EXPERIENCE
I am an accomplished professional with a proven ability to develop and implement management strategies that support business and financial objectives, and have created database systems that improved data collection and handling efficiency by 5:1. I am recognized as an expert in applying data design and management concepts to management decisions.
I keep up-to-date with changes through continuing professional development, for example, I've recently sharpened my public speaking and communication skills through networking and consulting with individuals and small businesses. I've coordinated marketing campaigns and special events, both in a leadership role, and member of a team.
Areas of Expertise- Database and graphic design
- Computer consulting, training and support
- Sales and marketing
- Event planning
- Environmental and social activism and education
8/2001 to present-sales: Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.
11/97 to present-database design: DRAGA design
As a database developer for the above organizations, created enterprise database systems, including database-to-web applications, graphic and web site planning and design. As a contractor to Honeywell, Inc. updated and converted FileMaker Pro databases to a web-based intranet system. JB also provided training in database and other applications.As Senior Editor for the Global Campus (U of MN), overhauled and updated the department's database systems (FileMaker Pro), and created database-to-web applications. JB also oversaw and provided detailed technical support, systems training and consulting to other university departments.
8/1990 - 10/1998-graphic design: DRAGA design
SKILL
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EDUCATION
Master Composter certification
Required science classes for the ICH : psychology, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology. Also studied German language
1980's
Open
University, Milton Keynes, UK
Post-graduate
study in Computer Science
and Environmental Design. Two and
a half-years completed.
1974-1977
Theatre design and technology major with a minor in English Literature. Last semester spent abroad and completed at the Guildhall School, of Music and Drama, The Barbican, London.
AWARDS / AFFILIATIONS
- Amnesty International, member
- Bay Area Sustainable Business Alliance, board
- CARE, member
- Green
America, member
- Habitat
for Humanity, volunteer
- StopWaste.org, master composter, volunteer
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
JB has worked with computers for nearly thirty years as a designer, technical support manager, trainer and general consultant. Her experience includes graphic design and production, illustration, creation and maintenance of database and web site solutions, as well as applications training. JB collaboratively produces clear, clean written and graphic information, and is enthusiastic in analysis, troubleshooting and problem solving.
More recently, JB’s work with Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. has sharpened her skills in public speaking and relationship building, organizing and networking within different communities. JB has organized and produced both educational and business events .
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ENDORSEMENTS
“JB is trustworthy, competent and efficient. Her help in integrating my work with her team was instrumental in a quick and satisfactory end to a shared project. Bravo!”
Andrew Snyder, Founder/CEO, birdDog digital
“I have worked with JB for several years on projects for the Sustainable Business Alliance. As an all-volunteer organization, we rely on members who are self-starting, good communicators, and most of all responsible for delivering on the commitments that they make. JB is one of the hardest-working and talented members we have. I highly recommend her as a very professional businessperson. ”
Terry O'Keefe, Executive Director (former), Sustainable Business Alliance