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My Skills

Hard Skills

  • HTML/CSS, I can write and validate HTML and create simple layouts with CSS. I have limited yet practical experience with JavaScript. I have made JavaScript menus and can validate simple forms.
  • I know how to guide a client to help them devise a realistic attainable goal for their website. I know how HTML, CSS, and JavaScript blend together to create a "visual look and feel" for a website. I can devise success metrics to help them know if that goal has been achieved.
  • I have limited yet practical experience with Photoshop and other Adobe products like Fireworks. I am not a graphic artist, but I can optimize graphics for use on the internet and make very simple effects such as glowing text. I know how to crop images and save them for use on the web.
  • I have been trained to evaluate the accessibility of a website, especially for the visually and physically challenged, and write a concise report that diagnoses issues and makes recommendations outlining solutions. I can write task flows and clear task oriented questions for usability testing.
  • I regularly use Microsoft Office products mostly Word and Excel.

Soft Skills

  • I am a good listener.
  • I take direction well.
  • I know how to respectfully give direction.

Personal Qualities

  • I am personable.
  • I am reliable.
  • I am a responsible person.
  • I have an optimistic attitude.
  • I have a strong work ethic.
  • I am a team player.
  • I enjoy new challenges.
Copyright © Erik Parkin 2008 erikparkin2002@yahoo.com