Résumé

Senior Web Designer / Front-End Developer with over ten years experience designing and developing websites for clients in diverse market segments. Demonstrated track record and passion for translating client vision and requirements into designs that are user-friendly, visually compelling and that successfully drive online business initiatives.

Professional Experience

Web Designer 11.2014 - Present

Peabody Properties - Braintree, MA

• Project manage the launch of the corporate website; providing design solutions and strategy
• Design and develop the visual template for existing PPI managed property websites; perform on-going maintenance including text and graphic updates
• Create, update and monitor the corporate digital display system

Web Designer 08.2010 - 11.2014

Mintz Levin - Boston, MA

• Project manage the redesign and launch of the firm website including: strategy, user experience, user interface, design, development and content integration of the 5000+ pages of new and old content
• Develop the site architecture – including sitemap, wireframes, and storyboards; collaborate with outside agency to craft the functional specifications; supervise the development and testing, ensuring that all design elements and functional requirements were implemented into the CMS
• Create the visual look and design of the firm’s website, while keeping within branding guidelines
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the firm’s website(s) including: ensuring timely posting and removal of content; monitoring quality control and accuracy of data; implementing technology; troubleshooting any issues; and create customize solutions in conjunction with site analytics
• Integral in building a stronger presence across all of the firm’s social media outlets; including launching a “hot topics” video strategy
• Project manage the roll-out of the firm’s 10+ blogs from concept to completion; create the visual layout and site architecture; supervise the development; provide training, support, and educate editors on blogging best practices
• Work directly with attorneys/firm leadership and vendors on a daily basis as well as frequent collaboration with writers, IT, photographers, and videographers to enhance and complete projects

Senior Web Designer / Front-End Developer 09.2000 - 08.2010*

Innovative Internet Marketing Solutions - Wallingford, CT

Began my tenure at Innovative Internet Marketing Solutions (IIMS) as a Junior Web Designer and quickly progressed to Lead Web Designer with a proven design process and the ability to develop and lead projects from concept to completion.

• Conceptualize custom design solutions based on client’s wishes / website objectives, while balancing aesthetics, usability, and functionality
• Create visually appealing design layouts, hand-craft XHTML / CSS coding, and perform cross-browser testing / troubleshooting
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure production time lines / deadlines are met and completed within budget
• Perform on-going maintenance for more than one hundred existing client websites including text and graphic updates as well as provide design solutions and strategy
• Navigate quickly and comfortably between multiple projects at any given time
• Work remotely from home office or in team-based, fast-paced office with high standards for quality and detail

* IIMS was sold in July 2009. Worked for The Law Forum with the same owners.

Junior Graphic Designer 03.2000 - 09.2000

United Natural Foods - Dayville, CT

Designed and produced several natural food stores monthly consumer flyers, shelf display tags, and posters. Collaborated with marketing department on content development and formatting, editing and image correction, and monthly color theme ideas. Worked closely with printers to proof materials and send final pdf’s for press.

Production Artist 10.1999 - 03.2000

Wearguard - Norwell, MA

Created and prepared customer artwork for implementation on embroidery or screen-print applications. Communicated with Sales and Digitizing Departments as necessary to ensure customer artwork was of the highest quality.

Technical Expertise

Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, ImageReady, Acrobat;
XHTML, CSS, Dreamweaver;
Basic Familiarity with Flash, JavaScript, ASP, DHTML;
CMS: DotNetNuke, WordPress, SharePoint;
Proficient in both Microsoft Windows and Macintosh Systems

Education

BFA in Graphic Design - 1999
Hartford Art School, University of Hartford - West Hartford, CT
Alpha Xi Delta, Alumni