Since leaving the corporate technology world in 2006, I’ve sought projects and clients that allow me to unleash my passion for technology. Teaching has become a cornerstone of my service base because I enjoy that “ah ha!” moment when people see how to make computers and the web work for them.

These days, I keep the number of clients I work for very small so I can focus on delivering value and maintain a work +/ life balance. Feel free to contact me with interesting and unique projects that focus on human empowerment through technology.

Zendesk

Zendesk Webinar Trainer

Adria plans, develops and holds weekly webinars for Zendesk, a web based helpdesk ticketing system.  As a customer since 2008, Adria truly enjoyed how Zendesk made her job as a technology consultant easier so it’s a great fit!

From the website:

Zendesk partners with Adria Richards, tech blogger and geeky girl extraordinaire, to bring you a variety of webinars on topics that will help you optimize your help desk.  Webinars are recorded so if a date doesn’t fit well with your schedule, check back for the recording.

Started October 2009
http://zendesk.com/webinars

Freshworkshops

Live.  Online.  Training.

Adria launched Freshworkshops to offer updated training on current technology.  The site focuses on blogging, SEO strategy, Google Analytics and a variety of web based tools to run your business.  There are both free and paid offerings and new for 2010 are recorded trainings.

• Training: Build Your Own WordPress Website
• Free Webinar: 10 Reasons Your Company Needs A Blog
• Training: Learn How To Setup Domain Email with Google Apps

Sign up for the newsletter to be notified up upcoming classes.

Started December 2008
http://freshworkshops.com

AskAdria

Live video show online

Each week, Adria hosts a live show and discusses a technology topic related to running your business.  Viewers tune in for the live chat and to submit questions.

• Joomla or WordPress, Which is Better? 20 items Compared
• Docs and Spreadsheets: Microsoft Office vs Open Office vs Google Docs
• Selecting The Best External Hard Drive For Your Needs

Catch the show live every Monday at 6:30pm Central
(That’s 4:30 Pacific and 7:30 Eastern)

Started January 2009
http://askadria.com

ButYoureAGirl

Technology blog

The site you’re on right now is Adria’s conversational blog of a female geek who wants to make the world a better place. She talks about and demonstrates lifehacks (that’s a geek term for “shortcuts”), ways to save the planet and her adventures as a fearless consultant.

• Norm Coleman Website Crash Exposes Database and Email Lists
• My New Dell XPS 8000 Intel Quad Core i7
• Black People on Twitter!

Started May 2008
http://butyoureagirl.com