A Network of Related Providers

In meeting the needs of our clients, we work with a number of service providers. Some of whom are listed in the directory below. Among them are colleagues providing very different services to whom we refer and direct competitors with whom we cooperate. The businesses all provide services within the City of Chicago and are members of groups with which we proudly associate.

If you know of other businesses that ought to list here, direct them to the following link: Add your services to our business directory. Then, use the Comments field below to make recommendations to other customers.

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Yvonne Day-Rodriguez	Y. Day Designs Personal Email: INTERNETyvonne@ydaydesigns.com
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Bio Specializing in efficient graphic and web design solutions for social justice non-profit organizations and small businesses since 1998.

Bill Geraci	Senior Trainer and Technical Advisor Phone: work(708) 988-1936 Work Email: INTERNETbgcomphelp@mac.com
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Services I have been a computer guy for years. I can help you understand how to use your computer (hardware, software, etc), as well as decide what to buy / use to get your work / interests done. I do private, one-on-one training as well as groups. I also offer publicly available classes through the Latin School (North Ave. and Clark St., near-north Chicago) Live and Learn (adult education) program at this URL: http://www.latinschool.org/liveandlearn/ At their web site, go to the listings for the current sessions and look for / do a Find for Geraci to see what classes I offer. Bio Assistant Director and former mentor for Web Institute for Teachers Trainer of users, individually and in groups Provider of Macintosh technical support since 1990. Education Humboldt State University Arcata, CA Studies in Greek, philosophy and music University of California Santa Barbara, CA Bachelor of Arts in Greek and Religious Studies 1982 Experience Full-Time Consultant Train, consult, and tutor a variety of clients. Regular training sessions, occasional meetings, phone and e-mail support, technical support, individuals and small companies. Networked and stand-alone computers. Will train and offer simple technical support for Windows, training and full technical support for current and older Macintosh hardware and operating systems. Popular volunteer presenter for three Chicago area Macintosh users Groups: The South Side Macintosh Users Group Monthly appearances as “Dr. Macintosh” where I take general questions. Long-time member, presenter, and former board member of The Rest of Us http://www.trou.org/. Monthly leader of the hour-long New Users Special Interest Group of the Northwest of Us http://www.nwou.org/. Volunteer support for schools and churches. Assistant Director for the Web Institute for Teachers http://cuip.uchicago.edu/ For the Chicago Public Schools / Univ. of Chicago Internet Project (CUIP) wrote web-based modules for Computer Basics and an Introduction to Web Browsing. Co-mentored 15 school teachers in computer basics, browser use, composing web pages, uploading and creating a web site, web searching, email use, creating a lesson plan based on the WWW. Managed paperwork and coordination for 120 attendees. Computer Trainer and Support Staff, Laboratory Schools, University of Chicago Create, publicize, teach and evaluate two hands-on classes per week for staff and faculty. Classes cover beginning and intermediate use of the Macintosh and productivity applications, e-mail, All About the Internet / WWW, Graphics on Computers, e-mail Administration (featuring QuickMail). Trained technical staff on Mac OS and networking support. Offered technical support for users. Systems Support Analyst, Facilities Services, University of Chicago User Support: Reorganized Information Technology support office. Offered phone and on-site users with technical support, Mac OS and productivity application training for 60± users across five locations throughout the campus. Legacy Systems Coordination: Oversaw the downloading / uploading of files from legacy Mainframe applications and a custom FoxPro database. Helped match changing Excel formats with Mainframe requirements. Macintosh to Windows NT Transition: Helped design, implement, and troubleshoot converting from 55 Macs to 100 Windows NT v4 workstations and three NT v3.5.1 Servers. This included OS, productivity application and QuickMail to Eudora Pro e-mail changes, user retraining, Mac file conversion, server setup, PC hardware, network and software configuration troubleshooting, individual and group training. Microcomputer Support Analyst, Administrative Information Systems /Consulting, University of Chicago http://nsit.uchicago.edu/ Training: Create, publicize, teach and evaluate 10-15 very well received hands-on classes per quarter for University administrators, staff and faculty. Classes cover beginning, intermediate and advanced use of the Macintosh and productivity applications, e-mail, All About the Internet / WWW, Graphics on Computers, Troubleshooting the Macintosh, Troubleshooting Mac Networking, Backup (featuring Retrospect Remote), e-mail Administration (featuring QuickMail). Train users in one-on-one situations, with attention to individual work processes and needs. Consulting: Help departments and individuals choose, order, configure, install, upgrade and use hardware, software, e-mail systems and network services. Technical Support: Research software, hardware and trends in the computer business. Attend and critique vendor presentations. Help user and local administrators repair / get their Macs working again. Part-time Adjunct Faculty, Moraine Valley Community College, Center for Community and Continuing Education, Palos Heights, IL Prepare outlines, handouts, exercises, and teach introductory classes on the Macintosh, including word processing, desktop publishing, graphics. Lending Services and Cashier Section Head, University of Chicago Joseph Regenstein Library, Circulation Services Supervise, hire, train, and review two supervisors and 3.5 FTE bargaining unit clerical staff. Supervise Cashier/Privileges Office ($300,000 collected annually) and Circulation staff (150,000 loans annually). Consulted on, implemented and documented mainframe Automated Patron Accounting system. Create complex forms for Circulation and Cashier / Privileges Office using Microsoft Word for DOS, Windows and Macintosh. Write external correspondence for sensitive privileges and billing matters (300 per year). Adjudicate appeals from faculty, staff, students, and visitors for Library privileges and disputed loans. Issue periodic “Automation Updates” to departmental circulation supervisors about the Library mainframe database. Instigated, facilitated and provided documentation for a PC users group for Library staff.

Laura Kaufman	Principal Partners in Effective Philanthropy
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Services Services Fund Raising Planning • Major/individual donor strategy development • Board/volunteer training in fund raising • Assessment of agency fund raising capacity • Coaching for Executive Directors and Development staff • Enhancement of foundation grant seeking efforts • Design of social media fund raising strategies and products • Grants management Bio Laura Kaufman has 25 years experience working in foundations and non-profit organizations -- from lobbying for the National Organization for Women (NOW), to managing a rape crisis center, and serving as the CEO of two foundations -- the Boston Women’s Fund and the Jewish Women’s Foundation of Chicago. During her career she has raised millions of dollars for nonprofits from individual donors, foundations and government. She is a frequent speaker and trainer, and she blogs on fundraising and philanthropy at http://Change4YourDollar.com

Cathy Lieberman	Principal CDL Business Consulting Work Email: INTERNETcathy_lieberman@yahoo.com
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Services Consulting engagements focus on financial and strategic planning, business plan development, organizational structure analysis, fund raising, community relations, board development, advocacy initiatives, policy development, process improvement/technology and financial and organizational management. Bio Cathy Lieberman is the Principal at CDL Business Consulting with a concentration in organizational productivity and profitability. Her most recent article, Strategic Planning for Organizational Success was published in the Philanthropic Journal in May, 2010. Cathy’s non-profit leadership was established over the last eight years. She has worked extensively with non-profits as a volunteer, board member, board chair, administrator and consultant. In her administrator roles, she was the Executive Director at the Solomon Schechter Day School in Northbrook, IL and the Chief Financial Officer of the Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School in Chicago, IL. Both schools are independent, co-educational day schools serving children from pre-school through grade eight. Cathy directed the finance, human resources, technology, development and facilities staff and was successful in building strong teams and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the protection and growth of Day School assets during her tenure. In collaboration with key board members, she established and maintained a self–sustaining financial model and supported a comprehensive $8 million capital campaign providing leadership for the facilities construction and financing. Cathy also had a broad corporate career at AT&T. In her last position at SBC Communications, Inc, she was the Executive Director of Customer Identification and Account Marking in Corporate Finance. In this position, Cathy served as the control point for the segmentation of business accounts across 5 regions and 13 states. She led a team of 40 employees, streamlined the customer identification and segmentation processes, and chaired a steering committee providing vision and direction. In addition to successful careers in both for-profit and non-profit, Cathy has been an active volunteer and spokesperson for the American Cancer Society for the past eight years. Through her role as the chair of the Chicago Community Leadership board and its advocacy committee, she demonstrated excellence in organization, administration and project management by directing and developing four key committees. Last December, Cathy presented her advocacy work at a 3-day program for cancer patients and oncology nurses called Life Beyond Cancer sponsored by the US Oncology Group in Tucson, Arizona. Cathy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Quantitative Methods from the University of Illinois with an academic emphasis in statistics and information technology. She has attended executive education programs at Northwestern University’s Kellogg Business School and the University of Michigan Business School. Cathy lives in Chicago, Illinois with her Wheaton Terrier, Molly. She also has two adult children, Lisa and Elliot.

Jean M Newcomer
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Bio Design brochures, newsletters, logos, print ads, and web sites for start-up businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Stephen B. Starr	Principal Stephen B. Starr Design Inc. 2120 Madison Place Evanston IL 60202 USA home Work Email: INTERNETsteve@stephenbstarrdesign.com
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Bio We design and produce a variety of printed materials and digital assets as an independent business consultant. Specialties include design services for branding (logo creation and implementation), websites, annual reports, e-newsletters, custom email solutions, marketing materials and advertising. We have extensive experience with nonprofit and healthcare organizations. Design is treated as the overarching strategy that creates cohesive organizational communication.