Resume
Work Experience
In-House Graphic/Web Designer
Radar Hill Technology Inc., Victoria BC
May 2010 - Present
As part of the graphic design team at Radar Hill, I am involved in all aspects of the design process, from the initial design meeting to the final site launch. We create web design proofs based on the client’s requirements, and then build the site using HTML, CSS and Radar Hill's Content Management System. I also do website maintenance, logo and print design, and phone support.
View some of the work I've done with Radar Hill > (Login: gallery/ PW: smile)
Contract Work/Clients
Website Design and Development
Harmony Health Care Ltd., Duncan, B.C.
June, 2009 - Present
Visit Harmony Health Care →
Harmony Health Care’s new website is search engine friendly, accessible to visually impaired internet users, and optimized to reduce load-time. The design is “harmonious,” reflecting the company’s dedication to compassionate care.
Website Design and Wordpress Theme Development
Empowered Choices Counselling and Therapy
July - Present
Visit Empowered Choices →
Re-designing and building a web page for Anne Goodman of Empowered Choices Counselling and Therapy. Anne wanted a professional and friendly look that would reflect her personality and help attract new clients.
Landing Page Design and Development
Enrollment Resources, Langford, B.C.
March 23 - March 31, 2009
Cosmetologist School Landing Page →
Barber School Landing Page →
Esthetician School Landing page →
Designing and building three landing pages for their client, Beau Monde School of Hair Design. The purpose of these pages is to direct traffic from pay-per-click ads to sign up for information about their college programs.
Education & Training
Social Media Camp - October 3, 2010 - Victoria BC
An all day conference dedicated to social media. Topics included "Community Engagement", Klout, "Social Media, Spirituality and Religion", "Social Media and Non-Profits" and "The Future of Media".
Lynda.com Online Training
Jan, 2012 - Mobile Web Design & Development Fundamentals (5h 47m)
May 27, 2009 - Joomla! 1.5 Essential Training (3h 10m)
Certificate in Web Design
September, 2007 – December, 2008 Camosun College
- Dreamweaver Level 1
- Fireworks Level 1
- User Interface/Writing for the Web
- Practical Web Design
- CSS & Web Servers
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Photoshop Level 1 and 2 for the Web
- Illustrator Level 1
- Flash 8.0 Level 1
- Audio and Video for Web Design
- Programming for Web Designers
- Project Management and E-commerce
Visual Arts Diploma Program
January, 2003 – December, 2004
Vancouver Island University (Formerly Malaspina University-College)
First Year Courses Completed:
- English 111 and 112
- History of Western Art I and II
- Drawing 101 and 102
- Two-Dimensional Design
- Three-Dimensional Design
- Introduction to Global Studies
- Introduction to Writing Fiction
Second year:
- Photography I
- Fundamentals of Painting I
Skills
- XHTML and CSS (some experience with HTML5 and CSS3). I started learning HTML about 11 years ago. I have a thorough understanding of CSS techniques including sprites, image replacement, drop down menus, etc. I use CSS for layout, not tables.
- Cross Browser Compatibility:

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Familiar with Search Engine Optimization and Accessibility best practices.
- CMS: Wordpress (Including theme development), some familiarity with Joomla!
- Desktop Applications:



Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (2003)