Deborah Shadovitz' Resume

Location: Based in Los Angeles, California

Available to write, speak in person or on the radio, teach, or help you out as a guest expert.

Radio

• Computer Talk, Reporter/Apple Expert
  As a regular on this new program from Jeff Levy, I talk about Mac issues.
• Computer News with Jeff Levy, Guest Apple/Mac Expert
  I'm a guest every 3 weeks on the longest running computer show in Southern California on CBS radio's KNX 1070am. Some samples:
  • 3-31-07: Listen to Deborah Shadovitz talk about playing Windows Media files on the Mac. (4mgs, 4 1/2 minutes. Jeff's call is edited. My words are not.)
  • 7-28-07: Hear Deborah Shadovitz talk about the Apple iPhone 1 month after launch. (1.5mgs, 10 min. You get the gist of the full show but all other segments are edited.)
  • 9-1-07: Listen to Deborah Shadovitz speaking about the first 802.11n solution for PowerMacs and the first Intel Core Duos.
    (2mgs, 9 min. Some parts are edited, not mine.)
• Computer Wars — KSL News Radio — March - May, 2007
  Each Friday night Michael Castner hosted as PC expert extraordinaire, Jeff Levy, and I discussed how you go about tasks on the Mac vs the PC.
  A few of those segments:
  • 3-2-07: Wi-fi (7.8mg, 8.5 min) - Play in a new window.
  • 3-23-07: Getting to your files (5mg, 6 min) - Play in a new window.
  • 3-30-07: Apple and DRM (6mg, 7 min) - Play in a new window.

Writing - non-technical

• Valley Life magazine - contributing writer
  • A Weekend in Laguna Beach - Sept/Oct 2007
    My first non-computer writing since 1989, this is a return to travel writing. (I wrote about visiting NYC and about world travel back in the late '80s.)
  • TBA - Jan/Feb 2008

Writing About Mac & Web (Only 1993 - present shown here)

• MacAddict magazine (now called Mac|Life), Contributing Editor, contributing since March 2002
    ~TBA - January 2008
    ~Sync Your Mac! - December 2005
    ~4th Annual Geek Quiz, (ToC) 26-31 - September 2005
    ~46 Bugs (and How to Squash Them), (ToC) p16-27 - August 2005
    ~Get Info column commentary, User Groups - October 2004
    ~Unlock iLife feature (ToC online) - May 2004
    ~Panther: Worth Every Penny (ToC online)- Jan 2004
    ~Be Prepared: Disk Utilities Explained (ToC online) - March 2003
    ~The Truth, Mac vs PC (ToC online) - December 2002
    ~Review of ThinkFree Office - November 2002
    ~Software on The Cheap (Cover online) - September 2002
• Macworld magazine
  First look: GoLive CS2 - June 2005 (online April, printed June)
• Layers magazine, Columnist covering GoLive - Tutorial and Tips
  Premiere issue (chose to resign from this columnist position)
• SBS Digital Design magazine
    ~Roll Call, Digital Portfolios - Oct 2004
• O'Reilly Network, GoLive features, since March 2002
    ~Link Management with Adobe GoLive, 7/12/2002
    ~Converting Your Site To GoLive, 8/23/02
    ~Converting Your Site to GoLive, Part 2, 9/17/02
• Mac Design magazine, Columnist covering GoLive How-to,
  Tips, Q&A, From second issue until the end - January 2001 - April 2005
    ~Assortment online
• Adobe GoLive 5 Bible, December 2000 (Award-winning)
• MacCentral.com, Mac Efficiency 101 column, Nov 1998 - March 2001
  These columns are now at MacEfficiency.com
• ComputerUser, Contributing Editor, June 1998 - Dec 2000
  There were many articles as there was one per month. Some are at this site:
     ~From digital daze to digital days: selecting a digital camera - Jan 1999
     ~Mac will take you where you want to go today - March 1999
     ~Getting the most out of any software - Oct 1999
     ~ClarisWorks vs Office - July 1998
     ~A Few Good Utilities - August 1998
     ~Holiday Gift Ideas - November 1998
     ~Backing up’s not hard to do - December 1998
  For the rest, please search for "shadovitz."
• AppleWorks For Dummies, Coauthored, April 1999
• NewMedia magazine, feature writer, 1999
• Macworld Office 98 Bible (Award-winner) , Coauthored, June 1998
• ClarisWorks Office For Dummies, Coauthored, Nov 1997
• Chapter contributor: My iMac Book by Andy Gore et al, April 1999 & 2000
• NetProfessional: Feature writer, 1997
• MacHome Journal: features & graphics, 1996
• On Guard Administrator's Guide: Originated idea for this app, wrote manual.
• MacDigest: Several product/book reviews over a two year period.
• Lessons and user guides for clients
• Writer/Editor, Lakeshore Learning Materials: Carson, CA Freelance, 9/93-12/93
  Assistant editor, illustration instruction & author of teachers materials.

Speaking Engagements

• MacRadio — The Mac Night Owl LIVE: The Night of Panther
• Various seminars at Macworld Expo east and west for several years.
• Macworld Live, broadcast from Expo show floor, January 1998 - July 2001 (event ended)
• Various seminars at the annual MacFair LA 1995 - 1998
• User Group presentations in various locations, covering many topics
• Computer Radio - KSKA FM 91.1 in Anchorage, July 1999
• Other radio shows local to LA as well
• World Without Borders chats, multiple "appearances"

(Fuller listing)

Other Macintosh Related Positions

Computer Solutions Coach, Since 1994
Recommend equipment and software and MacOS solutions for businesses and individuals. Train users in proper, creative, efficient use of equipment and programs. Create forms, databases, mailings and other tools. Here's a list of partial list of past and present clients:

• Universal Studios: many divisions, training in basic Mac, FileMaker, Word, & Excel
• Wells Fargo: training in basic Mac, & Word
• FedEx: 2 FileMaker databases including a National Sales Database
• FatBurger: databases in AppleWorks
• a Santa Monica Blvd bookstore: sales and customer database
• Khera - clothing design: all facets of Mac support
• Magic Bob Weiss: website design & maintenance
• Digital Media Marketing Organization (DMMO): website design, writing & maintenance
• Divorce: the musical website
• MacGathering™ event website with online registration
• Full Fashions For Less, retail clothing website (no longer up)
• San Gabriel Macintosh User Group website

Project Coordinator, United Jewish Appeal/Western Region
Originated and produced Great Ideas, a creative exchange to decrease redundancy and increase creative efficiency for 29 Federations.
Designed format and materials.
Handled all production.

Macintosh Instructor, Signal Hill Elementary School
Created unique family-oriented program to make the Mac a comfortable tool for parents.
Used ClarisWorks to introduce business skills; incorporated English literacy and more

Other Positions

• Authoring, Editing, & Layout, Lakeshore Learning Materials, R&D Dept
  Edited teacher's guides to ensure teachers could follow the projects with their own students.
  Contributed to various projects.
  Wrote guides on my own.
  
  
• Substitute Teacher
  Obtained at California CBEST certification to teach as a sub in various school districts in the Long Beach and Orange County areas. Taught all subjects and levels of public schools from kindergarten to high school psychology, specializing in art, English, and computers; was a Preferred Sub at several schools.
  
  My favorite teaching tool were photos of my world travels. I used them to engage children to show them how the things they were learning, such as fractions, really will matter in the real world. The photos and discussions also showed them a world existed outside of their closed world and that they were welcome in it and could seek it. Happily, parents and staff told me they felt I really did help change some lives for the better.
  
  
• Software Instructor/Demonstrator, Prodigy Services
  Familiarized people with Prodigy's features in sales/education environments.
  
  
• Program Coordinator, Syosset High School
  Developed and implemented daily programs as alternative to subs.
  Researched and arranged unique events and speakers.
  Facilitated internships and externships.
  Taught students to handle responsibilities.
  
  
• Public Relations Specialist, UJA-Federation, NYC
  Helped create thematic events, awards, educational programs.
  Created/produced audio, video, audio-visual programs.
  Set up some of these shows and other visual exhibits at the locations of events.
  Scheduled and maintained equipment. Redesigned libraries, scheduling, and payment systems.
  Designed recording studio.

Other Job Experience

• Department Manager, A&S Department Stores, Manhasset, NY
  (I got to manage Santa Claus.)
• Department store clerk and cashier, Fortunoff, Westbury, NY
• Engineer, CBS affiliate WFSB-TV, Hartford, CT (Photo of me at work)
• Various freelance positions in video production in New York City
  (Most interesting moment: stage managing Phil Donahue for a NAPTE event.)
• Computer sales, specializing in broadcasting & graphics, SOS Computers, LA
• Computer sales, specializing in broadcasting & graphics, Inacomp Computers, Costa Mesa

Most Unique Life Experience

Traveled much of the world for 3 years. Stayed with families. Visited schools, TV stations, and businesses. Wrote travel articles and did slide presentations. I even drew up a business plan for a Turkish boat owner/captian - on a napkin. Prior to this, I did some other travelling such as a month in Israel/Egypt and another trip to Europe.)

Education/Credential

Adobe Certified Training Provider, GoLive (in need of renewal) Adobe Certificate Expert (ACE), GoLive (in need of renewal)
CBEST (California Teacher's Credential) Sales certifications from and Compaq & Apple Computer Certificate programs for video editing and computer sales/usage proficiency. NABET (Nat'l Assoc of Broadcast Engineers & Technicians) local 15, NYC, awarded 1981 BA Communication Studies & A/V Production: State University of NY, Oswego 3rd Class Radio Broadcasting License (NYC, achieved in 10th grade)

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