Abell Smith Resume
Abell Benjamin Smith
149-15111 Edmund Drive, Surrey B.C. V3S 9A5 • (778) 917-4724
10+ years of professional experience, and a passion for perfecting the process of achieving a successful WordPress website project. Canadian Work Permit acquired.
Skills
- Professionalism, thoroughness, and written/oral communication with clients and team members.
- Expertise in WordPress, including ability to integrate any functionality and create custom coding necessary to meet precise client needs.
- 15+ years’ experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
- 20+ years’ experience with Photoshop.
- Ability to create custom WordPress widgets and plugins for optimal website functioning.
- Ability to guide individuals through steps and strategies for best utilization of WordPress by creating custom tutorials and videos, and conducting in-person training.
Experience
Owner, Grow Your World Web Connections
January 2007 – March 2012, February 2019 – present- Freelance design business includes web development, graphic design, digital marketing consulting and other work for various commercial and nonprofit clients.
- 2019-20: Worked as subcontractor for Moff Interactive (Kingston, WA), doing WordPress updates and other development work.
Communications Coordinator, Washington State University Kitsap Extension
September 2019 – present (part-time)- Created full digital marketing strategy, integrated a number of new social media channels, created a new monthly eNewsletter for all programs, ensured smooth extension functioning online during for all programs during COVID-19.
- Implemented a number of website improvements unique to WSU extensions.
- Created full Impact Reports for all programs to WSU specifications.
- Designed and coordinated printed collateral, such as rack cards and posters.
- Assisted with IT duties on-site as necessary, including overseeing shifting office over to new phone system.
Web Developer, Washington State Golf Association / Pacific Northwest Golf Association / The Home Course
March 2012 – February 2019- Created and oversaw management of 8 new websites using WordPress, including several very large and complex sites (40+ pages). Completed redesign of several sites to make responsive.
- Worked closely on a constant basis with staff members to customize various sections and pages to meet their exact needs.
- Wrote custom code to integrate API for business CRM.
- Participated in rebranding project for 100 year-old association, lending web development and graphic design expertise.
- Took charge of twice-monthly eNewsletter, a primary marketing tool.
- Oversaw installation and online integration of webcam at association-owned golf course.
- Assisted other associations across the Pacific Northwest and the country to optimize their own websites.
Education
Seattle Central College, Web Development Program
Through March 2012- HTML, XHTML, CSS, PHP, advanced JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, JSON, WordPress, C#, ASP.Net, MySQL, Databases, UNIX/LINUX, UX Design. Dean’s List and President’s List all 6 quarters.
Tulane Law School, New Orleans, LA
Through June 2003- Completed one-half of the credits necessary for graduation.
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Through June 1998- Bachelors Degree, Political Science and Comparative History of Ideas.
Activities
Have practiced Aikido for 20+ years, reaching the level of Nidan (2nd degree black belt) and teaching classes for adults and children. Helped to open new dojo, Tacoma Aikikai, and introduce Aikido to a new area of the region in 2017.