More than seven years of experience in e-commerce applying skills in organization, teamwork and problem-solving within a fast-paced technology environment.
CNET.com 08/03-Present
Catalog and Metadata Administrator
Catalog development using in-house tools to create product IDs on request from Editorial department, and coordinating with other teams for product specifications and pricing. Creating and adjusting categories based on taxonomy and metadata from data providers, and also manipulating ontology as needed. Assisted in testing new tools and logging bugs, as well as making suggestions for tool improvements. Currently in charge of categories Mobile devices (including cell phones, smartphones, GPS, and MP3 players), Digital cameras and camcorders, and Flash memory.
Smartshop.com 11/99-7/01
Content QA Manager
Started as a Content Editor and moved up to Content QA Manager. Duties included managing twelve people, reporting to upper managers, writing, editing, logging and fixing bugs related to content, and occasionally assisting the Software QA department with software testing.
American Protective Services, Inc. 11/97-11/99
Security Guard
Provided security for several clients and assumed some receptionist duties, such as answering the phone, signing for packages, and signing in authorized visitors.
Claremont Camera & Video, Inc. 6/96-9/97
Sales Associate
Worked in the Photo Department selling film and receiving film to be processed. Also rented camera equipment, sent cameras for repair, answered phones, took passport photos, and provided general customer service.
W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center 6/91-6/96
Feed Crew
Worked on the ranch feeding horses, cleaning stalls, and various other barn chores.
Cornerstone Equestrian Center (formerly Rockin' B Ranch) 6/93-9/95
Groom
Groomed, saddled and exercised horses for the trainer.
2008-2009
Graduation: May 15, 2009
Bachelor of Science, Liberal Arts
Excelsior College
2000-2001
Certificate, Interactive and Multimedia Technologies
Foothill College
1990-1997
Major, Animal Science with an option in Equine Industry
English minor
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona