Mark William Branom

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EDUCATION:

• A.M., EDUCATION, Stanford University, 1996 Graduated with a master's degree in English Education, with a technology focus
• A.B., DRAMA & COMMUNICATION, Stanford University, 1995 Graduated with departmental honors

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

• LECTURER, Stanford University Continuing Studies Department (1999-present)
  • Conduct hands-on technology classes for adult learners from the entire Bay Area
  • Courses include WordPress, HTML, Dreamweaver, Website Design, Image Processing, Graphics Production, Podcasting, Blogging, Sound and Video Creation
• INSTRUCTOR AND COURSE DEVELOPER, Stanford University IT Services Department (1999-2013)
  • Taught Stanford faculty and staff about computers and technology in a variety of settings:
    • Hands-on computer lab classroom instruction
    • Large lecture classes
    • Personalized one-on-one training – providing just-in-time, exactly-as-needed expertise
    • Customized classes on demand  for departments and groups
  • Taught 200+ Courses on a wide variety of computer-related topics, including: Prezi, Drupal, WordPress, Basic Computer Usage, HTML, Dreamweaver, Website Design, Image Processing, Graphics Production, Database Creation and Management, Adobe Acrobat, Web Programming, Email, Computer Security, iPhone/iPad Use, Calendars, Protecting Documents on the Web, Podcasting, Blogging, Sound and Video Creation, Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft SharePoint
  • Technical Lead
• ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, Business Division, Cañada College (2000-2005)
  • Taught college students business skills, computer usage, and technology
  • Courses include HTML, Internet Usage, Email, Calendaring (Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
  • Manage and oversee teaching assistants
• FRESHMAN ADVISOR, Stanford University (1997-present)
  • Provide academic and personal advice to Stanford undergraduates
  • Manage and oversee Peer Advising Mentor

 

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:

• WEBMASTER/COMPUTER CONSULTANT, Applied Survey Research, Branom Instrument Company, Stanford University Technology Training Services Department, Stanford University Women's Center, Stanford University School of Engineering, and Stanford University Drama Department (1993-present)
  • Create and maintain web sites
  • Create web-based computer scripts and programs
  • Provide technical support (networking, hardware configuration, software installations, SharePoint administration and training, etc.)
• TECHNICAL WRITER, Information Technology Systems and Services (1999-2002)
  • Created, distributed, and maintained:
    • ITSS and Stanford University websites
    • Numerous publications on computing topics for the Stanford community
  • Technical Lead responsible for organizing, creating, and distributing computer CDs and website containing software for the Stanford community (Essential Stanford Software)
• EXPERT PARTNER/LOCAL NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR, School of Engineering (1997-99)
  • Responsible for the creation and maintenance of the website: http://ughb.stanford.edu
  • Managed local network setup and support (both hardware and software)
  • Designed cover artwork for Undergraduate Handbook (both online and hardcopy versions)
• ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE, Student Affairs, School of Engineering (1997-99)
  • Assisted Senior Associate Dean and Assistant Director for Undergraduate Education with administrative duties (budget, calendar, confidential correspondence, student services, etc.)
  • Created and maintained computer database of student petitions and program deviation requests
  • Managed group of student office assistants
  • Oversaw multi-million dollar budget

 

RECENT PUBLICATIONS:

• Course Readers:
  • Stanford University Continuing Studies courses:

  Creating Webpages with Wordpress, Beginning Website Design, Enhanced Website Design, Graphics Production for the Web, Sound and Video for Websites, Using Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Fireworks

  • Stanford University IT Services courses:

    Using Technology to Manage the Ever-Increasing Workload at Stanford, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop Lite, Access Lite, FileMaker Pro Lite, Using Email at Stanford, Calendaring: Tips and Tricks in Sundial, Web Design Level 1: HTML Basics, Web Design Level 2: Cascading Style Sheets, Web Design Level 3: Using Tables, Web Design: Designing a Web Site, Web Design: Forms and Basic CGI Scripting, Web Design: Protecting Documents on the Web, Dreamweaver Lite, Using Video and Sound in Web Pages, Breeze Presenter, IT Services Site Training, Introduction to ReportMart, Photos, Graphics and the Web

  • Cañada College courses:

    Introduction to the Internet, Information Retrieval on the Internet, Introduction to HTML, Intermediate HTML, Using Outlook

• Other Publications:
  • Video Helplets: Resetting Your SUNet ID Password, Changing Your SUNet ID Password, Using Webmail
  • Creating Web Pages on the Leland System
  • Using Email at Stanford
  • Eudora Installation Guide
  • Welcome to Stanford's Online Information Resources (for newly admitted students)
  • A Guide to Stanford University's Computing Resources

 

HONORS:

• Consistently receive favorable reviews from students.
• Nominated by students and colleagues as a dynamic mentor and asked to host dinners for the Partners for Academic Excellence.
• Nominated for the Amy Blue award, which honors staff members who are exceptionally dedicated, supportive of colleagues and passionate about their work.