Hello, my name is Katie Cann
Following graduation from The Evergreen State College, I worked a variety of roles within the photography industry for eight years. Five of those years I spent running my own wedding and portrait photography business.
In 2015 it was time for a change, so I went back to school, earning a web development certificate from Seattle University. Since leaving SU, I’ve spent the past eight years working at a Seattle digital agency, where I have taken on a variety of roles including quality assurance testing, digital marketing, web design, website management, and more.
As a strong believer in lifetime learning I strive to continue to add skills to my repertoire. I completed a User Experience Certificate from the School of Visual Concepts in 2018 and am currently working towards the Google Digital Marketing & eCommerce Certificate in my free time.
My ultimate goal is to utilize my varied experience and skill set to help build and maintain products that foster human connection, are usable, enjoyable, and communicate clearly. For me the excitement of our new digital environment isn’t about the technology itself, it’s about better serving the people on the other side of that technology.
Quick Facts
01.
Education.Never Stop Learning.
Digital Marketing & eCommerce Certificate
Google (Coursera) – In Progress
User Experience Certificate
School of Visual Concepts
Web Development Certificate
Seattle University
Bachelor of Arts Degree
The Evergreen State College
02.
Photography.A Personal History.
I was first drawn to photography 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 camera store/photo lab for over two years selling gear and working as a Black & White darkroom technician. After that I ran my own portrait and wedding photography business for nearly 6 years. I will always have a passion for making photos.
03.
Bucket List.Top Personal To Do's.
Adopt a dog
Visit Ireland & Scotland
Reduce single use plastics
Learn to brew my own beer
Uncover more secrets in my family tree
Tools: HTML / CSS / SASS, GitHub, Bootstrap
CMS Platforms: WordPress, Magento, MojoPortal, Squarespace
Utilizing HTML and CSS to create responsive search engine optimized websites. Version control via Git. Monitoring site health using technical audit tools and manual testing. Familiar with Agile methods and working within a loosely Agile environment.
Tools: OptimalSort, Google Forms, Google Analytics, Nielson’s Heuristics
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.
Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Axure, Figma, Canva
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.
Naturally friendly, empathetic, communicative, and collaborative. Strong writing and editing skills. Attention to detail and bent towards problem-solving. Focussed on providing excellent client service. Driven to continually learn and grow.
Katie is an absolute joy to work with. I was lucky enough to work on several projects with her and both her intelligence and thoughtfulness were demonstrated daily.
She is more than capable of wearing as many hats as you can put on her head. I've seen her wrangle Wordpress, boost SEO, refactor out-dated html and css and troubleshoot pesky Javascript all in a day, while simultaneously communicating expectations with teammates and stakeholders in empathetic, clear terms. Her ability to anticipate and stay ahead of potential project pitfalls while staying cool under tight deadlines is really something to see.
She was a great teammate and I highly recommend her to anyone considering her for a position. And feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions about her at all. She's the real thing.
John
Former Co-Worker
Senior Software Engineer
I had the pleasure of working with Katie on a large scale web development project.
If you're in need of web design, strategic content, and/or theme development, Katie is a person that's going to be able to deliver. Katie's get-it-done work ethic and enthusiastic demeanor were a huge advantage to both our project and our team.
In our particular situation, taking on new subject matter and tech was necessary at times. While showing wisdom in pointing out what might be new and what might take additional time, Katie never shied away from the opportunity to expand her horizons or work in new spheres of thought.
Katie's outstanding ability to execute, grow and communicate in balance make her an ideal addition to any strategic web development operation.
Timon
Former Co-Worker
Senior Web Developer
Katie is a talented photographer, designer and web developer who has a special talent for UI/UX design and analysis as well as other user-focused development approaches. Katie has always been a responsible, and timely student, carrying out her work on schedule and with a high level of quality. I am continually impressed by her ability to produce polished work, even under tight deadlines. I am happy to have worked with Katie, and I would welcome her on any development team.
Shawn Rider
Former Instructor
Director of Web, Applications, and Technology Studies at Seattle University
Contact
Please drop me a line to tell me about your project or just say hello!