investigators, Instructional Designer,
and Video producer in smoothing the workflow of various teams.
- Maintained
confidentiality of workplace information according to policies
and procedures of institution.
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Program
Coordinator,
Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine
Program for Women (January 1995 - May 1998)
Facilitated
organization, administration and operation of program. Coordinated
and implemented program logistics. Developed efficient time-management
systems.
Selected
Accomplishments:
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Streamed-lined the distribution, reception, and evaluation of
candidate applications by initiating the office's transition from
paper-based to electronic document distribution.
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Demonstrated a thorough understanding of program policies in order
to effectively communicate with individuals requesting information.
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Reported problematic issues in a timely manner and amended them
when appropriate.
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Performed routine bookkeeping entries and assisted in preparing
fiscal reports.
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Maintained all files and databases.
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PAINTED
BRIDE ART CENTER, Philadelphia, PA (August
1992 - June 1994)
Audience
Services Manager
- Supervised
box office assistant, theater manager, and volunteers.
- Maintained
running knowledge of Painted Bride activities.
- Managed
all box office functions and operations.
- Handled
customer related issues.
- Maintained
cash reserve.
- Supervised
concession stand.
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EDUCATION
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Information
Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation, Certification
(2001)
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Vanderbilt
University, Asynchronous Learning Network Web Design Workshop,
Certification (1998)
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Texas
A&M University
(Attended 1984 - 1988)
- Holy
Ghost Preparatory School
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