Portfolio

Carried Away Cleaning

Created in 2008; commercial services Web site; CSS-based layout developed around an existing brochure and business card.

Photo Gallery "from the Lens of Ladybug"

Updated in 2008, created in 2007; original photography displayed using a frame-based slideshow. Recently converted from a table layout to CSS-based layout. Image optimzation for faster downloading.

m38mike's Jeep Pages

Updated in 2008, created 2006; CSS based layout; use of frames for slideshows; images and SEO optimized.

Elk Crossing Ranch HOA

Updated in 2008; uses an image map; contains many external links; periodically updated, private site. Converted to a CSS-based layout with image optimization for faster downloading.

The Picard Surname Homepage

Created in 1999; periodically updated; extensive use of in-page and between page named links. Undering a complete overhaul.

Girl Scout Service Unit 630

Created in late 1990's; unit merged and web address now used by current members.

Picard Pines

First created in 1996 and lasted updated in 2001; no longer on-line.

Credits and Resources

Stock graphics

Graphics used on this Web site came The Print Shop 11's clip art CD's.

Graphic and Photo management

Graphics and Photos were resized, cropped, or modified and color codes were generated using Elements 2.0. Restoration photos were processed in Photoshop Elements 5.0, 6.0 or Photoshop Creative Suite 3 (CS3). Currently using Photoshop CS3 and Adobe Bridge to manage graphics and photos.

Web page construction

These web pages were coded using CuteHTML Pro and Dreamweaver CS3. CuteHTMLPro is no long being supported, so am now using Dreamweaver CS3.

Photographs

Photos used as examples came from various cameras. Currently using an Olympus C-2040Z and sometimes a FE-210. Some cropping or organizing of photos was done using Olympus Master 2.0.

Applicable Education

Computer Programming

2 semesters of Fortran programming and subsequent use in Natural Resource course work, Colorado State University; self-taught DOS, C-64, Basic and Apple IIe programming; training received in Office Publisher, Microsoft Word and Excel.

Photoshop Elements for the Digital Photographer

On-line course, completed August 2007. An Ed2Go on-line, instructor facilitated course offered through Colorado Mountain College, Timberline Campus.

Secrets of Better Photography

On-line course, completed October 2007. An Ed2Go on-line, instructor facilitated course offered through Colorado Mountain College, Timberline Campus.

Introduction to Dreamweaver 8

On-line course, completed Feb 2008. An Ed2Go on-line, instructor facilitated course offered through Colorado Mountain College, Timberline Campus.

HTML and CSS

Self-taught HTML, CSS, and JavaScript coding; use resources such as the O'Reilly books, Web Design/HTML and Graphics Software at About.com, and W3C to keep current.