Here’s a bit about me. The big one: I’m a Seattleite who was born in Rhode Island. I’ve spent most of my life in the greater Seattle area, and I have a rich family history in Washington.
Career-wise, most of my work has been in the realm of Business Administration. I’ve worked as an Office Manager, Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Bookkeeper…that sort of thing. With that, I’ve been the tech-savvy one, so even when I wasn’t directly in IT, I’ve been the one to fix copiers, printers, computers, and phone issues. In many of my roles, I’ve been the only IT support. I am also generally the one on point to try out new software, SaaS solutions, or manage any technology projects.
Currently, I divide my time between two local non-profits: Trinity Lutheran Church and the Edmonds Waterfront Center. At Trinity, I’m mostly focused on traditional admin work. At the Waterfront Center, though, my focus is IT and AV support. Currently, I get to spend time on desktop support and network admin. My main tech stack is Microsoft (Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra, etc), though I also work with Google Workspace. In addition, I studied CISCO Networking, desktop support, database administration and design, and some other stuff. I’m also responsible for AV systems (soundboards, video, YouTube and Zoom streams).
Another area of focus is web stuff, mostly WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace support, though I’m able to create and edit classic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript-built sites. During the pandemic, I earned an associate’s degree in “web application and cloud development” (it’s better, I think, to call it “web design”) from Edmonds College. So I have a solid understanding of web development, design, and the classic web dev stack (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). I have also managed social media campaigns, including tools like Google and Meta business accounts.
I have an abiding interest in photography, poetry, and writing that finds its origins back in late elementary school and junior high. I have worked hard on building those skills and expanding them. This included taking as many writing classes and design classes as I could. These are key parts of my life’s joy.
Various additional details:
- I love geeky things and geek culture, including comics, scifi, anime, and fantasy.
- I also love writing haiku and taking photographs as creative outlets. You can view that work here.
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