WEB DESIGN
Software/Programming: HTML, BBEdit, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Premiere, Macromedia Fireworks, CSS, Flash/ActionScript, FrontPage, CGI, JavaScript, Media Cleaner Lite. Additional skills: information architecture, editing content for the web, editing/compressing video for the web.

FILMMAKING & THEATRE
Experienced in film production, film scheduling, art direction/production design, costuming, fantasy make-up, prosthesis and masks, grant writing.

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Proficient in grant writing, training and group facilitation, needs assessment & program planning, curriculum development, community organizing, developing client education and counseling protocols, developing client education materials, patient education and counseling. Areas of expertise include youth, high-risk youth, health education, pregnancy and birth control counseling, HIV/STD infection prevention and counseling, affectional/sexual orientation, sexuality and disability, cultural competency.

ADVANCED MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (AMI): AMI provides management and organizational training and consultation services to architectural and engineering firms on a national and international level. In collaboration with firm’s print designers, developed graphic interface for AMI web site. Produced and maintain this site-in-progress. http://www.advancedmgmtinstitute.com

AFRICAN AMERICAN TELEHEALTH PROJECT/SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Developed online training curriculum in web design for African Americans organizing around health-related issues in San Francisco. Supported 4 associations of African American organizers in their creation of web sites promoting health and community change. Trained group members in web site construction and maintenance. http://www.healthysf.org/telehealth/

ARCHITECTURE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (AIA) LARGE FIRM ROUNDTABLE PROGRAM: Developed graphic interface and produced mini-site for AIA’S Large Firm Roundtable Training Program. http://www.advancedmgmtinstitute.com/aia/aia_index.html

BAYAC AMERICORPS is a collaborative of over 30 organizations serving youth and families in the 6 counties of the San Francisco Bay Area. Designed and produced the organization’s web site and trained BAYAC staff in site’s maintenance. http://www.bayac.org

BREAK THE SILENCE MURAL AND ART PROJECT is an arts/activist group using creative projects to facilitate social change and greater awareness of the complexities of the conflict in occupied Palestine. Designed and maintain site. http://www.breakthesilencearts.org

CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE OF LOCAL DIRECTORS OF HEALTH EDUCATION: Developed and maintain the web site for this state wide nonprofit organization. http://www.ccldhe.org

CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SEXUAL MINORITIES IN THE MILITARY: Maintain the web site for this research project of the University of California at Santa Barbara. http://www.gaymilitary.ucsb.edu

FILM ARTS FOUNDATION/FILM ARTS FESTIVAL 2001: Developed the graphic interface and produced this mini-site for the Film Arts Foundation, the nation’s largest organization for independent filmmakers. The site is archived at: http://www.shivaunnestor.com/archives/faf/

FREE ZONE: Site for an HIV education program targeting gay, bisexual, and transgender male in-school teens. Worked with program participants to design and maintain this site, which is archived at: http://www.shivaunnestor.com/archives/freezone

GIRL TROUBLE, GIRLS TELL THEIR TRUTH ABOUT THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM: Developed and maintain the fundraising, promotional and educational web site for this independent documentary. Am also developing printed promotional materials for the project. A larger interactive site is planned in conjunction with the film’s release, scheduled for Fall 2003. http://www.girltrouble.org

HANDALA.ORG: Handala is a 10-year-old refugee boy whose means "bitterness" in Arabic. He is the creation of assassinated Palestinian political cartoonist, Naji Al-Ali. Working with a group of artists, am designing and will maintain this site, which uses Naji Al-Ali’s cartoons as a vehicle for educating Americans about the history and political plight of the Palestinian people. http://www.handala.org

KEEPING IT REAL: Archived fundraising web site for an HIV education documentary targeting middle school age youth. http://www.shivaunnestor.com/archives/kir

NEW YORK CITY FILMS: Designed this web site for underground filmmaking legend, Jon Moritsugu. http://www.jonmoritsugu.com

TRANNY FEST: Designed and maintain the site for Tranny Fest, the nation’s first film and cultural festival dedicated to art and media by, for and about the transgender communities. http://www.trannyfest.com. Of special interest are the humorous graphics I created for the 2001 Festival Sub-site: http://www.trannyfest.com.2001/

URBAN DREAMS, is a special project of Youth Media. Also designed and promotional pieces and other printed pieces for this program. http://www.youth-media.org/urbandreams

YOUTH MEDIA: Located in Oakland, California, Youth Media trains youth, educators and youth service providers in digital media and television production. Designed and maintain this site, http://www.youth-media.org.

The Music Lesson, Art Director
Narrative Short, Director: Robert Martin, in post-production.

Sex, Flesh in Blood, Graphic Designer
Director: Christopher Lee, 1998.
Erotic narrative. Screened at film festivals nationally and internationally, including the Berlin International Film Festival. Designed Video Box cover, web site and promotional poster.

Pit Bull I & II, Co-producer, Art Director
Video PSA's, Director: Frank Crosby, 1997.
Produced for the Black Coalition on AIDS and aired as part of a longer HIV Prevention Program targeting the African-American Community on UHF Channel 20.

"Donence," Associate Producer, Make-Up
Artist: Cemali, Cemali Records, 1996
For a Turkish music group, aired in heavy rotation on European MTV.

The Funeral, Art Director
Narrative Short, Director: Gemma Whelan, 1996.
Short narrative work by the award-winning Irish playwright; numerous screenings and awards in festivals internationally.

"It's On," Co-Producer, Art Director, Editor
Artist: Chris Bad, On the Rise Records, 1995
Aired on the California Music Channel and Asian MTV.

"Baby Soo Long," Co-Producer, Art Director
Artist: Boris Digg, Obsidian Records, 1993
Aired on late-night MTV.

The Hunger of Memory, Producer, Art Director, Story Editor
Narrative Short, Director: Frank Crosby, 1993.
Aired, KQED Living Room Festival, 1995; Recipient of numerous awards, including Best Narrative, Atlanta International Film Festival, 1994; distributed by First Cut Films.

Between Friends, Production Consultant
HIV education video for Latino youth. Producer: SFDPH. Gold Apple Winner, National Educational Film and Video Festival, 1990.

Smart Talk, Writer, Co-Producer, Authored curriculum guide.
STD education video for young adolescents, Director: Mark Kriegbaum, 1989.
Awarded Bronze Apple, National Educational Media Market, 1989; distributed by Churchill Films and ETR Publications.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN TELEHEALTH PROJECT, SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (ongoing): Develop training curricula for this ground-breaking project, the goals of which are to bridge the "digital divide" within the African-American community while using the internet as a health education and community organizing tool. Work with adult residents of various African-American communities to develop health-related web sites with a community organizing focus.

CALIFORNIA STATE OFFICE OF FAMILY PLANNING: Through the Center for Health Training and PPA/SF, planned and conducted trainings in STDs/HIV, family planning, pregnancy counseling, and cultural competency issues for paraprofessionals, nurses, and nurse practitioners.

FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM, SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (ongoing): Grant-writing, program planning, training and evaluation in the areas of family planning and HIV testing and counseling. Have raised over $300,000 for this program between June 2001 through November 2001.

GOLDEN GATE REGIONAL CENTER: Provided 24 hour training course in sexuality and disability for managers of residential adult group homes.

HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTION DIVISION, SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Grant writing services and staff trainings in cultural competency.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD ALAMEDA/SAN FRANCISCO (PPA/SF): Developed, conducted, and evaluated a sexuality training series that was attended by managers and front-line staff from youth-serving agencies in San Francisco. Topics included group facilitation and crisis counseling skills, working with multicultural groups, family planning, STDs/HIV, sexual orientation, high-risk youth issues.

VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROJECT, San Francisco Department Of Public Health: Grant-writing services

THE WEDGE PROGRAM, Health Educator: Wrote proposals, developed curricula, co-trained volunteer speakers and educators, designed and conducted program evaluations; coordinated special projects; created and managed the program's website. Founded Free Zone, a ground-breaking, collaborative arts and media program for sexual minority youth.

FAMILY HEALTH BUREAU, SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, Health Educator: Assessed training needs for DPH staff involved in Family Health Bureau programs. Designed, implemented and coordinated staff trainings on a range of topics, including counseling skills, tobacco cessation, human sexuality, medical updates and cultural competency. Developed training and client education materials. Worked with other staff on revision of protocols, quality assurance, community organizing and outreach, proposal writing and program planning.

AIDS EDUCATION FOR YOUTH PROJECT, National Training Center Coordinator: Worked with representatives of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local educational agencies to develop the state/city teams which attended the center's six day-long training and strategic planning program. Assessed team training needs and designed and implemented formative evaluation tools for the trainings. Developed and implemented training designs for the Center's general training, and its training-of-trainers. Wrote training manuals for same.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD ALAMEDA/SAN FRANCISCO, Community Relations/Education Specialist: Developed, delivered and evaluated educational presentations and series on human sexuality and reproductive health for a diverse range of clients, including high-risk and homeless youth. Planned and implemented trainings for community-based organizations, schools, colleges and governmental agencies. Coordinated Speakers Bureau and other special programs.

STOCKTON CHILDRENS CONSERVATORY THEATRE, Instructor, Registration Coordinator, Make-Up Designer: Organized and conducted weekend workshop series in acting and stage craft for youth, ages 10 - 16. Designed fantasy make-up and masks for the theatre's annual summer productions. Supervised youth who executed the same.

YOUTH INVOLVEMENT PROJECT, Drama Program Coordinator: Taught classes in acting, storytelling and stage craft to youth, ages 11 - 17, who lived in public housing projects in Stockton, California. Assisted youth in planning and conducting fund-raisers. Directed numerous theatrical productions.

SOUTH STOCKTON COMMUNITY THEATRE, Youth Advisor, Stage Manager, Make-Up/Costume Designer: This annual, summer theatre program targeted high-risk and out-of-school youth of color, ages 14 - 18, who staged and performed musicals such as "Pippin" and "Guys and Dolls."

"Incorporating Sexuality Education into Other Subject Matter," regular presentation for a teacher's continuing education course at U. C. Berkeley Extension Center, "Fostering Wellness." Quarterly 1990 - 2000.

"Free Zone: Redefining HIV Prevention and Health Education for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning Adolescents," invited panelist, American Public Health Association annual conference, November 2000.

"The Internet as a Health Education and Community Organizing Tool," invited presentation, California Conference of Local Directors of Health Education Annual Meeting and Conference, April 2000.

"Free Zone: Community Building as an HIV Prevention Tool for Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning Male Teens," poster presentation, California Conference of Local Directors of Health Education Annual Meeting and Conference, April, 2000.

"Free Zone: A Community Building Model of HIV Prevention for Young Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning Male Adolescents," abstract presentation, National AIDS/HIV Update Conference, March 2000.

"HIV Prevention Education for Gay/Straight Alliances," skills-based workshop, Overcoming Homophobia Meeting for Youth Conference, January 2000.

"Words Hurt," and "Slurs Suck," Producer/Director Anti-verbal harassment audio PSA's, written and acted by youth, 1999.

"Beyond Gender-Neutral Terminology: Including Sexual Minority Youth in HIV Education Classes," abstract presentation, National AIDS/HIV Update Conference, 1998.

"Moving Beyond the Stereotypes: Screening for HIV in the Family Planning Clinic," skills-based workshop, Beyond the Basics: A Conference for Family Planning Practitioners in California, 1996

"Beyond the Birds and the Bees: Talking to Your Children about AIDS," article published in San Francisco Focus, September, 1987.

RAYMOND-CALLISON COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC, Stockton, CA, Bachelor's of Social Sciences, Emphasis in Psychological Anthropology. Received a Book Award for special achievement upon graduation.

AOYAMA UNIVERSITY, Tokyo, Japan, one semester, studied Japanese language, political and economic structure and culture.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY, three semesters, studied anthropology and Japanese language, named Phi Beta Capa.

BAY AREA VIDEO COALITION: California State certificated programs in Web Development and Streaming Media (in progress).

COMPASS POINT CLASSES: Beginning and Advanced HTML, Web Design Camp, Dreamweaver, Access Database Camp, Fundraising on the Internet, Arts Management

SAN FRANCISCO FILM ARTS FOUNDATION: Short-term courses in film production, line-producing/scheduling, lighting, financing, video shooting and editing for the web.

NOH THEATRE: Nine-month Internship with the Umewaka Branch of the Kanze School of Noh, Osaka, Japan.

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF HIV INFECTION PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAMS, 18 hours. Sponsor: Division of Adolescent and School Health, CDC. Training staff, IOX Assessment Associates.

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAMS CERTIFICATED TRAININGS: Counselor Training in Group Counseling, 24 hours; Human Sexuality, 24 hours; Short-Term Client Systems Course, 40 hours; Drug Abuse Prevention and Intervention, 32 hours; Suicide Prevention and Intervention, 12 hours; Short-Term Family Crisis Intervention Counseling, 32 hours.

Rhizhome.org
Media Alliance
American Public Health Association
San Francisco Film Arts Foundation
Jury Panelist, San Francisco International Film Festival, 1993 - 1998
Jury Panelist, National Educational Media Network, 1998 - 1999