Small Business Development Center site

SRJC Web Development Program
Final Presentations Spring 2000

URL:http://MGsonoma.ucdavis.edu

Client: Master Gardeners
Web Site Development Team
Project Manager
Asst. Trainer Adrea Moss

Designer Katrina Small

Asst. PM/Trainier
Content Developer Diane Ginn

Content Developer Robin White

Programmer
Content Developer Stephen Lathrop-Lee

Adrea Moss: adream@sonic.net, 707 526-6081

Employment Objective: Seeking work that would utilize my skills in Web Design and Development, Project Management, editing and proofreading.

Skills: Computer Skills: Photoshop, HTML, ImageReady, HomeSite, PageMaker, InDesign, Word. Superior skills in communication, organization, management, attention to detail, editing and proofreading. Twenty years of design and production experience in weekly, monthly magazines, books, newsletters. B.A. in Graphic Design.

Courses: Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Photoshop, Designing Web Pages, Advanced Concepts in Designing Web Pages, Intro to Telecommunications, Designing Graphics for the Web, Advanced Web Graphics, Digital Photography, Online Art using the World Wide Web, Principles of Screen Design, Electronic Portfolio, Business of Web Design.

Project Role: Served as Client liaison, facilitated team communication, prepared agendas and minutes, led meetings. Wrote Deliverables, Procedures, revised Timeline for Web Proposal, compiled Website Estimate. Conducted Class Testing and Equipment Testing, co-authored Training Documentation. Edited and proofread website, initiated solutions to various problems.

What I learned from the project: Excellent lesson in Project Management: Responsibilty and stamina. Teamwork is a lot harder than it looks. Continuous, clear communication is vital. It's always easier to explain things in person. More of a challenge with online students where email is the main mode of communication.

Robin White: arlee@sonic.net, 707.538.5002

Employment Objective: I am looking for a challenging, yet human work environment as a Graphic Designer for the Web.

Skills: Graphic Design, Illustration, Editing, Puzzle-solver, Content Developer, Book/Magazine formatting.

Courses: Content Development, Telecommunications, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Advanced HTML.

Project Role: Content Developer and Graphic Design

What I learned from the project: The project afforded me the opportunity to experience a broader view of how developing a web site is done and how much actual work and time goes into the result. I learned how to work with members in a team. I found a clarity in myself around my skills, talents and commitment to creating the best results...

Katrina Small: katrina@jps.net, 707-578-3757
portfolio - http://www.jps.net/shomina/ksmall/1splash.html

Employment Objective: Independant Contractor, web design production; will consider PT/FT position. (Currently in collaboration to form professional web design group.)

Skills: Web/graphic design; adept in graphic software programs; bi-platform; HTML; 25+ years experience in graphics industry; illustrator; photographer; fine artist; detail-oriented; good communication skills; managing; organizing; copywriting; editing. For complete resume and examples of work visit my online portfolio: http://www.jps.net/shomina/ksmall/1splash.html

Courses: Photoshop A & B; Illustrator A & B; PageMaker A & B; InDesign; Designing Internet Web Pages A & B; Designing Graphics for the Web A & B; The Business of Web Design; Electonic Portfolio; QuarkXpress for the Designer; Watercolor; Oil; 3-D Design.

Project Role: Designer. Responsibilities included an overall site re-design; a Master Gardeners of Sonoma County branding logo; revised UCCE logo; page layout mock-ups (done in PageMaker) provided as guides for the content developers; class presentation booklet design; target market testing; close communication and cooperation with fellow team members and client.

What I learned from the project: It is essential to have good communication, documentation, and cooperation between client and team. The steps to producing a web site is a fundamental guide that I will definitely take with me. It is important to have a skilled talent, but equally significant to be flexible enough to change.

Diane Ginn: dginn7420@aol.com, 707-824-1852

Employment Objective: Seeking a challenging web or e-commerce oriented project or service management role in a dynamic, growing company.

Skills: Web Publishing Service Manager, project leader, NT systems administrator, NT application server support, and vendor liaison. Great troubleshooting,organizational and communication skills. Self-motivated, detail oriented. Value, customer, quality and deadline driven. Worldwide team member on major projects. National and some international travel. FrontPage 2000, IIS 4(Internet Information Server), SQL 7 administration. Outlook 2000, office 2000, Project 2000, group collaboration tools (TeamSpace, WebEx, NetMeeting), Xpedio Content Management Software. Programming and systems analysis and design background.

Courses: Certifications: MCSE, MCP + Internet. HTML, Photoshop, Telecommunications, NT System Administration, Project Management, Effective Communications, Time Management, Organizational Behavior, System Analysis & Design.

Project Role: Assistant Project Manager, Content Developer and Trainer. Led meetings, prepared agendas, minutes, deliverables, timelines, cost estimates, project standards and procedures and training documentation. Conducted Client testing and training, facilitated communication between client and team, provided technical troubleshooting skills. Developed web site template and created web site pages.

What I learned from the project: People management and communication are two of the most important aspects of any project. I learned how important it is to have a detailed, signed contract before starting any development. I also learned how challenging it can be to motivate and inspire other people.