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Why You Should Hire Tim Nichols
OVERVIEW• User Interface Knowledge• Curriculum Delivery/Development• Web Development Experience• Technical Skills• Proven Innovator/Performer• Service Orientation• Credentials
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User Interface Knowledge• I’ve designed over 600 user interfaces for web sites and web apps so I
ramp up quickly on new programs and spot problem areas for usability.
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Received 2007 Summit International Design Award - Silver
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Curriculum Delivery/Development• I’ve trained a diverse groups on business systems and software via the
traditional format as well as distance learning options like WebEx or interactive/video-based CD-ROMs utilizing Captivate or Premiere.
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Web Development Experience• I’ve worked in the Web Design/Development world for 15 years and can
lead the creation or modification of web sites and online tutorials and help with translating existing content to mobile devices.
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Technical Skills• I have helped distressed clients work through their technology issues over
the phone and in person. I’ve also built my own computers from components and am a competent trouble-shooter.
• I’ve worked with the following programs:
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Acrobat, Captivate, Contribute, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Illustrator, ImageReady, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere
Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word
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Proven Innovator/Performer• Nerdery Overnight Challenge 2011 - Received award for Social Media
implementation• FindLaw Innovation Challenge - 2008: 1st Place & Coolest Idea - 2010: 1st Place• FindLaw Key Contributor (leadership training program), 2009• FindLaw Customer Operations Quarterly Awards (outstanding service) – 5 times• FindLaw Development/Client Tech Top Performer of the Month – multiple times• Minnesota Junior Chamber Statesman Award, 2007• Ambassador for the City of Mankato, 2002• United States Junior Chamber Leadership Summit, 2002
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Service Orientation• I’m passionate about helping others at work and in my personal life. I’ve
spent a great deal of time supporting worthy causes, especially those which support under-performing students and build stronger leaders and communities.
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FindLaw• Senior Web Producer 2008-2011• Web Producer 2007-2008• Contractor 2006-
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VoyageurWeb• Lead Designer/IA 2001-2006• Web Weaver 1997-2001
ISD77 Community Education• Technology Instructor 1998-
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Minnesota State University, Mankato• Instructor/Tutor Counselor 1994-
2005• Graduate Assistant 1995-
1997
WORK HISTORY
Bachelor of Science, TeachingEnglish Education 1995Minnesota State University, MankatoCoursework: Curriculum development, sociolinguistics, literature, evaluation/assessment, public speaking, interpersonal skills, psychology, creative writing, history, classroom management, professional ethics
Post-Graduate WorkEducational Technology 1995-1997Minnesota State University, MankatoCoursework: Educational leadership, multimedia applications, developmental psychology, facilities planning, diversity training
EDUCATION
AdobeAcrobat, Captivate, Contribute, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Illustrator, ImageReady, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere
MicrosoftAccess, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word
WebWeb Ex, X/HTML, CSS, PHP, ActionScript, Javascript, multiple Content Management Systems (proprietary, WordPress, Moodle, Wiki)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
