Doris Smith

ESL Teacher / Web Producer

Czech Republic

Current
  • ESL Teacher at Caledonian School
Past
  • Technical Producer at Powel|MiniMax
  • Technical Producer at Powel, Inc.
  • Technical Producer at Utility.com
  • Web Programmer at PG&E
Education
  • Institut catholique de Paris
  • TEFL-Prague
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • University of California, Berkeley
Connections
99 connections
Industry
Internet
Websites

Doris Smith’s Summary

Ten years experience in web production and development and project management. Experience also includes database administration, as well as supervision and management.

Experienced in hand-coding HTML, JavaScript, and Cascading Style Sheets; Flash development;and Web page creation and design. Knowledgeable about accessibility, cross-browser and cross-platform issues. Knowledge of CGI scripting (using Perl and PHP), Oracle, mySQL.

TEFL-certified English teacher. Fluent French; mention très bien on the Diplôme de Français des Affaires, 1er Degré

Experienced in training and public speaking, including conducting workshops and orientation meetings. Adept at writing manuals, marketing materials, informational brochures, and other written materials.

Project management and supervisory experience, including responsibility for recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining employees.

Doris Smith’s Specialties:

Thorough knowledge of handcoding HTML, JavaScript, Cascading Style Sheets, XML, and XSL, and understanding of Web page design and creation; use of Dreamweaver. CGI Scripting, using Perl and PHP. Knowledge of Flash. Graphics programs, including Photoshop, Fireworks, and Illustrator.

Other software experience includes Oracle 10g; Visio; mySQL; and Microsoft Project and PowerPoint.

Experience with *NIX-based software. Familiarity with Macintosh systems.


Doris Smith’s Experience

  • ESL Teacher

    Caledonian School

    (Higher Education industry)

    September 2007Present (2 years 4 months)

    Teach English as a second language to students at all levels from elementary to advanced.
    Prepare lesson plans.
    Teach Business English.

  • Technical Producer

    Powel|MiniMax

    (Public Company; 51-200 employees; powel.ol; Utilities industry)

    20022006 (4 years )

    Produce and maintain websites for Alameda P&T and Alameda TV; develop style guides for sites; ensure compliance with accessibility guidelines. Create database and application for such features as customer reviews (www.alamadapt.com/cabletv/reviews/), online cable TV and Internet ordering (www.alamedapt.com/telecom_order/), customer feedback (www.alamedapt.com/customerservice/feedback/), and Intranet.
    Install Oracle and UDSP (Powel proprietary software) on server and client workstations; train users; and provide technical support.

  • Technical Producer

    Powel, Inc.

    (Internet industry)

    20022006 (4 years )

  • Technical Producer

    Utility.com

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Utilities industry)

    19992001 (2 years )

    Manage production for site through two significant site redesigns, the introduction of four new services, the expansion of services into new service territories, and a restructuring of our underlying data model. Coordinate efforts of designers, content providers, developers, and quality assurance engineers. Document requirements and processes; develop site style guide. Schedule development requested by Product Management, Marketing, and Customer Care. Develop prototype sites (including sites in Italian and French) for company's e-Utilities program and for telecom partners. Conduct onsite training in HTML and JavaScript.

  • Web Programmer

    PG&E

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; PCG; Utilities industry)

    19971999 (2 years )

    Develop Pipe Ranger website. Create web-based interfaces to allow non-technical staff to update time-sensitive information. Write scripts to deliver dynamic content. Conduct onsite training in HTML. (Informally) assemble web production team; serve as team lead. Provide ongoing site maintenance. Analyze site traffic. Administer listserv-based mailing lists.


Doris Smith’s Education

  • Institut catholique de Paris

    French 20072007

    Français des Affairs (Business French)

    Activities and Societies:
    Diplôme de Français des Affaires - 1er Degré: mention très bien
  • TEFL-Prague

    Cert , TEFL , 20072007

  • University of California, Berkeley

    A.B. , Mathematics

  • University of California, Berkeley

    Mathematics

    Graduate study in Mathematics


Additional Information

Doris Smith’s Websites:

Doris Smith’s Groups:

San Francisco Women on the Web (SFWOW)

  •    The Personal MBA Community
  •    University of California Alumni (Berkeley)
  •    U.C. Berkeley Alumni
  •    Cal Alumni Association | UC Berkeley
  •    Tweeple
  •    Women Who Tech
  •    Girl Geek Dinners

Doris Smith’s Honors:

Jeopardy! contestant

HTML Instructor, San Francisco Women on the Web


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