Resume

Overview

Web developer with 15 years experience creating websites in hand-coded HTML/CSS, Dreamweaver templates, and content management systems. Experienced with all phases of project development, including requirements gathering, planning, coding and configuration, design and theming, testing, documentation, and training. Highly knowledgeable about the ways emerging technologies and strategic initiatives are transforming use of the web. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including sharp editorial eye. Enjoys working independently as well as collaborating in a team environment.

Specializing in design, administration, and support services for:

  • Higher education
  • Student groups
  • Departments and centers
  • Academic and creative professionals
  • Small businesses
  • Non-profit organizations

Technical Proficiencies

Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux
Languages: HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript/jQuery, Python, MySQL, XML
Content Management Systems: Drupal, Plone, WordPress, Joomla
Learning Management Systems: WebCT, Moodle, Turnitin
Software: SVN, Git; Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat; MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Adaptive Software: Dragon Naturally Speaking, Kurzweil 3000, ZoomText
Social Media/Web 2.0: Facebook, Twitter, Wikis, Blogs, Forums, Newsfeeds
Search Engine Optimization: SEO strategies, Google Analytics, Google Webmaster Tools
Accessibility and Usability: Section 508, WCAG 2.0

Recent Projects

UCLA Film & Television Archive (http://cinema.ucla.edu)
Showcases the Archive's programs and events, extensive media collections, preservation projects, research resources, and donor opportunities. An assignment while employed at UCLA Office of Information Technology. Developed in the Drupal content management system. Planned the site architecture, including roles, content types, and views; selected, installed, and configured all Drupal modules; trained users on how to edit content and manage the site; and customized CSS and templates. The visual design was provided by a graphic designer and parts of the theme were implemented by a co-worker.

PAMLA 2011 Scripps College, California (http://www.pamla.org/2011)
Annual meeting of regional academic association, the Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association. Built site using Drupal CMS so that conference organizers could easily update the pages. Implemented online system for accepting paper proposals and generating conference program. I also maintain the Association’s main site at www.pamla.org and built the 2009 and 2010 conference sites. Migrated to a new webhost in 2008 and converted the static HTML site to Drupal CMS. Conduct their annual elections using Qualtrics survey tool, administer listservs using Mailman, and post announcements as requested by Executive Board.

Smart Process Manufacturing Research Collaborative Environment (http://smart-process-manufacturing.ucla.edu)
Website where college faculty and industry professionals can discuss and promote smart process manufacturing technologies. An assignment while employed at UCLA Office of Information Technology. Built using Plone CMS. Phase 1, launched in September 2010, is a basic brochure site with a roadmap for the processing industry and materials for the 2010 workshop. Phase 2, launched in June 2011, includes customizable user profiles, discussion and email tools, and a collaboration area where researchers can post work and share feedback. I was the lead developer for all of these features, though other members of the web team have contributed to the project.

Complete Web Project Portfolio available at http://design.heatherwozniak.com/portfolio

Relevant Positions

Humanities Web Specialist, University of Washington, Dean's Office, College of Arts & Sciences (7/2011-present)
Web Developer and Adaptive Technology Consultant, UCLA Office of Information Technology (12/2009-6/2011)
Webmaster, Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association (10/2007-present)
Research Assistant/Web Writer, UCLA Office of Instructional Development (1/2008-9/2008)
Webmaster, UCLA Graduate Students Association (3/2005-9/2008)
Director of Communication, UCLA Graduate Students Association (1/2008-6/2008)
Instructional Technology Consultant, UCLA Center for Digital Humanities (9/2004-10/2005)
Webmaster, UCLA Dept of English Annual Marathon Reading (2000, 2002, 2004, 2005)
Director of Communication/Webmaster, UCLA Regents Scholar Society (6/1997-6/1998)
Programming Instructor, American Computer Experience (6/1997-8/1997; 6/1998-8/1998)

Additional Employment History

Lecturer, UCLA Department of English (7/2008-7/2009)
Teaching Fellow, UCLA Department of English (1/2007-3/2007)
Teaching Associate, UCLA Department of English (9/2001-6/2002, 6/2003-8/2004)
Teaching Assistant, UCLA Department of English (9/2000-6/2001)

Associations / Memberships

UCLA Campus Web Publishers
UCLA Plone Users Group, Los Angeles Plone Users Group, and PloneEdu
Los Angeles Drupal Users Group
EDUCAUSE Constituent Groups (Accessibility, Web Professionals, Women in IT)
UCLA Committee on Disability (Chair, Communications Subcommittee)
Modern Language Association
Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association

Education

University of California, Los Angeles
  Ph.D. English, August 2008
  M.A. English, March 2003
  B.A. English, College Honors and Latin Honors, June 1999

References available upon request