Resume

Abbreviated Porftolio – 2008 (PDF)

Specialties

  • + Web Design and Development
  • + SharePoint 2007, 2010
  • + Migration & Content Mapping
  • + Section 508 Compliance
  • + Project Planning and Documentation
  • + Corporate Branding and Identity
  • + Desktop Publishing
  • + Customer Support

Education

B.A. (East Asian Studies), University of Virginia, 2008
Japanese Language, KCP International Japanese School, 2007
A.A. (Liberal Arts), Northern Virginia Community College, 2006

Experience

Hewlett-Packard, Herndon, VA, 2011 to present.  Technology Consultant

  • + Web Designer, Department of Homeland Security. Design and build user interfaces for web sites using a variety of graphics software applications, techniques, and tools. Ensures that the “look and feel” supports the organization’s identity and business needs, as well as facilitates user interaction with the system.
  • + Usability, Human Factors, and Section 508 consultant for all custom development.
  • + Responsibilities include: creating and developiing SharePoint 2010 sites; custom SharePoint branding; creation and editing of graphics; preparing documentation and user manuals.
  • + Custom branding of SharePoint 2010 websites, including website layout and design, creating custom master pages, CSS, jQuery, and graphics. Working with ASP.NET Framework, custom webparts, and SharePoint site administration & configuration. Migrating existing sites from SharePoint 2003 to SharePoint 2010.

 

SRA International, Inc., Rockville, MD, 2009 to present. Web Designer

  • + Web Designer, National Institutes of Health Office of Research Services. Design and build user interfaces for web sites using a variety of graphics software applications, techniques, and tools. Ensures that the “look and feel” supports the organization’s identity and business needs, as well as facilitates user interaction with the system.
  • + Section 508 liaison between the Information Technology Branch and the content managers and developers of individual sites. Proactively attend training and meetings related to the current issues in and advancement of compliance. Develop and present educational tutorials to empower users on the issue of 508. Use Accenture scan tool on monthly basis; analyze and interpret reports and remediate all issues on public-facing sites.
  • + Responsibilities include: maintenance of existing static content websites; new web development; branding ASP and .NET applications; creating SharePoint 2007 and 2010 sites; custom SharePoint branding; administrative support work; creation and editing of graphics; coordination and follow up of data calls and other requests using Remedy system; preparing documentation and user manuals; creating training materials and administering training on custom sites, SharePoint, and Section 508.
  • + Custom branding of SharePoint 2007 and 2010 websites, including website layout and design, creating custom master pages, CSS, and graphics. Working with .NET Framework, custom webparts, and SharePoint site administration. Migrating existing sites from HTML to SharePoint 2010 and upgrading existing CMS sites to SharePoint 2007 or 2010.

 

Watson Wyatt Worldwide, 2008 to 2009. Knowledge/Content Management, Intranet

  • + Manage content and provide support (including feedback and training) for intranet and document database of 7,100+ associates worldwide, including editing existing content or creating new content based on client specifications.
  • + Perform audits of content and standards on 60,000 page company intranet (including Section 508 and link validation), implement workflow of publishing content between content developers, Site Managers, and Publishers; conduct intranet research and assist in usability testing.
  • + Expand on existing company templates, including use of interactive applications.
  • + Consult on components of Intranet upgrade, including construction of various wireframes.
  • + Manage Communications library, administer information about intranet via e-mail, document feedback about current intranet, draft plans for improvement.

Patchwork Designs, Incorporated, 2002 to 2008. Senior Graphic Artist, Web Designer.

  • + Completed custom graphic art, publication, and web based projects for non-profit organizations.
  • + Created audience-specific, educational website with interactive and informative aspects while adhering to corporate template and Section 508 guidelines; Manage content in all out-going publications, including periodicals, books, and information displayed on website and store
  • + Perform audits of content and standards; Maintain ASP-based database of physical store information

Hardware and Software Skills

HTML, CSS, SharePoint 2007/2010, JavaScript, PHP, ASP/.NET
Adobe CS4 (Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat), Microsoft Office Suite, FrontPage, Contribute, Remedy, Windows XP and Vista, MAC OS X

Language Skills

Written and reading proficiency in Japanese, some proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.

Honors and Awards

Dean’s List (University of Virginia, KCP, Northern Virginia Community College)
Presidential Scholar, International and National Honor Rolls, Academic Achievement Award
Girl Scout Gold, Silver, Silver Trefoil, and Ethel G. Harvey Awards
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges

Leadership/Affiliations

Phi Theta Kappa – International Honor Society
Baking and Pastry Arts Association (President and Founder)
Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.
Japan Club (Historian), Language House Council at UVA (Publicity Chair)
Girl Scouts of the Nation’s Capitol (Girl Scout Leader and Community Service Chair)
Art Instructor in English (JEAA ESP)
Volunteer tutoring through Madison House’s ESOL program