katiekleinman@hotmail.com

www.katiekleinman.com

Education

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Communication, 2001, cum laude

GPA: 3.87 (communication) 3.65 (overall)

Major: Media Studies - Multimedia

Concentration: Computer Science

Minor: Music Minor

Web Developer NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Web site, Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 2004 - present

• HTML coding of designs for Web pages and e-mailers resulting in cross-platform, accessible Web sites.
• Produce Web forms and calendars to improve workflow efficiency

Web Manager for Ohio University Marching Band Alumni Web site, March 2005 to January 2009

• Redesigned and maintain the Web site.

Interactive Developer at Hirons & Company, Bloomington, Indiana, September 2002 to May 2004

• Coded Web pages in HTML, PHP, and ASP resulting in cross-platform, accessible Web sites.
• Coded dynamic, database-driven Web applications such as content management, password-protected member areas, file uploads, and custom reports (see Web development).
• Created and updated Access and SQL databases.
• Coded multimedia CD-ROMs and animations in Flash (see interactive examples).
• Designed graphics and created layout designs (see design examples).
• Tested Web-based applications and Web pages for accuracy.

Graphic Designer at Resite Information Technology, Bloomington, Indiana, November 2001 to September 2002

• Designed graphics and create layout designs for Web sites (see design examples).
• Produced a Web-based application user manual, involving layout and content creation.
• Designed graphics for Claremont Communities' Web sites.
• Periodically acted as a consultant for writing and multimedia projects.
• Created layouts for product sheets and flyers.
• Photographed apartment buildings for the Pinnacle Properties' Web site.
• Wrote news and human-interest stories for online community newsletters, published online for a national audience.

Web Manager for Habitat for Humanity of Monroe Country, Bloomington, Indiana, October 2001 to May 2004

• Redesigned and maintained the Web site.
• Designed cover for the 2002 annual report.
• I was also a member of the Public Relations Committee.

Audio/Visual Web Designer for Wired for Books, Telecommunications Center, Ohio University, September 2000 to June 2001

• Acted as audio engineer to record authors, such as Karen Harper and Jack Matthews. I also recorded CBS radio host Don Swaim, who interviewed authors during the 1980s and 1990s.
• Acted as post-production editor and sound designer for two audio books, Shakespeare's Macbeth and Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
• Wired for Books includes poetry, short stories, lectures, theatrical performances, and children's literature and draws over 1,000 visitors per day. The project has received national awards and press coverage.

Operations Intern at NBC station WCMH Channel 4, Columbus, Ohio, Summer 2000

• Worked with the Multimedia Producer on the Channel 4 Web page.
• Helped produce a montage segment for the July 4th fireworks display, Red, White, and Boom.

Traffic Assistant at PBS station WOUB, Athens, Summer 1999

• Maintained and created television and radio logs.

Announcer at WOUB, 1340 A.M., Athens, Ohio, Winter 1999

• Announced general public information including weather and upcoming local events.

Data Management and Analysis Specialist, Dean's Office, Ohio University College of Arts & Sciences, June 1999 - June 2000

• Kept track of classroom assignments and space allocations throughout the College of Arts and Sciences (approximately half of Ohio University).
• Uploaded files to Web and compiled data on enrollment trends, to assist the Dean.

Skills

HTML, CSS, XML, intermediate JavaScript, some ActionScript
PHP, ASP, Plone, Zope, Python
Proficient in use of Access and SQL databases
Intermediate Moveable Type, Google map API
Photoshop, Dreamweaver, some Flash, Protools, Premiere
Proficient on Macintosh, Windows, some UNIX

Able to meet quick deadlines
Effective at group work or independent
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, creative, and hard-working

Honors & Activities

• American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science Journalism Award for Excellence in Online Reporting co-recipient, March 2006, Press Release
• Member of the Monroe County Habitat for Humanity Public Relations Committee, 2001-2004
• Golden Key National Honor Society, 2001
• Ohio University School of Telecommunications Certificate of Recognition, 2001
• Ohio University Marching 110, 1997-2000
• Dean's Scholarship, 1999-2001
• Helen Hoover Memorial Scholarship, 1999
• Loveland P.T.A. Scholarship, 1997
• Atlee Greenwald Math Scholarship, 1997
• Loveland Women's Club Scholarship, 1997

References

This page last updated February 25, 2009.