Communication Experiences

The following experiences led to development of skills in this area:

Courses

• BTC240 Interpersonal Communications in Organizations
• BTC340 Business Presentations
• BTC440 Business and Technical Writing
• BTC640 Multimedia Presentations

In these courses, I have conducted numerous interviews and presentations.  These activities honed my communication skills as well as my public speaking abilities.

Jobs / Internships

Advanced Broadband Enabled Learning; Toronto, ON; Web Programmer; Summer 2011

I build / maintained company’s website using ASP.NET and javascript.  I worked with a CMS system (CMS400) to develop the company’s website.  As a result I have worked with the CMS provider, communicated with with their technical support department regarding programming challenges, and server issues.  I have utilized a number of different communication methods; examples of those are phone conversations, emails, and video conferences.  From those experiences, I am very adapt at communicating with both technical and none technical personnel, and able to translate technical jargon to everyday speech.

Independent Web Developer; Toronto, ON; Spring – Summer 2011

I worked as an independent contractor for a start up company developing their web solutions.  As a result I am able to communicate with clients and understand their business needs and requirements, translating those requirements into technical specifications.