lila hunt  ::  cv

Communication

• Clear and concise use of language in writing and speech
• Excellent ability to speak and present to small groups and large audiences
• Trained listener, strong reflective listening skills
• Educated in conflict transformation and resolution
• Strong induction and deduction skills relevant to programming, research and general problem solving
• Proficient using qualitative and quantitative research methods and tools

Web Design and Development

• Graphic design, logo design, vector and bitmap imaging
• Photo retouching and manipulation
• XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, JSP / JAVA, VB.NET
• Flash, ActionScript
• RedDot
• Application planning, design and documentation
• Content management, content architecture, writing for the web
• Expertise in usability, accessibility and search engine optimization

2009 – Present

Web Coordinator - Transportation & Capital Construction
City of Edmonton / Edmonton, AB

• Work with clients to create web content that meets their business needs and corporate standards
• Plan and implement strategies to improve the user experience, including navigation, visual communication and interactive media
• Analyze and report monthly web statistics to program managers
• Build and maintain in working relationships with clients and other internal service groups
• Represent the Transportation and Capital Construction Departments in corporate web site initiatives

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2010

Web Designer and Developer
Stars Elite Hockey / Hamilton, ON

• Designed and built a web site for Elite Stars Hockey AAA spring training program

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2007 - 2009

Web Designer and Developer
Jamieson IT Incorporated / Ancaster, ON

• Worked with clients and the project team to design graphics, navigation and content for web sites
• Built and maintained XHTML/CSS and content managed web sites
• Developed code for dynamic web sites and applications
• Remained current in standards and practices for web development
• Managed, tracked and reported time for tasks and projects

2008

Web Designer and Developer
Booth Furniture / Hamilton, ON

• Designed and built a web site that communicates the store's identity and community history

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2007

Technology Assistant
McMaster University / Hamilton, ON

• Migrated existing web pages to new corporate templates for McMaster University's Health Research Methodology Program
• Designed and coordinated web content, posters and brochures about the program

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2007

Web Designer and Developer
Kelly Reed Hockey / Hamilton, ON

• Designed and built a content management driven web site for Kelly Reed's hockey training programs

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2007

Web Designer and Developer
Alexandre Sevigny, McMaster University / Hamilton, ON

• Created a content management driven web site to help present the proposed Institute for the Cognitive Science of Language at McMaster University
• Built an attractive, flash infused application that plugs into an informative text based site
• Regularly reported and presented development and research to several levels of administration
  

2006 - 2007

Teaching Assistant
McMaster University / Hamilton, ON

• Conducted tutorials for MMEDIA 1A03 (2 terms)
• Marked assignments and examinations regarding XHTML practices and topics in the development of multimedia
• Provided one on one training and support to students during weekly office hours

2004 - 2008

Dance Instructor
Dundas Academy of Dance / Dundas, ON

• Instructed children ages 3 to 17 in ballet (RAD), jazz, modern, lyrical, tap and national folk dancing
• Planned and prepared classes and choreography

2004 - 2006

Pre-school Teacher
Temple Playhouse / Hamilton, ON

• Nurtured children's social and developmental skills (ages 18 months to 5 years)
• Provided a fun, safe, educational environment for children, focusing on drama, movement, story telling, music and other age appropriate subjects

2007

Flash Application Development
Bitcasters / Toronto, ON

• Flash development for a module of Bitcasters' Hollywood Tycoon computer game

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2009 - present

Volunteer Fitness Instructor
Don Wheaton Family YMCA / Edmonton, AB

• Instruct a weekly fitness class at the Downtown Edmonton YMCA

2007

Honours BA in Multimedia and Communication Studies
McMaster University / Hamilton, Ontario

• Graduating GPA 11 (A)

2003

Ontario Secondary School Diploma
St. Mary Catholic Secondary School / Hamilton, Ontario

• Graduating average 89.6%
• St. Mary's Bursary Award
• St. Mary's School Letter Award

2009

City of Edmonton

• Introduction to RedDot
• Writing for the Web
• Project Management: Communication Skills (PMI)
• Project Management: Proactive Risk Management (PMI)