Skills

A WRITER, DESIGNER AND DEVELOPER

I have enjoyed full-time publishing and communication employment at various organizations in Texas while also serving the unique needs of local small business owners and publications on a freelance basis. I believe my experience would benefit your company or next project.

WEB DESIGN

I have utilized the following software to accomplish web design and email communication goals: Adobe Dreamweaver CS3-CS6, Adobe Illustrator CS3-CS6, Adobe Photoshop CS3-CS6, Adobe Flash CS3-5.5, Adobe Acrobat, MySQL, WordPress, Moveable Type, Constant Contact, Convio, Bronto, MailChimp, the Chronicle Online News Environment Content Management System (an in-house CMS for chron.com), Hannon Hill Cascade CMS at UH, the LeadStreet CMS and CRM web software at RE/MAX and Notepad.

I have worked with the following web languages: HTML, XHTML, PHP, CSS, JavaScript and ActionScript.

PRINT DESIGN

I have used the following print media software for publications: Adobe InDesign CS3-CS6, Adobe InCopy, Adobe Acrobat, Quark Xpress, Aldus PageMaker, Microsoft Office including Word and the web-based Design Center publishing software at RE/MAX.

AUDIO AND VIDEO

I have edited audio and video using Sonic Foundry Vegas, Cool Edit Pro, Adobe Premier, Camtasia and Windows Movie Maker. I have published video to YouTube and Brightcove platforms, and embedded published video from these platforms and Vimeo on websites and communication.

SYSTEMS AND PLATFORMS

I am familiar with various computer systems including Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, 7 and 8; Macintosh OS 9.x, X and Snow Leopard; Apple iOS and Google Android.