Herein you will find a resume of Publishing and Tech. Writing education and on-the-job training. Many of the skills developed during earlier work have been maintained through informal study and self-assigned projects. References and salary history are available upon request.

Past - Education and Experiences

1980 - 1984

Learned design layout, drafting, documentation and public presentation skills while earning a Building Sciences Degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's School of Architecture; took courses in drawing & oil painting; wrote several architectural research papers; developed promotional material for several student organizations - the material included 8.5" x 11" photocopied flyers and 11" x 17" four-process posters.

1983 - 1985

Learned technical writing and public speaking skills while working for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Information Technology Services department; wrote several "quick study guides" for novice computer users; prepared and presented educational material in campus computer classrooms.

1984 - 1986

Learned critical and analytical writing skills while earning a Bachelor of Science Degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's School of Philosophy.

1985 - 1986

Designed and developed marketing literature for Scanning Capital Assets Network, Inc.; designed and developed software systems and corresponding documentation for the company and its clients.

1986 - 1987

Refined critical and analytical writing skills while earning a Master of Science Degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's School of Philosophy.

1986 - 1988

Designed and developed marketing literature and corporate image materials as co-founder of ConsulNet, Inc., a business and information systems consulting firm; designed and developed software systems and corresponding documentation for clients.

1987 - 1991

Designed and developed information systems and corresponding documentation for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Human Resources Office as their Manager of Information Systems (MIS); supervised a Language Literature and Communications graduate student intern; authored IS position papers used to make budget and strategic planning decisions; designed, edited and co-wrote the Institute's 8 to 12 page Human Resources Newsletter.

1988 - 1993

Designed and developed the menu and promotional material for the Last Exit Cafe, a cooperative eatery/reading room once located in Troy; analyzed their finances and business plans; designed and developed flyers for concerts and benefits.