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Technical Skills | Education | Work History
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Technical Skills

  • Web (expert): HTML5, CSS3, WordPress
  • Web (intermediate): XML, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, MySQL
  • Web (familiar): Flash, AJAX, XML
  • Adobe CS: Illustrator, InDesign, PhotoShop, Dreamweaver, Acrobat, FrameMaker
  • Writing: Copywriting, SEO, Editing, Proofreading, Social Media, MS Office

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Education

Masters, Web Design and Development

University of Denver, University College (Online Program)

Certificate, Web Design

Seattle Central Community College

B.A., English

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte


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Work History

Contract & Freelance Work

Rick Garrett Design, out of Seattle, WA
1/2008 - Present

  • Project for Improved Environmental Coverage
    (Contract, 1/12/2012 to 3/1/2012)
    • Role: Front-end Web developer contracted to make updates to site as needed.
    • Technology: WordPress, PHP, XHTML, CSS, Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Starbucks
    (Contract, 1/4/2012 to Present)
    • Role: Communications Specialist contracted through The Creative Group to provide UX design, editing, and production support for print and Web deliverables.
    • Technology: Word, PowerPoint, InDesign, Illlustrator, PhotoShop, SharePoint, HTML, CSS.
  • Amazon
    (Contract, 10/31/2011 to 11/3/2011)
    • Role: Developer contracted through Greythorn and Pop to edit design and code inconsistencies in Amazon Fire eBooks.
    • Technology: XHTML, CSS, InDesign, Word.
  • Jodi Richfield Photography
    (Freelance, 1/20/2010 to present)
    • Role: Design and develop Web site; design logo; Web content; maintain site
    • Technology: Creative Suite, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, WordPress
  • The Kimberlee
    (Freelance, 8/19/2009 to present)
    • Role: Design and develop Web site; write/edit content; manage twitter account; maintain site
    • Technology: Creative Suite, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, WordPress

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Web & Graphic Designer

Liaisons Bar, Charlotte, NC
1/2000 - 10/2008

  • Managed design projects to include logos, advertisements, posters, and flyers
  • Designed, wrote copy, and managed Web site
  • Managed accounts on MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter

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Document Control and Web Editor

Alteon Training (now Boeing Training & Flight Services), Renton, WA
8/2005 - 10/2008

  • Managed design, writing, editing projects for 17 Alteon training centers worldwide
  • Designed, wrote copy, and managed Intranet Web pages that adhered to corporate style guides
  • Troubleshot ad-hock formatting, editing, and coding issues for technical writers
  • Redesigned existing document control process for review, approval, and publication
  • Established service metrics that reduced the wait time for completed projects by 50%

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Web Content Editor

Real Change News, Seattle, WA
4/2006 - 12/2006

  • Edited Web site content to coincide with the weekly release of the Real Change newspaper
  • Ensured consistency with Real Change standard Web style guide
  • Wrote ad copy and prepared Web images as needed

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Creative Support Specialist

Wachovia Securities, Charlotte, NC
1/2003 - 8/2005

  • Managed and troubleshot ad-hock graphic projects for 100+ associate bankers
  • Implemented a workflow process that increased project completion by 20%

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