TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Fluent in HTML, XTHML and CSS; Use HTML5, CSS3, Sass, Gulp, XML, XSLT and PHP
• Experience with a variety of Content Management Systems including Foundation framework, Concrete 5, Wordpress, and several proprietary tools. Use Browserstack for cross - browser testing.
• Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite CC, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, InDesign, Edge code, Sublime and Dreamweaver
• Knowledge and usage of Javascript and PHP, Sass and CSS3
• Knowledge of SEO with emphasis on in-page SEO and some Google Analytics
• Experience with E-Commerce development on Volusion platform.
• Experience with logo design and brand development.
• Knowledge and training in Accessibility and Standards-compliant code.
• Designed and coded email campiagns for businesses and groups using Exact Target, Constant Contact, Vertical Response and Mail Chimp.
• Knowledge of email testing tools such as Litmus and Email on Acid
• Experience with list maintenance and monitoring email effectiveness
• Social Marketing set-up and consulting for clients using Facebook, Twitter, Hootsuite, LinkedIn and Google+
• Creation of online forms, analytics and ticket sales using WuFoo
• Fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Mac Pages, Keynote, Numbers
• Ability to use PC or Mac Platforms
• Copywriting skills - I wrote for 2 local newspapers in Athens, GA 1992-1996
• Traditional art skills in illustration and painting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Self-Employed Web Contractor

Confidential, Dallas, TX

• Created responsive website landing pages and sliced/exported graphical elements for e-commerce fashion websites using CSS/CSS3, HTML/HTML5, Photoshop and Sublime.

Confidential, Westlake, TX

• Created and edited websites for hotel industry using Concrete 5, CDE and Amaxus CMTs utilizing javascript, php, XSLT, Sass/CSS, XML, Gulp and HTML/XHTML.
• Worked remotely and independently, communicating with team of developers and project managers on Slack, logging job details online.
• Created lightboxes, pages, forms, and edited sites mostly in PHP, XML and XSLT.
• Utilized Heidi SQL to import databases and run site locally. Edited code with Sublime.
• Clients included Trump Hotel Collection, Wyndham Hotels, Destination Hotels and Resorts, Capella Hotels and many boutique hotels.

Confidential, Dallas, TX

• Performed Worpdress set up for client website including template selection, download and modifications to CSS. Wordpress site build-out and plug-in set-up.

Confidential, Flower Mound, TX

• Created over 600 banner images with gradient overlays for new website design from original Japanese animation Photoshop files.

Confidential, Coppell, TX August - December 2015

• Responsible for transferring current website to new Content Management Framework using modules in Foundation Grid System (responsive), HTML and CSS.
• Tracked and documented website migration progress and issues. Coordinated with other departments and IT staff to implement necessary changes.
• Web maintenance of multiple sites using proprietary CMS and Adobe Edge Code.
• Created and edited images using Photoshop and repurposing print layout for Web.

Confidential, Los Angeles, CA

• Created graphics for email marketing campaign for TxDOT client.
• Used graphics, HTML and CSS for email marketing campaign in Vertical Response.

Confidential, Grapevine, Texas

• Redesigned client websites using proprietary Content Management Systems. Performed administrative tasks and content changes for client website revisions, mobile website and Facebook. Implemented SEO changes to client websites.
• Enabled, provided support by phone and performed edits to client mobile websites.
• Set-up accounts and created graphics for client Facebook business pages and provided support.
• Utilized several CRM systems including SalesForce to process incoming client content maintenance requests. Provided phone support to clients and Sales Reps, processing their change requests quickly and successfully.

Confidential, Fort Worth, Texas

Web and Graphics Designer and Developer

• Develop original graphics, prepare photos and build websites using Photoshop and Wordpress for clients that include schools, artists, and small businesses.
• Design clean, engaging graphics, logos, posters and signage for clients including small businesses, artists and musicians using Wordpress, Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.
• Integrate Social Media campaigns and consultation for e-commerce businesses and several clients. Developed email campaigns and monitored lists and analytics.
• Coordinated the development of my own e-commerce website, employing recent training with SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics.
• Volunteered to develop accessible standards-compliant websites working with team for Knowbility.org for Austin area artists and musicians (2004-2008).

Confidential, Austin, Texas

Promotional Web Administrator

• Served as agency lead web graphics consultant and developed graphics standards as a member of the agency’s Communication’s Web Group within Marketing Department.
• Designed, developed and planned all websites or web pages integrated with marketing and awareness initiatives of the agency with great attention to accuracy and consistency.
• Managed overall project execution, including project plan, production, and long-term maintenance plans for each site, working with a variety of agency clients.
• Mentored, trained and provided guidance for other agency web staff. Established and enforced all web standards that are used by agency developers (Section 508, W3C, H.B. 2819).
• Developed monthly e-newsletter campaign and surveys for Texas State Parks Pass members.
• Awarded 2nd place in National Association of Government Communicators for e-newsletter development and nominated for outstanding team on several projects.

Confidential, Fort Worth, Texas

Senior Web Designer

• Designed and developed twelve company websites and applications within one year using Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and JavaScript (JS), working with a team of developers.
• Supervised two Associate Web Designers in the production of all websites and graphics using Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Flash on a PC platform.
• Produced documentation on websites and internal processes for our team.
• Worked with managers, external departments and programmers to coordinate strategies for each of our websites.
• Coordinated website design changes to accommodate company's name change.
• Produced Flash demo and training CD for one of our applications.

Confidential, Irving, Texas

Sixty Foot Spider, Web Developer

• Worked as a team with Art Directors and Project Managers to design and manage dynamic websites for a variety of clients including Subaru, United States Air Force, and The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism.
• Maintained database for Bahamas Ministry of Tourism.
• Prepared images for use in multiple websites using Photoshop, Fireworks and Flash.

Confidential

Print Production Artist

• Worked with Advertising Executives and Print Production Leaders to output artwork for magazine ads, billboards and newspapers.
• Produced multipage documents with QuarkXpress.
• Promoted to web developer at Sixty Foot Spider in 2000 crediting my artistic skills and technical aptitude.