research
    web publishing
    information     organization
    communications
    interpersonal
    project management
    computer & internet
   

   

   

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SKILL SETS
    Research and Information Retrieval
- Searched for and retrieved information from a variety of sources including: online databases (Dialog, Dow Jones Interactive, Infomart and Ebscohost), CD-ROM products (Wilson Business Abstracts and the Ontario Citator), Internet sites, and corporate knowledge
management databases
- Organized the requests of several clients, and managed the work flow delivering information in a timely manner
- Pursuit of professional current awareness of new information products and technologies
    Web Publishing
- Web Site Development including: User needs analysis, information architecture, visual design, content research and development, writing, and constructing using Web authoring tools
- Web content development included an awareness of clear page layout, information chunking, and inclusion of navigational links for effective Web design and information accessibility
- Familiarity with forms, tables, frames and imagemaps
- Web authoring tools: FrontPage, PageMill, HTML Assistant Pro
- Knowledge of HTML, CGI scripting, javascript and SWISH indexing
- Example of Web publishing:
User guide for Internet bookmarks
    Information Organization
- Knowledge of indexing, subject analysis, assigning meta-data and introductory knowledge of XML
- Interface Design: content inventory and information architecture including flowcharting of web site information organization
- Database Managment: DBMS experience includes data modeling, creating queries and reports on Paradox 5, and some experience with Access
- Classified and catalogued a book collection, assigning indexing terms and call numbers according to standard classification schemes and rules
    Communication Skills
- Ability to write in different styles--professional writing; reports, and technical writing; creative writing; newsletter contributions and marketing/advertising copy
- Instructed and assisted clients in the use of information resources from directories to databases
- Visual communication includes Web pages design, effective document design and editing 16mm films
    Interpersonal Skills
- Performed client information needs assessment in corporate, government and public library settings
- Participated as a member of an Information Services team which required adaptability, flexibility and initiative
- Conducted telephone interviews in the course of doing research
- Negotiated information delivery schedules and form of delivery with suppliers
    Project Management
- Developed The Boston Consulting Group's Information Services intranet site which included planning, content development and writing, and Web site construction
- Developed a marketing strategy for a virtual library included: client base analysis, target potential clients, development of a marketing strategy, followed by an advertising campaign
- Conducted a records management consultancy- analysis and recommendations
    Computer & Internet Skills
- Web authoring tools: FrontPage, PageMill & HTML Assistant Pro and introductory knowledge of SGML, CGI scripting, SWISH indexing and Javascript
- Internet skills: working knowledge of ftp, telnet, listserves, newgroups, and extensive experience using search engines
- Database management using Access
- Microsoft Office Suite- Word, Powerpoint & Excel
- MS Publisher
- Introductory knowledge of Paintshop Pro
- DB/Text Works (Inmgaic)
- MS Project
Contact jhill@interlog.com
Updated January 2000
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