
(X)HTML & CSS Wiz
Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

(X)HTML & CSS Wiz
Albuquerque, New Mexico Area
* Web designer specializing in hand-coded semantic XHTML, cross-browser CSS, progressive enhancement, accessibility and usability
* Expert in the design of corporate web sites, intranets, email campaigns and e-commerce applications
* Graphic designer for a wide range of media, including web, interactive multi-media and print
*Content editor and writer specializing in web content organically optimized for search engines
Semantic (X)HTML, cross-browser and semantic CSS, web standards, web accessibility, web usability, unobtrusive JavaScript, SEO
(Information Technology and Services industry)
December 2004 — Present (4 years 8 months)
* Design interfaces and develop XHTML, CSS and graphics for main corporate site, international sites, marketing newsletters, corporate blog, corporate intranet and user conference site
* Design interfaces and develop XHTML, CSS and graphics for marketing email campaigns, ensuring consistent display across popular email clients, including Outlook, Hotmail, Yahoo!, Gmail, AppleMail, Thunderbird, Eudora and AOL
* Design banner advertisements appearing in rotation on home page of main corporate site
* Write and edit various content for main corporate site, optimizing for organic search engine results
* Designed logos for 2005 user conference; used for both print and electronic formats
(Design industry)
May 2004 — Present (5 years 3 months)
* Designed mockups and created CSS and XHTML templates for use with custom CMS for Freedom General Contracting web site
* Created CSS and XHTML templates for use with custom CMS for BuilderGuru Contracting Inc. web site
* Provided web consulting for KNME PBS station, including SEO, design process, streaming video, planning and management
* Designed logo and services brochures for Rejuvinations therapeutic massage shop
* Designed logo and business cards for Hypnotic Panties band
* Designed and created CSS/XHTML for Blue Heron Pond homeowners association web site. Also served as webmaster, providing maintenance and updates to site.
* Designed advertisements for UMAFI mortgage consultants
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
August 2004 — December 2004 (5 months)
* Validated existing USDA NRCS site and intranet for Quality Assurance: Section 508 Compliance, adherence to agency Style Guide and federal eGov initiatives
* Worked with project lead on evaluating and reviewing existing project protocols and procedures for site maintenance and quality assurance
* Worked with project lead on developing and documenting new project protocols and procedures for implementation of new CMS
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Defense & Space industry)
January 2004 — May 2004 (5 months)
* Designed and programmed custom, dynamic applications for military contract to support remote access to Access and SQL database systems using ColdFusion, JavaScript, HTML, CSS and ASP.
* Worked with creative team and development managers to design database architecture, GUI, and content management system for Corporate Web initiative
* Served as primary client contact for identifying, managing and implementing new applications, as well as for overall site updates and maintenance
* Supported Web Development Manager with establishing and documenting internal policies, including 508 compliance, DOD guidelines, code standards, and internal project management procedures
* Gathered requirements and specifications from client to create storyboards and mock applications
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
November 1999 — January 2004 (4 years 3 months)
* Managed implementation and deployment of online shopping carts, seminar registrations and data maintenance applications
* Designed and developed client e-commerce applications, using XHTML, DHTML, CSS, ASP and Flash
* Served as Webmaster for corporate site, including site re-designs, management, coordination with sales and marketing, and application development
* Developed and implemented project management resources for client implementations
* Developed and maintained white papers, technical documentation and training resources for web software and applications
* Trained clients and staff in XHTML, CSS, web development software and desktop publishing software
(Partnership; 1001-5000 employees; Accounting industry)
August 1998 — November 1999 (1 year 4 months)
* Produced service proposals. Won firm-wide award for excellence in proposal writing, design and production (1998–99)
* Wrote, edited and designed materials, including direct mail, advertising, newsletters and web site
* Coordinated and managed seminars, networking events and trade shows
* Responsible for tracking and maintaining annual and monthly marketing budget
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
December 1997 — August 1998 (9 months)
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Services industry)
October 1996 — December 1997 (1 year 3 months)
Certification , Web Design & Development , 2001 — 2003
BA , Psychology , 1992 — 1996
semantic XHTML and CSS, usability, accessibility, SEO, web standards, web design, web development