Karin Rex Lansdale, PA 19446 www.geekygirlonline.com www.karinrex.com Phone: 215-393-7640 FAX: 215-393-7640 E-mail: rex@karinrex.com Professional Summary --Skilled technical writer, course developer, and technology trainer with 20 years of professional experience on both Windows and Macintosh platforms. --Proficient and creative e-learning, computer- and web-based training developer/author. --Accomplished author and editor with a wide range of writing experience. --Engaging instructor able to provide both online and in-person training. --Excellent command of web page design and implementation. --Strong graphic arts background including desktop publishing and design. Professional Qualifications Geeky Girl, LLC (formerly ComputerEase), Lansdale, PA (1989 to present) Professional Writer --Provide custom course development (traditional and elearning) and technical training, technical writing, project management, and e-learning solutions. Manage trainers and freelance writers. Dun & Bradstreet, NYC, NY (1990-1992) Course Developer/Instructor --Provided course development and instructor-led training. PTS, King of Prussia, PA (1989-1991) Course Developer/Instructor --Provided course development and instructor-led training. Maxwell Training Centers, Norristown, PA (1989-1991) Course Developer/Instructor --Provided instructor-led training. ComputerWare, Philadelphia, PA (1988-1989) Instructor --Provided instructor-led training. The Kingswood Group, Ardmore, PA (1984-1988) Typesetting Manager --Managed traditional typesetting and proofreading department. Provided typesetting, layout, and design services. Introduced and taught desktop publishing. Wrote and designed corporate communication procedures. Experience Overview --Conducted hundreds of courses training thousands of executives, managers, professionals, and staff members in the use of computers and other technology-related subjects. Presented nationwide public seminars for Dun & Bradstreet as well as other regional training organizations. --Developed e-learning solutions (CBT & WBT) for Fortune 500 companies such as Johnson & Johnson and Comcast. --Delivered hands-on training in large corporations, such as Aventis/Rhone-Poulenc Rorer, Elan Pharmaceuticals, Merck, Johnson and Johnson, Wyeth-Ayerst and many others, including technical migrations and corporate-specific software. Participated in dozens of software and hardware rollout projects in the pharmaceutical industry. --Facilitated synchronous and asynchronous courses online for a global audience for such institutions as Element K, SmartPlanet, ZDUniversity Barnes & Noble University, HP Learning Ctr., Sony Learning Ctr., Suite101, and c|net Help U. --Developed and maintained a long-term business relationship (1990-present) with Merck & Co, providing training, course development, and training coordination for large-scale software and operating system migration projects. --Dean, Suite University Writing & Publishing School (2005-2006) --Adjunct Professor, Lansdale School of Business Published Online Courses Element K / Ziff-Davis University / SmartPlanet --Internet Search Techniques, 4-week course, developed & instructed --Front Page 2000, Level 1, 4-week course, developed & instructed --Front Page 2000, Level 2, 4-week course, developed & instructed Powered Inc. (Barnes & Noble University, Dell University, CodeWarrior U, HP University) --Quicken Basics, 4-week course, developed & instructed --Building Your First Web Page, 4-week course, developed & instructed --Buying a New PC, 4-week course, developed & instructed --Keeping Your Child Safe in Cyberspace, 4-week course, developed & instructed Suite University --Search the Web Fantastic, 4-week course, developed & instructed] Books Rex, Karin; Cecil, James et al. Nurturing Customer Relationships. NJ: Nurture Institute Press, 2006 Rex, Karin. The Internet Illuminated. NY: Skillpath, 1996. Rex, Karin. Internet Search Techniques. NY: Ziff-Davis, 1996. Rex, Karin. Computers in Clinical Practice. PA: American College of Physicians, 1995. 12-36. Other Publications Experience --Editor & Columnist for Suite101 Digital Photography & Editing topic --Technology Columnist and Automotive Writer for Lifestyle Magazine (regional PA magazine) --Technical Writer and Editor for Sharper Training (website) --Web Content Editor for ICast / Zinezone, (website) --Contributing Writer for KBKids.com (website) --Technical Writer for Encore Software (gaming instructions) --Freelance Writer for The Reporter (newspaper) --Columnist for MacViews (monthly publication) --Contributor to MacLine (quarterly publication) Technical & Soft Skills Expertise (These are programs and/or topics that I have taught, written about, and/or used professionally.) Windows Platform --Windows OS --Microsoft Office --Adobe Captivate --Macromedia Breeze --QuarkXPress --Quicken --Adobe Acrobat/Distiller --Photoshop & Elements --Macromedia Dreamweaver --Macromedia Flash --NetMeeting --SnagIt & Camtasia Macintosh Platform --Macintosh OS --Microsoft Office --QuarkXPress --Adobe Acrobat/Distiller --Quicken --FileMaker Pro --Photoshop & Elements --Macromedia Dreamweaver --Macromedia Flash --Extensis BeyondPress --ChemDraw --iTunes & iPhoto Internet/Other Topics --HTML, XML, CSS --Adobe Captivate --Cascading Style Sheets --FrontPage --Explorer, Netscape, Firefox --Technical Writing --Presentation Coaching --Project Management --Internet Search Techniques --Blackboard --Time Management --Digital Photography Education --MA, Professional Writing, Chatham University 2008 --BA, Communications/Writing, Rowan University 1982 References Supplied upon request.