Laurel Palmer
1731 Brookside Drive
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
E-mail: laurel@lapsan.com
Phone: 319.553.0435
Summary of Experience
Extensive experience in web site design and development including designing web sites from conception to completion on small and large teams and programming web sites using DHTML, Perl/CGI and CSS1/CSS2. Concentration and interest in building accessible and usable web sites through the use and application of 508 accessibility guidelines, heuristics and usability testing.
Computer Programs and Languages
Web Design: Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop, Illustrator, Paint Shop Pro, ImageReady, GoLive, Acrobat, FrontPage, Flash
Languages: HTML, DHTML, Perl/CGI, Javascript, CSS1, CSS2, UML, XML, JSP
Operating Systems/Server Types: Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT, MS DOS, Macintosh OS, Macintosh OS X, BeOS, Linux, Unix, iPlanet
Word Processing: Microsoft Office, MSWorks, WordPerfect, StarOffice, Gobe Productive
Reporting: WebTrends, Analog
CMS: Interwoven TeamSite, Raveler, PHPCollab
Email: Outlook, Lotus Notes, GroupWise, Pine, Netscape Mail, Pegasus
Skills and Abilities
· Web design and graphics
· Site building / DHTML programming
· Web accessibility expertise
· Usability review and testing
· Content development and writing
Experience
June 2002 - October 2002
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
ADC, Associate Web Technician
Build and maintain corporate web site as part of team. Work and communicate with IT Department to streamline maintenance and troubleshoot issues with corporate site.
www.adc.com
1997 - present Minneapolis, Minnesota
Web Designer and Developer, Independent Contractor
Design, develop, build and maintain web sites for local organizations and small businesses as well as provide services such as content development and usability.
www.photomason.com (complete original design and programming)
November 2001 - December 2001
RCM Technologies Minnetonka, Minnesota, Contractor
Reviewed and updated health care web site to web accessibility standards. Performed content development and management on several health care web sites using Raveler and Dreamweaver. Redesigned major health care company Intranet page for later use as a template.
February 2001 - May 2001
Spherion Corporation Minneapolis, Minnesota, Interactive Design Services
Consultant - Web and Interface Designer
Performed usability testing and reviews of web sites for projects. Aided in the procurement of clients for the company by creating proposal designs and guiding proposal writers on usability issues.
Provide consulting support to outside clients as needed. Projects include:
HTML Developer and CSS Developer for Hilton Hotels - www.hilton.com
Built web pages for use in a dynamically driven web site with special
consideration for cross-platform and cross-browser compatibility
Aided in the development of Cascading Style Sheets standards for web
site
Aided in the implementation of usability standards for compatibility
Utilized Interwoven TeamSite to manage and distribute files across departments
during web site development
August 1999 - February 2001
Hellman Associates, Inc. Waterloo, Iowa, Web Designer/Multimedia Designer
Built and maintained custom web sites using Dreamweaver for small and large businesses nationwide. Created graphics and animation for web sites. Developed company standards for search engine submission and follow-through to better serve clients. Performed usability testing and design on all sites designed by the company. Wrote proposals and bids for potential client web sites and in preparation for client meetings. Wrote and developed content for web sites utilizing face to face and telephone based interviews and summarizing of previously developed materials. Aided in the development and writing of training materials for company employees.
www.chantland.com (DHTML, content development using materials, meetings
and interviews)
www.flowerama.com (design, DHTML, content using materials and interviews)
www.uiu.edu (graphics preparation and design and programming in Perl)
www.ijob.com (graphics and design)
www.waterlooindustries.com (graphics design, preparation and programming
in Perl)
March 1999 - July 1999
Vallon, Inc. Minneapolis, Minnesota, Web Design and Integration Specialist
Built and maintained both custom designed and templated web sites for small and large businesses nationwide. Created graphics and animation for custom web sites. Recommended and worked on the implementation of web site statistics reporting software for Vallon hosted web sites.
www.arboretum.umn.edu (graphics)
www.greatwayproducts.com (graphics and design)
www.andcor.com (graphics and design)
August 1998 - March 1999
Acme Information Services Minneapolis, Minnesota, Network Administrator
Web Designer Technical Support
Administrated and maintained Microsoft NT based Web Hosting network at a Microsoft Certified Solutions Provider and Web Presence Provider. Developed, created, and maintained web sites for national and local businesses including content development and writing, graphics creation and programming. Designed web-specific graphics and logos for businesses. Administrated and maintained web servers, e-mail server, FTP server. Conducted phone and email technical support for customers and their questions regarding email, web setup, Microsoft FrontPage98/2000, e-commerce, and many other products and services.
www.thesmiledoctor.com (design, HTML, content development using materials
and interviews)
www.twinwest.com (graphics preparation and design and HTML)
www.openuinc.com (graphics preparation and design and HTML)
March 1998 - August 1998
University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota, Web Developer (Part
Time)
Developed and instituted the full reworking of the National Center
on Educational Outcomes (NCEO), translated and developed a standard
for the display of NCEO documents on the World Wide Web.
Awards
Web Marketing Association 2002 Web Awards
Standard of Excellence Award
ADC.com
Contributing Role: Programmer
Memberships
Society for Technical Communication - Twin Cities Chapter
Society for Technical Communication - Usability Special Interest Group
Industry Training
August 2000
Perl Conference, "University of Perl" Atlanta, Georgia
References
References available upon request
> design and portfolio
> geek stuff
> external links
> archive of stuff
> directory of grab
> desktop wallpapers
> contact