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Work Samples
The largest impact I have made was with my time at Children's Campaign, Inc, a non-profit advocacy organization that works to make children's issues heard through grassroots and legislative policy changes. As a result, the campaign's use of technology in order to accomplish their mission is a critical part of their organization. I have used my position as Systems Administrator to further several changes, described in more detail below.
Web 2.0 Outreach Initiative
One of most influential projects I've undertaken was the Web 2.0 Outreach Initiative that has been a pivotal change in the way the campaign communicates with youth. Part of the disconnect that previously happened was that we were not reaching a younger, more vocal audience. Through the changes I helped suggest by using the power of Web 2.0, Social Networks, and more youth-oriented material, we have been able to reach this audience like never before. [Back to Top]
Disaster Recovery Policy Planning & Implementation
Children's Campaign's intellectual property is of utmost importance to their efforts in furthering their mission.
Alongside my team, I planned, managed, and implemented a disaster recovery policy (DRP) for the campaign in which no measures were previously taken to secure their systems and information.
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3G Mobile Phone Proposal
Part of the job of upper management is to be away from the office at times, campaigning and communicating with officials that can make a difference for children. As such, they also need to be able to easily communicate via email, Twitter, as well as the ability to make phone calls.
I researched several mobile smartphone solutions and implemented my solution at their request.
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One of the more unique projects I've undertaken at the campaign was the research and proposal of a new Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) phone system. The aging phone system currently in place was prone to dropping calls and was limited in functionality and expansion options. I took the liberty of researching and proposing a VOIP solution, which will soon be implemented pending funding.
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The end-result of my efforts came to fruition through the first ever "FSU Truth Tour 2008: Steppin' Up For the Kids" event held on FSU Campus. This event, planned by entirely by the Children's Campaign Technology Team, was done through heavy use of the new social media: Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.
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Academic Projects
Communication, Presentation, and Project Management Skills
This project demonstrates my ability to instruct users through verbal and written communication skills how to utilize a Project Management web application, Basecamp, to manage a project. I enjoyed this project because it was a unique way to demonstrate my IT specialization, project management.
Be sure to download the accompanying manual by clicking the PDF icon above!
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Networking & IT Security Infrastructure Solution
In this project, I planned a networking infrastructure and security solution for a mock organization in which their networking and security infrastructure was inadequate. In the end, I proposed a solution that was effective in considering the physical, operational, and policy approaches.
(LIS4482 Management of Networking and Telecommunications & LIS4774 Information Security)
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Information Systems Design & Implementation
For this project, I planned, analyzed, designed, and implemented an web application information system for a mock startup PC support company, “GeekDog,” where an inefficient system was to be replaced. Specific technologies included were: SQLite, Ruby on Rails, and CSS deployed on a remote server for testing and demonstration.
(LIS3784 Information Organization & Communication)
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Database Design
My first database design project was very effective. I designed, tested, and implemented a MySQL database for a mock management and publishing company for the entertainment industry. The system was designed to store various information on artists including album sales, performances, and merchandise sales in order to calculate quarterly profits and net earnings.
(LIS4930 Database Concepts)
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Technical Communication
Proposed a complete technological and logistical solution to a mock audience of clientele in which productivity and effciency was not at full capacity due to lack of installed IT infrastructure. Solutions covered all aspects of IT, including hardware, software, telecommunication, budget considerations, as well as non-IT cost saving recommendations such as the restructuring of employee hierarchies and organizational units.
(LIS3021 Technical Communication for Information Professionals)
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Research & Data Analysis
Researched and gathered information using various data collection methods in order to propose a solution to a mock city’s failing bus route system due to inefficient use of routing, stops, and considerations for it’s riders.
(LIS3201 Data Collection & Analysis)
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