
Web Designer and Information Architect
Greater Denver Area

Web Designer and Information Architect
Greater Denver Area
My educational background has advanced my interest and knowledge of the web design industry. Acquiring a degree in English Writing, my writing and communication abilities have been refined through several upper division courses, such as Advanced Creative Writing, Grammar and Rhetoric, and Technical Writing. These classes have improved my technical writing for the web. Additionally, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and JavaScipt classes have enhanced my web design skills by designing projects and giving presentations. From these classes, I have developed a taste for simple, clean designs; a website should not only look appealing, but should also be functional.
(X)HTML, JavaScript, usability, CSS, WYSIWYG layout tools, Adobe Photoshop and ImageReady, experience with Macintosh and Windows environments, photo editing and optimization for the web, Microsoft Office Suite
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Design industry)
May 2007 — Present (1 year 5 months)
Work one-on-one with clients to develop design concepts and execution, design graphics, logos, and stationary, maintain websites and domain management
(Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Higher Education industry)
August 2005 — May 2006 (10 months)
Operated and managed Microsoft Access databases, Excel spreadsheets, and information in ACT! 7.0. Designed fliers, brochures, and business cards. Front desk responsibilities such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, servicing customers (including problem solving).
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Airlines/Aviation industry)
May 2005 — August 2005 (4 months)
Balanced register and deposits, store closing and opening procedures, inventory and stocking responsibilities, managed Microsoft QuickBooks and Excel databases
Bachelor's, English Writing, 2007 — 2009 (expected)
Advanced Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Technology and Culture, Grammar and rhetoric
Accociate of Arts, English, 2005 — 2007
In-depth classes on Adobe Photoshop, JavaScript, and Dreamweaver
Digital photography, reading novels, creative writing, gourmet cooking, party planning, researching, blogging, theatre
Front Range Cultural Arts Fair poster design contest, first place winner, Summer 2007
President's List, Front Range Community College, 2006-2007
Dean's List, Front Range Community College, 2005-2006