
Web Writer, Content Manager & Designer
Montreal, Canada Area

Web Writer, Content Manager & Designer
Montreal, Canada Area
- 11 years of online production experience with (X)HTML, CSS, XML, PHP & MySQL®, including proficiency to hand-code (X)HTML and CSS for cross-browser, cross-platform display
- 5 years experience in Web hosting for small and mid-size organizations, including domain name registration, email hosting, database management, etc.
- Proven record of writing, designing & implementing sites that are scalable, extensible, and maintainable
- Familiarity with content management systems (ExpressionEngine) and database driven websites
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (French)
- Excellent analytical and conceptualization skills
- Good oral and written communication skills (English)
- Good visual design & web usability sensibility
- Proficiency in best practices pertaining to Web ergonomics and accessibility
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- Ability to: handle multiple requests, competing priorities in a deadline-oriented environment, manage several projects at once
- End user + content + communication oriented
Web writing, content management, web design, web standards, web development process, information architecture, (X)HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver®, Fireworks MX®
(Internet industry)
January 1997 — Present (11 years 10 months)
Responsible for the planning, production (writing, content management, design, coding, implementation), and publishing of online content, including Web hosting, site traffic management and strategic consulting.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
September 2007 — February 2008 (6 months)
Manage resources, budgets and schedules. Evaluate business and technical needs during project definition phase. Manage the project throughout entire web production process: concept, design, production, testing and release. Help the team members communicate, work together and deliver.
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
May 2003 — September 2007 (4 years 5 months)
Design, prepare and develop teaching materials, deliver lectures and tutorials, assess students' coursework, set and mark examinations, supervise students' activities.
M.A, Philosophy / Semiotics
2004 ExpressionEngine Web Design Contest: first prize, ”Corporate Website Design“ category