Elaine Howes

Summary

I am a highly self-motivated creative professional with 5 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 web sites—2002 to 2007
(examples: www.crimsondesigns.com, www.theredblazer.com, www.gardenartisans.com)
* Designing graphics, logos and animation for web sites
* Basic PHP programming, script installations
* Coding with emphasis on standards compliant code, accessibility, and search engine optimization
* Layout, design, and editing of quarterly print newsletter and other documents
* Email campaign management for The Red Blazer Restaurant and Pub

Career Education

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 Flash Web Pages, Desktop Publishing, Unix and Perl Programming—Lebanon College 2004
Web Design and Development Certificate Program—Pioneer Computer School of Visual Arts 11/2002
(Intensive 200 Hour Hands-on Training. Honors Graduate.)
CIW Associate Training—New Horizons Computer Center 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

Affiliations

Member NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals) 2007

Other Work History

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