SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- 10 years of professional experience in web design, graphic design, and technical writing.
- Experience building tableless XHTML/CSS web sites.
- Adaptable and able to work well under pressure to complete projects within deadlines.
- Accurate attention to detail and excellent problem solving and team working skills.
- Independent and able to take direction extremely well.
- Reliable and competent hard worker with excellent communication skills.
EXPERIENCE
Web Designer, Technical Writer
Freelance, Overland Park, KS
July 2006 - present
- Provide graphic design services for print and web.
- Design, develop, and maintain websites.
- Build websites with tableless layouts using XHTML/CSS to separate structure from presentation.
- Specialize in creating standards compliant web sites.
- Emphasis on usability, accessibility, semantic markup, and SEO.
- Assist with Blog design and Ecommerce.
- See online portfolio for samples: www.kenlange.com/design/index.php
- Provide technical writing and editing services to Kyocera Technology Development.
Quality Rater
Google, Overland Park, KS
August 2006 - August 2007
- Rated search result queries.
Senior Technical Communications Specialist
Kyocera Technology Development, Concord, CA
April 1999 - July 2006
- Developed, designed, and maintained Kyocera Technology Development’s intranet.
- Developed and designed web-based applications.
- Researched web site statistics, usability issues, and advances in web technologies to improve quality of intranet.
- Developed and designed labels for software compact discs.
- Developed and maintained HTML and Winhelp guides.
- Developed illustrations and presentations for senior-level management and personnel.
- Managed projects and coordinated the translation of all documentation manuals and online help.
- Acted as an information resource and assistant manager for all product interfacing with the Technical Communications Department.
- Supported technical communications, engineering, and project management teams by providing technical writing and editing for the development of product manuals, labels, legal notices, and technical reference manuals.
- Developed and designed splash screens for compact disc software installations.
- Developed and designed labels for software compact discs.
- Developed and designed icon bitmaps for printer driver user interfaces.
Quality Assurance Manager
Kyocera Technology Development, Lafayette, CA
October 1997 - April 1999
- Created test plans for printer software installations and printer functionality.
- Tested printer hardware and software, and ordered inventory for testing purposes.
- Installed and configured Microsoft Windows and OS/2 operating systems for testing purposes.
- Managed a team of five quality assurance specialists.
- Worked closely with developers to assure quality product releases.
- Managed projects, budgeting, and human resource issues.
EDUCATION
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics
SKILLS
| Photoshop | HTML | Microsoft Office |
| Illustrator | XHTML | Windows XP |
| Dreamweaver | CSS | Windows 2000 |
| Flash | JavaScript | Windows 98 |
| ImageReady | PHP (basic) | Windows 95 |
| Acrobat | Arbortext Editor | Mac OS X |
RECOGNITION
Employee of the month award, Kyocera Technology Development, September 2003
References available upon request