CHRISTINA MICHAEL
WordPress Web Designer
Date of Birth: 8th February 1990
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Web and graphic designer with over 10 years’ experience in designing functional, user-friendly and
responsive websites as well as creating effective branding and collateral for entrepreneurs and small
businesses around the world. I’m looking to offer my skills and knowledge to an innovative team that will
challenge me to continuously grow and develop new skills.
EXPERIENCE
Freelance
Web Design, Branding, Graphic Design
Nov 2007 – Present
As a freelance web and graphic designer, I have experience working with various small businesses,
entrepreneurs and agencies. Managing clients right from the discovery phase through to project
completion. My key responsibilities include delivering fascinatingly functional, user-friendly and mobile
responsive WordPress websites as well as creating branding and collateral that help clients grow.
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Developing design strategy and visual concepts based on the design brief.
Provide design consultation to help clients make sound creative decisions.
Conducting training sessions for clients to effectively use the WordPress CMS.
Providing technical support and website maintenance.
Custom edit WordPress themes when required
Create custom child themes based on the Divi Framework
Experience working with various page builders like WPBakery & Divi.
Installing and setting up all the essential WordPress plugins for SEO, Optimization, and Security.
Integrate third-party APIs when required.
Alps Trading Academy
Web Designer & Consultant/Project Manager (Contractual)
Dec 2017 – 2018
As a web designer, my responsibilities included performing competitor research, developing a website
strategy, creating the information architecture, designing and maintaining a website that is highly
functional, builds credibility and stands out from its competitors.
Responsibilities as a consultant/project manager include:
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Coordinating with the company’s marketing agency via phone or email.
Monitoring marketing activities performed by the agency
Sign off strategies, marketing content and artwork proposed by the marketing agency.
Oversee implementation of the digital marketing strategy.
Work closely with the design team of the marketing agency to ensure high-quality designs are
produced.
Creative Maniacs ( P) Ltd.
Lead Web Designer & Team Manager
Aug 2014 – July 2015
Key responsibilities included developing a website strategy, visual design, brand development and user
experience design for various small businesses. This involved creating functional, dynamic & socially
engaging websites from concept to completion. I was also responsible for managing and guiding the
graphic design team in creating interactive print designs and marketing collateral for various industries to
ensure every project was delivered on time, on budget and with utmost quality.
EDUCATION
SKILLS
BBA, Bachelors Of Business Administration
WordPress
2012 - 2015
WooCommerce
Learned the fundamentals of business administration and management while
studying subjects like organizational behavior, business strategy, marketing
management, and international marketing among others.
Divi, WP Bakery
HTML/CSS
Adobe Photoshop
Diploma In Multimedia & Animation
Adobe Illustrator
2006 - 2007
Learned and developed skills in design, Image Manipulation, graphic design,
web design, 2D & 3D animation, and video editing.
Adobe InDesign
Adobe XD
LANGUAGE
INTERESTS
English – Read, write & speak fluently
Travel
Dance
Swimming
Hindi – Spoken only
Baking
Music
Adventure Sports
