Computer literate on: Windows 98, 95, 3.x, DOS systems; Corel: WordPerfect 5 through 10, Quattro Pro 6 through 10, Paradox 8 and 10, Presentations 6 through 10, PhotoPaint 5 through 9; MetaCreations: Poser 2, Painter 4 and 5, Bryce 2, 3, and 5; Caligari: TrueSpace2 and 3; Microsoft: Access 2000, Word 2000, Excel 2000, PowerPoint 2000, and Publisher 2002; Adobe: PageMaker 7 and PhotoShop 5.0; Steinberg: Cubase VST 3.55 and WaveLab 3; Syntrillium: Cool Edit Pro; and Allaire: HomeSite 4.5.
Learning: GCI, ASP, Macromedia Fireworks 4.
Research proficient on: Internet, America Online, Information America, Dialogue, Dow Jones, LEXIS, Westlaw, PACER, and Dun & Bradstreet.
Information and Marketing Responsibilities: Provide LAN Administrative assistance setting up Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 user accounts, maintaining workstations, setup Exchange Server mail accounts, install and upgrade software, troubleshoot network, workstation, and software problems. Development assistance with Firm's Web Site. Developed prospective software training courses for Firm personnel. Created a marketing database for Firm utilizing client and prospective client data in a relational database. Assisted in Firm's marketing program developing marketing strategies, information brochures, and slide shows. Developed prototype e-commerce business cards for Firm.
Web Site Development: Develop graphics for WebPages using PhotoPaint, Painter, Presentations, PowerPoint and TrueSpace. Process Firm promotional and marketing materials into HTML WebPages. Design page layouts for demonstration WebSites using HomeSite. Transform Firm's PowerPoint and Presentation Slide Seminars into Web ready presentation pages. Prepare Firm Newsletters into HTML and PDF format Web ready pages.
Electronic Research and Data Management: Conduct electronic online research regarding legal issues and general research for informational data regarding non-legal issues utilizing Internet and America Online portals and search engines, LEXIS, Westlaw, Dialogue, Dun & Bradstreet, PACER, and Dow Jones online services. Prepare research memoranda, analyze documents, and prepare analysis reports utilizing Quattro Pro and Excel spreadsheets and graphics, along with WordPerfect, Presentations, and Paradox for final data manipulation and storage. Developed Firm Software/Computer inventory database and checkout system utilizing an Access database.
Administrative/Supervisory Responsibilities: Project Coordinator of requests for production of evidentiary materials in large scale litigation: Select and supervise personnel, and coordinate production efforts. Research and Quality Control Supervisor. Field Supervisor on travel assignments. Administer daily office functions including: client contact, organize and process information requests, coordinate and schedule meetings. Provide suggestive input on personnel, staff and volunteer development. Coordinate training and education of staff in litigation matters. Develop new venues for organization growth and community service.
Event Management and Production: Producer, composer, performer of music concert events and recordings. Producer in charge of recording sessions, budget preparation, coordination of musicians, equipment, and technical support. Develop arrangements for performances. Develop Linear Notes and graphic designs for record packaging. Develop and coordinate copyright information. Organize concert participation in tour of jazz festivals in Russia and Lithuania. Product promotion including: distribution, product dissemination to press and radio, development of press kits and informational dossiers.
Audio and Visual/Techno Production: Record engineering and mastering of audio data for CD, MP3, and Internet presentations using Cubase VST, WaveLab, and Cool Edit Pro. Computer Artist creating unique computer-visual art for exhibition and sales. Develop WebPages: Create 2-D and 3-D computer images and art, design page layouts, compose sound files and text, and program WebPages in HTML.
Development and Design of WebSite for National Employee Benefit Institute, Inc.("NEBI"): http://www.nebif.org
Development and Design of WebSite for Jace W. Ball Creative Enterprises: http://www.mindspring.com/~jacewbal
Development and Design of Prototype WebSite for Feder Semo Clark & Bard, P.C.
Develop Presentations slide show on "ERISA Fiduciary Responsibilities and Collection of Delinquent Contributions" for Firm WebSite
Develop and Design PowerPoint slide shows for Firm and Client presentations
Co-developed database to service Firm's client management and marketing needs
Development of database designed to manage use and inventory of Firm's laptops and software
Development of brochures for Firm marketing
Develop and design prototype e-commerce business cards for Firm
Develop software training courses for Firm personnel
Seven Recordings of improvisational sound statements 1988-present
Concerts in Russia and Lithuania 1991
Alternative and College Radio air play of recordings in North and South America, and Europe 1988-present
Numerous Exhibitions of paintings, including exhibitions in New York, Chicago, Minneapolis, Washington, DC.
Computer art exhibited at MetaTool's Users' Gallery Web Site. 1981-present
Genesis: Involvement: Generation, University Press of America, Washington, DC 1981
A monogram in philosophy on solipsism.
Information and Marketing Coordinator, Feder Semo Clark & Bard, P.C., Washington, D.C. 2001- Present
Chief Paralegal, Feder & Semo, P.C., Washington, D.C., 1986 - 2001
An ERISA law firm.
Owner, Jace W. Ball Creative Enterprises of Takoma Park Maryland and Waving Bye Records, Takoma Park, MD 1988 - present
Bachelor of Arts, in Philosophy, Magna Cum Laude, University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME, Thesis published
National Student Exchange Participant, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Certificate in Legal Studies, Antioch School of Law, Washington, DC