MARK WILLIAM BRANOM tel - 650.725.1717 email - markb@stanford.edu website - http://www.stanford.edu/people/markb/ portfolio - http://www.stanford.edu/people/markb/portfolio.html HTML resume - http://www.stanford.edu/people/markb/resume.html =========== EDUCATION =========== A.M., EDUCATION, Stanford University, 1996 * Graduated with a master's degree in English Education, with a technology focus A.B., DRAMA & COMMUNICATION, Stanford University, 1995 * Graduated with departmental honors ===================== TEACHING EXPERIENCE (see portfolio for details ) ===================== INSTRUCTOR AND COURSE DEVELOPER, Stanford University IT Services Technology Training (2000-present) * Teach Stanford faculty and staff about computers and technology in a variety of settings: - Hands-on computer lab classroom instruction - Large lecture classes - Personalized one-on-one training – providing just-in-time, exactly-as-needed expertise - Customized classes on demand for departments and groups * Courses include Basic Computer Usage, HTML, Dreamweaver, Website Design, Image Processing, Graphics Production, Database Programs, Adobe Acrobat, Web Programming, Email, Computer Security, Handheld PDAs, Calendars, Protecting Documents on the Web, Podcasting, Blogging, Sound and Video Creation * Technical Lead for the team producing web-based video helplet instruction LECTURER, Stanford University Continuing Studies Department (2000-present) * Conduct hands-on technology classes for adult learners from the entire Bay Area * Courses include HTML, Dreamweaver, Website Design, Image Processing, Graphics Production, Podcasting, Blogging, Sound and Video Creation ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, Business Division, Cañada College (2000-present) * Teaching college students business skills, computers, and technology * Courses include HTML, Internet Usage, Email, Calendaring (Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat * Manage and oversee teaching assistants FRESHMAN ADVISOR, Stanford University (1997-present) * Providing academic and personal advice to Stanford freshmen and sophomores * Manage and oversee the Peer Advising Mentor assigned to my advising group ======================= OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE (see portfolio for samples ) ======================= WEBMASTER/COMPUTER CONSULTANT, Branom Instrument Company, Stanford University IT Services Technology Training, Stanford University Women's Center, Stanford University School of Engineering, and Stanford University Drama Department (1993-present) * Create and maintain websites * Create web-based computer scripts/programs * Provide technical support (networking, hardware configuration, software installations, etc.) TECHNICAL WRITER, Information Technology Systems and Services (1999-2002) * Created, distributed, and maintained: - ITSS and Stanford University websites - Numerous publications on computing topics for the Stanford community * Technical Lead responsible for organizing, creating, and distributing computer CDs and website containing software for the Stanford community (Essential Stanford Software) EXPERT PARTNER/LOCAL NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR, School of Engineering (1997-99) * Responsible for the creation and maintenance of the website: http://ughb.stanford.edu * Managed local network setup and support (both hardware and software) * Designed cover artwork for Undergraduate Handbook (both online and hardcopy versions) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE, Student Affairs, School of Engineering (1997-99) * Assisted Senior Associate Dean and Assistant Director for Undergraduate Education with administrative duties (budget, calendar, confidential correspondence, student services, etc.) * Created and maintained computer database of student petitions and program deviation requests * Managed group of student office assistants * Oversaw multi-million dollar budget ===================== RECENT PUBLICATIONS ===================== Course Readers Stanford University Continuing Studies courses: * Beginning Website Design * Enhanced Website Design * Graphics Production for the Web * Sound and Video for Websites * Using Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Fireworks Stanford University IT Services courses: * Using Technology to Manage the Ever-Increasing Workload at Stanford * Adobe Acrobat * Photoshop Lite * Access Lite * FileMaker Pro Lite * Using Email at Stanford * Calendaring: Tips and Tricks in Sundial * Web Design Level 1: HTML Basics * Web Design Level 2: Cascading Style Sheets * Web Design Level 3: Using Tables * Web Design: Designing a Web Site * Web Design: Forms and Basic CGI Scripting * Web Design: Protecting Documents on the Web * Dreamweaver Lite * Using Video and Sound in Web Pages * Breeze Presenter * IT Services Site Training * Introduction to ReportMart * Photos, Graphics and the Web Can~ada College courses: * Introduction to the Internet * Information Retrieval on the Internet * Introduction to HTML * Intermediate HTML * Using Outlook Other Publications: * Video Helplets: Resetting Your SUNet ID Password, Changing Your SUNet ID Password, Using Webmail * Creating Web Pages on the Leland System * Using Email at Stanford * Eudora Installation Guide * Welcome to Stanford's Online Information Resources (for newly admitted students) * A Guide to Stanford University's Computing Resources ======== HONORS ======== * Consistently receive favorable reviews from students. * Nominated by students and colleagues as a dynamic mentor and asked to host dinners for the Partners for Academic Excellence. * Nominated for an Amy Blue award, which honors staff members who are exceptionally dedicated, supportive of colleagues and passionate about their work. =================================== References available upon request ===================================