Web & Graphics Design/Development?
Web Application Interface Design & Development?
SEO/SEM? Wiki Pages? Multimedia Presentations?
Yes I Can!

Skills

Languages
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JQuery
  • ActionScript
  • JavaScript
  • PHP
  • AJAX
  • XML
Programs
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • Flash
  • Joomla
  • Drupal
  • Vignette
  • Camtasia Studio
  • Eclipse
  • DreamWeaver
  • Fireworks
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • MS Office 2011
Miscellaneous
  • Responsive Design
  • UX/UI
  • SEO/SEM
  • CMS
  • Communication Skills
  • Multimedia
  • E-Commerce
  • Version Control Systems
  • Digital Photography
  • Wireframes
  • Stemapping
  • Logo Creation
  • Can Take Project from Conception to End Product

Experience

Zooboing LLC | 2004 – Present
Co-Owner/Web Designer/Developer

  • Updated look and feel, and standardized layout and usability for CPros Inc.
  • Currently working on multiple projects including web and graphic design for CPros Inc.
  • Designed all print material graphics (posters, flyers, tickets, etc) for Ararat Shrine parties.
  • Produced graphic design work for several Shriner units/clubs.
  • Graphic design and web development for various clients.

Manpower | 2004 – 2012
Interactive Web Developer for International Advertising/Marketing Agency

  • Developed mobile website using HTML5, JQuery for mobile and CSS3 for organic healthcare product company.
  • Using HTML5, JQuery for mobile, and CSS3 constructed interim, mobile and final websites for international electronics company.
  • Utilized .NET framework and other CMS clients for several website projects for multiple clients including an international pharmaceutical company, a financial institution, and a consumer survey organization.

Robert Half Technology | 2010 – 2010
Web Designer/Developer for Agricultural Marketing Firm

  • Implemented a Joomla-based website for a client in two days. This website utilized the javascript library MooTools and flash.
  • Edited and created print-ready documents in Adobe InDesign.
  • Created a flash-based website for client marketing purposes.
  • Performed additional IT systems assistance as needed.

Bensoft Inc. | 2008 – 2009
Web Designer

  • Designed sites for potential clients to provided them with an idea of the look and feel of a website or application.
  • Used Photoshop documents to build websites based on the documents.
  • Worked with the software developers to deliver integrated, web-based solutions for products and services.
  • Designed and built Flash-based company holiday party e-card.
  • Performed content administration duties, included writing content with seo in mind, for client websites.
  • Designed, built, implemented and tracked the results of email campaigns for numerous clients.
  • Utilized content management systems to build and maintain websites.
  • Produced graphic designs, presentations images, multimedia, web pages, wiki pages, and marketing materials.
  • Extensive experience, with photo restoration, image composition, adjustment/correction, and post-production enhancement.
  • Specifically requested by several clients for work on their projects.

Weyforth-Haas Marketing | 2006 – 2008
Technical Producer

  • Created, managed, maintained, and supported templates and database content that delivered WHM and client site user interfaces.
  • Translated interface specifications and page layout into InDesign templates and entering supporting data into a database to produce dynamic, interactive pages and high resolution PDF documents.
  • Designed and built demo sites showcasing important functionality of proprietary program for potential clients.
  • Created and led two Flash training classes.
  • Designed and built Flash-based, company holiday e-game for clients.
  • Created and applied CSS standards to vanilla jsp pages for company intranet and external websites.
  • Created various html projects and images for company Special Events Committee events.
  • Redesigned look, feel, and functionality for a module of company's proprietary software. This redesign will be applied to all remaining modules for next version release.
  • Created CSS standards for next version release of the company's proprietary e-marketing software.

Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center | 2006 – 2006
Web Marketing Specialist

  • Designed weekly email campaigns.
  • Coordinated communication efforts between the Product Sales division and Marketing division to improve product sales.
  • Designed 6 new On-Site Division client pages.
  • Designed 15 new landing pages for search-engine marketing efforts.
  • Worked as a part of a team responsible for search engine optimization of internal and client websites.

Grafton Staffing Inc. | 1996 – 2006
Webmaster/Marketing Manager

  • Implemented highly successful marketing campaign involving betta fish that resulted in a 30% increase in the number of sales appointments the Sales Team members established.
  • Created and implemented an e-zine campaign with an opt-in only readership of over 8000.
  • The e-zine has a monthly average read rate of 49% and a story click-through rate averaging 31%.
  • Created attention getting web-based game and marketing effort for use by partner company, TalentSecure, at tradeshows. This is a NASCAR themed game designed to draw attention to the booth and engage audience in a semi-interactive event, allowing sales persons to mingle with potential clients and to create interest in the product.
  • Directed a team in the redesign of the corporate website.
  • Composed all text and directed marketing efforts for new website.
  • Designed and produced direct marketing and sales materials.
  • Established and maintained a multi-state Novell network with a 3-year, 100% uptime record.
  • Negotiated candidate testing services resulting in a 20% savings from the vendor’s normal rates.
  • Investigated and obtained office equipment that resulted in $4000 in initial savings and over $8000 per year in savings on printing costs.
  • Implemented use of corporate instant messaging system in 1995 resulting in improved productivity and communication between remote offices.
  • Maintained 50+ desktop systems in 3 states.

Education

William Jewell College
Bachelor Science Information Technology - 3.2 GPA

Websites

Public Service

  • Elected Official – Board of Trustees, Oakview Village, MO 1997-2001.

Organizations & Interests

  • Ararat Shrine
    • Active as a Potentate's Aide.
    • Member of the Ladies Oriental Shrine.
  • WJC American Marketing Association Collegiate Chapter
    • Vice President Interactive Services
  • SIFE – Students in Free Enterprise
    • Received SIFE Service Leadership Award for service on Boy Scout Merit Badge College project:
    • Coordinated entire event offering 220 different badge topics to 536 Scouts in a full day, on campus experience.
    • Results:
      • 68% of Scouts successfully earned rank advancement
      • Media reach of 54,300
      • Net profit of $10,116.77
  • WJC SIMCAT
    • Student Representative on panel investigating creation of new WJC mission statement.

Hobbies

  • Gardening
  • Fishing
  • Digital Photography
  • Avid Reader
 

"I enjoy Heather's creative graphic designs and her expertise when it comes to website and application development. I highly recommend Heather anytime professional creative graphics or web presentations are necessary."

- Edward Collins
COO, Embed LLC

in a nutshell

  • 11 years of web design/development experience
  • 13 years of graphics design experience
  • 2 years of e-commerce experience
  • SEO & SEM experience
  • 5 years of content management experience
  • 4 years of e-marketing experience

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