MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS & DESIGN
NMK CONSULTING, May 1994-present Boston, MA
Managing Partner. Principal in marketing, communications, design and software development consulting business.
• Multimedia and web development for writers and publishers.
• Design and production of promotional materials in non-profit and educational settings in CT and MA.
• Development of networked and web-enable database systems
BOSTON COLLEGE, February 1997-present Chestnut Hill, MA
Director, Marketing & Communication, Graduate School of Social Work. November 2001 to the present.
• Analyze needs for various constituents (students, alumni, faculty) and provide data to GSSW and central administration to aid in decision-making, resource allocation and program development.
• Develop and market a strong brand in print and electronic venues for the GSSW for recruitment and to increase our reputation at BC and in the social work field.
• Develop communication strategies to reach our students, alumni, corporations, foundations, donors.
• Improve existing communication through the use of technology (e-newsletters, web development).
• Plan and manage events (lectures, presentations, meetings, dinners) for the School and for alumni.
• Develop an interactive and dynamic web presence for the school’s external audiences.
Multimedia Consultant, Media Technology Services. Sept. 2000 to November 2001.
• Designed and produced multimedia presentations to promote the Lynch School of Education.
• Created training course on web surveys and databases for Faculty Technology Day.
• Produced an interactive CD for potential Law School Students.
Technology Consultant. Lynch School of Education and several research centers. Feb. 1999 to Sept. 2000. Chemistry Department. March 1997 to August 1998.
• Wrote and edited internal and external communications, business plans, proposals and technical documentation.
• Supported dozens of networked and web-enabled FileMaker Pro databases across campus used as survey tools, searchable on-line resources, and information management systems.
• Provided technology support for faculty & staff using Windows 98, NT and Mac OS.
Research Assistant, The Center for the Study of Testing, Evaluation and Educational Policy. Provided marketing
& communications support for several research grants. Sept. 1998 to Feb. 1999.
• Conducted and supported educational research in the Lynch School of Education.
• Edited and wrote research proposals, papers, summaries, etc.
• Created a media packets on research analysis, and prepared for press conferences.
THE HARTFORD COURANT, June 1991-February 1997 Hartford, CT
Staff Writer at the “nation’s oldest continuously published newspaper;” circulation
of 200,000 daily, 300,000 Sunday papers.
• Reported and wrote articles on education, government, technology and business.
• Technology liaison between news bureau and technology department.
• Started as a reporting intern, then full-time freelancer; promoted staff position in March 1993.
THE DAILY CAMPUS, September 1989-June 1991 Mansfield, CT
Associate Managing Editor, for The Daily Campus, an independent, daily newspaper at the University of Connecticut for faculty, staff, and students with a circulation of 10,000 five days a week.
• Supervised and trained student staff to prepare a 24-32 page tabloid-sized daily newspaper.
• Lead reporter on presidential search process. Reported on administrative and student issues.
• Promoted from editorial assistant, to staff writer, to associate managing editor.
TEACHING
BOSTON COLLEGE, September 1999 to the present. Chestnut Hill, MA
Adjunct Faculty. Teaching advanced web design for the Communications department. Courses focuses on design skills, content development, multimedia development and project management. Supervising several teaching assistants. Course covers HTML, Javascript, Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop, and other software as needed.
MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNICATIONS COLLEGE, Fall 1998 & Spring 1999 Boston, MA
Adjunct Faculty. Taught undergraduate computer classes covering Microsoft Word, Excel, FileMaker Pro
databases, Internet communications, and web page design.
EDUCATION
Boston College
Masters’ in Education, May 1999.
Curriculum and Instruction, with a concentration in educational technology and teaching certification. 4.0 GPA
University of Connecticut, Bachelor’s Degree; Magna Cum Laude. American Studies/Journalism.
Cambridge University, U.K.
Studied modern social trends, history and communications. Summer 1990.
ACADEMIC HONORS
Phi Beta Kappa
University Honors Scholar Program
Dean’s List
Alpha Lamda Delta Honor Society
Mortar Board Honor Society
Golden Key Honor Society