I have completed undergraduate (BA, English & Music) and graduate (MBA, Technology & Cultural Policy) degrees. In the work place, I have participated in an array of training programs. My research and professional focuses are
structured document techniques — XML and its related standards, and
accessibility design on behalf of people with disabilities.
I am competent in virtually all aspects of document and web content design, writing, editing, management and electronic publishing.
Document technologies, including the following tools and techniques:
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access
Extensible Markup Language (XML) for authoring and publishing through the DocBook system of schema and processing scripts
generic HTML & CSS: HomeSite, TopStyle, XMetaL, Macromedia Dreamweaver, NetObjects Fusion, FrontPage 2000
online help systems: WinHelp, HTML Help, DocBook
business graphics and digital imaging: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
structured information design: XML Schema, RELAX NG, and Document Type Definition (DTD)
Superior creative and conceptual skills for designing, organizing, illustrating and communicating ideas
Excellent writing skills; excellent presentation and facilitation skills
Hands on technical skills: PC and LAN setup and configuration, e.g., Windows 95/98, Windows 2000, TCP/IP, Internet tools & utilities, desktop software installation and configuration.