Charlotte Spinner

Summary

Independent information technology and services professional focusing primarily on Web application and database development.

Professional Experience

Principal & Founder
Effective Systems Solutions LLC, Alexandria, VA

Apr 1999 – present

Develop & maintain various Cuadra STAR® databases, specializing in the design of Web-based search interfaces, Windows-based application development, statistical reports, and data cleansing & conversion. Expertise includes data modeling, validation, index builds, and report generation. Code and develop websites and conduct website and SEO evaluations. Skilled in HTML, CSS, XML and other data interchange, JavaScript, Java. Provide data conversion between STAR and other data storage formats. Develop Unix shell scripts to support data exchange processes. Provide “cradle-to-grave” services and assist clients in delineating goals and formulating methods. Clients include various private-sector businesses, nonprofit organizations and government agencies.

 Independent IT Services Consultant
Alexandria, VA

Feb 1993 – Apr 1999

Self-employed. Developed & maintained various Cuadra STAR® databases for a federal agency and an area non-profit organization.

Database Support & Design Specialist
PsycINFO User Services, American Psychological Association, Washington, DC

Nov 1994 – Apr 1999

Provided liaison services between customers (primarily academic libraries) and commercial database vendors, while developing PsycINFO & related psychology literature database products. Acted as technical contact for producers of commercial search systems (Web/Internet, CD-ROM). Contributed to design of Oracle-based PsycINFO production system (including schema design and query/reporting requirements) and coordinated data migration from Cuadra STAR. Provided training & support for PsycINFO customers, both on- and off-site. Staffed various library, computer & psychology conferences/exhibits.

 System Supervisor
Nonserials Operations, PsycINFO, American Psychological Association, Washington, DC

Sep 1987 – Nov 1994

Maintained Cuadra STAR databases of psychological literature, including development of export routines for PsycINFO products; served as Database/System Administrator for AlphaMicro-2000 minicomputer. Included hardware and software troubleshooting, system upgrades, cabling & other hardware configuration.

Technical Expertise

• HTML; CSS; XML
• various CMS systems
• JavaScript
• Adobe Flash®
• Cuadra STAR® database & information management system
• Dreamweaver®, FrontPage®
• Knowledgeable in Java
• Unix (Solaris, DEC Alpha, AIX, etc.) & Linux system administration
• Unix shell scripting
• MS-Access®, Alpha Five®
• familiarity with Oracle®, SQL, Perl

Business & Interpersonal Skills

• Interpretive. Bridging the communication gap often encountered between ‘technical’ and ‘non-technical’ staff. Demystification of technology for the customer.
• Analytical. Rapid understanding of work processes, workflow bottlenecks, and other problem areas, from initial requirements analysis throughout project development.
• Organizational. Clear delineation of goals, options, and progress toward completion. Thorough documentation.

Education

St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York, B.S., 1985