Objective
- Promote digital literacy and ubiquitous Internet access.
Qualifications
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Web and digital communication development
- Project Management
- User Experience (UX) Analysis
- Digital Asset Management
- Social Media Networking
- Video and Print Media Production
- Computer-based Training
- Web Development
- University and Professional Seminar Experience
- Interactive Tutorial Design
- Technical and Procedural Documentation
- HACCP Level 1 Certification - HACCP International Alliance
- Good Manufacturing Practices Certification - Cornell University Extension
- Artisan Cheesemaking Certification - College of Marin
- Handmade Pasta Certification - Vecchia Scuola Bologna Italy
- Cowgirl Creamery - Petaluma CA: Online Competitive Analysis
- Denis Kelly Food and Wine - Oakland CA: Social Media Consulting
- Headwaters Rural Development Corp - Butte MT: Events and Training
- Digital Asset Production and Management
- Project and Staff Management
- Requirements Analysis
- User Interface Prototyping and Testing
- Quality Assurance Monitoring
- Data Relevance and Integrity
- User Experience (UX)
- Content Accuracy and Availability
- Social Media Integration
- Mobile Application Research and Analysis
- Video Production
- Technical Writing
- Myrna Loy Center for the Media and Performing Arts
- Atlantic Richfield Corporation - ARCO
- Montana Public Schools and State Government
- Kaiser Permanente Health Plan
- Pacific Gas & Electric
Experience
| Founder - cgMediaWorks | Present |
Digital media production for small-scale food industries
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| Adjunct Professor - Technical Communications, Montana State University | 2010 |
| Taught courses in Web design, content production, asset management, and social media networking | |
| Website and User Experience (UX) Manager - BlueCross BlueShield MT, Helena MT | 1998 - 2009 |
Designed, developed, and maintained corporate Websites
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| Founder - The Liberal Arts Media Production Company | 1989 - 1997 |
Video, computer animation and print media production - Technology training and consulting
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| Adjunct professor - Dept. of Communications, Menlo College, Atherton CA | 1995 - 1996 |
| Taught courses in computer graphics, video production and script writing for corporate communications | |
| Instructor - Bay Area Video Coalition, San Francisco CA | 1990 - 1995 |
| Taught software training seminars in video, sound and graphics production | |
| Media Producer - Kaiser Permanente Health Plan, Oakland CA | 1989 - 1995 |
| Produced computer animation, video, and print media for medical staff and member education | |
| Assistant Manager - Adolph Gasser Inc., San Francisco CA | 1985 - 1989 |
| Supervised motion picture equipment sales and rental staff; provided customer training and support | |
Education
| University of Montana, Missoula MT | Graduate Courses - Global Public Health |
| City College, San Francisco CA | Film Production, Computer Animation and Programming |
| University of Missouri, Kansas City MO | Graduate Courses - Psychology |
| Saint Mary University, Leavenworth KS | BA: English Literature - Minor: Math and German |
Continuing Education
| UC Berkeley - INFO Camp | Advanced User Experience and Social Media Intensive |
| HACCP International | HACCP Level 1 Certification |
| Cornell University Extension | Good Manufacturing Practices Certification |
| College of Marin | Artisan Cheese Certification |
| Cheese School of San Francisco | French, Italian and British Cheese/Wine Pairing |
| Vecchia Scuola Bolognese | Handmade Pasta Certification |
| Northwest Wine Academy | Wines of Washington Course |
Community Service
| Corporate Advisory Board - MSU - Department of Technical Communications | 2003-2009 |
| Board Member - Myrna Loy Center for Performance and Media Arts | 2003-2009 |
| Contributor - Inaugural supporter of One Laptop Per Child | 2007-Present |
Contact Information
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cg@cynthiagaffney.com
406-439-2557
415-409-9376