Von Darnell
ydarnell@uwo.ca
www.10mb.com/choreo/


CAREER OBJECTIVE
Internet-based Information Technology and Management


QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS


EDUCATION

-Masters Degree in Library and Information Science,  University of Western Ontario. 1996-Dec '97.  Focus on information systems and technology.
MLIS courses taken

-B.A. Honours Degree in English Language and Literature,  University of Western Ontario.  1992-1996.  Focus on theory and criticism.  Dean's Honour List.


EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
 
Summer / Fall 1997-  Contract Positions
Roger's WAVE- High Speed Cable Internet Access
Consultancy position, training in WAVE infrastructure and connectivity.  Advised on marketing and training strategies.

CIBC's Internet Cafe
Consultancy position, training in interface design and use, Internet connectivity, and CIBC's online banking packages.
 

March 1997-  Present
ChoreoGraphics Web Design & Consulting
-Director
http://www.10mb.com/choreo/
http://www.10mb.com/choreo/rentals/
Services include information architecture and design for the Web, graphics solutions, indexing and promotion, training and consulting.  Responsibilities include training, marketing, business development,  consulting, and all aspects of project implementation.
 
September 1996- December 1996
Information Planning & Architecture
Department of Fisheries & Oceans (DFO)
-Information Analyst.  Analysis and structuring of online information resources.  Creation of web sites for the intranet.  Training in Fulcrum Technology’s Surfboard 2.0 product,  an RDBMS  information retrieval system.  Exposure to DMR’s Productivity Plus project management methodology.
 

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

VP-Communications- MLIS student council, summer '97
SOGS (Society of Graduate Students) representative-1997
Outdoor interests include rock-climbing, swimming, participation in the SOGS softball league, and walking my golden retriever, Dallas.