
Experienced Web Consultant, Developer & Designer, and print-media Designer
Ottawa, Canada Area

Experienced Web Consultant, Developer & Designer, and print-media Designer
Ottawa, Canada Area
To date I have been a successful Designer and Developer for Web and Print. I would like to expand my expertise as a Web Developer, specifically in the areas of CMS (Content Management System) development, applications development, as well as Design.
Advanced knowledge of table-less and JavaScript-free CSS development. Strong knowledge of all aspects of web development including consultation, design, development and database-connected tool design & development. Knowledge of rss feed development, mobile css design, and installing content management systems.
Over 7 years of administrative experience with various organizations.
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Internet industry)
January 2002 — Present (7 years 7 months)
DWP provides various web services including consultation, design and development. Also provide design for print media, including brand development through business cards and brochures.
(Government Relations industry)
February 2008 — August 2008 (7 months)
Was hired on contract to design and develop a new website for the association (to be launched September 2008). Was also temporarily responsible for maintaining the office network and peripherals, troubleshooting technical issues with pcs and laptops, maintaining the membership database, updating print documents, and creating monthly online newsletters.
(Internet industry)
October 2005 — November 2007 (2 years 2 months)
Intermediate Web Development using ColdFusion, php, ASP, JavaScript, HTML and advanced CSS. Create tools to allow clients to self-administer their sites, as well as e-commerce forms. Assisted with consultation, proposal writing, project management, accounts receivable, HR, and client relations.
(Educational Institution; Marketing and Advertising industry)
September 2003 — October 2005 (2 years 2 months)
Created marketing materials for Career Services events and workshops. Examples include bookmarks, posters, business cards, postcards and conversion of workbooks to common look and feel.
(Public Company; Entertainment industry)
1996 — 1999 (3 years)
Have held positions in Copyright & Royalty as well as Accounts Receivable. Was responsible for data entry, mailing invoices, filing, and balancing accounts.
BA , Film Studies major, minors in French and Psychology , 2002 — 2005
Volunteered for GLBTQ peer-support and resource centre.
Computer Science, Physics 1999 — 2002
Volunteered for LGBT Centre, and was also a member and volunteer for the Thunder Bay Boxing Club.
Training new employees, researching new internet development & design trends, boxing, lacrosse, volunteering.
Beaver Boxing Club, Ottawa Lacrosse Club - Women's Division (Executive member)
Spirit of Bilingualism Award (upon High-School graduation). Received Universal Studios Scholarship 3 years (based on GPA).