Jim Freund
jfreund@hourwolf.com
(Complete contact info available upon request)
OBJECTIVE
To leverage my technical expertise and experience as a communicator into a more viable market.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
· Producer / host of multiple award-winning radio programs for over 35 years, including weekly talk show in the NYC market for 30 years.
· Performed in radio commercials for CompUSA.
· Taught media communications at Goddard College and literature appreciation at Queens College.
· Managed and worked in sales for a variety of retail establishments, including book stores, a pharmacy and a liquor store.
· As assistant at three talent agencies, participated in marketing of actors to casting directors.
· Reviewer, analyst, and commentator for many high-profile technology publications, with expertise in software and networking products.
· Editor of major Web sites for computer professionals, including EarthWeb and CMPnet's Planet IT.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Freelance
Computer Support Consultant, 2002 - Present
Provide purchasing, installation, upgrade, training, and ongoing support services to individuals and small businesses.internet.com / EarthWeb
Managing Editor, 2001 - 2002
Editor of CrossNodes, EarthWeb's site for network professionals and flagship site of internet.com's networking channel. (Now known as JupiterMedia.) Full responsibility for site's vision, planning, assigning, editing, and publication schedule. Wrote weekly promotional newsletters with subscription list of over 25,000 readers.
Ziff-Davis Media
Full-Time Consultant, 2000 - 2001
Developed and designed taxonomy for PC Magazine's new Web site Extreme Tech, targeted at hard-core computer hobbyists. Created the site's Resource Center by identifying relevant links, qualifying them for inclusion, rating the sites, and writing over 100 reviews.
CMPnet
Editor, 1998 - 2000
Editor of Networking, Systems Management, and Linux Technical Centers for major Web site specializing in feature news and reviews for Information Technology professionals.
Liberty Science Center
Web Site Producer / Network Systems Coordinator, 1995 - 1998
Systems Administrator for major science museum in Jersey City. Duties included network management, Web site design and content development. Demonstrated new technologies to public on museum floor for special events, and held seminars regarding online and computer technologies for museum members.
Advanced Entertainment
Systems Manager, 1994 - 1995
Provided network design and developed online strategy for theatrical marketing and sales organization.
ZiffNet / Ziff-Davis Publishing
Operations and Editorial Support Manager, 1991 - 1993
Developed public face of cutting-edge online service. Created community forums, ensured that staff of 30 system operators had tools needed to maintain service, headed up Customer Service, and wrote operations manual. Acted as 'ambassador' to top executives in NY corporate headquarters to heighten awareness of potential online markets.
Citibank / The Humanware Agency
Senior Systems Manager / Tech Support, 1988 - 1991
Oversaw all LAN operations. Incorporated multi-platform and remote access connectivity, interfaced with corporate-wide e-mail system, and specified requirements to expand to a WAN. Responsible for user training, extensive beta testing, benchmark testing, assessing appropriate platforms, specified custom software tools for network, purchasing, financial planning and product demonstrations for this interface/human factors design group. Logistical responsibility for demos and field-testing of Humanware products. Did product and industry research to maintain use of leading edge technology, including user education efforts. Interacted with vendors, other Citibank technical support groups, software developers, and journalists.
INTERESTS
Theatre, cinema, computers as media, telecommunications, future technologies, science fiction, music, animation, nature, and electronic gaming.
Reviews, articles, and addresses of designed Web sites upon request.