Seeking UX/FRONT-END WEB DEVELOPER ROLE, preferably in the field of social justice, civil rights, bettering education or justice systems, and/or creative, large-scale marketing
While we have been a small business serving a myriad of clients since 1999, I am just one person. So I thought I might share a bit about myself here.
In retrospect, my degrees in psychology and social work have been a staggering fit for web design and development. This background has given key insights on user experience (UX), what helps web users have memorable and easeful experiences, and to anticipate clients' needs and reactions to new technology.
My love of art, math, science, and technology tie in well with my love of humanity, civil and human rights, critical race theory, and working to make the world a better place.
For the first 10 years in business, I operated LiquidClay as you might expect a small business to be run... I did the marketing, client procurement, accounting and billing, as well as the web design and development, customer service, and sometimes teaching (to several customers to maintain their own websites once they were built). And then, since 2009, I started consulting full-time for several large clients. This work has tended to be on a team and/or working on a non-public site – which makes portfolio presentations a bit trickier, but I'll do my best here.
As far as technical skillset, I have focused on UX since before it had a name. I specialize in HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, and graphics. The Adobe Suite has been a constant in my career, along with a variety of other softwares. I have been the ADA/508 compliance expert in my last several consulting roles; monitor analytics; create, edit, and organize content; and utilize a user-centered, mobile-first approach to design. My goal has always been to hear what users need and meet, if not exceed, those requisites. I learn quickly and am eager to absorb new things.
Now, as I consider a new endeavor, my aim is to be more purposeful in my work, to tie in my love of social justice and making positive change with the love of technology and creating meaningful experiences through the web.
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