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Summary: Website developer, search engine ranking specialist, and software, hardware, and networking consultant with several years of experience with corporate firms and nonprofits, seeking creative projects or positions.
Experience
Projects Coordinator (Sept. '05 - present)
CTCNet Chicago
Chicago, IL
Developed and customized Drupal CMS-based websites using PHP / MySQL, XHTML, RSS, and other related technologies, and advised my supervisor on software and hardware options. Provided graphic design services for brochures, flyers, and other print and online content, including the memoir from the organization's annual fundraiser (credited). Founded and Developed online support community for Drupal CMS users. Developed linux-based broadcast fax solution in partnership with NPOTechs and FreeGeek Chicago. Worked to strengthen inter-organizational collaboration with other regional and national groups. Contributed to a sustainable development plan for the organization, and researched and wrote grant applications. Provided event management and planning assistance for the organization's annual fundraiser, statewide conference, focus groups, and other events. Provided technology consulting services, including website development and search engine optimization to member organizations, and other stakeholders. Assisted in building the state-wide ILCTC consortium. Scheduled to present conference session on internet content management at mini-conference in early Summer, 2006, and at the CTCNet national conference in Washington, DC later this year.
Manager, IT and Design (Aug. '02 - present)
Nirman
Chicago, IL
Head IT operations for small nonprofit, reporting to the Executive Director. Designed and developed organization's website (www.nirmanweb.com), ranked first in Google for over six months for the term “nonprofit ngo,” as well as several other competitive search terms. Implemented multimedia training program for children and adults, developed internet software applications (including a forums site, an online addressbook, and a library database system), and acted as primary decision-maker for hardware and software purchases. Provided support for researchers, academics, interns, school students, and other end-users. Also provided occasional event management services and support for fundraisers, awareness drives, and other events.
Currently developing two resource websites, as well as designing a multimedia computer lab for the Vidyashram Southpoint School, in Varanasi, India.
Link Exchange / Marketing Manager (Nov. '04 - Mar. '05)
Norvax, Inc.
Chicago, IL
Acted as webmaster and developed link-building campaigns for over 200 highly ranked client and internal websites for top Midwest SEO firm, focusing in the field of health insurance. Clients included Forsythe Financial Health and Fortis Health Insurance. Responsibilities included continuing research into ethical search engine optimization techniques and prediction of SEO trends as part of a small management team. Developed organization's SEO methodology and trained interns and other employees, both in-house and outsourced overseas. Also managed press releases, directory submissions, and related (sometimes experimental) SEO initiatives, working with programmers, content writers, and other specialists.
Other positions held since '99:
- Image Librarian / Archivist, Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago.
- Technical Consultant / Systems Administrator, Pragati Abasani Pvt. Ltd, Calcutta, India.
- Lab supervisor / Tech, Haverford College, Haverford, PA.
- Web Developer for The Military Arts Institute, Wendy Posner's Antique Jewelry, and other Chicago area freelance clients.
- Editor, Open Directory Project, focusing on International Schools in India.
References from recent employers and clients available on request.
Education Haverford College, Haverford, PA, and Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL, with an emphasis on English literature, website development, and multimedia technologies. Bachelor's degree expected 2006.
Other Abilities Include being a very fast and resourceful learner, able to research and deliver creative solutions to technology problems efficiently and professionally. Specialties include the ability to demystify technology. Well-versed in a very wide range of programs, including Dreamweaver, Flash MX, Lightwave, Gimp, Photoshop, and others. Experience with php, MySQL, ActionScript, xHTML, and other major internet technologies, including the Google Maps API for GIS rendering. Experience and expertise with OSCommerce, Drupal, CivicSpace, Moodle, and other online content management systems relevant to nonprofit technology management.
Native speaker of English and Bengali, passable Hindi, working knowledge of French.
