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Ledyard, CT 06339-0382
Phone 860-536-5369
E-mail: thecomputerlady@snet.net

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Extensive experience working with the following computer software applications:

• MS-DOS

• Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access 97/2000/XP
• Microsoft Publisher 98/2000/XP
• Microsoft Outlook 98/2000/XP
• Internet Explorer and Netscape Communicator
• FrontPage 98/2000/XP
• HTML
• PhotoShop 5.5/6.0
• Adobe Photo Elements 2.0
• Dreamweaver MX

• Certified Keyboard Typist - 88 wpm
• Master America Online User
• MS Word Power User
• MS Excel Power User
• MS PowerPoint User
• MS Office Specialist User
• MS Outlook User
• Certified Master Computer PC Essentials User

• The Town of Stonington, CT
• The Town of North Stonington, CT
• MDA-UAW Local 571 Marine Draftsmen's Union for Electric Boat, Groton, CT
• Shape Postcards, Maryland
• Russell Portrait Studio
• JPearson Antiques, Stonington, CT
• and my personal website

New London Public Schools - assigned to Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School.  Maintained, repaired, and serviced between 150 and 200 computers; trained staff during Staff Development held twice a year; worked on a one-to-one basis with staff members as needed; did training for Cisco phones; maintained detailed inventory of all computers in the building; kept file system of repair tickets.

Computer Software Instructor:  Sept. 2000 - 2002

Stonington Adult Education, Stonington, Conn. Taught classes in Web Design and HTML.  Developed curriculum for all courses.

New London Adult Education
Instruct classes in Word 97 Level 1 and 2, Introduction to Computers, Introduction to Windows 95/98, and Internet Basics, Intermediate Internet, and Intro to AOL 5.0. Instructor-lead classes. Develop curriculum for each course.

Workforce Readiness, Inc.
Instructed in a lab setting as a Level 3 instructor (highest level). Taught MS-DOS (for A+ Classes); Windows 3.1 (for A+ Classes); Windows 95/98; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access; FrontPage; Adobe PhotoShop 5.0.

Groton Public Schools
Supervision of a 26 Pentium-based computer lab at Fitch High School in Groton, CT. Instructor for teachers within the Groton School District focusing on Microsoft Office 97 applications. Setup up computers, servers, and software for elementary school classrooms.

Three Rivers Technical College
As adjunct instructor, taught basic computer skills, word processing, Windows 95 and the Internet.

Groton SeniorNet Learning Center
Acted as a liaison between the Groton Senior Center and the Groton SeniorNet Learning Center, and held a position on the SeniorNet Council. Assisted in establishing the Groton SeniorNet Learning Center.

Worked with a small computer business, Pinnacle Computers, located in Groton, CT, to teach Windows 3.1, Windows 95, and Internet classes.

ACTIVITIES/CLUBS/VOLUNTEER WORK

DNA EpiCenter (2004 to Current)
Volunteer at the Center on their Marketing and Technology committees.

SECT Women's Network
Member since April 2004

Simmons for Congress
Aug. - Nov. 2000: As a volunteer for this campaign have worked on the voter database, answered phones, worked on mailings, created invitations and programs, and manned tables at events.

Opsail2000CT
Artist Liaison Coordinator
March-July, 2000: Worked on the volunteer database (Access 97), worked with the volunteer coordinator, Ron Loomis, to schedule over 3,500 volunteers for the 4-day event. Created a check-in system, made signs, forms, and answered over 300 email messages.

International Webmasters Association
Member since April 1999

The HTML Writers Guild
Member since April 1999

International Who's Who of Informational Technology Professionals
Member since January 1999

Guest Speaker
10^th Annual Exploring New Horizons Conference
March 16, 1999 Three Rivers College, Thames Valley Campus, Norwich, CT. This conference hosted over 600 high school girls. As the technology specialist spoke on what it takes to be involved in technology careers. Second year as guest speaker.

Guest Speaker
New England Innkeepers Association Annual Spring Meeting for 1998
March 30-31, 1998 Stockbridge, Massachusetts
As a guest speaker demonstrated the use of technology to the Bed and Breakfast owner. PowerPoint, a laptop and a LCD panel were used for the presentation.

Norwich/New London Home-based Business Group - Member May 1997 - May 1998. Volunteered with this non-profit association to present a Home-based Business. As a part of this group, participated in a panel discussion on the local television program, Business Beat Live. Was the Business Person of the Month for the month of November, 1997.

Norwich Navigator Booster Club – as the Newsletter Coordinator, designed and developed the monthly newsletter using Microsoft Publisher, 1994-1996.

July 26, 2004: The Westerly Sun - article entitled, "North Stonington has a New Web Site." Click here to view

February 23, 2003: The Day - feature cover story in The Marketplace magazine entitled, "Going the Cyberway, The Computer Lady takes on a challenging field." Click here to view

September 12, 1999: The Day - article on the front page of The Day, local newspaper in Connecticut, entitled, "Online sweepstakes pioneer nets a prize a week."

May 13, 1999: The New York Times - article in the Circuit subsection of the Technology section entitled, "Cruises, Cars, Cash And No Stamps to Lick."

April 18, 1999: Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of the kind and generous donation of time, talent, and energy to the Ledyard Public Libraries.

April 1, 1997: The Resident – article in the March 19 – issue entitled, "Quilters on the Web." This article pertained to the "Internet Quilt" project.

January 15, 1997: The Day – article in the Region Section. This article entitled, "Tradition meets modern technology as Groton seniors quilt over the web," pertained to the "Internet Quilt" project created while working at the Groton Senior Center. This project started in 1995 and concluded in January 1997. Quilt blocks were swapped with fellow quilters from around the world.

May 28, 1996: Recipient of the "Groton Friend of Education Award," for service to the Groton Public Schools through the Intergenerational Pen Pal Program.

April 21, 1996: Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of the kind and generous donation of time, talent, and energy to the Ledyard Public Libraries.

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