Education:
Diploma from Shepherd Hill Regional High School in Dudley, MA – 1996
Undergraduate studies at UMASS Amherst 1996-1999
Major Studies included Computer Science and Music Education
Life Goals:
To make life better for children. I’d like to open or work for a non-profit community center for all ages where they can be exposed to the arts. A place that supports the entire artists’ community, including Poets, Visual Artists and Musicians, through the use of gallery space and an [all-ages] music hall.
Career Goals:
Pay the bills. I will do almost anything and I am a fast learner.
Skills & Certifications:
-Have 13+ years of personal experience with computers and networking including varied experience with all versions of Windows, several flavors of Linux/Unix and Mac OS 9 and OS X.
-Can build a computer from scratch and repair/replace most common computer problems.
-Have thorough understanding of HTML, JavaScript and CSS
-Attended two workshops at Project Adventure of America
-Attended two trainings with QA Wingspeed Adventures
-Certified for teams facilitation at Northbrook Parks District Teams Course
-Have thorough understanding of (12+ years experience): belaying, rappelling, ascending and equipment used in rock climbing and ropes courses.
-First Aid and CPR with AED Certified (both Red Cross)
-Can fully operate a manual and/or digital camera and have had photos printed in various issues of Worcester Magazine, The Noise (including a cover shot on the May 2002 issue) and the Woonsocket Call (including a Front Page Sunday Feature)
Computer/Corporate Experience:
January 2000 to April 2002:
Internet Technologist
TelecomNow (formerly Extreme Technologies), Marlboro, MA
-Website & eCommerce Development of TelecomNow.com
-Interviewed and hired five Web Developers / Graphic Designers
-Built various webservers and helped design and roll out Telecomnow.com, MaximumStrategy.com and Bazang.com
-Network Administration including: Small NT/2000 Network (all servers and workstations) support and maintenance (including upgrade from NT network to Windows 2000 network), MS Exchange, Lotus Notes, Netscreen Firewall, Shoreline Teleworks Phone System, Netopia Router, assortment of Extreme Networks, Marconi and FORE switches and other equipment.
Webmaster/consulting Experience:
Wormtown.org: Web Guru: Designed original site based on Brian Goslow’s ideas. Implemented CMS. Moderated messageboards
Winterboy.com: Webmaster for a few months. Redesigned a little and rewrote/cleaned up all code. Weekly calendar and news updates.
PattyKeough.com: Did original design & maintained for a couple months. Gave Patty directions on how to update and turned it over to her.
TheMartinis.com: Gave advice on Basic HTML and using CCNow for taking Credit Card payments when Linda was running the site by herself
The-Brands.com: [now MarkMandeville.com] Transformed spoken ideas into a website; layout and coding and taught Mark how to edit/redesign it for himself.
TheOvertones.com: Designed and Maintained. Also set up MP3.com account. Daily calendar updates; Monthly news updates. Monthly eMail newsletter.
MrsRemoteControl.com: Webmaster.
Lackadaisic.com: Designed and Maintained. Also set up MP3.com account. Regular calendar and news updates as well as monthly eMail newsletter.
JustForSundae.com: Designed and Maintained. Also set up MP3.com account. Daily calendar updates; Monthly news updates. Monthly eMail newsletter.
BrianDewan.net: Designed and Maintained under direction of Liz Goldstein (Liz lost interest, then Record label set up BrianDewan.com).
Ropes Course & Team Building Experience:
Fall 2007 to present:
Lead Facilitator
JCYS Adventure Education, Chicago, IL
-Led a group of CPS high school freshmen through a series of team-building games and initiative challenges, during their class periods, twice a week, over the course of 10 weeks.
-Interacted with teachers and help relate initiative metaphors to class curriculum.
-Took each group on a low ropes day trip.
-Took each group on an overnight trip that includes high ropes elements.
Fall 2003 through Winter 2006:
Ropes/Adventure Facilitator
Hockomock Area YMCA, N. Attleboro, MA
-Took a group and led them through a series of team-building games and initiative problems (for 2 days) that serve to increase their ability to work together by strengthening certain core values inherent to teamwork.
-Took each group to the “high ropes” elements and run the high ropes elements (either belaying or transfers)
-Group ages ranged from middle school to college and adults/corporate.
Position from 2003 through 2006:
Camp Counselor – LIT Lead / TRAD Director
Hockomock Area YMCA, N. Attleboro, MA (Summers)
LIT (Leader in Training program):
-Exposed children ages 12 & 13 to the camp day from a different point of view, one that prepares them for a future as a CIT and eventually a counselor.
-Instill the core YMCA values.
-Rewrote and revamped curriculum each year.
TRAD (Trust & Adventure program):
-Led campers (aged 6-16) through a series of team-building games and initiative problems that serve to increase their ability to work together by strengthening certain core values inherent to teamwork.
-Took each group to the “high ropes” elements and run them.
-Catered program to each groups goals and needs.
Position from 1993 through 1999:
Camp Counselor & Ropes Course Director
Tri-Community YMCA Camp Foskett, Charlton, MA (Summers)
-Exposed children ages 5-14 to ropes course elements, character building games and initiative problems to instill teamwork, courage, leadership and other basic values.
-Decided when to replace equipment and what to replace it with.
-Supervised three to four other “Ropes” staff.
Position from April 1998 to December 2006:
Lead Rock Wall Instructor/Supervisor
Tri-Community YMCA, Southbridge, MA
-Taught classes (grades 2nd-6th, 7th & 8th and adult): basic climbing technique, basic rappelling technique, explanation of equipment.
-Supervised climbers and belayers. Belay during open climbing times and parties/rentals. Maintain equipment; decide when to replace equipment and what to replace it with. Train additional staff as rock wall instructors / supervisors.
Other YMCA/Childcare Experience:
Position from 2007 to present:
Assistant Counselor
JCYS Big City Day Camp, Chicago, IL (Summers)
-Supervised children
-Ran/plannned activities
-Camp photographer
April 2005 to December 2006:
Teen Center Supervisor
Hockomock Area YMCA
Downtown Teen Center / The Zone, N. Attleboro, MA
(drop-in center, ages 13-18)
-Opened/Closed Center
-Supervised teens / ran scheduled activities (and come up with new activities): homework and computer lab supervision, board games, arts & crafts
-Helped clean up site daily
September 2004 through December 2006:
Y Leaders Club (and Jr Leaders Club) Advisor
Hockomock Area YMCA, N. Attleboro, MA
-Assisted in weekly meetings with activities and planning.
-Helped pick out and then supervised teens during community service projects.
-Travelled with club to Leaders Rallies and acted as a living group advisor/night ranger: ran values, team-building and sport activities, kept watch at night for “strays”
September 2004 to April 2005:
Group Leader (mostly with 5th-8th grade)
Hockomock Area YMCA
School’s Out site at Bernon Family Branch, Franklin, MA
-Prepared a daily snack
-Supervised children & led activities: homework, games, arts & crafts
-Ran clubs (for approx. one month durations): new games, table games, chess
-Interacted with parents when needed
September 2003 to June 2004:
Group Leader (6, 7, 8th grade)
Hockomock Area YMCA
Middle School Fun Club, N. Attleboro, MA
-Prepared a daily snack
-Supervised children & lead activities: homework, games, arts & crafts
-Ran clubs (for approx. one month durations): computer-building, photography, music
-Interacted with parents when needed
September 2002 to June 2003:
Counselor (K-6th grade)
Woonsocket YMCA After School Day Care
(sites at Citizens & Pothier schools in Woonsocket, RI)
-Prepared a daily snack
-Supervised children & lead activities: homework, games, arts & crafts
-Helped clean up site daily
-Interacted with parents when needed
August 1999 to January 2000:
Assistant Site Coordinator (K-6th grade)
Tri-Community YMCA After School Day Care
(site at Burgess Elementary in Sturbridge, MA)
-Helped develop a curriculum
-Kept paperwork on all children in order as well as logs on discipline, accidents, fire drills, etc.
-Interacted with Parents as needed.
-Prepared a daily snack.
-Supervised children & led activities: homework, games, arts & crafts.
-Filled in for absent Site Coordinator (Oct & Nov).
Position from 1996 to 2006:
Campground Rental Supervisor
Tri-Community YMCA Camp Foskett, Charlton, MA
-Opened camp / Closed and locked up camp.
-Maintained grounds and buildings.
-Handled emergencies.
-Supervised other staff.
Music Industry Experience:
May 2001 to Present:
Web Guru
Wormtown.org (Worcester, MA)
-Web design and maintenance
-Moderate Messageboards
-Be a “Scenester”
August 1996 to 2006:
Musician
Das Happening, Snakes & Ladders, The Overtones, Just For Sundae, Mrs Remote Control, Lackadaisic and other Massachusetts and Rhode Island based bands.
Duties varied in each group but included:
-Playing bass guitar, percussion and/or singing back-up vocals (for recordings and live performances)
-Driving equipment van
-Promotional work including: mailing list maintenance and newsletter distribution, poster/flyer creation and distribution, website design and maintenance and booking shows.
January 1999 to July 1999:
Booking/Promotions
Funny Bones Cafe, Webster, MA
(Team) Duties:
-Found & contacted bands/musicians and scheduled shows
-Promotional work including: Design and distribution of flyers, design/maintenance of website
-Supervised shows (might include the following): running sound board, taking money and marking hands at the door, running Soda/Coffee bar, being a bouncer
Other Experience:
November 2002 to March 2003:
Merchandise Pick-up
Sears, N. Attleboro, MA
-Brought merchandise to customers from stock.
-Restocked warehouse area with contents of trucks.
November 1997 to April 1998:
Replenishment of Brand Central and Paint
Sears, Auburn, MA
-Restocked the floor and warehouse area (with stock from daily trucks) in Appliances & Electronics (Brand Central) and Paint departments.
September 1995 to June 1996:
Counter Help
Band Cafe – Shepherd Hill Regional High School Music Department
-Sold candy, soda, chips, small microwavable meals (manual register).
-Kept stock full.
-Cleaned up, locked up and counted money.
-Wrote down what was “hot” and helped shop for new items.
