Resume: Karen Smith Firebaugh

Karen S Firebaugh

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Greensboro NC 27409

abqam5@r.postjobfree.com

336-***-****

Personal Profile:

My strength is analyzing your website and redesigning/restructuring for efficiency, appeal and

distinctiveness, using CSS for ease of maintenance and smaller bandwidth (ie lower costs). I

specialize in small businesses, self-employed individuals, and non-profit groups. I am

passionate about designing with Web Standards and creating accessible, adaptable sites so

The Web Works for you!

Programming Knowledge:

XHTML, HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, CFML, ColdFusion, and SQL

Software Proficiency:

Dreamweaver MX 2004 & 8

ColdFusion MX7

Adobe Photoshop CS & CS2

Fireworks MX 2004

Web Design Skills/Experience:

Five years of Web design, development, implementation and maintenance

W3C Web Standards compliance

Implementing a variety of site styles using CSS layouts and fixed-width styles

Analyzing, designing, and maintaining Web design and content

Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines

Strong organizational skills, detail oriented

Website Portfolio:

Journey Resources - www.journeyresources.org - April 2006

Jonathan Smith & Co, Investment Counsel - www.jonathansmith.com - November 2005

Mission Ukraine Children's Hope - www.muchhope.org - December 2005

Re-Bath of the Triad - www.triadrebath.com - November 2005

Re-Bath of the Triangle - www.trianglerebath.com - March 2006

Joel Landau for City Council at-Large - www.joellandau.com - October 2005

Hayes-Taylor YMCA - www.ymcagreensboro.org/hayes - August 2005

E-commerce demo - www.gtcc-it.org/nettech - May 2005

Life Experiences:

April 2006 Present: Jonathan Smith & Co., Investment Counsel

Administrative Support Staff

2005 - Present: Board of Directors, Mission Ukraine Children's Hope

2004 - Present: FireDreams Web Design

Freelance web development, design and maintenance

2002 - present: YMCA of Greensboro

Website maintenance

2002 - 2005: YMCA of Greensboro

Website redesign/restructure

2000-2003: Greensboro Community YMCA Swim Team

Executive Assistant, Swim Meet Manager and Web design and maintenance

1985 - 2005: Home Executive

Homeschooled my two younger children from birth thru high school

1984 - 1992: La Leche League Leader

Breastfeeding Consultant

1976 - Present: Mother of four

Domestic Goddess: CEO, Efficiency Expert, Dietician, Short Order Cook, Gourmet Chef,

Nurse, Chauffeur, Resource Librarian, Teacher K-12, Guidance Counselor, Therapist,

Creative Director, Financial Advisor, Accountant, Day Care Provider

Education:

Continuing Education, Guilford Technical Community College, 2003-2005

Applied Science - Internet Technologies

Bachelor of Science, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1980 1984

Major: Math, Computer Science Concentration

Undergraduate course work, Hollins College, 1970 1973

Major: Psychology

Certification and Awards:

Web Developer Certificate, GTCC

Academic Achievement Award, Internet Technologies, GTCC, 2005 - 4.0 overall GPA

References:

References available on request

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