Bio: Cathleen W. Belleville

Cathy combines her communication skills, software development experience, and visual talents to help businesses and individuals achieve their goals.  She is a serious "Power User" of PowerPoint and an experienced public speaker.

Career History

1995 - Present

A Bit Better Corporation, Owner/President
Founded corporation to provide products and services that improve the way people communicate and work.  Invented Screen Beans clip art characters.

1989 - 1995

Microsoft Corporation, Group Manager, Product Planning
Directed product management and marketing of products at Graphics Business Unit, including needs analysis, research, product design, usability testing, public relations, product marketing, advertising. Products include: Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows, Microsoft PowerPoint for Macintosh, Microsoft Draw, shared drawing engine for Office 97.

1982 - 1989

Convergent Technologies (Now Unisys), Group Manager, Creative Services & Advertising
Directed development and execution of brand strategy, corporate identity, corporate advertising, sales and marketing collateral, and public relations. Products: UNIX Servers, CTOS Workstations, PCs.

Education

University of California, Davis, Bachelor of Arts with Honors
Focus: Studio Art with emphasis in Graphic Design

Patents

Microsoft PowerPoint 95 and Office 97 Hexagonal Color Picker (Patent held by Microsoft). Patent awarded 1995.

Miscellaneous

Ms. Belleville also studies and teaches lace making, and is the author of Chrysanthemum Lace.  She travels to Belgium regularly for study, and is a member of many international lace making organizations.