Front-end developer - and digital designer
A BIT ABOUT ME
My name is Hilary. 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. I've worked on projects for Eurostar, Sir Paul McCartney, Americal Idol and HMV. I excel at writing compliant code, meeting (and beating) deadlines,updating older sites and integrating existing brands into new technologies. Wordpress is my b*tch. Check out my portfolio and contact me with any questions or to hire me.
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
Getting Codebloo to do my website has turned my hobby into an actual business. Hilary was awesome, she understood what I meant when I described colours with emotions and when I insisted on referring to my site as needing to be "breezy". The site is exactly what I wanted and everyone complements me on the design, I couldn't be happier.” - Emma Smith, LandfillDesigns.ca
WORK EXPERIENCE
I am currently freelancing as a Front End Developer in the Los Angeles area. I am only accepting OFF SITE contracts.
- Front End Developer at GlobusMedia, a leader in software development for brand and digital asset management.
- Senior Designer at HMV
- Web production designer at Profission Partnership
- Owner at CODEBLOO Design
- Print production designer at Virgin Mobile
- Quark-Production Artist at EQAO
- Graphic Web Designer at MIST Inc.
WORK WITH ME
I would love to work with you to find solutions to the problems that plague your business. If you have any questions or comments I would love to hear from you! I'll make it a priority to get back to you within 24 hours.
View my PortfolioI make user friendly websites and design effective logos.
Copper Cupcake
Full design and custom Wordpress development project. Copper Cupcake asked me to redesign their website, create an online store, as well as a separate menu section for their offline sales info. I guided the client through the whole process, from planning to deployment. Wordpress as a CMS using Cart66 for e-commerce integration and PODS CMS for almost everything else.
I began with the UX architectureand then created the front end design and integreated it into Wordpress for the most comprehensive user experience along with expandable functionality.
- UX
- Wordpress Integration with E-Commerce
- CSS & xHTML
SHMAZING! Catering.
Logo design project. Client required a stunning but simple logo to attract new customers for start up business.
I created the design with input from the client collaborating on the message they wanted to convey to private and business contracts.
- Logo Design
CICLE.org
Wordpress as a CMS design and development project. CICLE required extensive functionality with the ability to manage their own content at a granualar level - without a development team, and after a major overhaul of how their information was organized. Custom design, custom Wordpress development and functionality.
- UX Design
- Custom Front & Back End Development
- CSS & xHTML
CeriCushen.com
Website design and Wordpress development project. Client requested a very easy CMS and front end design for a very specific demographic. I delivered a full scope solution, including a custom user manual and custom PHP solutions.
I created the front end design, user experience & applied the design to the Wordpress CMS.
- UX
- Front End Development, Back End Integration
- CSS & xHTML
DiaMint
Branding project. Client required a logo to update his jewellery business.
- Logo Design
These are the things I'm good at.
GENERAL SKILLS
- Excellent client management skills
- Outstanding organizational skills and troubleshooting capabilities
- Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Bilingual in English and French
- Team player with the ability to effectively transfer knowledge to users
- Proven ability to comprehend requirements and translate information into web design
- Sound listening and concentration skills
- Expert analytical skills with keen attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and interact in a professional manner with colleagues, clients and operational functions
- Comfortable working within a deadline-driven environment without compromising quality
- Familiarity with latest web programming technologies and trends
- Content Migration expertise
- Proficient at performing website assessment
- Experience working with AGILE and SMART methodologies
TECHNOLOGY
- Extensive knowledge of (X)HTML/5, CSS/3, JavaScript, JQuery and other client side languages
- Expertise with applications such as Dreamweaver CS5, Photoshop CS5, Illustrator CS5 and Adobe Acrobat
- Expert with Wordpress including PODS CMS and full theme development, and familiarity with other content management systems such as Drupal, Cubecart and OSCommerce.
Strong exposure to major browser platforms, web servers and operating systems, thorough understanding of cross browser/platform functionality and file optimization for print and web including W3C web-standards and compliancy
Competent in various software applications and multimedia authorware such as Swish, Flash, Quark Xpress, Adobe After Effects, Fireworks, In Design and Shockwave
The usuall experience with word processing software such as Microsoft Office Suite and versioning applications - Working knowledge of file transfer and terminal emulation, including transdering MySQL databases using phpMyAdmin
- Thorough understanding of the front end interface design and development process from end to end
- Knowledge of front end development & testing, cross browser/unit platform compliance, content management analysis, back end integration, graphic design, usability testing and wireframing
- Experienced in blog template manipulation and very comfortable working with, and integrating, social networking websites and micro-blogging applications
- Extensive knowledge of the Macintosh, PC and *NIX platforms, including OS installation, software installation, hardware installation and general tech-support. Some experience in system administration (Linux, Microsoft Windows and Mac OS) as well as back ups and restores
Download my Resume and a Portfolio.
RESUME
A copy of my CV for your perusal.
PORTFOLIO
A collection of web, print and logo designs in PDF format.
I Would Love to Work With You! Get In Touch.
CONTACT ME
If you have a project you would like to talk to me about, please contact me using my contact form. Fields marked with * are required.
You can also call me on +1 (310) 728 0394 or email hilary@codebloo.com.
WHO I AM
I'm pretty super. I'm interested in user experience, typography, wordpress development, information architecture, stage combat, narration, motion capture, Shakespeare, open source development and chihuahuas.