Web Specialist, Freelance Writer, Graphic Designer and Editor

Wendy N. Hudson
Denver, Colorado

wclarkhudson@gmail.com

http://the-method.net

OBJECTIVE:

To secure a position or to provide contract services for an organization that will utilize: my website and multimedia skills; my writing and editing skills; and my software and communications expertise.

SKILLS:

Computer Proficiency

Adobe - Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Elements, Illustrator, Contribute, InDesign, PageMaker, Acrobat Professional

Microsoft - Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Forms, InfoPath, SharePoint, Excel, Access

Quark Xpress

CorelDraw

Cool Edit Pro, Soundforge, Magix, ProTools

HTML, Open Source and Web 2.0 technologies

Web and Print Content

Writing, editing, reviewing, revising and standardizing language, proofreading and revising communication of web updates and conversions, templates and guidelines, and forms for accuracy of information and coherence to style, grammatical, and punctuation guidelines.

Coordination of press releases, listserv and database maintenance, distribution, measurement, analytics and metrics.

Visual creation, composition, development, design, style, uniformity, information management, architecture, operation, usability, format, layout, mock-ups, presentation, production, and distribution.

Coordination and communication with management, staff, IT, and designated departments.

Research and enforcement of policies, permissions, style guidelines - including graphic/web page standardization – w3c.org policies and procedures.

Updating and posting web material with adherence to multiple deadlines and time-sensitive consumer-based material.

Troubleshooting, training, and beta testing.

Creative and Technical Design

Newsletters, brochures, e-Blasts, graphic design, dynamic imaging, data-driven press and media publications.

Image enhancement, retouching, and conversion.

Attention to detailed audience-based navigation and functionality.

Multimedia, wireless technologies, and structured SEO recommendations and result-oriented optimization.

Web page and publication modifications, revisions, and packaging.

Graphic media creation and manipulation.

Sketches, mock-ups, and technical computer illustrations.

Additional Language - Spanish - Proficiency Level - Basic written.

EXPERIENCE:

2008 – 2009 Contract Web Consultant / Video Editor / Writer / Editor / Graphic Designer / Musician

Creation, design, maintenance of clients' websites, writing and editing wiki articles, consultation and research,

SEO and social networking support.Portfolio: http://the-method.net

2007 - 2008 Colorado State Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Denver, CO

Communications Specialist – Program Assistant II

Webmaster and Communications Specialist for the Division of Registrations, Department of Regulatory Agencies.

Responsible for more than 32 regulatory boards and offices web updates as well as all intranet and internal documentation. http://www.dora.state.co.us/registrations/index.htm

Wrote, edited, modified all Division web content; maintained 300 licensee applications and tracked updates to coincide with occupations’ renewals.

Implemented project plans for new legislation requirements including the Medical Transparency Act, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), and developed pages for 2008 legislation.

Assisted Division in effectively communicating information by using appropriate channels, writing and editing content, researching compliance standards with federal and state laws, informing staff.

Key member of the Communications Council, Newswire Subcommittee, and Intranet Committee.

Responsible for tracking web statistics and analytics.

2007 i get it / iKnowledge Solutions (iKS) / TATA Technologies, Denver, CO

Marketing Coordinator for http://www.myigetit.com

Organized and coordinated Internet marketing campaigns for an online CAD engineer professional training and social networking website.

Produced email message copy, content, and design initiatives for strategic and viral marketing.

Developed eNewsletters, eBlasts, press releases, and website updates for the social networking interface.

Extensive utilization of HTML and dynamic imaging software. Developed and maintained new content and media.

Researched, analyzed and monitored market trends and industry networking.

Increased unique visitors, site traffic and e-commerce revenue more than 200% in one month.

Researched Web 2.0 features for new interface launch and social network landing page content updates.

2006 – 2007 SunnySide / Talent Tree, Denver, CO

Temporary Employee

Graphics Support and Communications for Herzl-RMHA / Denver Campus for Jewish Education

Wrote, designed, and coordinated publications and electronic media for independent school’s development, fund-raising, and marketing promotion; press and news releases, graphic, photographs, brochures, newsletters, postcards, fliers, online auction, presentations, and corporate sponsorships. Facilitated correspondence with donors, advertisers, and for web-based content. http://www.dcje.org/

Filmed, scripted, edited, and produced Tribute Video for the retiring CEO/President of Herzl/RMHA presented at the 2007 Annual Benefit Dinner.

2002 – 2006 Bishop Machebeuf High School, Denver, CO

Instructor

Classroom teacher for Computer Science, English, Literature, Composition, and Language Arts courses.

Developed and implemented English program curriculum, lesson and unit plans.

Maintained the Computer Science Lab and was responsible for daily server backups and many network tasks.

2001 – 2002 National Environmental Health Association, Denver, CO

Executive Coordinator / Editor

Executive coordinator for non-profit global association titled the Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society (EEGS). Managed all aspects of various publications: technical, copy, and multimedia design; writing, editing, and formatting; advertising; web design; press releases and industry news.

Responsible for prepress and print-house communications, as well as correspondence with vendors, sponsors, advertisers, and contributing editors of EEGS media.

Produced layout of EEGS scientific quarterly journal (JEEG) and monthly newsletter (FastTimes), and maintained material on the “eegs.org” website.

Created and managed all print and electronic materials for the Board, participating members, and attendees of the EEGS 2002 Symposium on Environmental and Engineering Geophysics in Las Vegas, NV.

1995 – 2001 TighTech Inc, Denver/Greenwood Village, CO

Graphic Designer / Editor / Multimedia Consultant

On-site contractor for Avaya Communication / Lucent Technologies / AT&T Global Learning Solutions, L-Channel, Global Business Communication Systems and Global Learning Solutions.

Off-site writer / developer / researcher / editor for new hire employees - courseware for Qwest Communications as well as many other clients.

EDUCATION:

1991 – 1994 The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Bachelor's Degree - English Creative Writing, Minor: Psychology

Continuing Education

CPR Certification
I-Safe
"VIRTUS"
Classes in Curriculum Design and Strategic Research from UoP
Alternative Licensure Training

Disabled Student Service training and experience

PrNewswire

Web 2.0