My resume
Ian Monroe
407-625-6942
ian@ianmonroe.com
http://www.ianmonroe.com
Professional Experience:
- Web Producer, ABA Journal
Chicago, IL
8/2010-present
Updated content and code for www.abajournal.com, a trade magazine-associated news website operated by the American Bar Association. Web content production included processing and formatting magazine copy, editing and posting web video and audio podcasts, and email newsletter production. Worked deeply within the ExpressionEngine 1.6 CMS, including template development, in a LAMP environment. - IT Specialist, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Chicago, IL
3/2010-8/2010
Responsible for all technical operations of the premier fine art auction house in the Midwest. Handled all hardware and software support for a mixed-platform network, including Windows servers, as well as Windows 7, XP, and Mac workstations, in an Active Directory environment. Development and maintenance of websites using ExpressionEngine 1.6, Drupal 6 and Übercart 2, in a LAMP environment. Operation and maintenance of multiple online live-bidding platforms. Worked closely with marketing and production personnel on internet marketing, email marketing, and social media strategy. - Medill Interactive Innovation Project: Online Obituaries
Chicago, IL
9/2009-12/2009
Worked with a team to re-think the structure and content of Legacy.com, one of the top 100 most-visited web sites on the internet. Produced detailed, scholarly research regarding the history of obituary content in media. I was a primary author of a report on the State of the American Obituary (pdf), which has since been widely cited by the Washington Post, Poynter, NPR, the AP, and ABC News. Contributed to the blog at obitresearch.com. - Freelance Multimedia Reporter, Web Programmer, Computer Consultant
Chicago, IL
12/2008-present
Wrote technology and arts & culture articles on a freelance basis for publications including h+ Magazine, the ABA Journal, WindyCitizen.com, Medill Reports Chicago, and others. Provided expert-level consulting services to individuals and small businesses. Developed web sites for small business clients, including e-commerce sites using Drupal 6 and Übercart 2. - Web Editor/I.T. Manager, Orlando Weekly
Orlando, FL
12/2001-12/2008
Maintained all online content for www.orlandoweekly.com, a newspaper website serving one of the top twenty media markets in the United States. Nominated for “Best Weekly Newspaper-Affiliated Web Site” Eppy award from Editor & Publisher magazine in 2006 and 2007. Duties included processing and posting articles, reviews, images, and related materials, developing new content and website functionality, and database and web programming with MSSQL, ASP and VBScript. Managed online advertising systems. Helped to increase website revenues by more than 800% over three years. Simultaneously, provided all technical support services for the business network. Supported file, email, web, and database servers, both Win32 and Mac clients, printers, and associated software. Authored editorial content such as cover stories, music reviews, interviews, and columns. Supervised interns, managed large projects. - System Administrator, University of Central Florida College of Education
Orlando, FL
9/1999-12/2001
Supported 250+ node network for faculty and staff of the College of Education, including support for workstations and servers. Taught classes for university faculty on technology and new media. Evaluated and recommended hardware and software for purchase. Assisted in the development of content such as web pages, presentations, and digital video. Helped design a technical support operation including phone support, asset tracking and auditing, and break/fix work.
Education:
- Northwestern University – Medill School of Journalism
M.S. Journalism, 12/2009
Specialization in interactive storytelling. Training included beat reporting, health and science reporting, arts reporting, as well as multimedia production, including audio and video for the web. - University of Central Florida
B.S. Liberal Studies – Computer Information Technology, 12/2001
Liberal Studies degree with a minor in Computer Information Technology, and a specialization in art.
Technical Skills:
- Web Programming:
HTML/CSS, ASP, VBScript, PHP, Java, Actionscript 3/Flash, MS-SQL, Drupal, WordPress, Dreamweaver CS4 - Multimedia Authoring:
Digital audio and video creation, Sony Vegas, Ableton Live, Audacity, Flash CS4, Photoshop CS4, InDesign CS4 - Software:
Familiar with most standard office software applications
Provided expert technical support and web development services on a freelance basis to small businesses and individuals since 1996. Experience with search engine optimization, A/B testing, content management and social media platforms. Experience with wireframing, user interface design, and audience research. Worked with third-party API integrations, CMS platforms, and development frameworks, including WordPress, Drupal, ExpressionEngine, Authorize.net, Google Maps, jQuery and YUI.
Experience creating content, including beat reporting, online journalism, academic writing, graphics, video and audio production, and interactive presentations. Firm grasp of AP style, and editing for print and web. Familiarity with pre-press processes and file standards. Familiarity with online advertising processes and systems, including OpenAds, Google AdWords and 24/7 RealMedia. Experience with capturing and interpreting analytics data with Google Analytics and WebTrends.
I am a technology generalist, with a highly developed ability to translate extremely complex technical material into language which won’t intimidate non-technical audiences.
Platforms: Windows 3.x, 9x, NT, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7, Server; Mac OS 8.x, 9.x, 10.x; Linux (Debian/Ubuntu)
Hardware: Extensive experience with PC hardware/troubleshooting, Mac hardware/troubleshooting, Network hardware/troubleshooting including Cisco routers and switches
Microsoft Certified Professional
A+ certification in DOS/Windows
Personnel and project management experience
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