Resume
Objective
To continue to enjoy my career from my home office by providing
other companies the services they need at a reasonable rate.
Experience
Fran's Computer Services, Owner
Performed from anywhere by phone, plus locally in
Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Yorktown, Poquoson, Dendron/Surry
County, Wakefield/Sussex County, Smithfield/Isle of Wight County,
VA.
I specialize in securing computers for Internet access and general
home/office computer help as well as website design and maintenance.
I help people with their computers in their homes and over the
phone and by email. This help includes tutoring, getting online
and securing computers for Internet use, upgrades, installation
and troubleshooting.
I create print ads for publications for companies, as well as provide
other desktop publishing and database services.
I provide network support, database creation/entry/maintenance,
website design and maintenance, file conversion, graphic scanning,
Internet research, technical assistance. I have local clients and
clients as far away as Michigan.
Website Design and
Maintenance - Portfolio
Several new sites currently under construction - These sites will
go "Live" soon. Check back periodically for updates to
the list.
Stonehouse Development LLC, Toano, VA
Database Administrator/Marketing Coordinator
As database administrator, I managed all levels of the real estate
office's contact database using WinSales from Silent Partner. This
included; additions/deletions, modifications to the database, creating/running
queries, reports, client fulfillment, as well as manage users' rights
and privileges to the database. I did troubleshooting, as well as
handling routine database maintenance.
As marketing coordinator, I supervised two sales assistants and
up to five telemarketers. I also Maintained stock of marketing materials
by interfacing with various local printers, and marketing design
agency.
In addition, I managed users on the Windows NT4 server-based network,
and called in outside help when necessary due to time constraints.
Made sure all workstations were up and running for the staff.
I tutored users on program usage, I setup email and did troubleshooting
of problems on the local workstations and network.
I left to pursue my business on a full-time basis.
iGive.com, Williamsburg, VA
Cause Relations Research Associate
I performed Internet research and database work via the Internet
in order to verify and update customer information. Other duties
as assigned.
I was one of 20 out of 40 employees that were laid off. The entire
Williamsburg office was closed.
Old Mansion Foods, Inc., Petersburg, VA
Administrative Assistant
I was employed as an administrative assistant and was responsible
for inventory management and other customer service functions. Mr.
Patton, President of Old Mansion, stated in his letter of recommendation
that "Fran is very computer literate and adapted readily to
our accounting software. She assumed the daunting task of getting
our inventory on-line which is composed of thousands of products
and extended bill of materials. Ms. Parker is a detail oriented
individual and performed this function admirably. Fran was extremely
punctual and a reliable asset to our office team. She even drove
two hours out of her way due to Hurricane Dennis and closed roads
in order to get to work. Fran dedicates herself to the project she
is presented and finds creative ways to improve the
finished product. She has a pleasant disposition and will excel
in any office environment that requires computer knowledge. It was
unfortunate that the completion of our inventory management system
no longer necessitated her continued employment."
KCSA/Busch Properties, Inc., Williamsburg, VA
Community Standards/EPB Coordinator
This position was multifaceted and very customer oriented.
* Coordinator for the architectural review board
* Published a 20-page monthly newspaper
* Managed the computer systems/networks
* Administered the property owner/resident database
As Coordinator for the architectural review board, performed all
aspects of interfacing between the review board and its clients,
and their respective builders/contractors to the benefit of all.
As publisher, I handled all aspects of publishing a 20-page tabloid
sized newspaper. This included everything from typing articles,
editing, proofreading, and laying out the newspaper in a desktop
publishing
program to working with committees and the printing company. I sold
all advertising for the newspaper - sold over $33,000 worth of advertising
for 1997, exceeding the budget by over $18,000, and in
1998, as of mid-October had exceeded the $30,000 budget for the
year.
As MIS, I managed the computers/networks. Installed and configured
a Novell LAN/WAN network for the association's police department
and maintained the hardware and software for this network. Established/
updated a five-year plan for linking the main homeowner's association
office with remote locations as well as the police department. Made
recommendations and purchased all computers and associated hardware/software
for this project.
In addition, I maintained and updated the property owners/resident
database for mailings, and access to owner information.
I received a commendation from the Board of Directors for 10 years
of dedicated service and was awarded Employee of the Month.
Daily Press, Newport News, VA
Classified AdVisor
My responsibilities included taking classified line ads and display
advertising by phone, soliciting the sale of classified advertising
promotions, building and maintaining, on a weekly basis, a considerable
list of advertising accounts.
I resigned this position to take a financially lateral position
with Busch Properties which was closer to home, and allowed me to
get home to my family earlier.
Virginia Gazette, Williamsburg, VA
Classified Advertising Manager
I started out as a Classified Advertising Sales Representative
and was promoted to Classified Advertising Manager. I managed the
Classified Department for the Virginia Gazette which eventually
included the Denbigh Gazette. As manager, I developed the advertising
promotions for the department and was responsible for several employees.
The Virginia Gazette is still using some of the sales promotions
that I developed 15 years ago.
I received an award for excellence for updating the Classified
Department from a paper system to a computer system.
I resigned this position to take a more financially profitable
position with the Daily Press.
Ocean County Observer, Toms River, NJ
Classified Sales Representative
This was my first job outside the home after several years of caring
for three small children. When all three children were all in school
full-time, I felt comfortable enough to go back to work full-time.
I was responsible for taking classified line ads and display advertising
by phone, soliciting the sale of classified advertising promotions
as well as building and maintaining, on a weekly basis, a considerable
list of advertising accounts. However, had to resign due to an unexpected
relocation to Virginia with my family.
Education
9/1999 Building Your Own PC US-VA-ZDU.com
Certification - completed an online course on building your own
PC and received certificate of completion.
8/1999 Intro to UNIX US-VA-ZDU.com
Certification - online course and received certificate of completion.
11/1998 Managing Users and Groups in NT4 - scholars.com
Certification
2/1984 Toms River High School South US-NJ-Toms River
Earned GED with high score
Affiliations
2/2000-2004 - SkyBird Radio Newsletter Editor
2/2001-2004 - Virtual Assistant/ Treasurer/ Administrative IT Manager,
Skybird Radio
2/2001-2004 -Website Design/Maintenance - SkyBird Radio
Additional Information
Award for Excellence - Virginia Gazette
Employee of the Month - KCSA
Certificate of Commendation - KCSA - for 10 years of dedicated service
I have a strong belief that honesty and integrity are the most
important qualities a human being can possess. I continually strive
for excellence in all I do. I am a focused and dependable worker.
Software Skills
Windows-based Software
- 1st Page 2000
- Apache Webserver (Windows Version)
- Act! 2000
- Approach database software
- CoolEdit 2000
- Corel Ventura
- Dreamweaver
- Fireworks
- Gamut 2000 Audioport
- iPhoto Plus
- Microsoft Office from Office 95 to 2000
- Microsoft Word 6 - 2000
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Publisher
- Microsoft Presentations
- Microsoft Access
- MS Frontpage
- PaintShop Pro
- Paradox
- Quattro Pro
- Quicken Deluxe 2000
- Trellix
- Ventura Publisher - Dos-Gem through Corel ver8
- Wordprocessing in general
- Windows 3.x
- Windows 95/98
- Windows NT
- Windows 2000 Professional (workstation)
- Windows XP Home/Pro
- WordPerfect from DOS - Office 2000
- WinSales - (user and administration)
Linux-based Software
- Mandrake Linux 7.2 - 8.1
- Redhat 9
- Fedora Core 3-5
- AbiWord
- Apache Webserver
- Audacity
- Evolution
- GFTP
- The Gimp
- GRip
- KMail
- KOffice
- Open Office
- MySQL
- PHP
- StarOffice
- Telnet/SSH
These listes are in no way complete,
as I have worked with many other software applications.
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