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 accepting projects. 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! If you are looking for a custom website, please visit my company site at Oaktree Media for more details.
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 is a very outstanding designer. She comes up with a design concept that really suits the corporate image of the company we are working for. She makes promises and keeps them well."
"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 - Oaktree Media
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
- Consult with software design companies to assist in interface design, usability, and user testing
- 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
Savannah College of Art and Design - E-Learning Program
August 2010 - Present
- Master of Arts - Interactive Design and Game Development
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: Freelance web designer / Part-time Masters Student / Pool hall bartender / Mom
Past Jobs: Interface Designer, Webmaster, Flash Developer, Web Junkie, Bartender, Office Cleaner, Kitchen Wench, Treeplanter, Substitute Medical Secretary
Education: Philosophy, Sociology, Web Design, more on the way
Enjoys: music, billiards, dancing, www, kittens, final fantasy characters, sushi, black, geeky boys
Dislikes: traffic/tailgating, eating too much, nightclubs, money, cramped/busy places