Rachael Gilg: Web Development and User Experience Design in Austin, TX

PROJECTS & PORTFOLIO

• Web Design and Development
• Information Architecture and Usability
• Database Development
• Business & Research Projects
• Film, Video & Multimedia

Web Design & Development

 

	Information Technology Services Redesign (2007) Informational Site, Content Management System, Community-Driven Content, Educational Site Visit Site >> My Role As Manager of Web Services for ITS at UT, I oversaw this project from start to finish, and was responsible for information architecture, front-end and back-end coding, migration, testing and launch. Description Complete redesign of the primary Web presence of the Information Technology Services department at UT Austin, a complex large-scale site of over 20,000 content pages. Features Site architecture developed based on extensive user research for diverse audiences including students, faculty, technical staff, and departmental users. Improved content quality, including deploying Content Management Systems for single-sourcing content and updating code base to modern standards. Technologies Expression Engine, PHP, XML, MySQL, XHTML/CSS, Smarty Templates, JavaScript / jQuery, Google Mini search appliance, DreamWeaver templates, integration with a variety of back-end applications.
	African Mothers Health Initiative (2007) Informational Site, Content Management System, E-Commerce Visit Site >> My Role Conceptual information design and all development. Description New Web site for this non-profit to easily post up-to-date information on organization activities and collect donations. Features Custom Drupal template for simple management of site content. PayPal integration for accepting donations. Technologies Drupal, PHP/MySQL, XHTML/CSS, PayPal Integration
	Archives Record-Keeping Application (2008) Content Management System My Role All site design and development. Description Online database application provides access to bibliographic records and allows a national network of archivists to collaborate on the creation and maintenance of the records data. Features Advanced searching and sorting, and custom reports on-the-fly. Varying levels of permissions Technologies XHTML/CSS, PHP/MySQL, JavaScript
	"The Church Awakens" Online Archives Exhibit (2008) Educational Site, Multimedia, Content Management System Visit Site >> My Role All site design and development. Description Online exhibit of Archives material, including historical images, documents, audio, video, and accompanying text. Features Embedded QuickTime audio, video, and slideshows. Interactive timeline that uses JavaScript to display images and text in response to user exploration Flexible DreamWeaver template structure to enable expansion Dynamic PHP features, including custom commenting system. Technologies XHTML/CSS, PHP/MySQL, JavaScript, Flash Video, DreamWeaver Templates back to top
	Fire on the Beach (2008) Visit Site >> Informational Site, Multimedia, Content Management System My Role All site design and development. Description Informational site to promote the book Fire on the Beach: Recovering the Lost Story of Richard Etheridge and the Pea Island Lifesavers. Features Custom WordPress template Embedded Flash video and slideshow implementation Technologies WordPress, XHTML/CSS, PHP
	IAACN -Texas Chapter Web Site (2006) Informational Site, Community-Driven Site, E-Commerce Visit Site >> My Role All site design and development. Description Public information site and internal membership area for a professional organizaiton of clinical nutritionists. Features Implementation of Drupal Content Management System allows simple management of site content. PayPal integration for accepting donations and payment of member dues. Community features including member discussion boards, personalized member pages, and support for e-mail campaigns. Technologies Drupal, PHP/MySQL, XHTML/CSS back to top
	Die Products Consortium Web Site (2005) Informational Site, Community/Membership Site Visit Site >> Role All site design and development. Description Public information site and internal membership site for a consortium of leading semiconductor and related equipment manufacturers. Features Custom PHP/MySQL content management system provides easy management of dynamic content on site. Member intranet built with Drupal provides project document libraries, member contacts, meeting calendar, and other collaboration tools. Technologies XHTML/CSS, PHP/MySQL, DreamWeaver templates, Drupal back to top
	TSBVI Computer-Based Mentor Training (2005) Educational Site, Multimedia Visit Site >> My Role All site design and development. Description Online training modules for teachers of the visually impaired. This project was presented as my Capstone project while earning my Master's at the School of Information, UT Austin. See my presentation slides (PDF) for more on this project. Features Standards-compliant, accessible mark-up. Video-based learning modules conform to multimedia accessibility guidelines. Accessible JavaScript quizzes reinforce material as learners progress through the online course. Technologies XTHML/CSS, JavaScript, QuickTime/Real Audio, SMIL (Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language) / MAGpie captioning tool   back to top
	KGD Packaging & Test Workshop (2004) Informational, E-Commerce Visit Site >> Role All site design and development. Description Public information site and event management tools for an annual 3-day technical conference. Features Custom PHP forms manage attendee registration and submission of presentation materials. Technologies XHTML/CSS, PHP, DreamWeaver templates back to top
	FASTRAC Website Redesign (2004) Informational Site, Community/Membership Site Visit Site >> Role Primary responsibility for PHP/MySQL back-end development. Collaborator on information architecture, design, and XHTML/CSS development. Description Redesign of the FASTRAC Nanosatellite program Web site. Completed as coursework for Information Architecture course at the School of Information, UT Austin. Features Custom content management system built with PHP/MySQL. Technologies XHTML/CSS, PHP/MySQL back to top

INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE & USABILITY

March-June, 2006

Information Architecture Consulting

Milkshake Media, Austin, TX

Developed sitemaps and wireframes as an independent contractor working with Milkshake Media in Austin, TX.

ERes Usability Evaluation

University of Texas at Austin Libraries, Austin, TX

Performed a usability evaluation of an application used to manage electronic library reserves.
Test Plan (.pdf) | Report: Executive Summary (.pdf)

DATABASE DEVELOPMENT

2004

Archives Catalog

Archives of the Episcopal Church USA

Developed a relational Microsoft Access database to manage Archives catalog records. Created custom scripts and templates to output valide EAD (Encoded Archival Description) files. Also created prototype of Web application to display catalog records using XSLT and PHP.

2004

DPC Filemaker Databases

Dynalog Systems , Austin, TX

Developed and managed several databases in Filemaker Pro to manage contacts, event registration, and other business information. Development included automating many processes with custom scripts.

2004

Jazzman: A Digital Collection

Duane Carter

Developed a digital library system using the open-source Greenstone Digital Library software and PHP/MySQL to manage and provide access to a collection of images, music, and video.

2004

Physical Plant Database

Physical Plant Theater Company, Austin, TX

Developed a relational Microsoft Access database system to manage contact information, volunteers, and donations for a non-profit arts organization.

2004

Texas Directories Online Database

Center for American History, University of Texas at Austin

Created a searchable online catalog for the Texas directories collection at the Center for American History using PHP/MySQL.

BUSINESS & RESEARCH

Fall, 2004

BuildForge Competitive Analysis

BuildForge, Inc., Austin, TX

Performed competitive intelligence research to support marketing objectives of a technology company. Prepared a final report and presented report findings to company executives.

Spring, 2004

Communities in Schools High School Dropout Report

Communities in Schools, Austin, TX

Researched high school dropout rates and government policies and prepared a comprehensive report of findings.

Fall, 2003

Biblioteca Publica por Internet (Internet Public Library) Grant Proposal

Instituto de Tecnologico (TEC)

Prepared a model grant proposal to secure funding for a Spanish-language digital public library.

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FILM, VIDEO AND MULTIMEDIA

Spring, 2004

Occupational Therapy Curriculum (DVD and CD-ROM)

Project Hope

Created multimedia instructional materials using Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, and PowerPoint, for a new Occupational Therapy course to be taught in Turkey in Spring, 2004.

1999-2005

Various special event productions (Digital Video),

Produced, shot, and edited digital videos for weddings and other special events using professional equipment.

2000

Texas Fimmakers Production Fund preview

Edited a preview of an untitled documentary on digital video that was a winner of a grant from the 2000 Texas Filmmakers Production Fund.

1999

Deal of Fortune (Video and Hi-8 film)

Directed a short video produced by the Reel Women Production Group.

1999

CultureWorks Promotional Video (Digital Video)

Edited clips of performances into a promotional piece for distribution to venues.

1997

Lucky (16mm film)

Co-produced, directed, and edited a short film screened at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts.

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