Hilary Gillespie : Front-end developer (and designer!)

I rock at multi-tasking, I think JQuery is neat,
I'm super nice and I find positive code validation
results to be very satisfying.

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Employment

Current

Past

Experience

  1. Front-end developer

    GlobusMedia - (Information Technology and Services industry)
    March 2009 - Present (1 year)
    • Translated visuals provided by agency designers into compliant, CSS-based, cross-browser compatible HTML web pages
    • Skinned the in-house software applications with custom designs, using CSS, JQuery and Cold Fusion to maintain functionality and cross-browser compatibility.
    • Worked closely with back-end developers to ensure software integrity, and develop custom functionality
    • Created visuals for client branded UIs of in-house software, adhering to design specifications and branding guidelines, using Photoshop and Illustrator
    • Updated previously created client sites and mailing list templates
    • Created CMS templates for internal and public websites
    • Edited and manipulated photographs and images
  2. Web production designer

    Profission Partnership - (Design industry)
    November 2008 - March 2009 (6 months)
    • Produced compliant, CSS-based, cross-browser compatible web pages from Photoshop documents designed by the creative director.
    • Updated previously created client sites and mailing list templates
    • Edited and manipulated photographs and images. Created and updated basic flash animations and presentations.
  3. Owner, designer & developer

    CODEBLOO Designer - (Design Industry)
    May 1999 - October 2007 (8 years 5 months)
    • Developed custom web sites and rendered existing offline branding and corporate identities into digital, online brands
    • Hand coded website layouts to adhere to the latest W3C guidelines using (X)HTML and CSS, as well as updated older sites to validate with current browsers and devices
    • Worked directly with clients to capture information requirements and translate specifics into user-friendly graphic and interface design
    • Customised Wordpress and Blogger interfaces with unique template designs, custom CSS and tailored CMS solutions.
    • Created unique visual concepts for clients including individual graphics, logo and ID packages, brochures, flyers and magazine advertisements and prepared promotional materials for print
    • Analyzed existing HTML pages and websites for editing and/or restructuring, made recommendations for further development of new visual content in keeping with client and market expectations
    • Provided business analysis and strategy expertise for certain projects, when necessary
    • Digital photography and photo retouching
    • Designed custom operator logos, screensavers and wallpapers for various cellular handsets (Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Kyocera, LG, Sony/Ericsson)
    • Worked with Advoca Interactive and Aquent on a variety of web-based and print projects as a contractor
  4. Consultant

    Aquent - (Talent Acquisition - Staffing and Recruiting)
    2006 - 2007 (1 year)
    • EQAO – Quark-Production Artist – Aug 06- Jan 07: Creating and editing Quark file and templates, including image selection, manipulation, layout, mathematical equations and implementing revisions from various departments. Pre-flight prep.
    • LCBO – HTML/CSS Coder and Front-End Designer – June 07- July 07: Updating previously created sites, creating new, web-compliant, CSS-design based sites, editing and manipulating images and creating supporting documentation to allow for other team members to update and manage the site.
    • Virgin Mobile – Designer – Print Production – Aug 07- Sept 07: Creating and editing new and older in-house designs for Virgin’s unique branding model. Worked in a very high pressure and deadline driven environment under the creative director to create edgy mobile packaging, in-store displays and V-Fest related advertising.
  5. Web and graphic support

    Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - (Non-profit Organization Management)
    March 2005 - November 2005 (9 months)
    • Developed web pages and standardized layout elements and static graphic designs for front-end projects using HTML and CSS
    • Addressed project related issues and client concerns to facilitate efficient delivery of site and to guarantee optimal user experience
    • Researched and analyzed new technologies and prepared project recommendations to guide site development
    • Managed the architecture, organization and regular updates of multiple organization-hosted websites
    • Created unique promotional and corporate materials for print including folders, posters, signs and invitations
  6. Graphic web designer

    Mist Inc - (Information Technology and Services industry)
    December 2000 - September 2001(10 months)
    • Created user interfaces for web-based applications that fulfilled specific business, user and brand needs
    • Facilitated the integration of front end designs into back end systems using XML
    • Communicated and worked with back end developers and marketing departments throughout the design process to ensure the interface experience satisfied the software requirements
    • Defined functionality requirements for visual aspects of POS terminal software and designed user icons based on input from sessions with clients
    • Prepared project related documentation and assisted in the development of the corporate brand

Education

  1. Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

    Professional Acting (BADC Advanced combat certificate - Gold)
  2. Ryerson Polytechnic University

    New Media

  3. Toronto French School

    Bilingual, International Baccalaureate

Interests

Interface design, typography, usability, information architecture, stage combat, narration, motion capture, Shakespeare

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