I’m looking for a job where my current UX design insight, varied tech skills, top-notch communication & marketing savvy can coalesce.
Silicon Valley native now back in the Bay Area. Skilled in web design, indie journalism, marketing & media production.
Experienced. Driven to achieve goals & passionate about the application of technology.
My career began in sales & account management in fields ranging from newspaper publishing to business Internet services. Thus began my real-world education in Internet tech & love for publishing in all its forms.
My Strengths
- ✦ Motivated Self-Starter
- ✦ Strong Communicator
- ✦ Skilled Web Designer & Developer
- ✦ Social Media Administrator
- ✦ Capable Project Manager
- ✦ Proven Marketing & Sales Skills
- ✦ Customer Support Veteran
Education
UX Design Certification - Google UX Design on Coursera. Certificate earned March 21, 2023
UX Design Fundamentals Certification - IBM SkillsBuild. Certificate earned August 27, 2024
AI Fundamentals Certification - IBM SkillsBuild. Certificate earned August 28, 2024
Associate of Science / Multimedia Development -Masters Institute of Technology
1990 - 1992
Contact
peterdarinklein@gmail.com
1.502.319.0598
Experience
Consultant - National Match Play, Inc.
2021 - Present
Provide consulting services. marketing services & administrative assistance to this start-up. NMP is set to become the next big national golf tournament with my help.
Managing Editor/Producer - Independent Media Solidarity
2013 - 2021
IMS was my brainchild; an independent news source to challenge the orthodox media, promote participatory media & conduct long-form investigations. I produced 2 highly rated documentaries for the group.
Contract Web Developer - Universal Remote Control
2012 - 2016
Provided scheduled site updates, built virtual product demos & managed longer term projects including a dealer locator.
Internet Products Manager - Lightyear Communications
2011 - 2012
Hired to launch first Internet product set for this national telecom (CLEC). Developed, positioned & marketed business Internet products for direct & channel sales.
Web Designer / Developer - ELAN Home Systems
2008 - 2011
Managed all consumer & enterprise web properties for ELAN, Sun fire, ATON & Homelogic. Created new consumer web sites for the group. Produced trade-show web sites, training & product videos.
Proprietor / Web Developer - Proveyance
2000 - 2007
This web design boutique I founded focused on turn-key solutions & custom e-commerce sites for small business, Helped many clients become successful at conducting business online.
Strategic Accounts Manager - Epoch Internet
1994 - 1999
Created the industry-first, turn-key Internet products reseller program. Made phone carriers & others into ISPs, complete with branded customer support. Opened offices in Kentucky. Illinois & California while managing the largest reseller channel partner.