Overview
But, in short - Adept at using and modifying CMS frameworks such as Wordpress, and e-commerce software to create websites. Developed 80+ websites for clients in a variety of industries. Knowledgeable in user interface, testing, and debugging processes.
*** MY "little" PROUD MOMENTS? ***
- Recorded data and user feedback to improve website traffic, resulting in a ≥ 30% increase.
- Successfully identified, diagnosed, and fixed website problems, including broken links, typographical errors, formatting issues, eliminating more than 80% SEO and speed problems.
- Provided technical support to clients regarding website issues and troubleshooting problems with their websites.
Fun fact? At age 16 started dabbling with web design and development resulting in the first functional live website made from scratch.
*** TESTIMONIAL I am most proud of: ***
“I have had the pleasure of working with Karmen for several years already. She is one of the few designers I met who also have excellent coding skills which is so important for almost any task we need on our website. She has provided excellent design and development which have been indispensable for us. On a personal level, Karmen is an incredible individual to work with always professional, polite and responsive. While I endorse her entirely I just hope no one steals her from us!”
~ JACOB WOLINSKY, Journalist, Founder & CEO of VALUEWALK.
Services
Non-Fiction
Works with
Awards
- Award Nominee - website MODEL KRenee - nominated for Site of the Day Award
Certifications
- Search Engine Optimization Certificate (UC Davis)
- SEO Toolkit Certificate (SEMrush)
- On-Page and Technical SEO Certificate (SEMrush)
- Social Media Certificate (HubSpot Academy)
- Inbound Certificate (HubSpot Academy)
- Wordpress Certificate & Certified Partner (Template Monster)
- Fundamentals of Digital Marketing Certificate (Google Digital Garage)
- Agency Partner (WP Engine)
Work experience
Self-employed
- Developed and maintained WordPress websites for clients using PHP, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, AJAX, WordPress custom post types & taxonomies.
- Recorded data and user feedback to improve website traffic, resulting in a ≥ 30% increase.
- Successfully identified, diagnosed, and fixed website problems, including broken links, typographical errors, formatting issues, eliminating more than 80% SEO and speed problems.
- Provided technical support to clients regarding website issues and troubleshooting problems with their websites.
- Communicated directly with clients about any changes that need to be made in order to move forward with development as well as providing estimates for projects before starting work so there are no surprises down the road when invoices come due.
- Remained knowledgeable in new standards, technologies, and trends in website development.
PRIZMA DESIGN LTD
- Designed, developed and implemented new features and functionalities for company website improving lead generation results by 20%.
- Responsible for creating all aspects of client websites, start to finish.
- Created custom graphics sets for clients with a 90% customer satisfaction rate.
- Handled all composition, color, illustration, typography, and branding for all client projects.
- Ensured that the visions of the client is carried out through production.
- Worked with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
Projects
IVANA MAJCAN
Ivana Majcan is a Croatian singer / songwriter officially represented by the Croatial label studio Menart.
Skills: Website Design and Development, Online store, Online music player integration, music / video / photo showcase
National Response Academy
National Response Academy is powered by Eddistone Consulting Ltd., which has been delivering emergency, incident and crisis management capability for over 15 years.
Skills: Website Design and Development, Custom online booking, Custom online payment integration
MISAL
Misal bubbles are filled with the energy of Istrian stone, the beauty of terra rossa, the warmth of the Mediterranean Sun and the kindness of Peršurić family, who have been growing with the vines for the past five centuries.
Skills: Custom Website Design and Development , Maintenance, CMS, Webshop
MetaMavenZ NFT
MetaMavenZ is a website made for a Special NFT Collection for Women Empowerment #MetaMavenz. Digging into Crypto and NFT market this website is made to provide a showcase for NFT that are sold on OpenSea Market.
Skills: Website Design and Development, Crypto linking, NFT Artwork Showcase and Selling
Rice&Roses photography
Website showcasing best photography work of the artist Nina Roland. She loves minimalism so the website is a projection of that - simple, clean and effective.
Skills: Website Design and Development, Online booking, Online form, Photo showcase
IT ISTRIA
Cofounders of IT ISTRIA wine & olive oil bar are Buščina and Nono taverns, Coronica, Degrassi, Kozlović and Kraljević-Cuj wineries and Mate oilery. Their wines and olive oils are sold at almost cellar prices, accompanied by simple bites, and some more elaborate from Buščina and Nono.
Skills: Custom website design and development
HARI IVANČIĆ
Hari Ivančić was born on 26th November 1967 in Pazin. He went to the School of Applied Art and Graphic Design in Zagreb and in 1994 graduated in Fine Art from the Academy of Art, having been taught by Prof. Vasilij Jordan, also in Zagreb.
He is a member of the Croatia Society of Artists (HDLU) in Istria, Rijeka and Zagreb and also of the Croatian Society of Independent Artists.
Skills: Custom website design, Maintenance
CONNECTIONS FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Connections Family Resource Center is a non-profit organization providing services to families and the community impacted by intimate partner and family violence in the metro Atlanta and surrounding area.
Skills: Homepage design, Website Design and Development
VANJA SKY ROCKS
Vanja Sky is a rock-blues artist. She picked up the guitar at the age of 19, inspired by an evening visit to a live music venue near her hometown of Buzet. “It was crazy” she laughs. “There was a special energy in the air. I can’t even describe it. I decided I wanted to play guitar right then and there – and when I decide something, I just have to do it.”
Skills: Homepage design, Website Design and Development, Online store, Newsletter, Logo design
