Kelly Baker - New Media and Interface Designer
Hello! My name is Kelly and I am a Web Designer from Ontario, Canada.
My primary skills include interface design and front end development, but I also work with a number of awesome people who can provide a range of services from SEO optimization to content creation to backend development. I also enjoy working with a variety of CMS solutions, including Wordpress and Bistro.
I am currently freelancing full time and looking for small projects to keep me busy! If you are a designer, or web developer and are looking for someone to help with design, mark-up, wordpress installs, etc. please email me at kelly@kellybaker.ca. I can provide custom solutions at very reasonable prices while giving you the attention and support that comes from working with an experienced freelancer!
Here's what others have said about working with me:
"Working with Kelly is a pleasure because she is very knowledgeable about web design as well being creative in her concepts and execution. She has always been on time and on budget. If I have any questions (which I often do) she is patient and articulate in her explanations. Kelly is a wonderful find!"
"Kelly has been our go-to source for all things web related for several years now. Her extensive knowledge has always provided a solution to our challenges, big and small. Professional, enthusiastic and quick to respond, Kelly has been an invaluable resource."
Work Experience
Freelance Web designer
2000 - Present
- Meet with clients to develop concepts, layouts and content for websites
- Work independently, creating look and feel of site as well as all back-end development and coding
- Working for other web design and development companies designing layouts and turning the designs from images to websites
- Programming Languages: HTML, XML, Actionscript, Javascript, PHP, Coldfusion, MySQL, CSS
- Programs and Development: Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Bistro CMS, Wordpress
Front-End Developer - Brainpark Inc.
August 2008 - April 2010
- Design and code the front end for Brainpark's web software
- Programming Languages: HTML, Django, CSS, Javascript, Mootools
- Programs and Development: Photoshop, Illustrator, SVN
New Media & Interface Designer - Lewis Media Inc.
April 2006 - August 2008
- Create site maps, wire frames, website specifications and design concepts for clients, including edits and changes based on clients requests
- Transform approved photoshop designs to html websites with a content management system back-end
- Design interface for new version of company's content management system as well as all modules and plugins
- Create flash pieces - tutorial, educational, marketing, design
- Programming Languages: HTML, PHP, CSS, Javascript, Actionscript
- Programs and Development: Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Bistro CMS
Webmaster - Toshiba of Canada Ltd.
September 2005 - March 2006
- Maintained and updated website for the Consumer Electronics division
- Developed flash based educational tutorials and micro sites for specific products/features
- Made design and usability improvements to the current website
- Programming Languages: HTML, Actionscript, Javascript, CSS
- Programs and Development: MS Access, Photoshop, Flash
Flash Developer - Engage Learning Systems Inc.
November 2004 - August 2005
- Designed and created e-learning modules for large corporations
- Focused on creating easy-to-use and engaging interfaces geared towards non-computer users
- Cut audio, created graphics, developed layouts, and performed any other tasks that were necessary
- Programming Languages: HTML, XML, Actionscript, CSS
- Programs and Development: Flash, Cool Edit Audio, WinCVS
Education
Humber College - Toronto, Ontario
Summer 2004
- Website Design, Development, and Maintenance
University of Guelph - Guelph, Ontario
2000 - 2004
- Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Philosophy
Other Random Bits
Home: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Current Job: Front-End Designer and Developer at Brainpark / Mom
Past Jobs: Interface Designer, Webmaster, Flash Developer, Web Junkie, Bartender, Kitchen Wench, Treeplanter, Substitute Medical Secretary
Education: Philosophy, Sociology, Web Design, maybe more to come
Enjoys: music, billiards, dancing, www, kittens, final fantasy characters, sushi, black, geeky boys
Dislikes: traffic/tailgating, eating too much, nightclubs, money, cramped/busy places