Passionate about designing with Web Standards
so The Web Works for you! 

Resume: Karen Smith Firebaugh

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 8
  • ColdFusion MX7
  • Adobe Photoshop 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

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 - 2007: 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

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