Juliana J. Best
Creative and self-motivated Project Manager, Production Manager possessing broad experience with clients, projects, and Creative teams. Attention to detail, easily adapts to change, and strong problem solving abilities.
KEY SKILLS
• Effective in coordinating resources, improving processes, increasing quality and reducing costs
• Building credibility, establishing rapport, and maintaining communication with clients at multiple levels
• Monitoring scope and making recommendations to enhance effectiveness of project outcome
• Base understanding of HTML and CSS
Technologies
Windows, OSX, Microsoft Office Suite, MSProject, Visio
Dreamweaver, Contribute, Adobe Photoshop, OmniGraffle
CSS/HTML
Personal strengths
• High energy level
• Effective management of multiple tasks
• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented
• Detecting HTML and CSS issues
WORK EXPERIENCE
References available on request
Northwoods Software Development, Inc.,
Brown Deer, WI
APR 2006 - Present
Roles-
Account Director
Interactive Production Manager
Project Manager
Details-
- Developing scope, schedule and resource allocation for all web based projects involving the creative team
- Leading project kick off meeting and regular status update meetings with all project team members
- Maintaining detailed project documentation from beginning to end
- Routing all assigned projects and keeping workflow process running smoothly within Creative team
- Managing quality control for Designers and Developers
- Project finance duties including Account Management, budgetary estimates, and product enhancement requests
- Working closely with management, business development, clients and other project teams
- Managing ongoing reporting and consulting services including Web Usability, SEO, Analytics
- Software documentation and training curriculum
- Training and support for content management software and other applications for employees and clients
- Technical knowledge of web including, html, css, usability, and design
Glendale River Hills School District, Glendale, WI
Aug 2002 - Apr 2006
Roles-
Technology Manager
Details-
Project Management
- Develop and promote District's Instructional Technology plan
- Provide training and documentation for staff and students
- Develop Library Media and Technology standards curriculum for staff and students
- Direct Computer Paraprofessionals in technical support duties
- Manage technology budget/finance duties for District
- Maintain up to date knowledge educational technology
Database Management
- Maintain and manage Administrative database and web-based Student Management System
- Gather, compile and compare testing data for vendors, and WI DPI
Webmaster
- Design and maintain web site for District and entities using Dreamweaver
Glendale River Hills School District, Glendale, WI
AUG 2004 - APR 2006
Maple Dale Indian Hill School District, Fox Point, WI
SEP 2001 - AUG 2004
Roles-
Library Media/Technology Specialist
Details-
Library Management
- Manage budget for school including; Library, Technology, and Audio-visual
- Oversee and maintain Elementary Library Media Center circulation and computer lab
- Selection of instructional and professional materials for grades K through eight
- Oversee collection ordering, classifying, cataloging with Alexandria, and withdrawal of LMC materials
- Supervising public relation activities and provide service to students, staff, administration, and faculty
- Design and execute Information and Technology Literacy curriculum forK12 DPI state learning goals and district standards and benchmarks
Technology Specialist
- Develop and implement Library Media and Technology standards curriculum for staff and students
- Provide technical assistance to staff and students in; maintenance, programming, software and instruction
- Staff development leadership role for district technology goals
- Design and maintain web site for Library Media Center on schools web site
- Maintain and manage Administrative database and web-based Student Management System
Golda Meir Elementary School, Milwaukee, WI
SEP 1998 - SEP 2001
Roles-
Technology Coordinator / Library Media Specialists
Details-
- Purchase and maintain school network of 75+ computers
- Apple Network Administration Training
- Training of students, staff, administration, and faculty, to attain school and district Technology/Library proficiencies
- Design and execute Technology/Library curriculum for K12 DPI state learning goals grades 3-5
- Manage and maintain library collection of 5,000+
- Conceptualize and maintain digital report card for school staff
- Web site design and maintenance for school web site
Sarah A. Scot Middle School, Milwaukee, WI
JAN 1997-JNE 1997
Role-
Computer Technology Instructor
Details-
- Structured and executed computer curriculum and proficiencies for 6-7-8 grades at MPS Middle School
- Maintained routine duties; students' social, emotional, academic needs and special needs for FEN students
- Assessment of student progress, assigned rubrics, and parent/teacher conferences
- Worked with staff, administration, faculty, and parents to attain school and district goals
- Assisted with upkeep of school network, computer hardware and software
EDUCATION
Cardinal Stritch University
- Library Media Specialist > License 902 DEC 2004
- Masters of Computer Science Education > License 405 JLY 1998
- Post-Baccalaureate Certification / Elementary Education Grades 1 - 6 > License 116 JAN 1997
- Minor- Computer Science Education
University Of Minnesota Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
- Bachelor of Science > Applied Design/Visual Communications JNE 1989
- Minor- Computer Aided Design
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Westbrook Management, LLC Burke Properties
Milwaukee, WI
-Part-time Management Assistant- General office work, phones, correspondence, and coverage
-PC/internet troubleshooting and maintenance
Cybertoons Digital
Milwaukee, WI
Office Manager
-Internal and external support services for Technology Software Production Company
-Managed office, receptionist, and HR/Personnel responsibilities for CGI boutique
Ski Club Vail
Vail, CO
Organization Manager
-Fundraising, administration, accounting, payroll, special events, marketing, and public relations
J. C. Penney Company
Milwaukee, WI
Merchandise Manager
-Managed, bought, and promoted for three divisions of store Cosmetic Department