Introduction

Experienced web designer and content specialist with over seven years success in promoting web site vision through strategy, design and architecture. My years of such experience have resulted in very streamlined creative and output processes. As a progressive designer, my style is ever-evolving and broadening in scope. Innovative professional with proven ability to identify, analyze and solve problems to increase client satisfaction and control costs.


Career Highlights

Canadian Wheat Board ~ Internet Communications Specialist

Updates numerous Web sites, provides technical expertise, analysis, guidance and interpretation on the Public/Intranet/e-Services/Consumer Web sites and coordinate Web related services as the sole Internet Communications Specialist.

  • Created, designed, developed Web content for the CWB's Web sites including Public, Intranet, e-Services, and Consumer sites. Worked with JSP, CSS, XML code to ensure consistent design.

  • Managed the delivery of internet communications to the Canadian Wheat Board organization, Prairie farmers, and customers via the Internet/Intranet.
    [ie: news release, brochures, event details and online calendar]

  • Identified problems, discrepancies, and potential implications currently on Web sites, and content processes or procedures and initiate corrective actions.

  • Generated and analyzed technical reports, proposals, recommendations and related documentation, and assist in evaluating the technical feasibility and implications of Web site changes and/or enhancements.

  • Designed and developed e-Newsletter templates and managed subscriptions.
    [ie: approx. 100-150 email campaigns per year]

  • Developed and delivered training and information sessions to both colleagues and clients on current Web features.

  • Assisted and coordinated in preparing Web text for numerous Web sites.

  • Monitored external and internal feedback and respond to Web-related inquiries such as subscription management requests.

  • Created, managed, and distributed online surveys.
    [ie: CEO update survey, variety survey]

  • Developed IBM Web Content Management System applications to be integrated into the Public Web site.

  • Experience in using and developing Lotus Notes applications.
    [ie: Pool Return Outlook database, e-Card application, online survey forms]

  • Designed and edited graphical materials.
    [ie: advertising banners]

  • Maintained a program of continuing study of advancements in technology through formal training and personal study of technical literature, Internet publications and technical journals.
    [ie: RSS feeds, mobile Web sites, social networking features, IBM Web Content Management]

  • Worked closely with a French translator to ensure content was translated for posting.

Loring Ward International ~ Web Site Developer

Designed, developed and implemented new Web interfaces, site graphics and layouts for Loring Ward public corporate Web site.

  • Developed page layout, copy, navigation, animation, icons and buttons.

  • Responsible for quality assurance of finished Web sites including the validation of links and Web forms.

  • Deployed content from development site to live site.

  • Gathered and analyzed Web site statistics.

Assante Canada ~ Web Content Specialist

Responsible for supporting the Web operations in providing Web content services for numerous Web sites and other electronic media and to collaborate with communications and business units to realize engaging Web site design and interface concepts.

  • Update numerous Assante Web sites with content as required.

  • Collaborate with Web content managers, business units, and information services in building engaging Web site content and navigation.

  • Assist in the update of Web site maps and content plans as required.

  • Monitored and analyzed effectiveness, measuring performance, and reporting on numerous Web sites as required.

  • Assist in the administration of password protected sites/home page tools as required.

  • Worked with ASP and ColdFusion code to deliver consistent site design.

  • Collected and analyzed Web site statistics.

  • Deployed content from development site to live sites.

Freelance Experience

WPS Half Marathon

Designed and developed Web site for the WPS Half Marathon (2008) ~ http://www.wpshalfmarathon.ca/

Neuralus Inc.

Redesigned Neuralus Inc. Web site (2008) ~ http://www.neuralus.com/

Norima Consulting

Designed and developed corporate Web site for Norima Consulting (2008) ~ http://www.norimaconsulting.com/

Evolution Fitness & Nutrition

Developed Web site for Evolution Fitness and Nutrition (2006) ~ http://www.evolutionfitnessnutrition.ca/


Education & Professional Training

Professional Training Year
Member of Information Architecture Institute 2008
Applied Multimedia Training Center
Web Design & Internet Specialist program		 2001
Successful completion A+ Certification 2000
Microcomputer System Technician course 1999- 2000