Hello, my name is Katie Cann and I am a

JR Web + UX Designer

creating modern and responsive experiences for Web and Mobile

Skills

I take pride in what I can do.
My skills are varied and ultimately reflect my drive to never stop learning.

Web

Tools: GitHub, Bootstrap, Sublime Text, New Relic - Synthetics, Xenu, WebCEO, Beyond Compare
Familiar Platforms: Magento, Wordpress, MojoPortal, Squarespace
Utilizing HTML and CSS to create responsive websites. Versioned site release via FTP. Monitoring site health using technical audit tools and manual testing. Familiar with Agile methods and working within a loosely Agile Kanban environment.

User Testing, Analytics & Social Media

Tools: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Mailchimp, Hootsuite, Buffer
User research methods of conducting user testing studies, contextual interviews, card sorting, heuristic evaluation, and competitor analysis. Analyzing user engagement and behaviors via analytics tools and usability tests. Engaging with users via the social media platforms of Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Design & Prototyping

Tools: Sketch, InVision, Axure, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom
From initial notebook sketches to wireframes to interactive prototypes. View product design through the lens of usability and accessibility. With a background in photography and fine art, I have spacial awareness and a skilled eye for modern visual design.

Core Strengths

Misc Tools: Jira / Confluence, Quickbooks, Google Docs Applications, Microsoft Office Applications
Naturally friendly, empathetic, and collaborative. Strong writing and editing skills. Attention to detail. Sense of humor. Quick learner. Focussed on providing excellent client service. Driven to continually learn and grow.

About me

My name is Katie Cann and I'm a Pacific Northwest native, currently based in Seattle. I received my BA from The Evergreen State College in 2007, spent the first part of my career working a variety of roles within the photography industry, earned my Web Development Certificate from Seattle University at the end of 2015, and am working towards a User Experience Certificate at the School of Visual Concepts due to be completed in March 2018.

I'm currently a web assitant/jr web designer/jr UX designer and am looking to shift into more of a UX focussed role where I can utilize my eye for modern visual design, interest in universal usability, and inclinations for learning, editing, and analysis. I'm currently creating wireframes and prototypes using Sketch and Axure, building with HTML and CSS, and utilizing GitHub for version control and collaboration.

Photographer

I found cameras as a teen visiting Italy with my parents. Then began using the darkroom in high school and stayed there all through college. I worked in a professional darkroom for 2 years and ran my own portrait business for 5 years. I will always have a passion for photos.

Coffee

Only ready to meet the day after my morning latte.

Fun Fact!

I lived on a boat all through high school.

INTERESTED IN WHAT I CAN DO?

I'm currently looking for employment opportunities where I can utilize my skill set on a web team in a entry level or junior capacity.
Contact me

My Portfolio

An example of my work.
  • All
  • Web Dev
  • Sites Using Templates
  • User Science
  • Photo

Contact

Say Hello!

katietaylorcann@gmail.com

360-789-5881

LinkedIn

GitHub