My Résumé
Experience
Web Editor, Lowes.com
Lowe’s Home Improvement, Mooresville, NC February 2008 - Present
+ Ensure site quality through review and troubleshooting of content
+ Update HTML in response to department's and vendor's requests
+ Perform functionality testing of proprietary and vendor's content
Website Content Coordinator, Steelroots.com
Inspiration Networks, Charlotte, NC September 2006 - February 2008
+ Collaboration with teams to develop web content and functionality
+ Monitor website plans to ensure support of marketing strategy
+ Update online store with web-based eCommerce software
+ Design new websites and features using XML, Flash, CSS, XHTML, and Adobe Suite
+ Encode and optimize video content
Website Consultant and Writer/Photographer, Vision Photos & Design
Freelance, Charlotte, NC January 2004 - Present
+ Design web and print media for small businesses and non-profits
+ Manage website content for SEO and web standard compatibility
+ Research and implement appropriate technology, software, and hardware for meeting client's website needs
+ Complete photography and writing assignments for magazine publication
Media and Communications Specialist
Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC February 2001 - December 31, 2003
+ Served as graphic artist and page designer for print publications
+ Managed website content and design
+ Strategized and produced print and electronic marketing materials
+ Served as staff liaison on Communications Committee
+ Assisted in event planning and marketing
+ Received Polly Bond Awards in photography, writing and design categories
Key Lab Technician
Ritz Camera Center, Blacksburg, VA December 1998 - July 2000
+ Processed photographic prints and negatives
+ Maintained photo processing lab supply inventory
+ Assisted customers with research and purchase of photographic equipment
+ Restored antique and damaged photographs using computer software
+ Received Ritz Camera Photofinishing Excellence bronze award
Head Photographer
New River Newspapers, Christiansburg, VA August 1998 - July 1999
+ Served as photographer for three community newspapers
+ Managed photography budget and equipment procurement
+ Assisted customers with research and purchase of photographic equipment
+ Managed assignments of assistant photographer
+ Assisted pre-press team with development of special print projects
Education
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA August 1996 - May 1998
+ Communications Studies BA