Objective

To apply my knowledge and experience creatively in a challenging and dynamic environment.

Education

	Carnegie Mellon University Master's in Human-Computer Interaction expected August, 1998. Courses: Dramatic Structure of Interactive Gaming Environments, Data Structures (Java), Strategic Use of CAD, Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction, Visual Interface Design, Programming Usable Interfaces, Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving, HCI Project: Wireless technologies in the home.
	Wellesley College Honors B.A. in Multimedia Arts with a minor in Physics Thesis: Other, an animated story about a shampoo bottle's journey to self-definition. First Year Academic Distinction Coursework included: computer graphics and vision, electronic art, and video production.

Work Experience

	Wellesley College	Wellesley, MA
	Information and Technology Services, August 1996 - July 1997
	Graduate Intern - User Services Conference Co-ordinator - ResNet97  Provide telephone and in-person support for faculty and staff members. Assist in the management of the residential networking project. Train and advise DormNet Consultants. Evaluate software for campus use. Specialties include Macintosh system problems and network/modem connection troubleshooting.  Manage budget and co-ordinate program items for ResNet 97, a national conference on residential networking issues.
	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Cambridge, MA
	Hypermedia Teaching Facility, October 1995 - March 1996
	Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program Student  Designed and implemented a preliminary graphical user interface for the on-line version of the introductory fluid dynamics course in the Mechanical Engineering department.
	Wellesley College	Wellesley, MA
	Information and Technology Services, September 1993 - May 1996
	DormNet Consultant, Special Assistant - User Services, August 1994 - May 1996  Installed and configured network software in residence halls. Provided in-room troubleshooting, on-line help, one-on-one tutorials, and maintenance of dorm computer room hardware. Developed sections of the Wellesley College web site and the Wellesley Student Home Page Server. Configured dorm computer security software.
	Special Assistant - Hardware, February 1994 - May 1994  Assisted hardware manager with configuring computers with network cards and memory upgrades.
	Public Cluster Consultant, September 1993 - May 1994  Assisted public computer cluster users with general network and application questions.

Relevant skills

• Languages: Java, Pascal, LISP, Lingo, Visual Basic, HTML.
• Operating systems: Macintosh System 7.x - 8.0, DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows95, VAX, UNIX.
• Applications: Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, Director, 3DStudio Max, MicroStation and more.

Select interests

• Lighting Designer and Operator for production of Crystal Boys, Spring, 1997.
• Technical consultant for video production The Skin of My Colors, 1997.
• Assistant Stage Manager for student production of Nuts, Spring, 1994.
• Free-lance electronic imaging and graphic design.