Karen Ford - Ann Arbor Web Developer
Skills
Front-End Web Development: HTML/XHTML, CSS and JavaScript
Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Flash; Microsoft Visual Studio, Visual SourceSafe, Visio, Access, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
Working Knowledge: AJAX, ASP .NET, Drupal (CMS), ActionScript, XML, PHP
Education
Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI · 2005 – present
- Associate in Applied Science with a major in Web Graphic Design – to be completed May 2008
- GPA: 3.97
- Classes Include:
- Web Coding I, II & III (XHTML, CSS and Javascript)
- Web Graphics I, II & III (Web Design – Traditional & Experimental)
- User Experience & Web Development (Web Usability, Information Architecture & Team Development)
- Web Animation (Adobe Flash)
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI · 2001 – 2005
- Bachelor of Music in violin performance
- GPA: 3.89; Dean’s List for four years; School of Music Fetzer Scholar
Experience
Software Engineer
Enlighten, Ann Arbor, MI · March 2007 – Present
- Develop cross-browser compliant front-end interfaces using valid XHTML, CSS and Javascript for clients including Bratz & Rescue Pets, Curel, Biore and John Frieda, Olympic Paints, Pittsburgh Paints and Porter Paints
- Create graphics and flash banner ads
- Contribute to a department-wide code library
- Work on a large collaborative project involving all areas of the department including flash, server-side, and database programmers using Microsoft Visual Studio and Visual SourceSafe
Freelance web developer, Ann Arbor, MI · 2006 – Present
- Design graphic interfaces incorporating information architecture best-practices for small businesses
- Write/develop/edit content
- Slice interfaces and build websites in their entirety using XHTML, CSS and Javascript
- Develop personalized logos for small businesses
Private Violin Instructor, Ann Arbor, MI · 2004 – Present
- Build and maintain private studio
- Plan and carry-out annual studio recitals
- Assess student needs and personalize lesson plans
- Coordinate with parents, students, accompanists, and students