Christine Diane Patterson cdp@qru.com

Objective: To obtain relevant work experience while pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Agricultural Education and ultimately to enter the Peace Corps.

Skills

Computer: Windows 3.11, 95 & NT, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Calligari trueSpace, Adobe Illustrator, HTML, XTML, Internet Assistant, Macintosh (7.x), installation of software. Some familiarity with installation of hardware, and configuring machines for Internet use.

Office: Familiarity with HMO documentation, customer service and relations, general office, office machines and clerical duties.

Licenses and Certificates: New York State licensed Emergency Medical Technician, American Heart Association CPR certification, Baha'i Core Curriculum teaching certificate.

Currently Using 486/100, 24 MEGS, 1 GB, PAS sound card.

Experience
Qru Studios Incorporated
Web Development Studio
Director of Special Projects
Authoring of sections of company web site as well as smaller client sites.
Maintain contact with clients and off-site production help.
Creation of all printed promotional material for company.
Editor of weekly newsletter.
Development and implementation of
Assisted affiliated Internet Service Provider with customer service, technical support, and organization of office in preparation for company expansion.

Lyric Opera of Chicago
Usher
Provided primary contact between patrons and the Lyric Opera Company.
Attended to patrons needs before and during the performance.
Maintained safe and comfortable environment throughout duration of show.

Mark F. Tesser, MD
Dermatology Office
Receptionist/Medical Assistant
Assisted doctor with in-office surgeries.
Explained diagnosis and treatment of condition to patients.
Filed HMO, Medicare, and private insurance claims.
Contacted insurance companies regarding referrals, allowed treatment, and payment of claims.
Managed booking of busy office.
Filing, phones and similar clerical work.

Baha'i Center of New York
Teacher
Devised lesson plans to enhance and guide the spiritual and personal development of children and adolescents as growing members of the religious community.
Assisted with projects planned or implemented by the Youth Workshop.
Attended services and community activity encouraging youth participation.
Organized extra-curricular meetings for interested youth.

Lansner & Kubitschek
Public Interest Law Firm
Scanned depositions and hearings for information relevant to cases.
Served papers to various courts, companies and individuals.
Maintained reference library through monthly updates.
Filing, faxing and similar office duties.

On-Line Portfolio:

http://www.qru.com/gallery/pooh/
http://www.knowmadz.org/meta/
http://www.cgp-chicago.org
http://www.qru.com/studio/qrusnews/

Education:

City University of New York - Brooklyn College
Major: Geology
Activities:

Kingsman (newspaper) - 10/95 to 5/96
Staff Writer
Photographer
Features Editor

Emergency Medical Squad - 9/94 to 5/96
Dispatcher

Science Fiction Club - 9/93 to 9/95
Member
Treasurer 1/95 to 5/95

Interests: gardening, gourmet cooking, opera, photography, developing skills in graphics creation on computer.