Resume

Henry Harvey

e-mail: HenryHarvey[AT]yahoo.com

http://www.henryharvey.com

EDUCATION:

New York University

M.P.S. Interactive Telecommunications

Columbia University

B.A. Political Science

Additional Graduate level study:

Harvard University, Emerson College,
School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts College of Art

Technical training:

Boston University, Interactive Factory, Avid Technology, Inc.

SKILLS:

Capable of translating business goals and strategy into effective web site content, user interface and technical implementation.
Experienced in all aspects of web site design, development and content management. Also experienced in leading creative teams.
Skilled at producing effective multimedia, hypertext and video presentations from initial concept through development.

Web Development	Web Page Design, Web Graphics, HTML JavaScript, Perl CGI Programming, Cold Fusion
Multimedia Authoring:	Macromedia Director
Presentations / Graphics:	MS Powerpoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro
Database Programs:	MS SQL, MySQL
Operating Environments:	Windows NT / 2000 / XP , Mac 10.x, Unix

EXPERIENCE:

July 2007 - Present

Web Producer

Clear Channel Communications

Managed online content, produced microsites, produced email newsletters for Clear Channel Communication's five New York City area radio station web sites. Edited copy. Developed original content ideas. Managed web projects. Coordinated site redesigns with internal clients. Produced web statistics reports. Helped manage system-wide template upgrades.

April 2001 - June 2007

Web Producer / Content Manager

Freelance

Produced web sites. Established content plans. Researched, wrote and edited content. Clients included: Lyceum Kennedy: Developed curriculum and lesson plans for K-12 computer training. Firepower: Designed site architecture for this ecommerce gaming site. Angelwish.com: Edited and maintained content for this charitable giving site.

March 2000- March 2001

Web Producer

Venture Vortex, Inc.

Worked closely with CEO to plan strategy, manage staff and vendors for Venture Vortex, Inc.'s innovative web site for entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. Played a vital role in the launch of Venture Vortex 2.0, which involved the retaining of a major web development firm and a $700,000 budget.

Responsibilities included:

Developing content and design goals for the web site
Defining technical specifications for the web site such as server performance, software capabilities and coding standards
Evaluating vendors to perform tasks such as web hosting, software development and graphic design
Reviewing vendor quotes and contract terms; advising management
Overseeing day-to-day progress of vendor's team of designers, programmers and project managers
Evaluating vendor's quality of work and adherence to technical specs and business goals
Hiring and overseeing staff of web developers to perform updates and enhancements to existing web site
Writing and editing web site content
Designing and produce e-mail newsletters in conjunction with content vendors
Working with Business Development department to implement affiliate partner areas of the web site
Designing multimedia marketing elements such as animated banners and flash presentations

May 1996 - February 2000

Web/Multimedia Design/Content Developer

(freelance/contract)

Designed web sites based on client requirements for various companies. Consulted on site architecture, design and content. Managed existing content, creating and editing original content as needed. Designed graphics, coded sites using HTML, Javascript and Perl.

Client: Ziff Davis - ZDNet

Worked with ZDNet's Creative Services division on content and presentation for special ZDNet advertising projects. Contributed original content for the sites in the form of script writing, web page design and video production.

Projects:

Head Writer and Creative Consultant for Computer Stew, ZDNet's daily comedy web show about technology. Provided creative concepts, scripts, research and video production.
Covered Comdex 1998 for Push, a special advertising site sponsored by Compaq. Reported on technology and events and created special multimedia elements for this highly successful site featured in the New York Times and USA Today. Winner of American Business Press's "Creative Excellence in Business Advertising" award.
Provided creative concepts, script writing and video production for Remote Control, three RealVideo "webisodes" sponsored by 3com and featuring interviews with Jessie Berst from ZDNet's AnchorDesk and humorous vignettes on the subject of remote computing.
Wrote creative content for Fluid News, which was nominated for a "Creative Excellence in Business Advertising" award by the American Business Press.

Client: Welch, Nehlen, Groome

Wrote web banners, site copy, radio and tv scripts for this small ad agency. Also consulted on client site design.

Client: Fidelity Investments - Digital Information Services

Designed and implemented web sites for Fidelity's Intranet as part of the Digital Information Web Team. Developed graphic user interface and site maps for internal clients. Created graphics and coded sites using HTML, Javascript and Perl. Performed quality control and HTML validation.

Projects:

Created several password protected web sites for Fidelity Legal to publish highly confidential materials to upper management under extremely tight deadlines.
Designed a web site used to publish meeting materials for Fidelity Wide Publishing Managers. The site helped facilitate communication and reduce use of e-mail for document delivery.
Recommended web tools and new internal QA procedures that were adopted by the Web Team.

Client: Media Shower, Inc.

Contributed web site content and marketing concepts for this company's award-winning web site, Zug (http://www.zug.com).

Client: Course Technology, Inc.

Maintained web site content and administered instructor authentication system for this textbook publisher.

February - April 1996

Web Page Designer

Inforonics

Developed Internet Catalog sites for manufacturing companies listed in the Thomas Register. Designed and storyboarded sites, coded customer copy and integrated with graphics using HTML according to customer specifications. Thoroughly tested sites in major Web browsers to ensure compatibility. Proofed sites, checked code for HTML validity and made customer changes as necessary.

January 1993 - February 1996

PC Applications Specialist

(Freelance / Contract)

Word Processing: Specialized in word processing and editing software documentation, technical manuals and business reports. Expert with all major office applications. Skilled with tables and charts, mail merge and complex report formats, especially technical report and legal documents. Knowledge of macros and hypertext.
Databases: Skilled in creating/updating databases, queries and reports.
Spreadsheets: Capable of setting up/ modifying spreadsheets and performing financial/statistical analysis.

February 1990 - December 1992

Customer Support Representative

JP Software, Inc.

Answered customers' questions on company's software utilities, maintained customer database. Proofed documentation and performed software user testing. Maintained computer backups.

February 1987 - January 1990

Systems Manager

Paperback Video Publishing

Managed office computer systems, tracked vendor sales and developed system to report internal sales figures. Prepared audit reports for Treasurer. Performed software install/uninstalls. Assisted with video production.

INTERESTS:

Running, Softball, Movies, Comedy Improvisation, Writing and performing sketch comedy.

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Copyright Henry Harvey 2009.