Web designer for over five years now and have completed numerous freelance projects. Also currently subcontract out to other design and development companies, giving me design experience with everything from business to personal sites.
Experience in web design, journalistic and creative writing, and print design. Interested in creating usable, unique environments for users and readers.
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Lelia Katherine Thomas
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Summary
Work History
Various
Jan 2006 - Present
Freelance Web Designer
Freelance/subcontracting web design and design-oriented coding (XHTML and CSS). Advising and working with clients to meet their design needs, while also keeping in line with good search engine optimization practices. Adhering to W3C standards and creating highly usable and accessible websites.
The Tullahoma News and Guardian
Sep 2005 - Jan 2006
Lifestyles Editor, Writer
Editing, writing and preparing information for newspaper publication. Gathering information through email, telephone conversations, and personal interviews to provide accurate reports. Worked with QuarkXPress to build the Lifestyles section of the newspaper, meeting publication deadlines three times a week.
Apr 2005 - Sep 2005
Typesetter and Web Caretaker
Typing and editing documents sent to the newspaper. Working in Advanced Publishing Technology's editorial management system to organize information and send it to the appropriate people as needed. Used backend, administrative interface to upload news articles to a website.
Skills
Adobe Photoshop
(Expert)3-4 Years Experience, (Last Used <1 year ago)
- Experienced in creating complex website designs in Photoshop.
- Created numerous, large-resolution art posters for print.
XHTML/HTML & CSS
(Expert)5-6 Years Experience, (Last Used <1 year ago)
- Complies to W3C standards.
- Personal interest in site usability and accessibility.
- Advanced knowledge in Search Engine Optimization practices.
- Presently develop for Firefox, IE7 and 8, Opera, Safari and Google Chrome.
Professional Writing
(Expert)5-6 Years Experience, (Last Used <1 year ago)
- Skilled and creative communicator, able to write in a number of professional settings.
- Previous journalism experience.
Adobe InDesign
(Intermediate)<1 Years Experience, (Last Used <1 year ago)
- Designed and published book of personal artwork and writings.
- Past history of working with QuarkXPress in newspaper industry.
Windows XP
(Expert)5-6 Years Experience, (Last Used <1 year ago)
- Able to provide support for issues that might arrise from software and/or browser issues when viewing websites.
Education
Melbourne, Australia
Jun 2006 - Jun 2009
Bachelor of Multimedia (Media Studies), Social Sciences
- One of three students chosen in my degree to work on special cultural website project, Skins 'n' Sharps.
- Awarded highest grade (87-100 group / High Distinction) in third-year multimedia project class.
Interests
Web Design
Artwork
Photography
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