I have an innate ability to make order out of chaos. In other words, I excel at organizing and am passionate about making information easily accessible to everyone. As a User Experience Designer, I will use my skills in Information Architecture, Web Accessibility, writing, and design to create delightful experiences for users.
Google UX Design Certificate
I have three years of professional experience as a website content manager and web accessibility specialist. I am currently a Publications Specialist with the State of Alaska. In this position I excel as the specialist in
Web Accessibility (for web pages, document creation, and PDF remediation)
Graphic design for print publications (flyers, banners, invites, etc.) & social media posts
Prior to this I was a Programmer / Web Master also within the State of the Alaska, however I discovered that I enjoy front-end coding more than back-end coding which prompted me to make the switch to a Publications Specialist.
It was thanks to my completion of the Free Code Camp Responsive Web Design Certificate and my years blogging that I was able to land both of these positions.
Having always wanted to be a writer, specifically to be the next Bill Bryson, I found blogging to be the perfect outlet for my passion. However, I never do anything half-way, so I learned all I could about Travel Blogging.
I took online classes from Travel Blog Success, Superstar Blogging, and other writers and content creators and attended TravelCon twice.
Through blogging I have increased my knowledge and skills in writing, editing, photography, videography, video editing, graphic design, and social media marketing.
I have a BA in History, a Masters degree in Library & Information Science, and eight years of professional Library & Archiving experience. Which basically means I'm skilled at
Research
Including identifying and analyzing primary and secondary sources, and interviewing (Most library reference desk patrons never ask right away for what they're really looking for!)
Information Architecture
and Managing Digital Projects.
When it became apparent that archival accessions were trending toward digital material, I sought further education in the preservation of digital content and how to provide access to it by completing the SAA Digital Archivist Certification.