leslie@lintacious.com - http://lintacious.com/design
Summary
Experienced web design professional seeking to incorporate expertise with usability and accessibility in a fast-paced setting with an innovative web development and marketing team.
Experience
Web Developer - Sircon
Okemos, MI - 07/05 to 05/06
- Created electronic documents from hard copies
- Maintained documents for a web application
- Solved formatting and usability issues
- Brainstormed layouts and designs with development team
- Technologies Used: Adobe Acrobat Professional, HTML, CSS, XML
Web Designer/Developer - Arctic Ecology Laboratory
East Lansing, MI - 08/01 to 05/06
- Developed three large websites while facing multiple deadlines
- Framed website and collaborated with international team
- Presented a website demo at an international conference for organization approval
- Solved web usability issues that impact international audiences
- Edited professional correspondences and documents
- Produced and edited original copy for the web
- Technologies Used: Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, Macromedia Homesite, HTML, CSS, ASP, JavaScript
Graphic Designer/Technical Administrator - Webber Cancer Research Laboratory
East Lansing, MI - 05/04 to 05/06
- Developed scientific graphics and charts for publishing in science and medical journals
- Implemented templates for commonly published materials
- Trained personnel to improve computer skill competence
- Created efficient file management system, increasing productivity and communication
- Maintained computers, network, hardware, software and managed computer back-ups
- Technologies Used: Adobe Photoshop
Web Developer/Graphic Designer - Mountain Media
Saratoga Springs, NY - 09/99 to 01/00
- Designed and maintained E-commerce and information-based websites
- Created print logos, brochures, and advertisements for US companies
- Consulted regularly with clients concerning updates and maintenance of websites
- Trained new employees on web design principles, HTML fundamentals, and job particulars
- Communicated directly with new clients and conceptualized project ideas and developments
- Produced and edited original copy for the web
- Technologies Used: BBEdit, Quark Express, Macromedia Fireworks & Flash, Adobe Photoshop, HTML, CSS, ColdFusion
Expertise
- HTML (8 years), CSS (6 years), JavaScript (basics), PHP (basics), ASP (Access), Cold-Fusion (basics)
- Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Macromedia Flash and Fireworks, Quark Express
- Macromedia Dreamweaver and HomeSite, Bare Bones BBEdit
- Complete knowledge of browser compatibility, web standards, usability, and accessibility
- Internet Explorer, FireFox, Opera, Safari, Lynx
- MS Access (dynamic content), MySQL (basics)
- Microsoft Office
- Windows 95-XP; Macintosh G4 OS 9/X
- Hardware and troubleshooting
- Typing speed of 110+ WPM
Formal Education
Michigan State University . East Lansing, MI // 2001-2004
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication
Michigan State University
Graduated May 2004 with Honors and a cumulative GPA of 3.6
Portfolio
http://www.lintacious.com/design