RICHARD VASQUEZWeb Developer & UX Designer

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About Me / Who Am I

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I have been working as a graphic designer and web developer for over 25 years, teaching myself along the way. I am enthusiastic about continuing to learn and create. I have a natural ability to learn quickly and find ways to speed up job processes. I am dedicated and disciplined in my work, and I highly appreciate the opportunity to continue learning and growing.

EDUCATION

  • Coursera – Google • Jan 2023 – Oct 2023 User Experience Design (UXD)
  • W3Schools Online • 2008 – 2010 Web Design
  • Miami Lakes Tech • 1998 – 2002 Printing & Graphic Arts

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Autism Soccer, helped coach soccer students with autism & develop/train their hand-eye coordination & communications kills.

Talent / My Specialty

GRAPHICS DESIGN

I create visual concepts, using computer software, I communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. I develop the overall layout and production design for various applications such as advertisements, business cards, brochures, magazines and much more.

WEB DESIGN

I can build or redesign websites, as a web designer I have the ability to understand what is needed to make a website functional and easy to use, but at he same time make it aesthetically appealing to the user. HTML/CSS and CMS WordPress.

PRINT DESIGN

I can provide professional print design services for businesses or personal use. I offer high-quality custom designs. I am a experienced graphic designer that understand your needs and I can execute your job in a timely manner. No job is to small or big

UXD

I recently graduated from the Google Coursera program. I am currently testing and iterating on designs, creating wireframes and prototypes, conducting UX research, testing early concepts, and performing user research and usability studies.

Resume / My entire career

WORK EXPERIENCE

Plumbing & HVAC SEO, June 2018 – Present

Web Developer & Designer

  • Collaborated with a team of developers to design and develop a landing page template that streamlines the building process and enhances functionality.
  • Created and managed HTML and PHP templates for client landing pages, ensuring their efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Developed WordPress templates using foundation and bootstrap frameworks, providing clients with modern and user-friendly websites.
  • Conducted quarterly quality control checks on client websites, ensuring they are responsive across different media queries, and making necessary updates to styling and content.
  • Designed graphic templates for social media and website content using clients’ brand guidelines, maintaining consistency and professionalism across various platforms.
  • Maintained effective communication with account managers and cross-team members to provide exceptional customer service and to ensure clients’ needs are met.
User Experience Design Jan 2023 – Oct 2023

Google Coursera Certificate

I recently graduated from the Google Coursera program. I am currently:

  • Testing and iterating on designs.
  • Creating wireframes and prototypes
  • Conduct UX Research and test early concepts
  • UX Web Design in Adobe XD and Figma
  • User research
  • Usability studies
Autism Soccer, March 2013 – January 2017

Web Developer & Designer

  • Developed marketing campaigns and programs to bring awareness & engagement to the organizations’ cause.
  • Created and designed marketing programs including but not limited to logos, flyers, brochures, labels, email-blast campaigns, advertisements & collateral medias.
  • Collaborated with the local community and media to gain coverage & build awareness of the organization.
  • Developed & maintained organizations website with installation and set-up of a Content Management System (WordPress), WooCommerce, on-line payments (PayPal & Authorize.net)
  • Served as events coordinator through planning and managing online sales, and member registration.
Mac Impressions, Jan 2002 – Jan 2008 (Self-Employed, Freelance)

Graphics Designer & Web Developer

  • Freelance web designer and graphic artist for a variety of businesses, organizations, and companies.
  • Manage social media marketing for the following platforms: Facebook,Twitter, Instagram.
  • Work with clients to establish goals & objectives that can be met via website or social media updates/maintenance.
  • Create, develop, and finalize mock-ups and proofs.
  • Design and deliver printable packages, such as menus, brochures, flyers, business
    cards, etc

SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Adobe Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Adobe XD
  • Figma
  • UX Design
  • UX Research
  • HTML, CSS, PHP, Bootstrap
  • Web (WordPress / Woocommerce / Ecommerce)

Portfolio / Work done so far