(925) 788-2285
Web site and portfolio: http://www.suzGalexy.com
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As an
experienced Web Technology Specialist I'm looking for an opportunity with a
company who needs a HTML/CSS guru with an eagle-eye for detail, and a
juggler's arm for managing concurrent projects. |
Technical
Skills Scripting & Mark-up §
(X)HTML §
CSS §
JavaScript §
AJAX §
jQuery §
PHP §
JSP §
MySQL Site Development §
Dreamweaver §
HomeSite §
CMS §
Eclipse §
P4V §
ACC/ATG §
Test & Target §
WordPress Graphical Development §
Photoshop §
Illustrator §
PageMaker Animation §
Flash §
ImageReady Video Development §
Final Cut Pro §
Motion §
DVD Studio Pro §
iDVD §
Flash encoding Business Tools §
Word §
PowerPoint §
Excel §
Publisher §
Outlook Other Talents §
Public Speaking §
Photography §
Painting & drawing |
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BACKGROUND
SUMMARY: |
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Eleven years technical experience in web development for
mid- and large-sized corporations in finance, retail and technology
industries. §
Professional-grade graphical development used to produce
numerous corporate and small-business websites. Consult regularly in creative
reviews to recommend graphical refinement, SEO and accessibility
enhancements, navigational and usability recommendations. §
Self-directed in producing for a variety of projects
including web-based initiatives, video production, project coordination,
escrow coordination, executive administration and even large-scale theatrical
productions (volunteer). §
Strong communication skills writing business reports and
analysis, technical documentation, compliance standards and training
materials. Receive regular commendations for presentations including live
training seminars, executive board ROI and cost analysis, evaluation, and
technology recommendations. §
Accustomed to the rigors of weekly deployment schedules
including QA, trouble-shooting, publishing and cross-browser compliance. High
attention to detail. §
Web development for KodakGallery.com Site Marketing
including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, & JSP. Catalog and site experience
development on ACC/ATG platform. A/B testing on Test & Target. QA for
cross-browser compatibility including FireFox, IE6/7/8, Chrome & Safari. §
Participate as part of a cross-functional team in
developing marketing messaging and strategies around product development and
promotion, SEO optimization, A/B testing and data analysis, email campaigns,
display advertising and partner marketing. §
Work closely with content authors and business units to
help them publish on the web suggesting appropriate uses of web technology to
achieve their objectives. Strong
communication skills helped bridge the gap between technical implementation
and the requestor's vision. §
As the original author of First Franklin’s 3,000-page
intranet site, I developed the project plan and schedule, site architecture
and managed production. The project included defining business requirements,
interviewing users, developing style guidelines, on-going content management
procedures and earned recognition of merit. §
Self-directed with an acumen for business and
high-aptitude in leadership. |
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EDUCATION
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Ashford University – anticipated May 2012, Bachelors of Instructional
Design Masters Institute - June 2000,
Degree, Multi-Media University of Arizona - 1991 to 1993, Architecture. West Valley College - 1989 to 1991, Associate Degree |
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(925)
788-2285
KodakGallery.com – Web Developer, October 2009 – current
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Web development for Site Marketing including HTML, CSS,
JavaScript, & JSP. Catalog and site experience development on ACC/ATG
platform. A/B testing on Test & Target. QA for cross-browser compatibility
including FireFox, IE6/7/8, Chrome & Safari. Accustomed to the rigors of
weekly deployment schedules including QA, trouble-shooting, publishing and
cross-browser compliance. High attention to detail.
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Participate as part of a cross-functional team in developing
marketing messaging and strategies around product development and promotion,
SEO optimization, A/B testing and data analysis, email campaigns, display
advertising and partner marketing.
Independent Contractor – Web & Video Services, March 2008 – September 2009
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As an independent contractor I developed video content for
corporate, training, and commemorative presentations. Development included
editing (Final Cut Pro), authoring (DVD Studio Pro), and web formatting
(Flash). Customers included Ariba, McDonalds, US Coast Guard, Cameron
MacAllister Group, Comcast, Planned Parenthood, John Muir Hospital, and other
local businesses, law firms, churches, schools, and off-Hollywood movie
releases.
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Several small web projects completed for businesses including
re-design, de-bugging, resolving cross-browser issues and a new site design for
a non-profit group. Web site design and development was also completed for
www.AlexanderVideo.com.
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Created all marketing and promotional materials including
graphical development and print-ready files for Alexander Video.
Webmaster, FIRST FRANKLIN, August 2001 – March 2008
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As the original author of FF’s 3,000-page intranet site, I
developed the project plan and schedule, site architecture and managed
production. The project included defining business requirements, interviewing
users, developing style guidelines, on-going content management procedures
garnering recognition of merit.
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Developed hand-coded HTML templates from graphical layouts
provided by Marketing. Completed XHTML conversion for integration with XML
applications. Regarded as the resident (X)HTML expert at First Franklin and
Novell, resolving many problems including de-bugging, cross-browser
compatibility issues, tables, forms, CSS and JavaScripting errors for other
team members.
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Provided guidance and direction for SEO best practices as it
relates to site design and implementation.
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Drafted and published web design standards and best
practices to provide consistency in user experience and effectiveness of web initiatives.
Content development and recommendations helped move the company towards greater
efficiency, usability and value added to the organization.
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Worked closely with content authors and business units to
help them publish on the web suggesting appropriate uses of web technology to
achieve their objectives. Strong communication skills helped bridge the
gap between technical implementation and the requestor's vision.
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Produced written documentation and training material and
conducted live training seminars, surveys and presentations for non-technical
business user groups. Presentations made to the executive board regarding cost
analysis, evaluation, and technology recommendations. Introduction of new
technology required diplomacy and earning users’ confidence.
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Collaborated as part of a cross-functional team to evaluate
and implement a new CMS (Content Management System) for First Franklin. Served
as the Content Administrator which included XML and SQL integration.
Web Specialist II, NOVELL, INC., March 2000 - May 2001
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Content development using hand-coding (Homesite). Resident
HTML expert. Heavy use of SSI and new CSS implementation. Participated in
development and deployment of a 5,000-page site redesign. Implementation of
emerging ADA compliance standards. In May of 2001Novell closed its San Jose
location and outsourced their web development.
Executive Administrator, SMARTFLEX SYSTEMS, May 1999 - January 2000
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Administrator duties including executive support,
presentation development, business proposals and correspondence. Company was
purchased in late 1999, and the plant was closed in the consolidation.
Sr. Escrow Assistant, CHICAGO TITLE, April 1998 - March 1999
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Provided escrow and closing services including loan and real
estate sign-offs.
Realtor, COLDWELL BANKER, August 1995 - March 1998
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Worked independently as a realtor including sales,
marketing, contract negotiation and escrow management.