Sharyn L Marston

Summary

Exceptionally well organized with a track record that demonstrates self-motivation, creativity, and initiative
Detail-oriented and resourceful in completing projects; able to multi-task effectively
Comfortable working in both Macintosh and Windows platforms (design on a Mac)

Web Design Skills

Graphical user interface (GUI) design using HTML/XHTML/CSS & Adobe Fireworks
Web standards compliance and basic accessibility issues (as they pertain to XHTML)
Planning, designing, and implementing web site structure and navigation layout
Designing and planning additions to sites
Image optimization
Knowledgeable with TITLE & META tags and page content for search engine optimization
Understanding of screen resolutions and how to design for them
Testing with multiple browsers and operating systems to ensure the best compatibility possible

Technical Skills

XHTML / CSS
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Fireworks
Blogger
Adobe Acrobat
Microsoft Office

Experience:

FREELANCE WEB DESIGNER 1997-PRESENT

Planning, design and implementation of web sites with XHTML & CSS
Design with standards compliant code with emphasis on browser compatibility, accessibility, and search engine optimization
Copyediting for the web
Information Architecture
» See portfolio

LIBRARY TECHNICIAN (PART-TIME) 1989-Present
Ross Ford Elementary School, Didsbury, AB

Responsible for day to day operation of the library including the acquition, cataloguing and dissemination of information for both staff and students.

Education:

SESSIONS COLLEGE FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN - sessions.edu
Web Design Certificate - 1998

GRANT MACEWAN UNIVERSITY - macewan.ca
Library Technician Diploma - 1987-1989

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO: Continuing Education Course Work in Copyediting - 2009
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO: Continuing Education Course Work in Web Design - 1999-Present

References available on request

Also see: Portfolio

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