Resume

Phone: (323) 638-7224
Email: work@rachelmayo.com

Rachel Mayo

Developer / Designer

I'm a full stack web developer and multimedia artist. My experience includes a wide variety of work, including web applications, quality assurance, and accessibility training. I love taking on projects that require creativity and out-of-the-box thinking, and am eager to work with others who feel the same!

Work Experience

Freelance | Self-Employed | 2018 - Present

As a remote agent, I've been able to continue the type of tasks and quality of work I completed while at my previous employer(s), but from the comforts of anywhere in the world. I am currently based in Southeast Asia, but am able to travel wherever my clients are located, if necessary.

Web Developer | Forthea | 2021 - Present

I deliver modern solutions to primarily B2B businesses in the form of full website builds, responsive conversions, custom plugins/features, quality assurance and troubleshooting, social media branding elements, and more.

Head of Primary Art | Ambassador Bilingual School (ABS) | 2019 - 2021

Hired while living in Thailand, I educated upwards of 500 students every week at the elementary campus of the Ambassador International program. I also oversaw the creation of decor and installation of stages for various school events.

Private Tutor and Mentor | Self-Employed | 2016 - 2019

After constructing an in-home studio environment for adults in my community, I was able to tutor them in either A) discovering the skills needed to learn a new type of art or B) enhance their current skillset in their chosen field of study.

Senior Web Developer | TopSpot Internet Marketing | 2013 - 2018

Developed premium one-of-a-kind websites for a variety of businesses throughout the United States and Europe using the MODX, WordPress, and Magento platforms, while working with other members of my projects' team to ensure excellent accessibility and search engine optimization.

Web Developer and Media Designer | Sam Houston State University | 2010 - 2013

Handled ongoing updates to the University's website, designed and developed unique pages for various clubs and departments within the school system, and created assorted graphics for web and print. I also designed and managed all the digital signage content for TV screens throughout campus.

Multimedia Designer and Webmaster | National Diversity Council | 2010 - 2012

Designed and maintained the Council for Corporate Responsibility website and newsletter. Produced illustrations and miscellaneous marketing materials for the CCR, the NDC, and their related branches.

Community and Web Support | Viddler, Inc. | 2008 - 2010

My multiple responsibilities included addressing and/or filing technical support requests, depleting spam users/groups/videos across the platform, and helping create graphics for use as advertisements in monthly contests.

Founder, Designer, Developer | hiR Design & Development | 2008 - 2017

Established a freelance design group (composed of fellow art and computer science students at my University) for the production of visually rich content for both web and print to a wide variety of clientele from all over the world.

Education

Sam Houston State University - Huntsville, TX | 2007 - 2011

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising and Graphic Design, with a minor in Photography. Photographer and webmaster of the student-based entertainment promotion group "HuntsVegas Live". Member of the SHSU Student Art Association.

Organizations

International Webmasters Association (IWA)
Interaction Design Association (IxDA)
National Art Education Association (NAEA)
International Society for Education through Art (InSEA)
International Arts & Artists (IA&A)
Americans for the Arts - International Cultural Exchange
American Art Therapy Association
Sam Houston State University Alumni Association

Training

2018 Digital Nomad Summit
2017 John Slatin AccessU Conference
2016 John Slatin AccessU Conference
2014 SXSW Interactive Conference
2013 SXSW Interactive Conference
2012 Conference for Adobe Photoshop Users
2012 SXSW Interactive Conference
2011 SXSW Interactive Conference
2009 AAF (American Advertising Federation) Student Conference

Skills

  • HTML + HTML5
  • CSS + CSS3
  • JavaScript + jQuery
  • Angular.js
  • PHP
  • Bootstrap Framework
  • MODX
  • WordPress
  • Magento
  • dotCMS
  • Database (MySQL) / Hosting Management
  • Web Accessibility
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Digital Signage
  • Social Networking / Social Media Management
  • DSLR & Analog Photography
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Final Cut Pro