Resumé
James N. Kirby
Web: www.webkirby.com
Experience
2001 to present
Community College of Rhode Island,
Warwick, RI
Information Technology Department -
User Support
Manager, Internet Technology, Design and Content
Oversee the development and maintenance of the design and content for the Community College of Rhode Island Internet services and resources including web site, Campus Pipeline, and internet based course management systems and provide end user support consistent with CCRI's internet technology needs.
Provide end user support for faculty, staff, and students pertaining to their Internet technology needs. Develop customized graphics, templates, and web resources required.
Develop and conduct web and/or graphics related training programs for faculty, staff and students.
Supervise employee and student employee assistants.
1999 to 2001
Brown University, Providence,
RI
The Education Alliance Department
Information Analyst/Consultant (Web Designer)
Manage the organization, content development, and interactive components of web-based information services for designated programs of The Education Alliance. Design, implement and manage web-based information services. Responsible for "look and feel" plus graphical user interface designs for all Alliance web sites. Created web graphical and HTML elements using photo, image and HTML editing tools and techniques appropriate for a web environment. (Awards)
1998 to 1999
Bridgewater State College,
Bridgewater, MA
User Support/Information Technology Department
Staff Assistant, Web Site Manager
Responsible for the development, coordination, management and maintenance of the college's web site. Serve as liaison with departmental information providers to assist in content development, ensure consistency of style and coordinate additions to the site. Recommend and maintain web site policies, publishing guidelines and resources for developers. Collaborate with Technical Services and Software Development departments to integrate new technologies, multimedia assets and database applications with web site. Recruit and train student assistants to develop and convert web content. Design original graphics and graphical elements and prepare photo images for web publication. Plan and conduct technology workshops for staff and faculty. Work with student assistants to develop various departmental web pages.
1997 - 1998
Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA
Information Services Department
Graduate Assistant, Web Site Developer
Assisted in the development and management of the college's web site. Duties included: Assisting various academic and administrative departments by designing original graphics, developing text content, and preparing photo images for web publication. Planned and conducted technology workshops for staff and faculty. Worked with students to develop various departmental web pages.
1992 - 1996
NHD Stores, Inc., Stoughton, MA
Director of Advertising & Marketing
Created and implemented all advertising and marketing strategies. Used computer graphic design and photo-editing applications, such as CorelDraw and CorelPaint, to develop layout and merchandise presentation for print advertising program. Used graphic design computer programs to design all promotional signage, bags, and special event materials. Used spreadsheet applications to manage multi-million dollar advertising and marketing budget. Managed in-house staff and several outside creative services.
1984 to 1992
Paperama Party Supply Stores, Hingham, MA
Director of Advertising
Developed and executed all advertising strategies. Served as Creative Director for all advertising, store opening and sales promotional programs. Selected, trained and directed in-house creative staff and outside creative services such as Ad Agencies photo and sound studios.
1977 to 1984
South Shore Publishing Co., Inc. North Scituate, MA
Art Director
Coordinated and oversaw creative services department. Traveled extensively, providing creative/technical services to prospective and established clients. Developed new and unique methods for color separation, which generated new business and strengthened customer relationships. Selected, trained & supervised a large creative staff.
1996 to present
WebKirby.com, Providence, RI
Web Consultant
Provide technical and creative support and services to a variety of public and private institutions and individuals. Conduct web-technology seminars and workshops in various web-authoring and photo-editing applications. Specific services include web design and development, digital photography, photo editing, logo and corporate identity development, digital as well as traditional illustration and graphic design.
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor of Fine Arts--Concentration in Painting, 1977
Bridgewater State College,
Bridgewater, MA
Selected Education courses as part of a
Post-Baccalaureate Program for Provisional Certification with Advanced Standing
for Grades 5 - 12.
New England School of
Art at Suffolk University, Boston, MA
Selected Fine Arts, Graphics and Liberal Arts courses.
Technical Skills
- Operating systems: Mac and Windows
- Graphics applications: Photoshop, ImageReady, Flash, PageMaker, Illustrator, and QuarkXpress
- Text conversion programs: OmniPage
- HTML, CSS and web authoring tools: DreamWeaver, FrontPage, StyleMaster, Word, Notepad, and BBEdit
- Spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation multimedia: MS Office