Skills

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