Sally Byrd

Education

M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction, Instructional Design & Development

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, in progress

Master of Arts, English/Linguistics

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, 2002

Bachelor of Arts, Communication

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 1990

Competencies

Web development Web site implementation and maintenance Web design Search engine optimization Email list management Section 508 compliance Information organization

Writing Editing Proofreading Publications layout Graphics management Research

Computer Skills

PC and Mac OS HTML/XHTML CSS JavaScript Dreamweaver Adobe Photoshop

InDesign Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Office Suite Homesite BBEdit

Experience Highlights

• Re-designed and developed sites, including site architecture, content development, page and template design and build-out, search engine optimization, and site launch and implementation for non-profits and educational institutions.
• Maintained compliance with Section 508 accessibility guidelines.
• Managed Lyris listservs and sent out regular announcements.
• Created email newsletters and announcements.
• Created web-optimized graphics.
• Wrote print and online articles, newsletters, research briefs, and short reports.
• Edited print and online content.
• Laid out newsletters, brochures, and booklets.

Employment History

• Freelance Web Consultant, May 2007 – present
• Webmaster, University Continuing Education Association, January 2007 – May 2007
• Webmaster, Center for Applied Linguistics, 2001 – 2006
• Consultant Webmaster, Linguistic Society of America, 2002 – 2005
• Webmaster, New Century College, George Mason University, 2001 – 2005
• TEFL Volunteer, U.S. Peace Corps, Lithuania, 1999 – 2000
• Coordinator, National Captioning Institute, 1990 – 1995

Professional Memberships

DC Web Women

International Webmasters Association