Nick Chin Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma

Greater Boston Area

As a member of both Catalog and software development teams, has served as a key contributor for three new client implementations and multiple projects including a custom product configurator, variant entity grouping, and external system integrations (Salsify, DAM). Primary stakeholder for product content schema and taxonomy. Manages Catalog-related metadata. Collaborates with clients, E-Commerce managers, and Tech Support teams to troubleshoot data problems. Member of the Catalog Leadership committee which advises overall direction of the Catalog team. Supervises Content Specialists.Generates SQL Server scripts, alerts, and reports for the Catalog team. In March 2016, was added as a part time member to software development in addition to existing Taxonomy Manager duties. Designs solutions and writes SQL Server database procedures as a part-time developer focused on Catalog-related projects. Works closely with software development on product information imports from external systems.

Boston, Ma

* Continued duties from Goby (below) after acquisition* Merged Goby classification taxonomy with Telenav classification* Modified schema of Dublin Core metadata for result sets * Identified points of interest (POI) merging problems between legacy and new result sets* Generated bi-weekly statistics for key progress indicators for content* Integrated additional content sources to fit priorities for Scout.me and Scout by Telenav apps* Conducted data analysis on content POIs to identify wrong data

Boston, Ma

* Goby acquired by Telenav, Inc in September 2011* Created and managed the subject classification Taxonomy * Applied subject classification and Dublin Core metadata to search result sets * Assisted in workflow management* Performed regular backend QA on web crawlers, results, and result processing; performed frontend QA on the production website as needed * Manually submitted content crawls for ingest to the result database * Constructed SQL queries for QA, updating, deletion, and tracking of results * Collaborated with programmers on solutions and improvements related to the CMS and search engine * Trained others to apply metadata and perform QA on wrappers

* Processed incoming periodicals for use in the Fine Arts Library Reading Room.* Updated catalog records.* Collaborated with Preservation Department to prevent damage and identify vulnerable materials.* Worked with staff librarians to fill missing parts of the collection.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Alexandria, Va

• Provided technical assistance to Ready To Learn PBS and station staff on the use of the Ready To Learn Management Information System (MIS) and the Ready To Learn Accessible Tracking System (RATS!)• Assisted the Director of Research, Evaluation, & Reporting in the development and provision of training for Ready To Learn station staff on the MIS and RATS!• Conducted queries and prepared reports on Ready To Learn outreach and professional development activities for Congress, the Department of Education, management staff, Ready To Learn station staff, producers, and others on a regular and as needed basis• Assisted in the preparation of the annual report to the Department of Education on the Ready To Learn Television Service• Monitored and responded promptly to technical assistance requests to RTLHelp@pbs.org• Assisted in the coordination of work responsibilities among the Ready To Learn Departments• Conducted on the phone training to the MIS for new coordinators

Upper Marlboro, Md

• Responsible for overall layout and formatting of both editorial and advertising content using Quark Express• Assisted the editor in decisions on editorial and news content• Assisted the editor daily in assigning news stories to freelance reporters, receiving press releases, and story pitches• Edited copy for accuracy, grammar, and reporting style• Collaborated with advertising agents and photographers to ensure quality graphics for publication. Adjusted pictures for clarity and size where necessary• Conducted interviews, wrote stories, and took pictures of newsworthy events in Prince George’s County and Washington, D.C. • Contributed or co-wrote staff editorials for the Opinion page• Acted as primary technical support for the office staff

College Park, Md

• Responded to patrons inquiries at the circulation desk either in person or over the phone• Conducted internet or database searches for materials in the library or outside sources for patrons• Helped patrons with research and recommendations for classes• Recorded and filed room requests, material/equipment loans, and film reservations• Cleaned 16mm film equipment to maintain the collections condition and ensure proper usage• Assisted patrons with technical difficulties while viewing materials• Edited erroneous patron information in the library’s database

Mls, Library And Information Science

B.A., English, Government And Politics