David Bruce

852 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

 

 

415.722.1283
david@artypants.org


Activities for the following non-profits:

  • Exploratorium - volunteer FileMaker application development.
  • WomenInConsulting.org - data driven website.
  • Refugee Transitions - setting up DSL, configuring computers and Web site.
  • San Francisco League of Urban Gardeners (SLUG) - FileMaker application development.
  • San Francisco Educational Services (SFES) - computer teacher.
  • San Francisco Bicycle Coalition - activism: getting signatures.
  • ArtVanSF.com - produced events to broaden public awareness of art.
  • ArtSpan - SOMARTS gallery customer service for open studios.
  • Boy Scouts of America - Assistant Cub Master

Experience Highlights:

  • 13 years developing database applications with FileMaker.
  • 10 years of gorilla marketing everything from art to school lockers.
  • 8 years of office management experience.
  • 7 years of working and volunteering for non-profits.
  • 6 years working with a wide range of Internet applications
  • 4 years of membership related services

Work History:

2002-2003 Self Employed

  • WomenInConsulting.org (Consulting Network Group):
    Developed membership search functions and Web administration tools.
  • EvolveFish.com (On-Line store and forum):
    Developing internal and Web applications with FileMaker and PHP/MySQL
  • Managed upgrades of the database, network, servers and software for SDV/ACCI, a DVBE state contracting firm.
  • Developed database-driven Web site for ArtVanSF.com, a drive-by arts organization.
  • Helped setup DSL Network, configure several old, donated computers, and transfer Web site and email services from old host to new host for Refugee Transitions, a Bay area non-profit.
  • Teaching after school art and computers to K-5 at Swett Elementary in San Francisco.
  • Developing database for Supervisor Matt Gonzalez's office.

2001-2002 Operations and Development for InnerSpace Engineering, a distributor of industrial equipment in San Mateo, CA

  • Created and promoted Web site, integrated it with a shopping cart function and followed up on all Internet leads.
  • Created budget for Marketing and Advertising. Developed and implemented strategies.
  • Continued development of FileMaker order processing, project management, and reporting application.

1997-2000 Engineer for Netcentives, an Internet startup in San Francisco, CA

  • Developed FileMaker applications for customer service, order fulfillment, and a Web-based FileMaker 4.0 bug tracker.
  • Deployments and 3rd-level support of Database driven Web sites, SQL, Java and HTML code.
  • Created detailed HTML manual of internal application administration processes.
  • Communicated exceptionally with end users, engineers and managers to develop successful applications.

1993-1997 Self-employed Graphic Designer and FileMaker Application Developer in San Francisco, CA

  • Developed FileMaker application for clothing manufacturers.
  • Member of Claris Solution alliance with the above product.
  • Created many web sites, printed brochures and networked several small offices, start-ups and non-profits on PC and Mac.

1991-1993 Distribution Manager for Yellow Jersey Group, a free monthly bicycling newspaper in San Francisco, CA

  • Managed FileMaker membership database and subscription services
  • Reorganized distribution cutting costs by nearly 30%
  • Contributed to content by writing articles, assisting with graphic production and brainstorming ways to increase readership.

1989-1991 Office Manager for InnerSpace Engineering, a distributor of industrial equipment in San Mateo, CA

  • Developed Order Process application in FileMaker.
  • Devised, implemented and documented all administrative processes for start-up.

Education:

  • BA in Economics, Boulder, CO, 1988
  • Computer Classes, Berkeley Extension, 1997-2003
  • Art Classes, City College, 2000-2001

Hobbies: Bicycling and Art


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