My Resume

Phone (831) 402-6308
E-mail vradesign@gmail.com

Objective

I've always strived for three things professionally: to express my ideas in a creative way, to learn new skills that aid in expressing this creativity and to surround myself with energetic, creative and like-minded colleagues.

Experience

Kaiser Permanente, Modesto CA                 November 2008 - Present 
Senior Web Developer

• Responsible for developing medium to large-sized Internet and Intranet web sites for Kaiser Permanente business-clients.

• Act as strategic thought partner for Kaiser Permanente business-clients, participating in cross functional, collaborative groups to identify and document functional requirements, workflow and information sources for new web projects.

• Responsible for building information architecture, usability analysis, interface design, and graphical elements for web sites.

• Understand and utilize standard web development technologies and methodologies. Test and debug web sites following QA procedures and best practices.

• Research, document and recommend process improvements, systems and/or technologies to improve organization operations.

• Leverage multimedia production software and hardware to create professional multimedia pieces that support department's communication efforts.

• Act as communication support specialist for various departments - focus on Information Technology and Process Improvement.

Kaiser Permanente, Modesto CA                 2001 – March 2008
Web Coordinator

• Responsible for maintaining existing web content and creating new applications.

• Works with end users and stakeholder groups to address change requests, as well as defines future functionality

• Understand and utilize standard web development technologies and methodologies. Test and debug web sites following QA procedures and best practices.

Defense Manpower Data Center, Monterey CA                2001 – March 2008
Information Technology Specialist (GS-12)

• Develop and maintain various websites for Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) and business clients.

• Worked with lead-developer to redesign and re brand the organizations Intranet.

• Design and produced various marketing collateral for Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS).

VRA Design, Self Employed                                  2001 – Present
Freelance Graphic and Website Designer

• Work closely with a diverse set of small to medium-sized business owners to meet their unique businesses needs.

• Meet with clients to discuss project requirements.

• Conceptualize, develop and maintain websites.

• Create and implement identity packages for small businesses.

Education

Fall 2000 – May 2004
California State University – Monterey Bay

- B.S., Telecommunications, Multimedia & Applied Computing (TMAC)
- Emphasis in Graphic Design
- Graduated magna cum laude (3.73 GPA)

 

Skill Set