Kristin Fiore
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
kristin@kristinfiore.com | www.kristinfiore.com | 206.605.1165
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position that pairs my creativity and diverse skill set with my passion for information technology.
SKILL SUMMARY
Computers
• General: Word, PowerPoint, End Note, Visio. Basic SQL, Excel, Access. Type 80 wpm.
• Web: HTML, DreamWeaver, Dublin Core, XML, CSS. Basic XSL, JavaScript.
• Research: Dialog, advanced web, LexisNexis and academic databases.
• Multi-Media: Final Cut Pro, Peak, Cool Edit Pro, Photoshop, scanning.
Writing: journalistic, technical, investigative, public relations, advertising, academic, creative.
Research: Gather, analyze, and translate complex technical, academic and business information.
Interpersonal: Inform and engage individuals and groups, resolve conflicts, conduct interviews.
EXPERIENCE 1/2005 – present | Bainbridge Island, WA
Independent Contractor
• Analyzed federal agencies' needs for undisclosed software as subcontractor for Hewlett-Packard.
• Editing screenplays and query letters, writing online business content and press releases.
• Developed business web sites using CSS, XML, HTML, JavaScript and Dreamweaver and proprietary software for local businesses, such as Microsoft Certified Partner Autonomix.
1/2004 – 11/2004 | Chapel Hill, NC / Bainbridge Island, WA
Bibliographer, Writer
• Compiled 350+ source annotated online bibliography on interdisciplinary collaboration of new media artists for Dr. Edward Shanken, former Art History professor at Duke University.
• Wrote 230 extended artwork abstracts for Phaidon Press' Art & Electronic Media.
1/2004 – 5/2004 | UNC Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC
Digital Archivist, Web Designer
• Led the creation of an online digital archive for former National Endowment for the Humanities Chair Dr. Bill Ferris usin g his original B.B. Kin g materials. Secured funding.
• Selected, digitized and edited audio, video and photos for the site. Created XML / XSL metadata. Designed web site using Dreamweaver and wrote introductory material.
8/2002 – 8/2003 | UNC Undergraduate Library Chapel Hill, NC
Librarian, Technical Writer
• Assisted patrons through in-person, chat and e-mail reference, resolving conflicts.
• Edited and tested usability of online research tutorials. Created training manuals for Dreamweaver, Final Cut Pro and Photoshop, and taught classes how to use advanced sound, video and web editors.
8/2001 - 7/2002 | Laguna Art Museum Laguna Beach, CA
Curatorial Associate, Public Relations
• Researched artists and contextual background for upcoming exhibits. Maintained press contacts.
• Edited exhibition catalogs, wrote fundraising letters, press releases, radio ads and wall panels.
1/2000 - 3/2001 | Winfire, Inc. (DSL providers) Newport Beach, CA
Technical Writer, Web Designer
• Created 300+ page Technical Support Site, installation guides and policies / procedures manuals, relating advanced technical information to expert as well as novice users. Designed in Front Page.
• Wrote all automatic e-mail responses for the web site and answered phone-in technical questions.
5/1995 - 1/2001 | LA Weekly , OC Weekly , freelance Los Angeles, CA
Writer, Researcher
• Researched, fact-checked and wrote several in-depth articles on the arts, health and business.
• Provided research for professors at UCLA and primary book research for several authors.
• Developed rapport, trust and ability to elicit information from even hostile interview subjects.
• Led team of 8-10 writers as Art and Music Editor for top college newspaper in the nation, UCLA's Daily Bruin (circ. 22,000; 1995-1997).
EDUCATION
March - October 2005. Classes in Web Technology and Database Management from U. Washington. August 2004.
Masters in Library Science. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Fall 2003 semester. Prague, Czech Republic. Charles University.
September 1997. BA in Art History. University of California at Los Angeles.
UCLA Honors: College Honors, California Collegiate Award for Arts Writing.
Languages: Spanish (basic reading) and French (intermediate read, write, speak).
WEBSITES
10 years experience in personal / professional web site development, including…
• Izvor: Eastern European Music Resource: http://www.izvormusic.org.
• B.B. Kin g Archive: http://www.ibiblio.or g /bbking.
• Neutral Milk Hotel (band): http://sadtomato.net/NMH_frame.htm.
• Artexetra Interdisciplinary Bibliography: http://www.artexetra.com/biblio_interdisciplinary.html.
• Facteur Cheval's Palais Ideal (archive for art environment): http://sadtomato.net/cheval/index.html.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS and CONFERENCES
Special Libraries Association, 2002-2005. Also Webmaster of UNC branch, 2002-2003.
American Library Association, 2002-2005.
Art Libraries Society of North America, 2002-2004.
Vice President, Art and Museum Library and Information Science Society at UNC, 2002-2003.
Washin g ton Libraries Association Conference, Spokane, WA. 2005.
Museums and the Web Conference, Charlotte, SC. 2003.
Art Libraries Society of North America Conference, Asheville, NC. 2002.