Curriculum Vitae

Maxine Ferman, M.Ed.
San Francisco, CA
max-inc.com | info@max-inc.com

EXPERIENCE:

Director of Educational Technology / Art Director , '05 - present
Literacyworks - Oakland, CA

  • Leads efforts related to technological innovation in the curriculum.
  • Serves as a resource for adult literacy professionals who want information and guidance on the development of instructional technology.
  • Project management of large complex projects, with an understanding of the web design development life cycle
  • Design and produce client web sites and ongoing web site graphics.

Faculty Advisor, Summer '05
National Youth Leadership Forum on Technology (NYLF) - San Jose, CA

  • Facilitating a group of 20-25 students, leading them in curricular discussions and program activities
  • Responding to general student questions and alerting management staff of special needs
  • Accompanying students on law oriented site visits in the San Jose, CA. area
  • Providing supervision and assistance in residence at the program site
  • Assisting with program logistics and other event-related responsibilities, as needed

Technology Director / Computer Instructor, July '04 - May '05
Orinda Academy - Orinda, CA ( 7-12 )

Computer Instructor, Summer '04
Jewish Vocational Services (JVS)
Real Employment Assistance and Classroom Help (REACH)
  • The REACH program provides students with computer skills training and life skills workshops to prepare them for employment. The 8-week computer skills instruction includes computer basics, Microsoft Office applications and internet use. Workshops include time management, communication skills and problem solving along with technology career seminars for students.
Technical Coordinator / Computer Teacher, August '02 - June '04
Corpus Christi School - Piedmont, CA (K-8)
MissMax.com - Curriculum Web/Graphic Designer, '98 - Present (by request only)
Max-Inc.com - San Francisco, CA Instructor/Consultant, '98 - present Manager, Education Programs, '97 - '99
Arbor Software - Sunnyvale, California
  • Manage all facets of corporate Education Services Department.
  • Design and implement curriculum development process, standards, budgeting and production schedule.
  • Strong leadership and management skills in recruiting, developing and directing teams and organizational development.
  • Establish education programs and maintain corporate relationship with Authorized Training Centers nationwide.
  • Develop internal training resources, develop partnerships with local educational institutions and outside training vendors.
Curriculum Development Manager/Instructor, '95 - '97
Pacific Bell Internet Services - San Francisco, California
  • Establish and manage all facets of start-up Internet TechCenter Training Department.
  • Recruit and manage training team of technical writers/trainers and contractors, to provide comprehensive Internet and technical training to 100+ Technical Analysts.
  • Implement training methodologies, standards, scheduling, and equipment purchases for both PC and Mac training labs.
  • Design and develop curriculum and facilitate training for 2-week TechCenter Technical Analyst Certification and Mentor Program.
Contract Computer Trainer/Consultant & Writer/Graphic Designer, '87 - '95
  • Extensive experience in design and implementation of corporate/technical training programs and facilitation of courses, workshops and seminars.
  • Macintosh and Microsoft computer consultation, installation, training, hardware/software support.
  • Desktop publishing, writing, graphic design, print production, audio/video writing and production.
  • Develop curriculum and facilitate computer and software training courses for Webster University, The Regional Consortium for Education and Technology (RCET), and The University of Missouri-St. Louis Continuing Education-Extension Microcomputer Program
Senior MIS Training Specialist, '93 - '94
Spectrum Healthcare Services - St. Louis, Missouri
  • Establish and manage all facets of the MIS Training Department including development of training plans, procedures, standards, staffing, scheduling, and equipment purchases.
  • Conduct workflow analysis and needs assessments to design and develop company wide MIS training curriculum and programs.
  • Implement and facilitate MIS training curriculum to support 700+ central office employees and 130+ off site locations in 20+ states.
  • Promote and market in-house MIS training programs and courses to all employees through writing/graphic design of flyers, brochures, newsletter and computer based presentations.
Adjunct Faculty, '92 - '95
Fontbonne College - St. Louis, Missouri
  • Design and implement curriculum for graduate credit computer education courses through the Math & Computer Science Department.
  • Graduate courses include: Intro. to the Macintosh & HyperCard, Development of Computer Software for Instructional Purposes (CBT), and HyperCard Authoring and Development.
  • Design and conduct faculty development seminars and in-service programs on technology in business and education.
Information Specialist/Graphic Designer, '88 - '92
University of Missouri - St. Louis
  • Work with urban youth, grades K-12, through a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Bridge Program to integrate computer and technology education, as a way to foster learning and encourage at risk students to pursue math, science and technology.
  • Responsible for the design and production of publications and print material for the School of Education through research, writing, desktop publishing.
  • Provide technical support and training to various University departments regarding microcomputer equipment configuration and software purchases.
COURSES TAUGHT / TECHNICAL SKILLS:
software
  Adobe Illustrator Advanced
Adobe InDesign Intermediate
Adobe Photoshop Advanced
Apple Final Cut Pro Intermediate
Adobe Dreamweaver Expert ( ATC Certified )
Adobe Fireworks Expert ( ATC Certified )
Adove Flash Advanced
Apple iLife, iMovie, iDvd, iPhoto Expert
Sony Sound Forge Advanced
Sony Vegas Advanced
WordPress Advanced
hardware / os
  Microsoft Windows 95-XP, Vista Expert
Macintosh OSX, 9.x, 8.x, 7.x, Expert
Linux Moderate
PC Hardware A+ Certified Expert
Digital / Video Camera Advanced
network / server
  TCP/IP setup and configuration Advanced
Apple Mac OS X Server Advanced
Apple Remote Desktop Advanced
office productivity
  Microsoft Office Expert ( MOUS Certified '00 )
MS Word Expert ( MOUS Certified '00 )
MS Excel Expert ( MOUS Certified '00 )
MS Powerpoint Expert ( MOUS Certified '00 )

MS Outlook

 Advanced
MS Visio Advanced
languages
  CSS Advanced
DHTML Advanced
HTML Advanced
JavaScript Advanced
XML Intermediate

database
  Macromedia Cold Fusion Moderate
MS Access Intermediate
ASP/PHP Moderate
FileMaker Intermediate

EDUCATION:
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - '92
University of Missouri - St. Louis
  • Emphasis in Adult Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design
    • Thesis: Integrating Computers in Education: Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligence and Computers in Education
  • Continuing Education-Extension Microcomputer Certification Courses
  • K-12 Certification Courses
Bachelor of Science in Journalism '84
University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS
  • Emphasis in radio, television, film and computer science
  • Internships:
    • KMOX Radio - CBS - St. Louis, MO
    • KJHK Radio - PBS - Lawrence, KS
    • KTVI TV - ABC St. Louis, MO
Additional Education/Certification:
  • ICDL Autorized Testing Center Proctor - Orinda, CA '04
  • CBEST - California Teacher Credential - pending
  • ASP SFSU Extension - San Francisco, CA,
  • Cold Fusion AcademyX - San Francisco, CA, '02
  • XML AcademyX - San Francisco, CA, '02
  • Dreamweaver UltraDev Macromedia - San Francisco, CA '01
  • Flash5 In-House Productions San Ramon, CA, '00
  • CourseBuilder LearniT! - San Francisco, CA, '00
  • DHTML AcademyX - San Francisco, CA, '00
  • Dreamweaver UltraDev LearniT! - San Francisco, CA, '00
  • A+ Certification - PC Hardware Repair CompUSA - San Francisco, CA , '98
  • Web Based Training Conference - San Francisco, CA , '98
  • McCarthy TeamworX Coaches & Bootcamp - San Francisco, CA ,'98
  • McCarthy TeamworX Leadership Bootcamp - Seattle, WA, '97
  • Computer Training and Support Conference - Nashville, TN, '96
  • Intro to HTML, and Authoring in HTML LearniT!, & Productivity Point Intl '96
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS:
  • The Max Inventory of Learning Styles (M.I.L.S.) ©1991. Intellimation Library for the Macintosh. Santa Barbara, CA. An interactive, HyperCard based learning style assessment instrument.
  • University of Missouri - St. Louis, August 1991. Presented M.I.L.S. at the 1991 Adult Basic Education Conference.
  • Apple Computer, Inc., and Advanced Systems and Peripherals (ASAP), September 1991. Presented M.I.L.S. at the Higher Education Curriculum Integration Technology Seminar.
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