Claudia Snell :: Bio (The formal one)

Claudia is a Freelance Digital Media Producer based in Worcester, MA. During her career, she has worked on projects in a variety industries including: media, high tech, academic, insurance, online advertising and marketing.

While working at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Claudia created content for and helped maintain the telegram.com web site. She also worked at WBZ-TV in Boston supporting sales and promotional efforts on wbztv.com and tv38.com. Other projects have included working as a contractor for The MathWorks, Hewlett Packard and Allmerica (Hanover Ins.).

In addition to full-time employment and contract work, Claudia has done freelance projects for colleges, small businesses, musicians and producers. She has also volunteered her services on projects for several Worcester-based non-profits.

Claudia is a published author and has written articles for Adobe, 'The Edge' and other industry newsletters. She has also been a guest speaker on topics related to web, multimedia design and blogging.

She holds a Graphic Design Certifcate from Assumption College. She is also a Macromedia Certified Flash Designer. She continues to pursue new skills such as the use of social networking and blogging.

In addition to the digital media work she writes, paints, reads, photographs stuff, drinks tons of coffee and eats lots of chocolate. She is owned by a small angry cat and a larger, very hungry cat.

Claudia Snell :: Bio (the less formal one)

Whew! Glad all that stuffy sounding crud is out of the way. If you want a less stuffy sounding version, I keep a blog called 'I'm From Worcester'. It's a bunch of pictures and other stuff about why I like living in Worcester, MA. I'm also active on Facebook, MySpace, Flickr, YouTube, Twitter and LinkedIn - look me up.

If that isn't enough information for you, click here and ask me what you need to know (never mind the spamblocker, if you fill out the form, I'll get your note).

Special Projects / Speaking Engagements / Professional Certifications:

Books

Building Web Sites All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies
Co-authored with Doug Sahlin / January 2007

Web Design For Dummies, 2nd Edition, Wiley Publishing
Technical Editor
Lisa Lopuck / April 2006

Published Articles

The Edge, Macromedia: "Dreamweaver 8: Better Than Ever"
By: Michael Koch and Claudia Snell / August 2005

FlashGoddess.com: "Spotlight Interview with Donna Leishman"
By: Claudia Snell / August 2005

The Edge, Macromedia : "Ready to Build Your First Flash Project?"
By: Claudia Snell / April 2005

The Edge, Macromedia: "How to Convert Your Site to CSS"
By: Claudia Snell / May 2005

Telesian Technology Monthly Newsletter: "Usability and Accessibility"
By: Claudia Snell / 2003

Speaking Engagements / Presentations

Society of Professional Communicators / March 6, 2007 - Conference
"Blogging: Everybody's Business". Rich Marcello and Diane K. Danielson were co-presenters.

Society of Professional Communicators / January 13, 2004:
"Web Design, Development and Marketing". Christina White and Brigite Casemyr co-presenters.

WPI Venture Forum Radio Program / July 26, 2003
"Web and Multimedia Design and Software Development". Guest with Christina White.

Boston Macromedia User Group / May 2003
"Dreamweaver / Fireworks Integration and Workflow". Simulcast via web.

Worcester Computer Society / October 2002
"Workflow in a New Media Design Studio". Jason Snell co-presenter.