Summary of Qualifications |
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- Experience as a Web Graphic Designer/ Developer/ User Interface Designer/ Web Projects Coordinator/ Off and Online Marketer
- Hand-coding HTML, DHTML, XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, XSL skills
- Working knowledge of website development tools such as Homesite, TopStyle Pro, Dreamweaver, FrontPage and CoffeeCup
- Customized images/ multimedia creation and manipulation using PhotoShop/ ImageReady, PaintShop Pro, Fireworks, Swish, Flash, Ulead Animator, Adobe Premier and SuperGoo
- Familiarity with server-side programming, databases and understanding of security issues
- Knowledge of website management software such as WebTrend, RightNow, InteractiveLog, and Epanel
- Creative use of desktop publishing software and presentation/ mapping tools such as PageMaker, Quark, FreeHand, PowerPoint, different PDF creators and SmartDraw
- Practical web marketing skills including SEO, SEM, organic and paid search engine positioning and Pay-Per-Click internet marketing campaigns
- Good understanding of web 2.0 trends, current social networking and viral marketing
- Demonstrated use of user-centered design techniques; W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) standards compliance; CLF (Common Look and Feel of websites); cross-browsers and search-engine optimization
- Familiarity with principles and law of web accessibility for people with disabilities
- Knowledge of conducting usability testing (formal and informal), researching web users experience/ behaviour, evaluating and interpreting data and presenting results
- Ability to organize website content and create wireframes, task flows, navigational hierarchies, conceptual storyboards, mockups and interactive prototypes
- Experience in technical writing; teaching science and web design; developing educational and training material; creating and conducting workshops; providing group and personal training and coaching
- Scientific focus in physics, mathematics, environmental issues, and socio-psychology
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Personal Skills: |
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- Flexible, motivated, energetic, and versatile
- Highly creative with great problem-solving skills
- Work well independently and / or in a team setting
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Additional Information: |
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- Canadian citizen
- Security cleared
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Work Experience: |
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Web Designer / Developer
CGTV Games Software, Vancouver, BC
2007-2008
- Responsible for front-end design of corporate and clients websites
- Integrated web designs into Content Management Systems
- Updated and maintained the current web content
- Provided Search Engine optimization
- Optimised and tested code for cross-browser compatability
Webmaster / Contractor
Contracts (Vancouver, BC – Seattle, WA – Boston, MA)
2002-2006
- Responsible for website design and development
- Involved with familiarizing and training of customers
- Conducted web marketing and online advertising
- Provided web usability and accessibility testing and adjustments
Web Designer / Database Supporter
Russian Radio Ltd., Seattle, WA – Vancouver BC
2000-2002
- Facilitated web design and ongoing support
- Instructed on technical aspects of web presence
- Created and supported online inventory and client database
Web Presence Coordinator
EscapeNet Inc., Richmond, BC
2000
- Redesigned corporate intranet and internet websites
- Maintained site performance using inside corporate software
- Involved in developing marketing strategies
Digital Designer and Projects Coordinator
Human HiTec Assist Society, Vancouver, BC
1994-1999
- Designed and coordinated computer recycling and online projects
- Prepared informational and marketing material, including web sites
- Provided digital art/ web design workshops and training
Technical Marketing Associate
ConRus, Inc., Seattle, WA
1991-1993
- Responsible for desktop publishing
- Acted as a translator for Russian-English translation
- Served as a technical writer for computer specifications
Engineer / University Researcher / Teacher
Russia and Yugoslavia
1986-1991
- Facilitated these positions as necessary
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Education and
Special Training |
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Master's Degree in Science
Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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Bachelor's Degree in Digital Design
Evaluated on the basis of education and experience by the Foundation
Of International Services, Seattle, WA
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Digital Design School Recognition
Institute of Communication Art, Burnaby, BC Canada
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Small Business Marketing/ Management Certificate
BCIT, Burnaby, BC Canada
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Sociology-Psychology Certificate
Moscow Business School, Moscow Russia
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Web Technology Certificate
IWA-HWG Online Classes, Pasadena, CA
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Business Management Certificate
Lowell Business Center, Lowell, MA
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Community Involvement |
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Tester and Promoter of Web Accessibility/ Usability
(Helping people with disabilities to test websites for web accessibility)
Canada-USA online 2003-2005
English - Russian Translator and Technical Writer
(Writing for non-profit websites and translating for new immigrants)
Vancouver BC - Seattle WA 1996-2002
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References available upon request
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