I am pretty much a ‘jack of all trades’. There is hardly anything I can’t do or will try. Among non-professional things I can ride a bicycle for miles without hands, I SUP (stand up paddleboard), play the ukulele, and I’m a computer expert/geek.
Communication / Public Relations
- Written Correspondence
- Works great with children, youth and all ages
- Trained Stephen Minister – providing care to hurting people
Computer & Technology
- VERY proficient with both P.C.’s and Macs
- VERY proficient with ALL handheld devices including tablets, e-readers, and smartphones
- Excellent computer trainer / leader
- Excellent computer tutorial writing / technical writing of ‘how-to’s’
- Microsoft Office Suite Expert (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher)
- Photoshop Elements and other image software
- Create and maintain Websites, Wikis & Blogs using self-hosted WordPress, Adobe GoLive (very similar to Dreamweaver), Microsoft SharePoint, Joomla, HTML, PHP, etc.
- Web 2.0 tools including Diigo, Prezi, Animoto, Kidspiration, Wordle, Edmodo, Fakebook, blogging, QR codes, Google Apps, Noodle Tools and many more.
- Online databases including NC WiseOwl, EBSCOhost, ProQuest and much more.Internet & Searching
Library Science
- Behavior & classroom management
- Research, databases, and citations
- Organization skills
- Internet use and search
- Web 2.0 knowledge and use
- Creating book displays
- Creating publicity materials
- Outstanding service
Music
- Play and Have taught the Ukulele
- Play the Guitar
- Play the Piano
- Sing
- Read Music
- Have been a church music minister and led children, youth, adults, handbells and small orchestra
Photography / Videography
- Photographer – specializing in landscape, panoramas, and events
- Videography – specializing in sports videography, landscape and events