About Me / Who Am I
Welcome to my portfolio site
I’m Richard Vasquez, a Web Developer, UX Designer, and Graphic Designer with more than 25 years of experience creating digital, visual, and print experiences.
My background in graphic design gives me a different perspective as a developer. I don’t just focus on whether a website works—I focus on how it looks, how it feels, and how easily people can use it.
My experience includes WordPress development, custom HTML/CSS/PHP, Advanced Custom Fields, responsive design, UX research, wireframing, prototyping, graphic design, print production, and digital marketing.
I’m always looking for opportunities to combine creativity, technology, and problem-solving to build better experiences.
EDUCATION
- BrainStation • Sep 2024 – Nov 2024 Product Management (PMC)
- 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 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, at the 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 too 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.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
DEVELOPMENT
✓ WordPress
✓ HTML / CSS
✓ PHP
✓ Bootstrap
✓ Foundation
✓ WooCommerce
✓ ACF
UX / PRODUCT
✓ UX Research
✓ User Testing
✓ Wireframing
✓ Prototyping
✓ Figma
✓ User Flows
✓ Information
✓ Architecture
DESIGN
✓ Photoshop
✓ Illustrator
✓ InDesign
✓ Adobe XD
✓ Graphic Design
✓ Branding
✓ Print Design
MARKETING
✓ SEO
✓ Digital Marketing
✓ Social Media
✓ Landing Pages
✓ Content Strategy
Resume / My entire career
WORK EXPERIENCE
Web Developer & Designer
- Developed and deployed scalable multi-city location pages utilizing Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) to deliver high-performance, unique content across diverse geographic targets.
- Ensured high standards for website functionality and performance by optimizing code and streamlining development workflows.
- 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.
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.
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
