Resume

Resume Summary

Blending expertise in computer programming, interactive multimedia design, and WCAG accessibility standards, I create engaging, user‑centered interfaces that meet both aesthetic and compliance goals. I collaborate seamlessly with designers, front‑end and back‑end developers, and cross‑departmental teams—including marketing, education, development, and IT—to deliver solutions that support diverse organizational objectives. With experience managing multiple concurrent projects, I provide adaptable strategies for web content development and build accessible, standards‑aligned web pages that enhance the overall user experience.

Experience

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  Sep. 2006 to Present

  The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C.

  • Develop custom projects using HTML and CSS for email‑based educational, development, and marketing campaigns, as well as touchscreen kiosks and web pages both inside and outside of content management systems.
  • Build and adapt custom designs that integrate with back‑end technologies (dotNet, ColdFusion, Java) and front‑end frameworks (JavaScript, Vue, jQuery), adding or modifying dynamic code to support complex layouts.
  • Implement back‑end and front‑end logic to schedule updates to text, video, images, and documents, and configure dotNet partials to deliver dynamic functionality within otherwise static content.
  • Perform peer reviews of design and code across web, email, and touchscreen applications to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to standards.
  • Conduct internal WCAG accessibility audits for new features and apply recommendations from third‑party accessibility evaluations.
  • Coordinate project timelines and manage manual deployments of web pages, digital assets, and email campaigns.
  • Handle confidential press and marketing materials ahead of public release with a high level of trust and discretion.
  • Maintain documentation, train new team members, and co‑manage web development projects to support team efficiency and knowledge sharing.
  • Contributed to the 2020 implementation of the Optimizely (Episerver) content management system for kennedy-center.org, and currently maintain seat maps and site content within the platform.

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  Jan. 2015 to Mar. 2018

  Remote Work

  Art teacher portfolio website, Washington, D.C.

  • Designed and developed a portfolio website to showcase Ms. Wilson's✝ credentials, artwork, and teaching expertise: www.ajwport.com/mara/.

  • Created a custom PHP‑based email submission form enabling teacher conferences and prospective schools to request services directly through the site.

  • Provided client training in Adobe Photoshop, including preparing and optimizing web‑ready image assets.

  Contract work for Let God Help Resources Inc., Bear, DE

  • Redesigned and rebuilt the Let God Help Resources Inc. website in 2015, migrating it into the Wix content management system: www.letgodhelp.org/.

  • Trained clients on maintaining and updating their Wix‑based websites to ensure long‑term usability and independence.

  • Completed additional website projects for Let God Help Resources Inc., including sites for Dale United Methodist Church and Mt. Pisgah UAME Church, prior to contract expiration.

  • Designed a logo and developed a Wix website for Unique Business Solutions, a subsidiary of Let God Help Resources Inc.: www.uniquebizsol.com/.

  • Built a Wix website for P. Wilson Pest Control Co. , and provided training for ongoing site maintenance.

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  Jul. 2005 to Aug. 2006

  The MayaTech Corporation, Silver Spring, MD

  • Developed conference websites using Photoshop and Dreamweaver, coding in HTML, CSS, and ColdFusion (CFML) to deliver functional and visually cohesive digital experiences.

  • Collaborated with CFML back‑end developers to refine coding structures and implement design elements across websites and web applications.

  • Created a Section 508–compliant web template that improved accessibility and significantly streamlined the overall website development process.

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  Feb. 2005 to Jun. 2005

  Spherion, Wilmington, DE

  • Served as a contract worker assigned to Hughes Supply beginning in April 2005, organizing and filing paperwork to support daily operations.

  • Continued the assignment with expanded responsibilities, including data entry and updating Excel tables to maintain accurate and organized records.

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  Jul. 2003 to Apr. 2005

  Colburn Lab at the University of Delaware, Newark, DE

  • Supported the lab manager with building preservation tasks and general lab upkeep within the University of Delaware’s Chemical Engineering building.

  • Captured digital photographs for use in the department’s Alumni Newsletter, ensuring high‑quality visual documentation.

  • Filmed a documentary of the Chemical Engineering building to support disaster‑recovery insurance documentation and archival needs.

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  May 2003 to Dec. 2005

  iTAC Division in Wilmington University, New Castle, DE

  • Monitored and managed weekend access to the university’s computer lab, ensuring a secure and organized environment for students and faculty.

  • Resolved technical issues involving printers and classroom presentation equipment to support smooth instructional activities.

  • Assisted students with multimedia software and general technical questions, providing guidance that improved their productivity and project outcomes.

Education

• Certificate, JavaScript Course

  Feb. 2017 to May 2017

  General Assembly, Washington, D.C.

  • Completed a part‑time course focused on coding in native JavaScript.
  • Developed a final project demonstrating core JavaScript skills www.ajwport.com/sign/

• B.S., Interactive Multimedia Design & Communication

  Sep. 2000 to Jan. 2005

  Wilmington University, New Castle, DE

  • Gained hands‑on experience in video editing, audio editing, page layout, graphic design, interface design, and CD‑ROM development using Adobe and related software tools.
  • Served as a founding member of the iTak Club within Wilmington University’s iTAC division.
  • Graduated as a member of the Delta Epsilon Rho Honor Society.

  University of Delaware, Newark, DE

  • Completed two years of undergraduate coursework, developing a strong foundation in both computer science and fine arts.