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<strong>JOE</strong> <strong>AHEARN</strong><br />
3101 Val Drive • Austin, TX 78723 • 512-928-5984 • joeahearn@gmail.com • jrahearn.com<br />
EDUCATION<br />
Master of Science in Information Studies<br />
School of Information<br />
University of Texas at Austin<br />
Current GPA: 3.9<br />
Expected May 2012<br />
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing<br />
Michener Center for Writers<br />
University of Texas at Austin<br />
summa cum laude<br />
May 2009<br />
Bachelor of Science in Economics<br />
University of North Texas, Denton TX<br />
cum laude<br />
December 1980<br />
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE<br />
University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX<br />
Graduate Assistant 2010-present<br />
• Performed online reference services for students of introductory web literacy<br />
course<br />
• Edited and enhanced online instructional modules using Drupal content manager<br />
• Assessed student use of XHTML, CSS, Creative Commons licensing<br />
• Assisted with preparing, grading, and teaching undergraduate classes<br />
Austin Public Library Austin TX<br />
Collection Development Intern 2011<br />
• Prepare collection lists for graphic novel collection<br />
• Find and read relevant reviews of graphic novels<br />
Internet Public Library 2011<br />
Volunteer Reference Librarian<br />
• Provide customized research for individuals using IPL2 website<br />
• Languages and Linguistics, Fine Arts, Science research aptitudes<br />
• Completed comprehensive IPL2 Reference Skills training<br />
SKILLS<br />
Information Science: Metadata and data organization, reference librarianship,<br />
usability studies, collection development, research design, digitization, digital libraries<br />
Digital Libraries: Omeka, Text Encoding Initiative (TEI)<br />
Databases: MySQL, Microsoft Access<br />
Web Development: HTML, XHTML, XML, PHP, CSS, JavaScript
<strong>JOE</strong> <strong>AHEARN</strong><br />
3101 Val Drive • Austin, TX 78723 • 512-928-5984 • joeahearn@gmail.com • jrahearn.com<br />
Digitization: Text, OCR, audio, video, film<br />
Publishing Software: FrameMaker, PageMaker, Microsoft Word, Open Office<br />
Social Media: Wordpress, Twitter<br />
Bibliography Managers: Sente, Bookends, Mendeley, CiteULike, Zotero<br />
Illustration Software: Adobe Illustrator, Visio<br />
Office Tools: Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Prezi<br />
Content Management Systems: Drupal<br />
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE<br />
Western Connecticut State University Danbury CT<br />
Lecturer 2006-2011<br />
• Taught graduate professional writing students for WCSU distance-learning<br />
program<br />
• Created syllabi for online delivery, handled all administration and grading<br />
Calamus Publication Services Austin/Dallas TX<br />
Contract Writer and Editor 2002-2006<br />
• Established and ran editing and writing services company. Developed business,<br />
created marketing, handled all client interaction.<br />
• Developed software and telecommunications documentation for print and web<br />
delivery, web sites, marketing collateral, training courses, grant proposals,<br />
newsletters, brochures. Selected client list: Bell South, Nestle, and Samsung,<br />
Texas Instruments.<br />
Vitria Technologies, Inc. Sunnyvale CA<br />
Senior Technical Writer 2000-2002<br />
• Wrote programming guides, installation guides, release notes, system<br />
administration guides and HTML-based HELP for users of Vitria's Java-based<br />
B2Bi/EAI software solutions.<br />
• Trained and mentored staff, developed plans and budgets.<br />
• Received non-periodic raise and stock bonuses for performance.<br />
HONORS<br />
James A. Michener fellowship in creative writing<br />
Phi Kappa Phi honor society<br />
Omicron Delta Epsilon honor society<br />
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS<br />
American Library Association<br />
Texas Library Association<br />
For more information, see jrahearn.com.
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