The Resume of Lori Leach

Lori Leach
Zenful Creations, Inc.
48 Stuart Road
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

lori@zenfulcreations.com
http://www.zenfulcreations.com/

It is my goal to design websites that are well thought out and aesthetically pleasing, while focusing on usability. All Zenful Creations are implemented using hand-coded XHTML and CSS for accuracy and efficiency, adhere to W3C-established web standards and are cross-browser/cross-platform compatibile.

Professional References:
iKarma Profile: 26 Professional Reviews
LinkedIN Profile: See who Endorses me

EXPERIENCE

2/1997 - Present - CEO - Web & Usability Specialist, Zenful Creations, Inc.

I am responsible for all the designs you see in the Zenful Creations portfolio, and I specialize in clean, aesthetic standard compliant websites. While each project has different requirements, and functionality, I have used the following in some form or another with each of my clients:

  • User Interface Design
  • Information Architechture
  • XHTML/CSS/PHP
  • Marketing Web2.0 (content based marketing, buzz generation, blogging)
  • Project Planning
  • Training & Consulting
  • Pre-Press Design (business identity)
  • Corporate Rebranding

Zenful Creations Design Portfolio

A breakdown of what was done for each of these clients can be found here.

OTHER CREDITS INCLUDE: TComACServices.com, ElephantGroup.com, RevenueAllies.com, ManhattanLocations.com, BNI Success Express Coral Springs, PoolPlan.com, JamesJudson.com, Sell For One, ParentingBoards.com, ApelTravel.com, IslandVibz.com, Massage on the Move, News411.com, Webstreets, Lori's Ultimate Contest Links, ClubGetaway.com, Singles-Cruise.com, ClubGetawayCruises.com, Medical Web Services, HotelsTravel.com, Nouvie Comforts, Center for STD and AIDs Awareness, Apel International Travel, Art Deco Hotels, 00Mom.com, Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce, MTZ-RIPO Minsk, Effectus Media.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

03/2005 - Present - Creative Director - iKarma, Inc.
As the Creative Director for iKarma it is my job to provide the users with a clean and portable experience on the site. I work alongside the Chief Engineer to blend function with aesthetics for the best user experience. I am an avid promoter of the product, and create Buzz both online and off for what is feel is a invaluble tool for anyone.
http://www.ikarma.com/
04/2004 - Present - Design Outpost/The Outpost Network
At Design Outpost, I assist in the operations for this online design firm as well as participate in delivering a worldwide client base with design based on spec.
http://www.designoutpost.com/
06/2006 - 02/2007 - Creative Director - SpaLook, LLC.
As the Creative Director for SpaLook, LLC. I am responsible for all the graphic design for the site. Due to re-organization and budget cuts, my position was no longer necessary for the company in February of 2007.
http://www.spalook.com/
10/2004 - 03/2005 - Creative Director - Affilution
Director of the Creative Department. Oversee six company websites and minor marketing.
http://www.affilution.com/
03/2001 - 12/2001 - Baylogic Internet Marketing - Webmaster
Content management of more then 40 client sites. A & N Electric CoOp, Choptank Electric, Easton Utilities, Northern Neck Electric CoOp, SMECO and United Methodist Family Services were some of the sites that I worked with on a regular basis.
There is no longer a site for this, but if you Google Baylogic, you can see the work.
06/2000 - 02/2001 Creative Director/Systems Administrator, Dermdex.com & Skinstore.com
Directed IT and Creative department; worked with ASP, HTML, IHTML and graphics to design a web site used by dermatologists worldwide to gain access to products that are sold in their practices.
About Dermdex
http://www.skinstore.com/
01/2000 - 06/2000 Designer, SEO Consultant - Hotel Reservations Network
Three full data driven web sites were created to act as keyword specific hotel reservation sites to direct users to the main site. Along with the sites that were created was the creation of multiple keyword specific doorway pages for promotion and hand submissions to the major search entities.
http://www.hotels.com/
http://www.floridahotels.com/
http://www.allluxuryhotels.com/
09/1999 - 01/2000 Webmaster/Reservations Manager, South Beach Group
In this dual-role position, I served as the manager of reservations for a group of 7 hotels located on Collins Ave. in Miami Beach. I was also responsible for the creation and maintenance of 7 web presence's, one for each hotel in the group. I handled all aspects of Internet marketing for both reservations department and the hotel web sites.
http://www.southbeachgroup.com/
07/1998 - 03/1999 Webmaster/Executive Assistant, C4 - Cyber Networks, Inc.
As the assistant to the President of this Search Engine Company, I was responsible for all planning of meetings, appointment settings, organizing correspondence for IPO, bookkeeping and general office management. I was also responsible for updating, troubleshooting and answering questions for the users of the search database.
Read about CNI
02/1998 - 06/2006, Creative Director, System Data Resource, Inc.
I handle everything web for for this family owned software development company.
http://www.systemdataresource.com/

CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

Certified
Winter 2005 - CSS2
Winter 2003 - CSS1
Winter 2003 - NCSA HTML 4.0
Fall 2002 - Brainbench HTML 3.2
Memberships
Business Network International
Good News Web Designers Association
Web Standards Group
Women Designer's Group
Wise Women of the Web