MY RESUME
With over 20 years of experience in multi-media design, I bring exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills, dynamic
team player with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities.
GRAPHIC DESIGN, WEBSITE DESIGN and PRINT DESIGN
Website Designer | October 2022 - present
Build web pages using Static Site Generators and ability to read and understand the requirements and develop front-end/UI applications. Provide input on the best coding techniques or technology enhancements that can make the workflow and output more efficient. Oversee code reviews of vendor work for standards compliance and efficiency. Build working static prototypes and wireframes. Collaborate with the engineering team to forecast functionality that will be developed during each sprint. Create prototypes, graphic design mockups, and staging sites, chart updates for review and feedback. Optimizing applications to ensure high performance and implement comprehensive security and data protection.
Website Design and Graphic Design | March 2022 - March 2023
Create technical publications along with documentation for websites and print design . Perform with creative teams to validate designs with respect to technically feasibility as per allotted time frame. Collaborate with design product management and design concepts to define and implement innovative solutions for publications, brochures, programs and book reports, visuals and experience executing all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to product manager for final view. Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices and standards for the military.
Graphic Design | March 2022 - December 2022
Assist multi-platforms to deliver graphic information about the City programs, projects, events, initiatives, services and issues to Alexandria residents, businesses, visitors, employees and social media news representatives. I help manage the City’s websites, content management system and integrate with City and third-party web-base platforms. I’d develop creative materials for use on the City’s website and social media platforms such as graphics, videos, photos, illustrations, charts and page designs. Conduct regular reviews of the city graphic and web content to ensure quality, accuracy, literacy, and adherences to Associated Press and City styling recycling guidelines.
Curator Designer | May 2018 - May 20-21
Apply, and may teach, advanced knowledge of design principles and business objectives. Presents and communicates design objectives, concepts and executions to partners and stakeholders across the enterprise. Collaborates with key stakeholders to ensure all executions fulfill requirements. Ensure compliance with design, brand, and legal and/or accessibility standards/requirements, as required. Create design concepts and/or prototypes for use in usability testing. Facilitates the development or improvement of design processes, procedures, standards and guidelines. Serves as a mentor to peers and team members. Resolve design and technical issues through an understanding of the business and design principles. Clearly articulates the various facets of the issue and facilitates resolution. Contribute to the alignment of member experiences across projects, programs, products and channels.
UI Designer | January 2018 -June 2018
Write and design technical specifications along with documentation for websites and applications. Perform with creative teams to validate designs with respect to technically feasibility as per allotted time frame. Collaborate with product management and engineering to define and implement innovative solutions for the product direction, visuals and experience executing all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to engineering. Conceptualize original ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex design roadblocks. Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices and standards.
Website Content Specialist | December 2015 - December 2016
Create, develop and manage HTML 5 code, CSS3, Bootstrap responsive content for company website. Assisted team members with web projects for association’s departments and affiliations with agencies. Maintained web content management with excellent look and feel, utilizing the 508 compliant. Worked closely with cross-department in maintaining web content within the agencies to maintain and develop the master text calendar for government website. Copy, edit and proofread all HTML and CSS code and web content to keep up with recent emerging web technology through relevant blogs, infographics, E-forms and events as well as track and report site metrics. Work collaboratively, with internal team members, clients and vendors within the agency.
Website Content Specialist | August 2013 - November 2013
Created, developed and managed HTML 5 code and CSS content for company website using the 508 compliant and web content management. Assisted staff with web projects for association’s departments. Maintained an excellent look and feel throughout most web properties. Worked closely with cross-department group to maintain and develop the master text calendar for company website. Copyedit and proofread all HTML code web text and design graphics. Keep up with recent emerging web technology through relevant blogs, and events. Tracked and reported site metrics using web content management. Work collaboratively, with internal team members, clients and vendors.
Graphic Designer | December 2010 - June 2012
Designed, developed, and managed HTML5 and CSS content for the company website, ensuring 508 compliance and effective web content management. Collaborated with staff across departments to support web projects, maintaining a consistent and polished look across all web properties. Worked closely with cross-department teams to maintain and enhance the company’s master text calendar. Copyedited and proofread web text, HTML code, and design graphics to ensure accuracy and quality. Stayed current with emerging web technologies through industry blogs and events. Monitored and reported site metrics, leveraging web content management tools. Fostered collaboration with internal teams, clients, and vendors to achieve project goals.
Website Design and Graphic Designer | February 2006 - June 2007
Using the 508 compliant, HTML code and CSS was prepared, updated and maintained of the credit union's internal and external websites, ATM promotional screens and video posters, while working closely with the Marketing department. Coordinated notification of rate changes and other product updates. Coordinate and design E-Updates, E-Statements and other forms of mass electronic communication to Credit Union members and staff. Managed Web Support tickets accurately, timely and with appropriate documentation. Provided desktop publishing and in-house graphic design support for special marketing projects.