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Web Design & Development

 

Foreign Language Teaching Methods (2010)

E-learning, Multimedia

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My Role

Project manager, information designer, and lead technical developer.

Description

Online professional development course.

Features

  • Embedded multimedia content.
  • Custom interactive quiz component.

Technologies

PHP, XML, MySQL, XHTML/CSS, Smarty Templates, JavaScript/jQuery, FlowPlayer flash media player

Brandeis University Archives & Special Collections Finding Aids (2010)

Content Management System, Archival Management

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My Role

All design and development.

Description

Online finding aids for university archival collections.

Features

  • Back-end built with Archon.
  • Custom interface (templates and themes) tailored to specific workflow and content display requirements.

Technologies

Archon, custom XMTL/CSS and PHP theme, custom PHP templates

African Mother's Health Initiative

African Mothers Health Initiative (2010)

Informational Site, Content Management System, Non-Profit

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My Role

Conceptual information design and all development.

Description

Web presence for an international non-profit.

Features

  • Originally developed site in Drupal, later migrated to WordPress template for simple management of site content.
  • Integration with Flickr and Paypal.

Technologies

WordPress, PHP/MySQL, XHTML/CSS, PayPal Integration

Information Technology Services Redesign (2007)

Informational Site, Content Management System, Community-Driven Content, Educational Site

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My Role

Project manager, information architecture, front-end and back-end coding, migration, testing and launch.

Description

Redesign of large-scale website for the central IT department at a large university.

Features

  • New site design based on extensive user research. (See sitemap and wireframe deliverables.)
  • Developed content management systems for single-sourcing content.
  • Updated code base to modern standards.
  • Migrated over 20,000 content pages to new site.

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.
Fire on the Beach: Recovering the Lost Story of Richard Etheridge and the Pea Island Lifesavers

Fire on the Beach (2008)

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Informational Site, Multimedia, Content Management System

My Role

All site design and development.

Description

Book promotion site.

Features

  • Custom WordPress template.
  • Embedded Flash video and slideshow implementation.

Technologies

WordPress, XHTML/CSS, PHP

"The Church Awakens" Online Archives Exhibit (2007)

Educational Site, Multimedia, Content Management System

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My Role

All site design and development.

Description

Online exhibit of archival multimedia collection.

Features

  • Embedded QuickTime audio, video, and slideshows.
  • Interactive timeline.
  • Flexible DreamWeaver template structure to enable expansion.
  • Dynamic PHP features, including custom commenting system.

Technologies

XHTML/CSS, PHP/MySQL, JavaScript, Flash Video, DreamWeaver Templates

Archives Record-Keeping Application (2007)

Content Management System

My Role

All site design and development.

Description

Online bibliographic database application with back-end records management capability.

Features

  • Advanced searching and sorting, and custom reports on-the-fly.
  • Varying levels of permissions and records status for collaboration among a national group of archivists.

Technologies

XHTML/CSS, PHP/MySQL, JavaScript


IAACN -Texas Chapter Web Site (2006)

Informational Site, Community-Driven Site, E-Commerce

My Role

All site design and development.

Description

Public information site and internal membership area for a professional organization.

Features

  • Implementation of Drupal CMS.
  • PayPal integration.
  • Community features include member discussion boards, personalized member pages, and support for e-mail campaigns.

Technologies

Drupal, PHP/MySQL, XHTML/CSS


Die Products Consortium Web Site (2005)

Informational Site, Community/Membership Site

Role

All site design and development.

Description

Public information site and internal membership site for a consortium of companies in the semiconductor industry.

Features

  • Custom PHP/MySQL content management system.
  • 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

TSBVI Computer-Based Mentor Training (2005)

Educational Site, Multimedia

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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 XHTML/CSS code.
  • Video-based learning modules conform to multimedia accessibility guidelines.
  • Accessible JavaScript quizzes.

Technologies

XTHML/CSS, JavaScript, QuickTime/Real Audio, MAGpie captioning tool

KGD Packaging & Test Workshop (2004)

Informational, E-Commerce

Role

All site design and development.

Description

Public information site and management tools for an annual conference.

Features

  • Custom PHP registration forms and online submission of presentation materials.

Technologies

XHTML/CSS, PHP, DreamWeaver templates


FASTRAC Website Redesign (2004)

Informational Site, Community/Membership 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

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INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE & USABILITY

Information Architecture Consulting (2006)

Milkshake Media, Austin, TX

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

ERes Usability Evaluation (2006)

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)

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DATABASE DEVELOPMENT

Archives Catalog (2004)

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.

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.

Jazzman: A Digital Collection (2004)

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.

Physical Plant Database (2004)

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.

Texas Directories Online Database (2004)

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.

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BUSINESS & RESEARCH

BuildForge Competitive Analysis (2004)

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.

Communities in Schools High School Dropout Report (2004)

Communities in Schools, Austin, TX

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

Biblioteca Publica por Internet (Internet Public Library) Grant Proposal (2003)

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

Occupational Therapy Curriculum (2004)

Project Hope

Edited instructional materials on DVD using Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, and PowerPoint, for a course in Occupational Therapy funded by Project Hope for work in Turkey.

Various special event productions (2000-2004)

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

Texas Fimmakers Production Fund preview (2000)

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

Narrative Video: Deal of Fortune (1999)

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

CultureWorks Promotional Video (1999)

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

Narrative Film: Lucky (1997)

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

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