George E. Parisot

Resumé

Education

Western Governor’s University, Masters Learning and Technology, Part-time
August 2004-Present

University of Montana, Missoula, BA Biology, Secondary Education Certification
August 1992-December 1995

University of Idaho, Moscow, BS Communications/Public Relations
August 1986-December 1990

Experience

Director, Montana Lottery, Helena, MT
January 2005 - Present

• Appointed to Cabinet-level position by Governor Brian Schweitzer
• Oversees a $36 million dollar agency budget.
• Manages a 32 person staff, responsible for the design, marketing and sales of lottery products.
• Reports directly to the Governor.

Information Technology Administrator, Attorney General's Office Helena, MT
January 2001 – Present

• Responsible for the administration and security of department-wide network and computer systems.
• Led web management team that implemented complete redesign of the Department’s website.
• Advised Attorney General and staff on technology related issues.

Owner, Web Designer, BigSkyWeb.com, Helena, MT
January 1994 – Present

• Designed and implemented interactive websites based on clients specifications.
• Designed custom databases, graphic artwork, flash animation for each client.
• Set goals and milestones to ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner.
• Manage every aspect of these projects from budgeting, setting timelines, to testing and maintenance.
• Provide website hosting services through an Apache webserver.

Deputy Secretary of State, Montana Secretary of State, Helena, MT
July 1997 – January 2001

• Tasked with website development and implementation, issues research, computer training, special projects management and public relations.
• Trained agency employees on newly acquired software.
• Planned meetings and events for Secretary of State business partners and the public.

Aide to the Senate Minority Leader, Montana State Senate, Helena, MT
December 1996 – June 1997

• Responsible for research of legislative initiatives
• Composed correspondence to the Minority Leader's constituents
• Established and maintained Minority Leader’s website.

Field Representative, US Representative Pat Williams, Helena and Billings, MT
December 1995 – December 1996

• Congressional liaison between constituents and Federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, Postal Service, Department of Labor, Department of Housing and Urban Development.
• Plan and implement constituent services and town hall meetings across the state.

Platoon Leader, Washington Army National Guard, Spokane, WA
June 1989 – January 1996

• Managed military intelligence unit consisting of 30 enlisted and non-commissioned army officers.
• Responsible for health, welfare, safety and training of the platoon.

Activities

• Adjunct Faculty, Helena College of Technology, teaching courses in Web Design and Communications.
• Volunteer technology advisor to Montana Shares