Resume
Patrick J. Patterson
papatter@indiana.edu
Education:
12/06– Master of Library Science and Master of Information Science, Indiana University Bloomington (IUB).
8/98 International Film and Television Workshops, Rockport College
Courses: Introduction to Interactive Multimedia and Creating Interactive Multimedia.
8/96 – 5/97 Graduate Work, Michigan State University (MSU).
13 credit hours of Graduate work in Telecommunications.
12/95 Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with an emphasis in Design and Technical Production and Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Cable Production, Western Michigan University.
Professional Experience:
03/07 – Present Web Producer - Indiana University Foundation, Showalter House, Bloomington, IN
- Responsible for mainaing the IUF websites to assure they maintain a professional appearnace by adhering to best practices in web design and programming.
- Serving on creative teams to help design and/or re-design user friendl interactive pices by continuallyl evaulting their effectiveness.
- Responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and training to individuals who are updating content on a variety of websites through the use of a content managment system.
9/06 – 01/07 Usability/Design Intern – Digital Library Program, Herman B Wells Library, Bloomington, IN
- Conducted a comparative assessment of other page turning applications and prepared report for DLP staff.
- Determine layout and functionality needs of various collections that would be delivered by the METS Navigator and the development of alternative layouts.
- Designing a usability study to assess paper prototypes of the METS Navigator.
6/06 – 12/06 Reference Assistant – Information Commons Undergraduate Services, Herman B Wells Library, Bloomington, IN
- Provide reference assistance to patrons in person and virtually via e-mail and Internet Messaging services.
- Other responsibilities include enforcing the policies of the Information Commons and provideing library instruction to a variety of different undergraduate classes such as English and Communications.
9/05 - 03/06 Alternative Media Specialist – Adaptive Technology Center, IUB Herman B Wells Library, Bloomington, IN
- Responsible for digitizing text documents for students and staff at multiple campuses
- Responsible for editing text for blind students, to be used with a screen reading application.
- Teaching clients about the adaptive hardware and software available at the university.
- Assisting in the accessibility testing of websites.
5/05 – 12/05 Information Systems Librian Assistant - Monroe County Public Library, Bloomington, IN
- Developed, maintained and participated in the implementation of the Monroe County public Library’s website for approximately one year.
- Worked closely with the Information Systems Librarian and other staff members to integrate library resources into the website.
- Installed and customized an open source content management system (Text Pattern) on the library's intranet.
- Researched and implemented an RSS Feed into the Library's website to inform patrons about upcoming events.
10/04 - 9/05 Computer Consultant - Student Technology Center Consultants, IUB
Herman B Wells Library, Bloomington, IN
- Provided front-line customer service to people using student technology centers across campus.
- Provided technical support for software, hardware, and printing issues.
5/00 - 9/04 Manager - Running Fit Inc., Ann Arbor MI
- Supervised five employees.
- Researched three Point of Sale programs and made a recommendation to the owners.
- Responsible for maintaining the sales database and daily store operations.
- Responsible for updating the content on the Running Fit website and maintaining the sales database.
8/97 - 8/00 Media Computer Technician - North Farmington High School, Farmington Hills, MI
- Served as the Network Administrator for a Novell Network that consisted of 1,500 users, 300 computers, and 40 printers.
- Resolved hardware, software, and printing problems throughout the building.
- Provided library instruction and computer training for both students and staff.
5/97 - 8/97 Audio/Video Technician - Senate Majority Communications Office, Lansing, MI
- Provided audio and video services to the state senators of Michigan.
- Recorded audio and video spots for cable and news stations across the state of Michigan.
8/96 - 5/97 Teaching Assistant - Department of Telecommunications, MSU East Lansing, MI
- Taught Telecommunications 240, which is a class that introduced students to digital media, audio, and video production.
Professional Workshops:
4/08 User Experience Conference
Interaction Design with Bruce Tognazzini
7/99 Media Power
Introduction to the Avid Express
2/99 New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Supporting Microsoft Windows 95
9/98 to 12/98 Oakland Community College
Novell 4.1x Administration
Computer Experience:
Operating Systems
- DOS
- Macintosh OS 10.4
- Microsoft Windows 95, 98, XP Professional
- Unix
Applications
- Abby FineReader
- Adobe Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Flash, and, Photoshop
- Applie iMovie and Garage Band
- Microsoft Office Suite
- OpenOffice.org
Web Programming Languages
- CSS
- HTML/XHTML
- XML
- Perl/CGI
Organizations:
- American Library Association
- Boy Scouts of America
- People toPeople Student Ambassador Program