Polly A.
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Emily Villines, ACC, CPC, CPSM, MA
Polly is one of the most detailed, responsive, and thorough professionals that I've had the pleasure of working with. She goes above and beyond in the professional realm to the extent that I will choose her firm as a teammate specifically because I know that she'll be helping. In addition to an acute sense of client service, Polly serves the non-profit community without questions or qualms. She jumps on every opportunity to serve and doesn't shy away from a task - complicated or simple.
Tim Biolchini, P.E., PMP
Polly has a very creative mind and an enormous knowledge of web design and implementation. She is one of those individuals that businesses point to and say "that is where our on-line success comes from"
Emily Villines, ACC, CPC, CPSM, MA
Polly is one of the most detailed, responsive, and thorough professionals that I've had the pleasure of working with. She goes above and beyond in the professional realm to the extent that I will choose her firm as a teammate specifically because I know that she'll be helping. In addition to an acute sense of client service, Polly serves the non-profit community without questions or qualms. She jumps on every opportunity to serve and doesn't shy away from a task - complicated or simple.
Tim Biolchini, P.E., PMP
Polly has a very creative mind and an enormous knowledge of web design and implementation. She is one of those individuals that businesses point to and say "that is where our on-line success comes from"
Emily Villines, ACC, CPC, CPSM, MA
Polly is one of the most detailed, responsive, and thorough professionals that I've had the pleasure of working with. She goes above and beyond in the professional realm to the extent that I will choose her firm as a teammate specifically because I know that she'll be helping. In addition to an acute sense of client service, Polly serves the non-profit community without questions or qualms. She jumps on every opportunity to serve and doesn't shy away from a task - complicated or simple.
Tim Biolchini, P.E., PMP
Polly has a very creative mind and an enormous knowledge of web design and implementation. She is one of those individuals that businesses point to and say "that is where our on-line success comes from"
Emily Villines, ACC, CPC, CPSM, MA
Polly is one of the most detailed, responsive, and thorough professionals that I've had the pleasure of working with. She goes above and beyond in the professional realm to the extent that I will choose her firm as a teammate specifically because I know that she'll be helping. In addition to an acute sense of client service, Polly serves the non-profit community without questions or qualms. She jumps on every opportunity to serve and doesn't shy away from a task - complicated or simple.
Tim Biolchini, P.E., PMP
Polly has a very creative mind and an enormous knowledge of web design and implementation. She is one of those individuals that businesses point to and say "that is where our on-line success comes from"
Experience
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Colorado Construction & Design magazine
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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President / Publisher
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Sep 2016 - Present
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CommOcean Media, LLC
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United States
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Graphic Design
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Owner-Business Consultant - Graphic Artist and Website Designer
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Mar 1996 - Dec 2021
CommOcean Media, LLCSince 1996, I have worked as a professional business consultant helping new owners in various industries turn concept into reality by providing direction on how to best position their company for ultimate growth and success. I have assisted owners with new business formation encompassing product/service conceptualization and software life cycle design. I have also served as a Social Media and E-Mail Marketing Campaign Manager/Designer for a variety of businesses. I take pride in the work I do, and a real personal interest in helping others new business start up, grow and succeed. My design experience and knowledge includes: proposal layout and design, creative consultation and graphic design for print and web, promotional apparel, package design; and, multimedia applications for a variety of business and industry clientele. My professional background also includes creating industrial facility renderings and programming of graphical user interface, human machine interface (GUIs, HMIs) design applications. Some of my clients include: Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Cargill, General Electric, Con-Agra, Palmolive, Redkin, and Several Municipal Water Treatment facilities.
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Kumar and Associates, Inc.
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Manager / Graphic Designer
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Dec 2009 - Aug 2016
+ 150+ Proposals Yearly (Writing, Layout & Design)+ Web Design (Development & Maintenance)+ Graphic Design (Print & Multimedia)+ Social Media Marketing & SEO+ Email Marketing (Content & Design)+ Client Relations & Communication+ AutoCAD & Google Earth+ Interior Office Artwork Design+ Corporate Identity+ Trade Show Display Design+ ASP.net, HTML, Bootstrap, JQuery, JavaScript, CSS, CMS, Adobe CS, MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. + 150+ Proposals Yearly (Writing, Layout & Design)+ Web Design (Development & Maintenance)+ Graphic Design (Print & Multimedia)+ Social Media Marketing & SEO+ Email Marketing (Content & Design)+ Client Relations & Communication+ AutoCAD & Google Earth+ Interior Office Artwork Design+ Corporate Identity+ Trade Show Display Design+ ASP.net, HTML, Bootstrap, JQuery, JavaScript, CSS, CMS, Adobe CS, MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
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Samuel Engineering, Inc.
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Automation Specialist / GUI Designer
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Mar 2007 - Sep 2009
PLC programming, HMI development, systems integration and graphic animation for petro-chemical plants and mining facilities. Commissioning and Start up of new HMI/SCADA installations. Computer networking and setup of operator interface terminals/displays. Trained operators/firms how to use custom user interface programs. Presented and collaborated with clients, colleagues in status/factory acceptance testing (FATs). WonderWare - Intouch, Historian, ArchestrA | Rockwell Software RSView, ControlLogix, ControlNet, Honeywell PKS & Control Builder.
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Software Engineer / GUI Designer
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May 2005 - May 2007
Building automation specialist (BIM, BAS) assisting in reduction of operating costs, for multiple facilities throught Colorado & Wyoming. Providing custom graphic design and programming of web based building HVAC control systems, lighting, and security access controls. Systems integration, control system design and optimization, building automation system BAS needs assessments, operator training, and remote monitoring and diagnostics via web accessible, mobile applications, and internet based solutions.An example of projects included:DIA (Denver International Airport)A complete redesign/upgrade of HVAC control systemsfor all Gates, and Pedestrian Bridges for every airline.Controls included "airplane at dock" notification via customized graphics and programming, passenger/airplane climate control between flights from computer terminal via static, approved user levels, and password secured IP address.National Jewish HospitalCustomized graphics and control system programming for entire campus HVAC climate control utilizing wireless transponders, web based user level control, and secured password over static IP, as well as security access control systems programming.Kaiser PermenteHVAC Control system graphic design, programming, and security access controls.Control languages used for programming and graphic design were: HTML, JAVA, Visual Basic.Control Systems & Unit Controllers utilized were:(Tridium/Honeywell) Niagara AX software framework and development, BACnet IP, LonTalk, Modbus TCP, and OPC.
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Automation Controls Specialist - Contractor
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Apr 2004 - Apr 2005
Programmed PLCs/HMI systems for gas compressor fields, breweries, wasterwater/water treatment facilities and packaging. Created realistic facility graphics/animation for control panels/touchscreens.(Allen-Bradley PLC's, PLC5, ControlLogix, Intellution iFIX, FactoryLink conversions, RSView, Wonderware, Honeywell PKS & Control Builder) Programmed PLCs/HMI systems for gas compressor fields, breweries, wasterwater/water treatment facilities and packaging. Created realistic facility graphics/animation for control panels/touchscreens.(Allen-Bradley PLC's, PLC5, ControlLogix, Intellution iFIX, FactoryLink conversions, RSView, Wonderware, Honeywell PKS & Control Builder)
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Buhler
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Germany
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Engineer, SCADA Automation Engineering
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Mar 1998 - Apr 2002
Graphical User Interface (GUI) | Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming and design, application testing (FATs, SATs), commissioning and start up. Hardware installations and computer networking. SCADA systems, Factory Link, WonderWare, Rockwell Software RS View...Client Relations. Most work completed for clients such as Cargill and ConAgra. Graphical User Interface (GUI) | Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming and design, application testing (FATs, SATs), commissioning and start up. Hardware installations and computer networking. SCADA systems, Factory Link, WonderWare, Rockwell Software RS View...Client Relations. Most work completed for clients such as Cargill and ConAgra.
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Control Stuff, Inc.
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Control Systems Engineer / Graphic Designer
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Mar 1995 - Apr 1997
Designed Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for Wastewater Treatment Plants, Reverse Osmosis Weblines, and several Manufacturing Facilities such as: GE, General Mills, Softsoap/Palmolive, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi; as well as Cargill Grain Handling Facilities. Software/Programs used include: Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Basic, WonderWare, and RSView.Also, designed corporate brochures, business cards, and operator user manuals. Designed Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for Wastewater Treatment Plants, Reverse Osmosis Weblines, and several Manufacturing Facilities such as: GE, General Mills, Softsoap/Palmolive, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi; as well as Cargill Grain Handling Facilities. Software/Programs used include: Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Basic, WonderWare, and RSView.Also, designed corporate brochures, business cards, and operator user manuals.
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