1998 - 1999

Aug - Aug

Technical Writer

Harman Information Technology Pty Ltd

• Responsible for writing all end-user documentation for software developed by Harman IT (both WinHelp and HTML Help formats, Microsoft Word, and HTML).
• Responsible for redesign, maintenance, and development of Harman IT website.
• Responsible for Harman IT intranet site, its development, and content.
• Responsible for the design, development, content, and maintenance of the Alpha Travel website.
• Wrote training course material and other material for Department of Education and Training on behalf of Harman IT.
• Taught training course to Department of Education and Training staff.
• Converted hundreds of Lotus AmiPro and Lotus Freelance Graphics documents to Microsoft Word 97 and Power Point 97 for Hamersley Iron, a major Harman IT client
• Responsible for building the SAP Help files for Hamersley Iron (using HDK 3.3).
• Wrote feasibility study on converting Hamersley Iron's SAP WinHelp files to HTML for distribution on HI's intranet.

1993 - 1998

Jun 1993 - Jul 1998

Information and Communications Manager

Microfusion Pty Ltd

• Solely responsible for developing corporate website (450+ 'pages').
• Responsible for writing all training course manuals and user manuals (print and on-line).
• Solely responsible for writing the quarterly Microfusion newsletter.
• Critical role within the company with respect to the research, design, specifications, user interface, testing, etc. of Microfusion library automation software for Windows NT and PICK platforms.
• Spent over 500 hours doing Internet research on competitor companies and products.
• Customer Support Officer and National Customer Support Manager for 4 years; Information and Communications Manager for 1 year.
• Provided training and support to hundreds of library and teaching staff using Microfusion software.
• Trained Microfusion staff.

1993

Mar

Librarian (locum)

Arthur Andersen

• Provided reference service and research via on-line searching to Partners and other accounting professionals.
• Wrote 12 month plan for the provision of various information services for the Perth practice.

1984 - 1992

Head of Department: Library

Hampton SHS

• Taught library research skills and study skills to students.
• Wrote Study Skills and Assignment Writing books for students.
• In-serviced primary and secondary teaching staff in teaching information retrieval skills.
• Occasional lecturer in library management for Edith Cowan University.
• Planned and implemented the automation of the school's library.
• Managed four library staff and library budget.
• Developed and implemented library policies and procedures.
• One year exchange to Ontario, Canada as Teacher-Librarian.
• State Executive (1984-1990), National Treasurer (1989-1990) and Acting National President (1990) of School Libraries Section of ALIA.

1982 - 1983

Deputy Principal

Wickham DHS

• Jointly managed 13 school staff; timetabling; managing student behaviour.
• Established and managed two libraries on separate campuses.
• Taught numerous and varied classes, including research and library skills; work experience liaison.

1981

Jul - Dec

Acting Deputy Principal

Swan View HS

• Administered Work Experience program.
• Administered all Options choices for the following year's timetable.

1979 - 1981

Teacher- Librarian in charge

Swan View HS

• Taught library research skills and study skills to students.
• Administered the school's library and information resources.

1978

Study leave

• Completed BA (Murdoch) and BEd (WACAE).

1977

Teacher- Librarian in charge

John Willcock HS

• Taught library research skills and study skills to students.
• Administered the school's library and information resources.

1975 - 1976

Teacher- Librarian in charge

Carnarvon SHS

• Taught library research skills and study skills to students.
• Administered the school's library and information resources.