Debra Ann Turner
Fax: (707) 829-2645
SEBASTOPOL, CA 95472-4706 E-mail: DrTurner@sonic.net
Objective

 

 A Desktop Publisher/ Designer position with the opportunity to apply extensive computer expertise to a home office environment as instructor and advisor/trouble-shooter.
Summary IT Professional with extensive experience in a technical corporate environment. Excellent interpersonal skills with a passion for teaching and training. Strong ability to relate complex technical data and achieve a high level of retention and customer satisfaction.
 
Computer skills

Microsoft FrontPage 98 PowerPoint PageMaker 
Corel PhotoPaint 5 & 7 
Access 97

Photoshop 5.5 PhotoDeluxe
Word 6 & 97
Outlook 97

CorelDraw 3, 4, 5, & 7
Word Perfect
Paradox 3.5, 4.5
SQL
Excel 3, 4, 6, & 97 (including VB scripting)
AutoCAD 12, 14, ADE, QuickSurf, and GeoKit
Kedit 5.0 (including program scripting)
Experience WEB page design and computer consulting business
6/99 - Present WEB Turner Consulting
  • Tutored associates in (MS Office, CorelDraw, Corel PhotoPaint, Quicken, Basic Windows and PhotoDelux).
  • Performed Web page design and setup. http://www.sonic.net/drturner/WebTurner
  • Provided PC ordering and setup saving client time and money for newest computer available in her price range.

Photographer
8/03 - Present LifeTouch National School Studios

  •  Responsible for locating, arriving on time, and setting up camera equipment for school photographs.

  • Troubleshoot any problems with the camera equipment.

Geophysical Technician (permanent assignment)
10/92 - 1/99 Unocal Geothermal Division Santa Rosa, CA

  • Migrated seismic data from the mainframe to the PC that resulted in a cost saving implementation of data on the PC platform.
  • Converted all map data to AutoCAD, also upgraded to Geographixs mapping system. Making more data available to end-users.
  • Trained and supported individuals having problems with programs as "help-desk"
  • Completed courses in AutoCAD, with AutoCAD add-in courses in ADE, QuickSurf, and GeoKit. Word Perfect, (later Word 6.0), Excel (3, 4, & 6) Outlook 97, and PowerPoint.
  • Excelled at on-the-job training with programs of CorelDraw 3, 4, 5, & 7. Corel PhotoPaint 5 & 7. Microsoft FrontPage 98.

10/86 - 10/92 Unocal Geothermal Division Santa Rosa, CA

  • Transferred to work on the seismic project at the Geysers.
  • Created maps with in-house mainframe computer mapping program.

10/84 - 10/86 Unocal Geothermal Division Santa Rosa, CA

  • Initiated work with hardware for seismic monitoring. Interpreted data and provided all aspects of maintenance, collection of data, and processing data for seismologists for the Imperial Valley in southern California.
  • Created maps with in-house mainframe computer mapping program.

10/83 - 10/86 Unocal Geothermal Division Santa Rosa, CA

  • Provided assistance to Geophysics group. Data input and interpretation of gravity anomaly data for mainframe IBM computer.

10/86 - 10/92 Unocal Geothermal Division Santa Rosa, CA

  • Transferred to work on the seismic project at the Geysers.
  • Created maps with in-house mainframe computer mapping program.

10/84 - 10/86 Unocal Geothermal Division Santa Rosa, CA

  • Initiated work with hardware for seismic monitoring. Interpreted data and provided all aspects of maintenance, collection of data, and processing data for seismologists for the Imperial Valley in southern California.
  • Created maps with in-house mainframe computer mapping program.

10/83 - 10/86 Unocal Geothermal Division Santa Rosa, CA

  • Provided assistance to Geophysics group. Data input and interpretation of gravity anomaly data for mainframe IBM computer.

Assistant Geologist (temporary position)
7/81 - 10/83 Unocal Geothermal Division Santa Rosa, CA

  • Provided assistance to Geophysics group including data input for mainframe IBM computer.
Education Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA
Completed Computer and Electronics courses at Santa Rosa Junior College
BOT 169.2 - QuickBooks                        CIS 65.53 – Adobe PageMaker
CIS 78.11 - Introduction to Telecommunications
CIS 83.12A - Introduction to Adobe PhotoShop
CIS 83.12B - Intermediate Adobe PhotoShop
ELEC 71A - Elec Devices                       ELEC 71AL - Elec Devices Lab
ELEC 70A - Direct Currents Theory        ELEC 70AL DC Lab
ELEC 70B - AC Theory/Math

Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA B.S. Geology (with an Astronomy & Physics minor)
Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA Liberal Arts AA
Culver City High School Culver City, CA
Interests and activities Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, Alpine Skiing, Taiko drumming, and traveling.
Volunteer experience Volleyball Coach (paid position)
1/02 - 5/02 Twin Hills Unified School District Sebastopol, CA
10/01- 12/01, 2/01 - 5/01, 10/00 - 12/00, & 10/99 - 12/99
  • Responsible for teaching the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girl's volleyball.
  • Responsible for teaching the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girl's volleyball.

Volleyball Referee (paid positions) 
10/03- 12/03 West Sonoma County School Districts
3/02 - 5/02, 10/01- 12/01, 3/01 - 5/01, & 3/00 - 5/00

  • Responsible referring volleyball matches for the 7th and 8th grade girl's volleyball, West County Middle Schools.

10/97 - 12/97 & 10/98 - 12/98; Assistant volleyball coach for the sixth grade girls at Twin Hills School.

2/99 - Helped with clay class and computer repair course for GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) children for Twin Hills School District.
References References available by request.