Resume – Jenny Slaughter

Summary

I’m a design technologist: a hybrid web developer and graphic designer. My focus is creating design systems. I love creating harmonious, functional systems that empower large organizations to tell their story.

Experience

Senior Front End Designer and Developer

Collaborated closely with clients and team members to deliver front end code, user interface designs, and consulting advice for large websites.
Planned development and design strategy including high- and low-fidelity prototypes and user experience research.
Participated in and contributed to peer review of code and visual design deliverables.
Assisted in defining project requirements, scope, and cost estimates.

Web Developer

Built design systems and front end pattern libraries for higher-ed institutions and other large organizations.
Coordinated with design and UX teams to develop atomic design systems, front end assets, and content management solutions.
Developed full stack web sites.
Presented educational talks related to pattern libraries, atomic design, and systematizing at higher-ed web industry conferences.
Presented at pitches for potential new business.
Contributed to internal development projects and tools.
Assisted in defining project requirements, scope, and cost estimates.

Designer

Created design systems, element collages, and page layouts for higher-ed institutions and other large organizations.
Worked with developers and UX team members to create atomic design systems.
Presented design work to clients, explained design decisions, and incorporated feedback.
Contributed to internal design projects and tools.
Assisted in defining project requirements, scope, and cost estimates.

Designer and Developer

Designed and developed websites, print collateral, photography, and video materials.
Coordinated events and meetings.

Web Developer and Designer

Responsible for all creative direction, development, and maintenance of the college’s website including a major redesign.
Directed, designed, and implemented sites for department and child entities under the college.
Developed photo and video projects, interactive pieces, and Flash content.
Posted breaking news, weather, emergency and closing information.
Represented the PR department on the college’s technology advisory board.

Education

Radford University

Bachelor of Science, Media Studies. Concentration: Web Design.

Skills and Areas of Expertise

JavaScript, CSS/SCSS, HTML
Storybook, Fractal, Pattern Lab
Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite
Git, GitHub, JIRA, Issue Management
WordPress, Drupal, php, Docker
JavaScript Frameworks, React
Web Accessibility
UX Research and Interviewing
Presenting and Speaking
Writing and Editing