Volvovsky Kira
Web Designer
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+972-544-876018
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OBJECTIVE
To use and enhance my skills in web design and front-end development in a hi-tech environment.
SUMMARY
I am an experienced web designer accustomed to working for large, fast-paced, multi-level websites. I possess initiative, great attention to detail as well as understanding of broad picture and goals, and the latest W3C and SEO standards. I have more than 12 years of experience in creative direction, web design and development.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Design: PhotoShop, Illustrator & Flash
Code: HTML and CSS (expert level), LESS, mustache, and some JavaScript and PHP
Proficient with WordPress and jQuery
Extensive knowledge of SEO and web standards
Also proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuarkExpress.
Work on both PC and Mac.
Featured projects:
- Improvement Social Network)
- main site)
- of an award winning journalist)
- for Jerusalem Post’s Editor-in-Chief)
- French Edition)
- (Caspi Cruises - Hebrew)
- (Travel site – Hebrew)
EXPERIENCE
March 2011 -
Vernet Technologies, Jerusalem
hometalk.com and m.hometalk.com
UX Designer & Developer
Responsibilities: In charge of front-end. Involved in all stages of website development and production. In charge of mobile site UX design and development.
2009 - 2010
Ira Ginzburg design studio, Jerusalem
iraginzburg.com
Senior HTML developer
Responsibilities: In charge of HTML and CSS development and jQuery plugins’ customization.
January 2002 - June 2009
JerusalemPost.com, Jerusalem
Director, Web Design
Responsibilities: In charge of creative direction, web design and development. Involved in all stages of web site design and production, starting with creating and maintaining the JPost.com style book, writing all the HTML and CSS, preparing the templates for production and later testing and troubleshooting. In charge of communicating conceptual ideas and design rationale to development and engineering teams, and presenting ideas and designs effectively. Responsible for compatibility with web standards, accessibility and web best practices, ensuring that design specifications meet the strategic marketing goals and that all new services are deployed according to design specifications.
I manage a small team of designers and flash developers in the creation of web initiatives including partner websites, mini-sites, promotional letters, e-mails, banners, and other web solutions.
2001 - 2002
10s Search Engine Optimization Services, Jerusalem
10s.co.il
Art Director
Responsibilities: In charge of both websites’ visual and HTML/CSS development for 10s clients.
April 2000-February 2001
MIGnews.com magazine, Tel Aviv
mignews.com
Art Director
Responsibilities: Designed the new magazine template, layout, style guide and production flow.
1995-April 2000
Vesty, daily newspaper in Russian, Tel Aviv
Art Director
Responsibilities: In charge of producing both daily and weekly editions of the news, editorial and financial sections of the newspaper. Responsible for layout and template production, typography and styles. Managing a team of print designers.
EDUCATION
B. A. in English Literature & American Studies
Hebrew University, Jerusalem
Computer Science
Moscow Oil & Gas Academy
LANGUAGES:
Full command of English, Hebrew & Russian
Personal Data:
married + 3
References available upon request.