Resume

Skills

  • Advanced: HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, WordPress, Windows XP, Dreamweaver, Notepad++, Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, FireFTP, Microsoft Office Suite, OpenOffice/LibreOffice, Adobe Audition, Audacity.
  • Intermediate: Ubuntu (Linux OS), Mac OSX, Content Management Systems (Drupal, Joomla), SAM Broadcaster, IDJC, social networking skills (such as blogging, microblogging, page administration, moderation, etc).
  • Basic: ColdFusion, Accessibility, Adobe Flash, InDesign, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, iMovie.

Work Experience

Web Assistant at the Center for Planning and Information Technology

September 2008 – August 2011
The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.

  • Managed over 200 of the university’s websites. Included converting most websites from the old Content Management System (CMS) to the new CMS (called Topaz), updating and editing existing content on university’s websites, and checking for spelling and grammar errors.
  • Building dynamic web forms and surveys.
  • Designing layouts that promote individuality while conforming to the university’s standards.
  • Creating original photo montages for the university’s websites.

Assistant at the Institute for Policy Research and Catholic Studies

September 2007 – May 2009
The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.

  • Managed the website, which included updating and editing content, checking for spelling and grammar errors, cleaning up mark up, and making sure that the coding was validated properly so pages would be functional.
  • Conducted data filing and research for professors, particularly searching up information about past congressional elections and compiling data taken for research on effects of alcohol on pregnant women and their babies.
  • Provided technical assistance for professors and staff members, such as diagnosing problems with computers and setting up programs (like Skype).

Contract/Freelance Work Experience

Webmaster for Intentional Eucharistic Communities

March 2008 – Present
Washington, D.C.

  • Managing the website, which includes adding and updating content as needed, checking for spelling and grammar errors, and keeping directory records up to date in a database.
  • Providing assistance and support when needed, especially when trying to diagnose reasons for downtime.

Web Developer for “What’s Good DC?”

January 2011 – June 2011
National Black Programming Consortium, New York City, New York

  • Built and added appropriate content needed for website functionality.
  • Made edits and corrections as necessary to content (such as punctuation and spelling errors).
  • Adjusted and implemented chosen page template design to suit needs of the client, such as changing color scheme and navigational design.
  • Set up user registration, login abilities, and content upload system for public users.

Volunteer Work Experience

Junior Webmaster Assistant at Anime USA

June 2011 – Present
Non-profit organization, Washington, D.C.

  • Managing and updating website on a frequent basis, which includes checking and proofreading biographies and press releases submitted.
  • Managing the administrative aspects of Google Apps account for the organization, such as groups and staff emails.
  • Relaying press releases to press team for almost-simultaneous release on multiple social networking platforms (Twitter, Facebook).

Education

The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.

  • B.A. in Art Studio (Concentration: Digital Arts), Minors in English, Psychology, and Theology and Religious Studies, May 2011
  • Cumulative GPA: 3.4
  • Honors: Catholic University of America Scholarship, Parish Scholarship, Toomey Family Endowed Scholarship, Dean’s list (3 semesters)

References available upon request.