HELENE Ready, B.A.

Email: ac199n@r.postjobfree.com

Tel: 819-***-****

Website: www.HeleneReady.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

January 2014 – Present

Social Media – Community Activities

Groupe Management

Responsibilities:

Create discussion groups as required by community members

Design banners and format site for each group according to their requirements

Advertise new groups, and accept new members according to selection criteria

Maintain good order in all groups and eliminate obsolete images and discussions

Organise group meetings and activities to reach out to new members

Provide web services as part of exchange groups between members

December 2012 – November 2013

Canadian Space Agency

Web Developer / Graphic Designer / Photographer

Responsibilities:

Gather and analyse information architecture to adapt web application interface design for better UX and new government requirements in HTML5, Adobe Flash CS5 & Action Script 3.0

Gather and document user interface design specifications directly from the end user client for web applications prioritizing requirements with clients to determine the order of implementation of those requirements

Maintain and create websites defining the application navigation and content flow using a variety of web markup languages, including HTML/XHTML/HTML5 and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Document conversion and maintenance activities to TBS - CLF2 2.0 & WCAG 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, Web Experience Toolkit (WET-BOEW) framework

Meet with managers to review (200+ Web pages) and analyze the CLF2 2.0 & WCAG 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, Web Experience Toolkit (WET-BOEW) framework guidelines on TBS computerized system

Restructure the Website for better organization

Evaluate websites or web applications for quality assurance and compliance with standards

Assure Quality Assurance on English and French documents

Create web content using Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft word and other format submission

Take pictures of special events and edit pictures for final usage

April 2012

PROSAR Inbound Inc.

Video Editing

Responsibilities:

Create video montage from client videos

Cut, merge and blend video

Add text and audio

Download and Upload to server from off-site

August 2011 – September 2011

The Canada Gazette

Programmer/Analyst Level 2

Responsibilities:

Gather and analyse information architecture to adapt web application interface design for better user experience (UX)

Gather and document user interface design specifications directly from the end user client for web applications prioritizing requirements with clients to determine the order of implementation of those requirements

Maintain and create websites defining the application navigation and content flow using a variety of web markup languages, including HTML/XHTML/HTML5 and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Program the automated tools and customize aspects of Adobe InDesign to meet the CG requirements

Determine a method for converting Microsoft Word documents into XML using XSL

Create automated templates to generate HTML pages compliant with CLF2 2.0 & WCAG 2.0

Make all changes as a result of user testing

Prepare a report on the testing results

January 2011 – August 2011

Algonquin College

Interactive Multimedia

Responsibilities:

Gather and analyse information architecture to adapt web application interface design for better user experience (UX) in HTML5, Adobe Flash CS5 & Action Script 3.0

Gather and document user interface design specifications directly from the end user client for web applications prioritizing requirements with clients to determine the order of implementation of those requirements

Maintain and create websites defining the application navigation and content flow

Create all graphical assets, reusable pages chunk, graphics icons, and optimize images for web presentation

Plan cascading style sheets (CSS) for typography, colors and icons to define a set of standards for identity, design and writing to promote clarity and consistency

Set a rule for naming convention standard and section definitions

Edit photos, videos and sound to produce video for YouTube etc. for Kowin client

Develop and design for web products, applications and social media

Create and convert multimedia content for websites

November 2009 – November 2010

Health Canada

Web Developer / Graphic Designer

Project: Health Canada Website and Social Media Communications

Responsibilities:

Gather and analyse information architecture to optimize user’s interface (UI) and user’s experience design (UX)

Gather and document user interface design specifications directly from the end user client for web applications prioritizing requirements with clients to determine the order of implementation of those requirements

Maintain and create websites defining the application navigation and content flow using a variety of web markup languages, including HTML/XHTML/HTML5 and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Document conversion and maintenance activities to TBS - CLF2 2.0 & WCAG 2.0

Meet with managers to review and analyze the CLF2 2.0 & WCAG 2.0 guidelines

Restructure the Website for better organization

Evaluate websites or web applications for quality assurance and compliance with standards

Assure Quality Assurance on English and French documents

Develop, design, and maintain web products, such as websites, web applications, Web 2.0/social media in a Government of Canada context

Redesign and develop user interface standards for the website

Create and convert multimedia content for websites, including Flash and other common web formats

Design and coordinate layout of different parts of the Website

create web content using Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft word and other format submission

October 2009 – March 2010 (off site)

Public Health Agency Canada (PHAC)

Web Developer

Responsibilities:

Gather and analyse information architecture to adapt web application interface design for better user experience (UX)

Gather and document user interface design specifications directly from the end user client for web applications prioritizing requirements with clients to determine the order of implementation of those requirements

Maintain and create websites defining the application navigation and content flow using a variety of web markup languages, including HTML/XHTML/HTML5 and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Document conversion and maintenance activities to TBS - CLF2 2.0 & WCAG 2.0

Meet with managers to review and analyze of CLF 2.0

Evaluate websites or web applications for quality assurance and compliance with standards including English and French comparison

Make sure the deliverables are met for all projects

create web content using Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft word and other format submission

May 2009 – March 2010 (off site)

Government of Canada – Human Resource Management System (GC HRMS)

Web Developer / Graphic Designer / Advisor

Responsibilities:

Gather and analyse information architecture to adapt web application interface design (ID) for better user experience (UX)

Gather and document user interface design specifications directly from the end user client for web applications prioritizing requirements with clients to determine the order of implementation of those requirements

Test the design at each development stage wi th the focus group in an interactive approach

Maintain and create websites defining the application navigation and content flow using a variety of web markup languages, including HTML/XHTML/HTML5 and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Design mockup and templates for website and applications

Evaluate websites and applications for quality assurance and compliance between the English and French content

Develop strategies for Website promotion

January 2009 – April 2009

Justice Canada

Web Developer

Responsibilities:

Maintain and create websites using a variety of web markup languages, including HTML/XHTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).

Document conversion and maintenance activities to TBS - CLF2 2.0 & WCAG 2.0

Meet with managers to review and analyze the CLF 2.0 guidelines

Restructure the Website for better organization

Evaluate websites or web applications for quality assurance and compliance with standards including English and French comparison

Re-design and develop user interface standards for the website

Ensure all project deliverables achieved

October 2008 – December 2008

Military Police Complaints Commission

Senior Webmaster / Designer – CLF 2.0

Responsibilities:

Maintain and create websites using a variety of web markup languages, including HTML/XHTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).

Document conversion and maintenance activities to TBS - CLF2 2.0 & WCAG 2.0

Meet with managers to review and analyze the CLF 2.0 guidelines

Make sure to fill out the Metatags

Restructure the Website for better organization

Evaluate websites or web applications for quality assurance and compliance with standards including English and French comparison

Redesign and develop user interface standards for the website

Ensure all project deliverables are achieved

Create web content using Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word and other format submission

June 2008 – December 2008

Health Canada

Senior Webmaster

Responsibilities:

Maintain and create websites using a variety of web markup languages, including HTML/XHTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).

Document conversion and maintenance activities to TBS - CLF2 2.0 & WCAG 2.0

Meet with managers to review and analyze the CLF2 2.0 & WCAG 2.0 guidelines

Maintain the Chemical Substances in Canada Website

Convert PDF documents into TB CLF 2.0 (WC3/HTML 1.0 Strict) Web documents

Make sure to fill out the Metatags

Follow the Health Canada template and style sheets procedures

Paid attention to file name and folder structure the creation of HTML document from the PDF

Evaluate websites or web applications for quality assurance and compliance with standards including English and French comparison

Sign-off on work completed and update document database with new pages or modifications

Work according to direction and advice from the Web Specialist and Product Development Officers as required to complete the identified work in different projects

Develop user interface standards for the website

Ensure modifications comply with management specifications

create web content using Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft word and other format submission

Ensure all project deliverables are achieved

June 2008 – September 2008

Health Canada

Citrix Application Designer / Programmer

Project: Bureau Web Office Citrix internal application

Responsibilities:

Develop mockups and prototype for the and Remote Access Website

Meet with managers to review and analyze the application requirements and guidelines

Create story maps, UX flows, low & high fidelity designs for user experience

Develop user interface prototype standards for users experience

Implement the appropriate selected design into the Citrix application working remotely

Simplify code and usability of the application to reflex the needs of the client/users

Make changes and modifications as requested on a daily basis

February 2008 – June 2008

Heritage Canada

UI/UX Designer Manager

Responsibilities:

Analyze scope of the project and consult with senior management to determine a timeline for key project deliverables and produce a detailed work plan identifying required resources to achieve those milestones

Validate the design of future capabilities during usability tests.

Catalog site content for pre-card sorting with internal team

Present work plan, strategies and timelines to senior management for approval

Prepare detailed training plan to implement TBS Common Look and Feel requirements to the web team

Conduct Focus Group to receive and analyse feedback on the training plan, and revise procedures and/or training materials to follow the UX strategic plan.

Develop user help documentation for inclusion in e-Communications Standard Operating Procedures to ensure UX goals are achieved as part of the product roadmap.

Develop and deliver training materials for focus group and Heritage Canada employees

Develop user interface standards for the whole website

Create a strategy to accommodate clients during maintenance deliverables

Assure quality of production and ensure project deliverables are being met

Work collaboratively with technical resources to implement the CLF2 2.0 & WCAG 2.0 requirements

Interpret statistical reports for the purpose of reporting on website performance

February 2008

Transports Canada

Web Communication Advisor / Developer

Responsibilities:

Maintain and create websites using a variety of web markup languages, including HTML/XHTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).

Document conversion and maintenance activities to TBS - CLF2 2.0 & WCAG 2.0

Use the CLF 2.0 Treasury Board Templates

Format, style (CSS) and organize Web site according to Treasury Board Common Look and Feel 2.0

Develop user interface standards for the website

Incorporate design into the template

Address the Treasury Board guidelines to make site CLF 2.0 compliant for accessibility

December 2007 – February 2008

D Air PA - DND

Web Developer – Graphic Designer

Responsibilities:

Maintain and create websites using a variety of web markup languages, including HTML/XHTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).

Document conversion and maintenance activities to TBS - CLF 2.0

Work directly with management to design new Websites

Update and maintain Website

Update design and Website format for CLF2

Format pages layout of existing Websites

Design new elements for the Web sites

Design using mostly CSS coding for the Web

August 2007 – October 2007

Canada Public Service Agency (CPSA)

Web Administrator – Graphic Designer

Responsibilities:

Work directly with management to restructure the CPSA Web site

Update and maintain Web site using CMS (Content Management System)

Update design and Web site format for CLF2

Work on the re-structure of the Web site with management

Edit video using software on Macintosh

Design new elements for the Web sites

July 2007 – August 2007

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)

Information Architect

Projects: Geomatics Services Website

Responsibilities:

Re-structure the design of shared information environments with user behaviours in mind

Work directly with management to establish work-flow/user-flow, analysis and client management

Gather information from various source and medium to analyse and compile the website

Categorize architecture defined by section and determine content state i.e., what needs to stay, be re-written, eliminated or created

Propose new structure and design mockups with high-level focus on components within group of pages and relationship between pages of navigation flow

Suggest components and direction for the project

Define structure development workflow and sitemap to gain an understanding of features, functionality and website content hierarchy

Propose user interface design and development mockups with the use of the CLF2 template

Create mid to high fidelity prototypes

Develop user interface standards for the website

Design innovative and visually stunning interfaces

Produce final design and template for approval, production and integration

February 2007 – June 2007 (5 months)

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)

Web Communication Advisor / Project Leader

Responsibilities:

Chair Working Group to identify and explain what is accomplishable

Meet with management and users to collect input on what would constitute a successful website

Create weekly status report from Project leader to INET Head, Web Content Coordinator

Provide bi-weekly status report to Branch Management Team (BMT)

Present strategy report to management meetings

Analyse current state content mapping/analysis

Make inventory of all web files (doc, forms, html, scripting, images, etc.)

Provide audit to clients, who must identify what stays/removed/archived

Gather current state data to define what needs to be tested.

Coordinate day to day requirement and posting of content with the INAC team

Suggest approaches for site audit for review and position content in appropriate category of the site info architecture

Send and co-ordinate conversion of English content with INET web developers

Develop user interface standards for the website

Verify similarity in languages, content and format in overall site

Ensure departmental Standard Operating Procedures are applied throughout and the government Common Look and Feel standards well implemented

May 2005 – February 2007 (18 months)

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Webmaster, UI/UX Designer

Projects: Horizon’s Website

Responsibilities:

Develop, implement and verify usability tests, analyze results to modify design accordingly

Construct content diagrams demonstrating the interactive connection between pages

Verify similarity in languages, content and format in overall site

Analyze interface and UX problems, and convey designs in the form of presentations, prototypes, and design specifications

Use documents and images to develop, enhance and maintain HTML and ASP pages

Assure that the government Common Look and Feel standards are followed

Work directly with our client's product team on the entire product design life cycle, from sketches, conceptual wires to high fidelity designs and their development.

Contribute to all aspects of design: visual, user experience, product and interaction.

Define interface and user requirements analyze, map, and optimize user flow own features and experiences from initial concept to released product development

Create web pages visual execution and multi-media design

Create new design and prototype for advertising and other means for the internet and print media

Develop user interface standards for the website

Design and demonstrate innovative and visually stunning interfaces to apply

Post daily broadcast messages to all department

Update website statistics and content along with photo edition for broadcast messages

Send daily broadcast messages to approx. 10,000 recipients along with all correspondence and translations needed for the messages.

August 2004 – December 2004 (5 months)

Canadian Nurse Association

Web Communication Advisor / Project Leader / Developer / Graphic Designer

Projects:

CAN Migration, Canadian Nurse Website, GLR Website, Nursing Leadership Website

Responsibilities:

•Manage entire website design life cycle from delivery to migration and structure to the new server

•Develop user interface standards throughout the website

•Design and demonstrate innovative and visually stunning interfaces

•Develop final mockup and designs for integration

•Train student on new development and structures of website

March 2002 – March 2004 (24 months)

National Defense – VCDS CIO (DND)

Web Multi-Media Content Coordinator /

Team Leader / Web Developer / Graphic Designer / Photographer

Projects:

Chief of Defense Website

VCDS CIO Websites

Safety Digest (online Magazine)

Canadian Forces Liaison Council

Military Police

Responsibilities:

Create design including brand, tone, colors and multi-media design

Develop, implement and verify usability tests, analyses results and modify design accordingly

Produce information architecture flowchart illustrating navigation and basic content

Create designs, prototypes and wireframes showing the priority of information, links, navigation and space requirements

Produce design materiel for printed advertising packages

Develop Web template and processes for the Safety Digest Magazine to also be an Online Magazine

Use Photoshop to create new website and demos, to create new advertising and other means for the internet and print media

Construct content diagrams demonstrating the interactive connection between pages

Prepare interactive prototypes representing basic form and functionality that are used for both usability testing and presentations

Ensure departmental Standard Operating Procedures and the Common Look and Feel standards are applied throughout the Intranet and Internet websites

Prepare Metadata all web pages

April 2001 – March 2002 (12 months)

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Webmaster, UI/UX Designer

Projects: Horizon’s Website

Responsibilities:

Develop, implement and verify usability tests, analyze results to modify design accordingly

Construct content diagrams demonstrating the interactive connection between pages

Verify similarity in languages, content and format in overall site

Analyze interface and UX problems, and convey designs in the form of presentations, prototypes, and design specifications

Work directly with our client's product team on the entire product design life cycle, from sketches, conceptual wires to high fidelity designs and their development.

Contribute to all aspects of design: visual, user experience, product and interaction.

Define user’s interface and user requirements analyze, map, and optimize user flow own features and experiences from initial concept to released product development

Develop user interface standards and guidelines

Design and demonstrate innovative and visually stunning interfaces to apply

EDUCATION

2011 Interactive Multimedia, Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON

2007 Adobe Flash Web Multimedia, Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON

2004-2005 .NET programming, Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON

2004-2005 ASP and XML programming, Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON

2004-2005 e-Commerce Webmaster, Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON

2001-2002 Project Management, Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON

1996-1997 Visual Basic, La Cité Collégiale d'Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

1988-1990 Graphic Design, Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON

1984-1988 BA, Visual Arts - Photography, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

1982-1984 Art et Technology des médias - Communications, Cegep de Jonquiere, Qc

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