Elaine Howes

Summary

I am a highly self-motivated creative professional with 6 years of experience in web design and related fields. My objective is to use my skills and experience to design compelling and attractive websites. My strengths include: attention to detail, strong troubleshooting skills, a creative approach to all projects, and an enthusiastic and energetic work ethic.

Technical Skills

* Web Technologies—HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQl, JavaScript.
* Familiar with cross-browser and cross-platform issues. Comfortable with Mac or PC.
* Design Applications—Adobe GoLive, Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Flash.

Work Experience

* Freelance Web Designer for Custom Promotions Inc., Bow NH—Since December 2007
* Creation and maintenance of multiple websites—2002 to 2008
(examples: www.crimsondesigns.com, www.theredblazer.com, www.gardenartisans.com)
* Designing graphics, logos and animations for websites
* Basic PHP programming, script installations
* Coding with emphasis on standards compliant code, accessibility, and search engine optimization
* Layout, design, editing, and proofreading of quarterly print newsletter and other documents
* Email campaign management

Career Education

PHP/SQL 1: Introduction to Database Programming at O'Reilly School of Technology 11/2008
Introduction to PHP at O'Reilly School of Technology 11/2008
Intermediate XML at IWA-HWG 9/2007
Introduction to XML at IWA-HWG 7/2007
Adobe Illustrator Level II, Adobe Photoshop Level II at IWA-HWG 10/2006
CSS Positioning, Adobe InDesign, PHP, Adobe Illustrator at LVS Online 3/2006
Search Engine Optimization, Accessible Web Sites, Intermediate CSS, Database Design, Beginning PHP, SQL, MySQL, Contracting Services, HTML forms, Web Content Writing at IWA-HWG 2004 and 2005
Designing Web Pages with Flash, Desktop Publishing, Unix and Perl Programming at Lebanon College, Lebanon, NH 2004
Web Design and Development Certificate Program—Pioneer Computer School of Visual Arts, Hooksett, NH 2002
(Intensive 200 Hour Hands-on Training. Honors Graduate.)
CIW Associate Training—New Horizons Computer Center, Nashua, NH 8/2002.
CSS, Vector Cartooning, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Fireworks— LVS Online 2002
HTML, PC Troubleshooting, Microsoft Word—NHTI  2002
Writing Courses at the Institute of Children's Literature
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing at UNH

Other Work History

New London Hospital, New London NH—3/1/1999 to 9/2000—RN
The Philbrook Center, Concord NH—1990 to 1999—RN
Exeter Hospital, Exeter, NH—RN/ Pediatric Unit
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Dover, NH—RN/ Level II Nursery

Training Centers

O'Reilly School of Technology | IWA-HWG Web Design Training | LVS Online Web Training

Printable Web Design Resume