L. Michelle Phillips

lmichellephillips@yahoo.com

Objective


I am interested in joining a creative team involved in emerging Internet technologies, including graphic design, web administration, development, consultation and training.

Experience


Web Developer

4 Peaks Technology Group
Virginia Beach, VA, 2000 - present
As the primary website designer, I am responsible for creating, designing, and developing customer websites; installing, maintaining and upgrading software; creating and maintaining user accounts, email accounts and web sites on the 4 Peaks Linux web server. I have also setup and administer a Windows NT 4.0 web server and SQL 7.0 server for development and testing of customer websites. I am also involved in software interface design, alpha testing, running the technical support line, writing user guides and help screens, and creating marketing and training materials for QuickTruX software.
 
Systems Analyst

Camber Corporation
Hampton, VA, 1999-2000
Designed and developed web-based courseware for the
George C. Marshall Center for European Security Studies. Manage Camber's Learning Technologies Team web site. Performed Army Training Support Center (ATSC) web site analysis, database development and software system re-engineering requirements analysis.
  Web Development & Training
Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet
Norfolk, VA, 1997-1999
Developed, implemented, and maintained the SURFLANT Intranet. Completely redesigned and expanded their World Wide Web site, and performed some web server administration. Trained over 500 staff members as well as personnel in subordinate units in web design, graphics, the Microsoft Office 97 Suite and command-specific software.
  Internet Designer & Site Specialist
Trader Publishing, TeamWIRED/Webmarketeer, & other clients
Virginia Beach, 1997-present
On a project basis, create web sites and graphics; research, recommend and register domain names; enhance, maintain and update existing sites. My URL portfolio is at laceimports.com/michelle/urls.htm
  Computer Instructor
  • Commonwealth College
    Virginia Beach, 1997
    Taught 2 Computer Concepts courses to novice and intermediate users, focusing on each student's field of study. Topics covered included: Basic DOS; Windows 95; LAN; WAN; Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point; Internet and e-mail.
  • NorthStar Training
    Virginia Beach, 1997
    Instructed several professional training courses on using PhotoShop, PageMaker, HTML, and Web Graphics.
  • Web City Cyber Cafe'
    Virginia Beach, 1996-1997
    Taught Using the Internet and World Wide Web; Internet Using Netscape; Using Internet Explorer; Doing Business on The Web; and Internet Web Page Design to beginning and experienced computer users.
  •   Partner & Graphics/Internet Designer
    Digital Images L.C., Web Services Division
    Hampton, VA, 1996
    Performed all aspects of web site design, implementation, maintenance, promotion, client consultation, marketing and advertising; as a key developer in The Websters.
      Homebound Instructor
    Hampton City Schools
    Hampton, VA 1995-1997
    Facilitated communication among the Homebound Office, student, family, teachers, and school administrators, ensuring each student received the education missed while unable to attend school.
      Art Teacher
    Bethel High School
    Hampton, 1994-1996
    In addition to developing lesson plans, evaluating student performance, and meeting educational requirements in course content; I prepared a year-long interdisciplinary curriculum structured along a humanities time-line, utilizing visual arts, games and computer technology. Initiated and coordinated the A+ America Technology for Schools program at BHS during the 1995-96 school year. Also advised colleagues in curricular enrichment, integrating the arts and technology.

    Additional
    Professional
    Capabilities


    Significant experience as a visual artist, including graphic design, desktop publishing, photography, drawing, painting, sculpture, stained glass, printmaking, papermaking, book binding, matting, framing, and integration of these arts/technologies in professional training curricula. Department of Defense Secret Clearance. Specific
    computer experience.

    Education


    Florida State University , Tallahassee
    B.S. Art Education (K-12): Minors in Art History and Studio Art, August 1994
    Additional 63 hours in Behavioral Sciences, Business and varying content areas. Dean's list Senior year; National Art Education Association student member.
    Tallahassee Community College
    A.A. Liberal Arts, December 1990
    University of Georgia , Athens
    Core and Business Law classes, 1989-1990
    Leon High School, Tallahassee
    College preparatory, graduated June 1988

    Additional
    Education

    1998: WestLake Solutions
    JavaScript for New Programmers
    1997: NorthStar Training
    Basic Photoshop
    Advanced Photoshop
    1996: New Horizons, NASA HPCC/IITA Program
    High Performance Computing & Communications/Information Infrastructure Technology and Applications.
    201 Working with Computer Graphics
    202 Basic HTML
    301 Electronic Presentations
    401 Networking Fundamentals
    402 Internet Security and Ethics
    403 secondary Administration
    404 Installing and Configuring Internet Applications-Macintosh
    404 Installing and Configuring Internet Applications-PC
    503 Advanced HTML
    1995-96: Bethel High School , Internet Training for Educators
    Participated in numerous technology training opportunities including courses offered through Hampton City Schools. Attained proficiency in using NASA's UNIX server, Netscape web browser, Eudora and Microsoft e-mail, as well as numerous LAN applications.