Nate LaClaire

Experience

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  MaineChristian.com

  May 1998 - Jun 2013

  Founder, webmaster, community support

  Built Maine's first online Christian community, maintained and promoted the site, and provided support to users

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  Alvan Bolster Ricker Memorial Library

  Jan 1999 - Jul 2005

  Day-to-day management of public library operations, including: human resources management; directing and overseeing circulation activities; reporting to federal, state, and local governments and five-member board of trustees; working with board of trustees in preparing annual budget; recommending and enforcing policies; managing public relations and marketing library services to the community; overseeing material selection; ordering supplies; maintaining financial records; communicating with library patrons, donors, and the community; designing and maintaining Web site; administering and maintaining library automation system; maintaining computer network; organizing special events, including children's summer reading program; promoting a friendly and welcoming environment. Show less

  • Library Director

    Jul 2004 - Jul 2005

  • Assistant Library Director

    Jun 2002 - Jun 2004

  • Computer Technician

    Jan 1999 - May 2002
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  Netwalker Internet Services

  Feb 2000 - now

  Owner / Web Developer

  End-to-end Web site development and support in a LAMP environment. Specific skills utilized: HTML5, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, AJAX, XML, MySQL, Graphic Design, Search Engine Optimization, Speed Optimization, Content Management, Inbound Marketing, and Social Media Marketing.

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  Alvan Bolster Ricker Memorial Library and Community House

  Apr 2007 - Apr 2010

  Co-Treasurer, Board of Trustees

  As co-treasurer, I monitored the library's investments and other funds and reported to the entire board on monthly basis. As a board member, I was involved in creating and maintaining policy and advocating for the library.

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  University of Maine at Augusta

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2010

  Teaching Assistant

  Assisted Computer Information Systems instructors in Introduction to Computer Science, Java, and PHP courses

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  Home Building Estimates

  Oct 2012 - Feb 2019

  Senior Web Developer

  Principle web developer and IT administrator for this Web start-up that provides services to consumers and building contractors. Skills used include Web design and programming, social media marketing, and video production.

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  State of Maine

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2015

  Management Analyst I, Intern
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  University of Maine at Augusta

  Mar 2016 - now

  I teach Microsoft Office applications, web development, and other topics within UMA's Computer Information Systems program. Supports the University's institutional research and assessment needs by providing data querying, preparation, analysis, and visualization. Additionally, manages the University's makerspace, the UMA Collaboratory, engaging students to be design thinkers, constructionists, and collaborators in order to create the best inventions for the best of intentions.

  • Adjunct Faculty

    Sept 2020 - now

  • Assessment Associate, Collaboratory Manager

    Mar 2016 - now