CV
Experience & Expertise
Michael is a content supervisor and technical editor with 17 years of experience in the online education industry.
Skilled in production management, content editing and development, and digital asset delivery.
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA
May 2004 - Sept. 2021
Online Course Captioning Supervisor
Supervised production of video captions and other content assets.
Ensured the accessibility of all audiovisual media content.
Hired and trained caption editors and other content editors.
Edited course materials for online BFA/MFA classes, with an emphasis on technical subjects (e.g., JavaScript, Maya, human anatomy).
Authored class content in plain text, styled text, HTML markup, and using LMS tools (Brightspace, Adobe AEM, etc.)
Worked with JavaScript-based web component types (galleries, illustrations, etc.) to augment and illustrate written course content.
Worked with varied formats (SRT, XML, JSON, etc.) to adapt caption transcript data appropriately.
Tracked and managed team progress using JIRA, Basecamp, and other tools.
Bio Online (Bio.com)
Berkeley, CA
Dec. 2000 - July 2003
News Editor
Content editor and writer for biotech/pharma news portal. Content types included wire copy, industry analysis, and expert interviews, as well as product information in the site's online store.
Processed sales and orders for the site's store.
Assembled, edited, and distributed the site's marketing newsletter.
Amoeba Music
Berkeley, CA
Sept. 1999 - Dec. 2000
Customer Service Representative
Operated a cash register.
Maintained the rock music section.
Operated the information booth station, which involved checking product availability and answering general music questions from customers.
Education
University of California, Berkeley
English Literature and Language
August 1996 - May 2000