MICHAEL J. PIERCE

P.O. Box 269, Clear Creek, Indiana, 47426 

Phone: (812) 340-7871

Email: michaelpierce10@gmail.com

EDUCATION:

• MIS, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, expected December, 2009 (GPA: 3.85)
• B.A., Liberal Studies (Focus in Cognitive Studies), Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont, 2002

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate work emphasis in HCI:
• Experience in interface design, including usability analysis, user testing, prototyping, etc.
• Strong background in contemporary theory.
• Experience in Programming Design: Study Log Program, adopted by Ball State University.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS geographical information software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Significant experience with information and knowledge management throughout work and information lifecycles.
• Supervisory experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal and writing skills.
• Significant experience w/ families, adults, young adults and children, providing human resources services.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• May 2009 to September 2009

    Information Systems Intern, Monroe County Public Library, Bloomington, Indiana

• Assisted in design and construction of library intranet.
• Conducted significant transfer of content using open source content management software.
• Actively involved with archiving and classification of historical and contemporary content.
• Experience with records keeping/management, including personnel profiles and personnel-generated content.
• Significant team building and problem-solving experience.
• Conducted analysis and classification of programming scripts designed for privacy and security maintenance, content management and end-user feedback.  

• July 2006 to December 2008                                                                                   

    Group Home Manager, Stone Belt, Bloomington, Indiana

• Supervised staff in 24-hr setting w/6 adult residents:
• Conducted and oversaw rigorous data collection.
• Involved with heavy volumes of record keeping throughout information life cycles.
• Significant experience with maintenance of security and privacy.
• Meticulous utilization and maintenance of agency intranet.
• Significant experience with knowledge and resources management.
• Responsible for hiring/interviewing personnel.
• Created and conducted staff training.
• Coordinated clients’ community services, resources and integration.
• Conducted and oversaw active treatment and education protocols.
• Conducted and oversaw behavioral tracking and intervention.

• August 2005 to June 2006

    Intensive Family-based Services, Washington County Mental Health Services, Barre, Vermont

• Responsible for rigorous data collection, documentation and periodic status reports.
• Coordinated community services and resources for families in crisis.
• Created and implemented treatment plans.
• Provided home-based education and counseling for families and individuals.

• January 2004 to August 2005

          Case Manager, Washington County Mental Health Services, Barre, Vermont

• Significant experience with maintenance of security and privacy.
• Created and maintained multiple forms of documents and records throughout their lifecycles, including treatment plans, status summaries, progress reports and behavioral tracking.
• Coordinated community services, resources and integration for children and young adults through team building and collaboration.
• Provided active treatment and mentoring to young adults and children for skills development.
• Augmented clients’ educational programs through partnered design.

• February 2003 to January 2004

    Behavioral Interventionist, Washington County Mental Health Services, Barre, Vermont

• Collaboratively coordinated of community services, resources and integration for young adults and children.
• Rigorous data collection, often amidst behavioral and emotional crises.
• Directly involved throughout knowledge and information life cycles, including records management and treatment protocols.
• Performed constant behavioral intervention in multiple settings. 

REFERENCES:

• Alice Robbin, Associate Professor of Library and Information Science

• Hamid Ekbia, Associate Professor of Information Science

• Paula Gray-Overtoom, Information Systems Librarian