Frontend & UX/UI Accessibility Developer

MICHELLE SOUTHERLAND-FRAZER

Greenbelt, MD 240-***-**** ******************@*****.***

Portfolio LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/msfrazer

PROFILE SUMMARY

Frontend & UI-Focused Web Developer with expertise in Drupal theming, component-based UI development, and accessibility-driven design. Experienced in translating design mockups into pixel-perfect, responsive interface. Currently expanding into UX/UI design through a Full Sail University program, applying user research, usability testing, and prototyping to create intuitive, user-centered digital experiences. Experienced in Section 508 compliance, WCAG accessibility standards, and remediating digital documents and web content for Federal agencies. Seeking opportunities in Frontend Development, Web Content Management, UX/UI Design, Accessibility Compliance, and Digital Experience.

CORE SKILLS

Frontend: HTML5, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript, Twig, Bootstrap

CMS: Drupal (10/11/9/7), WordPress (Elementor, Divi), Sitecore (basic)

UX/UI: Wireframing, Prototyping (Figma), Photoshop Layout, AI-Assisted Design, Generative AI Tools, Usability Testing, Heuristic Evaluation, UI Design Processes, Layout Design (Adobe InDesign)

Tools: GitHub, Bitbucket, Jira, Composer, Node.js, Drush, DDEV

Other: Section 508 Compliance, WCAG 2.x Standards, Accessibility Reviews, PDF/Word/PowerPoint Remediation, CommonLook PDF, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Federal Website Support, SEO, Google Analytics, QA Testing, Documentation

EXPERIENCE

UX Design Degree Program Full Sail University 12/2025 - Current

Design wireframes and interactive prototypes in Figma for responsive web interfaces using user-centered design principles.

Conduct UX research including personas, journey mapping, usability audits, and heuristic evaluations using Nielsen's usability principles.

Apply accessibility standards and visual design principles to create intuitive, user-friendly digital experiences.

Career Break 11/2023 – 10/2025

Returned to work and completed UX coursework and professional development.

Drupal Developer / Business Analyst (Contract) — ZolonTech @ OASH/HHS 2/2023 – 9/2023

Designed and implemented Drupal 9/10 UI components using Twig and SCSS.

Customized Layout Builder and page templates to support scalable content structures.

Collaborated with stakeholders to align business needs with technical solutions while preserving accessibility standards.

Drupal Themer (Contract) — iLink Solutions @ NYC Comptroller 4-2022 - 9/2022

Built and maintained a custom Drupal 9 theme using Bootstrap Barrio, Twig, and SCSS.

Implemented responsive layouts and navigation components aligned with brand guidelines.

Improved SCSS architecture and frontend performance while supporting content authors.

Senior Drupal Developer (Contract) — Cynet Systems @ Johnson & Johnson

10/2021 – 2/2022

Delivered frontend theming updates and accessibility improvements.

Supported multilingual content and mobile optimization efforts.

Performed QA testing and cross-browser validation to ensure a consistent user experience.

Drupal Developer (Contract) — SeKon Inc @ USDA (SAMHSA.gov)

9/2020 – 1/2021

Provided frontend theming support and Section 508 remediation.

Updated Twig templates and SCSS to meet federal branding standards.

Collaborated with team members to implement accessible, responsive user interfaces.

Senior Drupal Developer (Contract) — ITCON Inc @ USDA

3/2019 – 6/2020

Delivered responsive theming and accessibility support for high-traffic government websites.

Conducted QA testing, SEO audits, and accessibility validation using SiteImprove.

Developed reusable frontend components using Drupal, Twig, and SCSS to improve consistency across sites.

Section 508 Compliance Specialist / Web Developer (Contract) — GlobalNet Inc. @ FDA Aug 2012 – Jul 2016

Conducted Section 508 accessibility reviews for FDA websites and digital content.

Remediated PDF, Word, and PowerPoint documents to comply with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA standards.

Utilized CommonLook PDF, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and assistive technologies to validate accessibility, including tags, reading order, alternative text, forms, and logical structure.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accessibility compliance and trained staff on document accessibility best practices.

UX/UI PROJECTS

Designed responsive web prototypes in Figma focusing on accessibility and usability best practices.

Conducted heuristic evaluations and produced UX analysis reports.

Created wireframes and high-fidelity mockups aligned with development constraints.

Created UX proposal and case study for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Completed Montage Travel Photoshop presentation.

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Digital Internet Marketing — Full Sail University (2016–2017)

Bachelor of Science, Information Systems — Winston-Salem State University (1995–2000)

CERTIFICATIONS

Google Analytics (Expires 12/2026)

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