CURRICULUM VITAE

William Gravert 516-944-1707

21 Orchard Farm Rd. wgravert@liu.edu

Port Washington NY, 11050 www.gravert.com

EDUCATION

B.A., Journalism: New York University 1978

B.A., Music: New York University 1978

M.L.S., Long Island University /

Palmer School of Library and Information Science1997

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hofstra University/University College

Web Design Certificate Program: 1999-present

- Adjunct Faculty

Courses Taught:

§ Introduction To Web Page Design

§ Web Page I: Basic HTML

§ Web Page II: Advanced HTML

§ Macromedia Flash

§ Microsoft FrontPage:

§ Developing Effective Web Pages: Program “Capstone” Class

Long Island University / Computer & Information Science Institute: 1997-present

- Adjunct Faculty

Courses Taught:

§ Computerphobia

§ Introduction To Computing

§ Introduction To Windows

§ Introduction To MS Word

§ Introduction To MS Excel

§ Introduction To MS Publisher

§ Introduction To MS Access

§ Introduction to Macintosh Computing

§ MS Word for Macintosh

§ Advanced Internet

§ Desktop Publishing

§ Microsoft FrontPage

§ Refurbish Your Institution’s Website

§ MS Excel Basics: Databases, Formulas, Charts & Graphs

§ MS Excel For Librarians & Administrators (Excel Part II)

Long Island University /

Palmer School of Library & Information Science: 1995-1997

- Teaching Assistant

- Computer Lab Technician

- Adjunct Faculty

Courses Taught:

§ Computer Competency Workshop

§ Beginners Guide to the World Wide Web

§ Introduction to HTML

§ Arts & Humanities Resources of the Internet

§ Teaching the Internet: How To Be A Successful Internet Instructor

§ Usenets & Newsgroups: The Internet For Experts

§ Web Page Posting: How To Pick A Web Hosting Service

§ Website Hosting, Maintenance, And Troubleshooting

§ Intermediate Internet

Nassau Community College / Academic Computing: 1997 – 2000

- Computer Lab Tech

- Adjunct Faculty

Courses Taught:

§ Email Seminars

§ Individual & Group Instruction in

MS Windows

Word Processing

Internet / WWW

Spreadsheets

§ Distance Learning Project – WebCT, 1999

Port Washington Public Schools: 1996-1998

- Computer Teacher

- Continuing Education Instructor

Courses Taught:

§ Computer Workshop / ATLAST Program, Grades 4-6 & 7-8

§ How To Pick the Perfect P.C.

§ Intermediate Internet

§ Advanced Internet

§ Advanced Windows 95/98

PROFESSIONAL SEMINARS

Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO): 1997-Present

- Professional Development Seminars:
Information Sciences Trainer, including seminar conception,
design, planning, & implementation

Courses Taught:

§ Computerphobia – Computing for the Digitally Impaired

§ World Wide Web: Mastering Efficient Navigation in Heavy Surf

§ Search Engines of the World Wide Web

§ Usenets & Newsgroups

§ Training The Internet Trainer

§ Drag & Drop Web Authoring

§ Retool Your Institution's Website

§ MS FrontPage For Information Professionals

§ MS Excel Basics: Databases, Formulas, Charts & Graphs

§ MS Excel For Librarians & Administrators (Excel Part II)

Brooklyn Public Library

Brooklyn B-TEN Project: 2001-2002

- Designed & Coordinated Community-Based

Web Design Workshops

Seminar Locations Included:

§ Central (Main) Library

§ Canarsie Branch

Brooklyn Museum of Art

Brooklyn Expedition Program: 2002

- Designed & Coordinated Community-Based

Web Design Workshops

Long Island Library Resource Council (LILRC): 1999-Present

- Internet Instructor

Courses Taught:

§ World Wide Web: Mastering Efficient Navigation in Heavy Surf

§ Training The Internet Trainer

§ Drag & Drop Web Authoring

New York Public Library / Nassau Library System

NYS Electronic Doorway Central Libraries Project: 1997

- Internet Instructor

Courses Taught:

§ Introduction to the World Wide Web

§ Advanced Web Training – Music

§ Advanced Web Training – Literature

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Computer Tutor Consulting, President

Activities:

§ Internet & Systems Computer Consulting for

Small Business, Non-Profit, Artistic, and Private Clientele

§ Web Site Design, Construction, Administration, and Maintenance

Clients Include:

Tommy James & The Shondells, Lauri Strauss Leukemia Foundation,
Oscar Brand, Global Common Energy, Alliance For Equity, PD Insurance, PennTar Consulting, TribalArtAfrica.Com, Residents For A More Beautiful Port Washington, DoorRemotes.Com, Custom Craft Binder, Cow Neck Historical Society, BobLubbers.Com(animator), Karen Brand, Esq., Sanibel Sundial Resorts, Whirlin' Disc Records, FolkLife.Net, Whitman Motor Lodge, PunitiveDamage.Com, Brooklyn Public Library Teen Program, others.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Palmer School of Information Science: Dean’s Award for Service and Leadership - 1997

Numerous Written Commendations from Administrators, Faculty, & Students

Excellent Administrative and Classroom Evaluations

– All Above Available Upon Request

MEMBERSHIPS

American Library Association

New York State Library Association

BIO

William Gravert is President of Computer Tutor Consulting and teaches computing at Long Island University and Hofstra University. He serves as Webmaster for numerous corporate, artistic, retail, and not-for-profit websites and has directed information science-related seminars at many corporate and non-profit organizations, including the New York Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, Metropolitan New York Library Council, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Long Island Library Resource Council, and the Nassau Library System. Mr. Gravert holds a B.A. from New York University and an M.L.S. from Long Island University.

~Revised: Oct 2003~