Mya Leigh Smith

Current

• Freelance Web Designer / Coder at N/A

Past

• Web Designer at Faus Group, Inc.
• Web Designer at Vigilar, Inc.
• Internet Lab Assistant, Graphic Artist and Webmaster at Sara Hightower Regional Library System

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Education

• BrainBench.com
• Coosa Valley Technical College
• Georgia Highlands College

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Recommended

4 people have recommended Mya Leigh

Connections

42 connections

Industry

Internet

Mya Leigh Smith’s Summary

Web Development & Management
HTML/CSS Troubleshooting
WordPress Customization
Email, Software & Web Training
Customer Support (Email, Chat, In-Person)
Social Media Integration
Email Marketing
Search Engine Optimization
Graphic Design
Copywriting
Marketing

Mya Leigh Smith’s Specialties:

HTML, XHTML, CSS, jQuery, XML, PSD slicing, usability, storyboarding, WordPress, PowerPoint presetations, document creation, software training, SEO, email marketing, Twitter, Facebook, graphic design, project management, web maintenance

Mya Leigh Smith’s Experience

• Freelance Web Designer / Coder

  N/A

  (Internet industry)

  June 1997 — Present (12 years 6 months)

  - Hired to design and in some cases maintain small to medium size web sites
  - Slice PSDs and code XHTML/CSS, standards compliant web sites
  - Integrate social media applications such as Twitter into existing web sites
  - Create and send HTML emails, code subsequent landing pages and setup subscribe lists using applications such as Campaign Monitor, MailChimp, Contactology and Constant Contact
  - Maintain existing web sites, perform SEO and monitor web site traffic through Google Analytics
  - Build PowerPoint presentations for marketing, training and sales
  - Design logos, fliers, business cards and ads for print
  - Tutor individuals in using Microsoft Office, the Internet and general Windows, Mac use
  - Transition existing web sites to custom WordPress themes

• Web Designer

  Faus Group, Inc.

  (Consumer Goods industry)

  July 2006 — September 2008 (2 years 3 months)

  While at Faus my primary duty was to design, code and maintain multiple internal and external web sites based on direction from President and Director of Marketing as well as monitor SEO and web site traffic growth. In addition, I oversaw the development of web site applications, acted as liaison between vendors, proofed collateral materials and press releases, created labels for merchandising and fliers, and implemented a pilot AdWords campaign.

• Web Designer

  Vigilar, Inc.

  (Privately Held; Computer & Network Security industry)

  March 2006 — July 2006 (5 months)

  While at Vigilar I updated the corporate website on a weekly basis with new content, promotions, etc. as well as created HTML emails and associated landing pages to be sent out in weekly email campaigns.

• Internet Lab Assistant, Graphic Artist and Webmaster

  Sara Hightower Regional Library System

  (Libraries industry)

  February 2003 — July 2005 (2 years 6 months)

  While working for the library I supported library patrons and co-workers in using Microsoft Office, Internet research, scanning, printing and email. In addition, I created PowerPoint slides for use as commercials on the local cable channel; taught public and employee classes on how to use Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, email and Internet; and maintained the library web site.

Mya Leigh Smith’s Education

• BrainBench.com

  Certification , Web Programming and Graphic Design , 2005 — 2005

  HTML 4.0 Programming
  Fireworks
  PowerPoint Fundamentals

• Coosa Valley Technical College

  Certification , Computer Information Systems , 2000 — 2003

  Web Design Associate & Web Design Professional
  Computer Support Specialist
  Microsoft Office Suite Master

• Georgia Highlands College

  1997 — 2000

  Completed core curriculum plus additional courses in Psychology, Art History, and Criminal Justice.

  Activities and Societies:

  Six Mile Post, Student Government Association, and Psi Beta

Additional Information

Mya Leigh Smith’s Groups:

CSS Globe, ColourLOVERS, Web Designers In House, Spread Firefox, Friends of Ask Dave Taylor, Deviant Art, Renderosity

•    The3dStudio.com
•    Atlanta Web Design

Mya Leigh Smith’s Honors:

- Work listed on CSS Mania and other design/CSS gallery showcases
- Artwork featured on Smashing Magazine 2008 October Desktop Wallpaper

Mya Leigh Smith’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
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• new ventures
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• reference requests