Judith L. Stifel's Web Developer Curricula Vitae
Updated August 31, 2007
Description
- Custom Web Site Design and Development
- User Interface Engineering
- E-Commerce
- PC, Web, Graphics
- Bitmap Graphics to Web or Print
- Professional Writing
- PC and Academic Course Generation
- Desktop Publishing
- PC Troubleshooting
- Maintenance and Support
Summary
Mature, honest and reliable, well-seasoned, and innovative independent contractor with
highly diverse background in web development, graphics, writing, search engine optimizing,
PC computers, management, education, counseling, business, and communications in a
variety of homogeneous and multi-cultural academic, business, and medical settings
desirous of outsourced work as web developer/graphic artist/writer/ search engine
optimizer. Strong skills in User Interface, bitmap graphics, writing/communications,
psychology, and education.
Professional Qualifications
Business and Computers
- Professional Web developer, E-commerce, graphics, User Interface specialist, search
engine optimizer, writing.
- Professional competence with PC computers, word processing, databases, spread sheet,
desktop publishing, digital graphics, scanning, digital photography (Sony Mavica CD),
training, courses, and training manuals.
- Initiated computer training programs for a major, 600-plus member computer user group
and for the staff of Columbia Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and liaison between
computer network department and Department of Education Services.
- Designed, created, and produced Port St. Lucie Times and Relaxing Times tabloid
newspapers.
- Expertise in using PageMaker, PhotoShop, Front Page, Golive, Image Ready, Word, and a
large number of associated graphics and layout programs for print prepress and digital
file transfer. Able to scan, retouch, and convert to tif, jpg, gif, eps and other file
formats, include conversion to and from Mac and provide original digital photography with
Sony Mavica CD.
- Trained and supported nursing staff on Meditech hospital software for Lawnwood Regional
Medical Center.
Academics
Community College and Elementary Education Levels
- Administered exams; supported handicapped adult students with class notes, tutoring,
essay exams, and resources.
- Initiated, developed, and directed new adult basic skills testing department (T.A.B.E.).
- Personal research project: to reduce test anxiety and allow test takers to achieve the
highest possible test scores based on their true knowledge and capabilities. (Project was
extremely successful.)
- Trained and supervised test administrators and instructional assistants.
- Co-developed English as a Second Language program for Federally-eligible Mexican migrant
workers and Haitians.
- Tutored adolescent and adult students (one-on-one) in all academic skills areas in a
learning lab environment.
- Remediated students of all ages math, reading, writing, science, English, most subjects
on all levels.
- Taught Study Skills, Overcoming Test Anxiety, Overcoming Irrational Fears, Special Basic
Math/Algebra.
- Administered and graded specialized tests and created study prescriptions for all ages.
- Initiated, developed, implemented English for Speakers of Other Languages program for
non-American K-5th graders.
- Developed whole language and student-centered approaches and activities for all levels
of non-English youngsters.
- Fostered self-esteem, self-confidence, enthusiasm, excitement, and successes in students
of all ages.
- Fostered a safe space and sense of belonging and inculturation within cross-cultural
groups of K-5th students.
- Contributed significantly to staffings on troubled E.S.O.L. students.
- Developed communication and support systems among students, teachers, and parents.
- Created newsletter and personal assessments of non-English-speaking students to aid
teachers' understanding. Tutored high school subjects for home/hospital-bound adolescents
with behavioral problems in private homes and hospitals.
- Academic and Life Skills Coaching/Tutoring specialized in supporting adolescents and
college students.
Counseling and Coaching
- Specialized in Self-esteem, Self-confidence, Self-awareness, Anxiety Control, Management
of Irrational Fears, Control Issues, Crisis Intervention and Management, Time Management,
Organization, Relationship, and Personality Issues (M.B.T.I.).
- Delivered lectures, workshops, and discussion support groups for adults and adolescents.
- Fostered self-sufficiency and independence in adolescent and adult handicapped
individuals.
- Mentored adolescent and adult students in crisis and transition related to personal,
academic, and professional goals.
- Guided adolescent and adults to community resources, options, and personal assets they
had overlooked.
- Spotted Dyslexia and other learning problems and made referrals.
- Worked closely with the Women's Program to aid women in transition back to school.
- Mentored and supported men, women, and children in personal, academic, and career
crisis.
- Developed and administered games for children and parents to learn coping skills, and
safe outlets for expressing positive and negative feelings.
- Built refuge, support networks, and advocates for non-American children needing support
and guidance.
- Trained instructional assistants in cross-cultural sensitivity skills and methodologies.
- Taught affirmations to juvenile victims of abuse: I am a person; I have feelings;
I have rights; I have choices.
- Academic and Life Skills Coaching specialized in supporting adolescents and college
students.
- Substance Abuse Programs written and administered to groups of adult inmates in local
jails.
Temperament Assessment and Development:
Individuals/Couples/Families/Workshops/Groups/Lectures.
Building Relationships /Self-Esteem/Confidence/Assertiveness/Communications Skills:
Individual/workshops/groups.
Relationship Negotiating and ReNegotiating for Couples, Significant Others, Parent/Child,
Family, Career, and others.
- Business coaching, career guidance,
pre-employment testing, employee profiling, workplace conflict resolution,
employee performance and efficiency coaching.
Employment History
2007 to Present
Indian River Community College Adjunct Instructor
Instruct Work
Certification Program for Florida Work Force Board
- 1991 to Present
- Judi Stifel, Consulting - Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Coaching:
Personality Analysis and Development
- Personal Enrichment, Relationship Coaching, and Negotiation
- Academic and Life Skills Coaching, Tutoring, Mentoring
- Workshops, Groups, Individual Coaching, Lectures
Career Guidance and Coaching
Business Coaching, Testing, Workshops, Workplace Conflict Resolution
Pre-Employment Testing
Coaching for Managers to Increase Efficiency and Productivity of Employees
Test Anxiety Training
- Study Skills Training
- Math/Algebra and Essay Writing Training
- Web and Computer:
Web Development
- Graphics
- Writing
- Desktop Publishing
- PC Computer Training
- 2004 to 2005
- Miami Behavioral, Project HOPE - West Palm Beach, Florida
- Disaster Crisis Counselor
- Counsel Hurricane Survivors in Crisis
- 2003 to 2003
- Suncoast Mental Health Center - Ft. Pierce, Florida
- Clinical Psychotherapist
- Administer Therapy to Children and Families
- 2003 to 2003
- New Horizons of the Treasure Coast - Ft. Pierce, Florida
- Addiction Professional
- Create Substance Abuse Prevention Program for Adult Inmates in Jails
- Create Substance Abuse Aftercare Program for Adult Inmates in Jails
- Administer and Conduct Substance Abuse Group Sessions in two jails for adult male and
female inmates
- 1995 to 2000
- Columbia-Lawnwood Regional Medical Center - Ft. Pierce, Florida
- Staff Development Educator
- Computer Trainer
- Liaison
- Support
- 1997 to 1998
- Intervention Services Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Family Therapist
- 1993 to Present
- Self-Employed - Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Development of Vanity Penworks Web site
- High and Low Tech PC Training/Digital Graphics
- Troubleshooting
- Desktop Publishing
- Writing
- Academic Training and Coaching
- 1992 to 1993
- Port St. Lucie Elementary School - Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Structure and Teach E.S.O.L. Pullout Program K-5th (temporary)
- 1991 to 1992
- St. Lucie County School Board - Ft. Pierce, Florida
- Substitute Teacher - High School (all subjects)
- 1989 to 1991
- Indian River Community College - Ft. Pierce, Florida
- Co-Developer E.S.L.
- Developer T.A.B.E. Testing
- Individualized Instructor-learning Lab, Youth To Adult
- 1988 to 1989
- Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services - Stuart, Florida
- Public assistance specialist 1 case worker
- 1984 to 1987
- Indian River Community College - Ft. Pierce, Florida
- Developer T.A.B.E. Test Administrator
- Handicapped Student Support and Assistance
- 1974 to 1982
- Self-employed - St. Louis, Missouri and Ft. Pierce, Florida
- Corporate Officer
- Proprietor
- Gold Coast School of Real Estate 5, Inc.
- Water Treatment Company, Inc.
- Cenfil, Inc. (Scientific Laboratory Filter Manufacturer)
- Elegante Arts
Educational Background and Honors
- 1991 to 1993
- Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton, Florida
- M. Ed. Mental Health Counseling (not completed as classes not available)
- GPA 4.0
- Elected to Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor Society (1991)
- 1989
- State University of New York - Albany, New York
- B.A. Psychology, Minor in Sociology - 1989
- GPA 3.89 B.A.
- Academic Scholarships: 1986, 1987, 1988
- A.A. Degree-Graduated Valedictorian/Highest Honors
- Nominated A 1990 National Outstanding Adult Learner Award, Washington, DC
- Invited member of Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society 1992
- Current Web Site: http://www.vanitypenworks.com/
- Coaching Web Site: http://www.coachjudi.com
Certificates and Licenses
- Certified Adult-Developmental Education Instructor
- Indian River Community College
- Certificate # 1870 (1989 to 1995)
- Teaching Eligibility Statement
- St. Lucie County School Board
- Psychology 6-12 (expired)
- Member of
- National Association of Desktop Publishers
Tri-County Computer Users Group
International Webmasters Association
Web Design & Developers Association
- School, Trainer, and Publisher
- St. Lucie County and City of Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Certified Instruct Work Certification Program
Indian
River Community College and
Florida Work
Force Board
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