Website Display Optimization
Revised a client’s HTML, CSS, and graphics to optimize it for a display width of 1024px instead of the previous 960px optimization.
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Cross-Browser Compatability Tests and Solutions
Tested a client’s new (third-party) website for compatability with Internet Explorer 6 (IE6) and current browsers on PC and Mac. Implemented several fixes to make the site fully IE6 compatible.
QA Testing of New Website and Joomla Backend
Conducted QA testing on both the third party developed front-end and customized Joomla CMS back-end for http://state.rti4success.org.
Trouble-Shooting Adobe Contribute
Troubleshot an array of problems an organization was facing with a pool of Adobe Contribute CS4 users (e.g, connection problems, lost drafts, publishing errors etc). At least 4 users connect using Dreamweaver CS4 and another 10 or so connect using Contribute CS4.
Homepage Upgrade for NCWD/Youth
Designed and implemented a visual upgrade to the NCWD/Youth homepage. The constraints of the task were significant in that I had to work within their existing template and follow an existing set of styles. Other requirements included strict accessbility/508-compliance, a fully fluid (re-sizeable) viewport, and Drupal integration.
Westmoreland Website
Launched the Westmoreland’s new website: www.westmorelandcoop.com. I enjoyed coming up with a design that reflects the apartment building’s character and history in Washington DC.
Custom Search on Google Search Appliance
I integrated a custom site search run on a Google Search Appliance for the Member’s Only Section of the National High School Center. The search indexes only the private section of the site and is only available to authenticated users. I also designed a simple front end interface for the search and search results.
Printer-Friendly Page Snippets
Developed a “print this section” function and added it to a series of web pages for the Members Only section of the National High School Center.
Added HTML Email Formatting to Event Registration System
I added the capacity for administrators of my event registration system to send HTML-formatted confirmation emails, in addition to the originally offered plain-text confirmation emails. The system now provides a WYSIWYG interface with advanced formatting options to compose the message. For each (automated) message sent by the system, it sends the HTML version, as well […]
Hosting Set Up, Configuration, and Joomla Installation
Set up a client’s new hosting account, configured several users and unique permissions, and installed Joomla (to be modified by third party developer).