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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


Interests:

Ski Instructor

Summer

Travel