Karren Tolliver

Write, record and produce monthly podcast and corresponding blog for learners of English as a second language.

Research, write articles for online content providers. Edit copy from writers and translators, including technical subjects, education, fiction, web content, professional presentations and more. Write topic content such as blog posts, online magazine articles, catalog descriptions and tutorials per client specifications. Research, photograph and write weekly travel/food blog (ATravelForTaste.com). Research, write, record and produce monthly ESL podcast (SlowAmericanEnglish.net).

Teach English as a Second Language (ESL) in person and online. Design and execute individualized instruction in English grammar, pronunciation, conversation and writing at all levels. Includes legal, technical, conversational, literary, travel and business English and test preparation.

Research, photograph and write weekly travel and food blog.

Managed non-profit art gallery. Responsible for exhibit coordination; publicity; maintenance of computer and mailing lists; planning and executing monthly opening/closing parties and other non-scheduled events such as poetry night and holiday parties; and all other aspects of gallery management. Supervised up to 5 staff and volunteers.

Responsible for managing IT services: supervised two technicians; worked with business unit and corporate IT personnel to plan, design and execute IT projects, including integration of independent LAN into Wachovia Insurance Services WAN (desktops, servers, WAN connection, email, agency database system, and all aspects of integration); coordinated end-user migrations into new system; wrote and conducted training sessions for users.

Installed and supported LAN s and WANs for clients nationwide; designed and created Lotus Notes/Domino databases for company use and for distribution to clients; wrote internal documentation and managed internal knowledge base; wrote documentation for client use.

Installed, supported, upgraded, maintained and performed troubleshooting for LANs and WANs for clients nationwide; integrated LANs with mainframes of dissimilar technologies; led installation projects on site; repaired and configured equipment in-house; wrote internal documentation and managed internal knowledge base; wrote manuals and courseware for client use; organized and presented both internal and client training.

Certification to teach English as a Second Language worldwide.

Self-study to pass cert exams for NetWare Certified Administratory, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, and various training courses as needed.

English major with biology minor, including wide array of electives such as chemistry, journalism and art appreciation.