Leslie Allen Email & Phone Number

Laurel, Maryland, United States

Laurel, Maryland, United States

Responsibility of overall management of content and design of the WSSC Water corporate website and intranet. Recommends, drafts and edits internet website content. Ensures that all web material is current and accurate. Coordinates with and advises all areas of WSSC Water on how to provide informative and customer-friendly information to the website audience. Serves as the primary liaison with the IT team to ensure systems are working properly, mitigate performance and functionality issues… Show more Responsibility of overall management of content and design of the WSSC Water corporate website and intranet. Recommends, drafts and edits internet website content. Ensures that all web material is current and accurate. Coordinates with and advises all areas of WSSC Water on how to provide informative and customer-friendly information to the website audience. Serves as the primary liaison with the IT team to ensure systems are working properly, mitigate performance and functionality issues. Work with third party vendors in the implementation of our maintenance and hosting plans. Monitor website analytics for measuring campaign success. Develop training tools for other stakeholders who manage content on our websites. Provide usability guidance, accessibility, content and technical editing for IT applications on projects in various business units. Manages email campaign application to better serve customers and other interested stakeholders in receiving timely information through subscription. Involved in visual signage development throughout the organization for internal communications that parallel information on the intranet homepage. Train staff on various applications available for their use to aid in better more efficient work processes. Strategic thinker, planner and time management specialist. Show less

Adelphi, Md

Teaching Web Design - including HTML5, CSS, Javascript

Fairfax, Va

Taught Introduction to Java

Managed 5 designer/developers in a team environment. Developed and delivered standard weekly and monthly reports that included metrics on work request volume and completion. Developed and implemented standards and best practices to enhance the quality of technical support services provided to government client and their business partners through various forms of communication. Build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those… Show more Managed 5 designer/developers in a team environment. Developed and delivered standard weekly and monthly reports that included metrics on work request volume and completion. Developed and implemented standards and best practices to enhance the quality of technical support services provided to government client and their business partners through various forms of communication. Build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization. Maintain continuous alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives, and make recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness toward the business result or strategic intent. Fostered customer loyalty by ensuring that our customers fully utilize the value of our solutions and services. Managed and mentored staff in methodology and consulting excellence while encouraging best practice in project management and project planning. Develop strategy for utilizing Web Trends to reorganize/remove expiring content from web pages. Reduce overall number of files presently on websites by over 4000+ pages. Edit, update, and review all content for quality assurance. Train team on best practices on the web including web standards, design, color theory, and software packages. Show less

- Teaching face - to - face classes in Web Design Certification program including Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, CSS, HTML, Acrobat, Concept to Layout- Also MS Office products for adults re-entering the workforce

Web Design/Development and Team Lead for Web support for Prince George's County Government Office. Full development of graphics into html functioning pages. Creating the "look and feel" of web pages, including illustrations, development of graphics and Flash. Utilizing CSS, Sharepoint 2003 moving to MOSS 2007. Working with server pages - coding and functionality. Development of web pages that comply with 508 accessibility standards Implementation and design of user interface standards and… Show more Web Design/Development and Team Lead for Web support for Prince George's County Government Office. Full development of graphics into html functioning pages. Creating the "look and feel" of web pages, including illustrations, development of graphics and Flash. Utilizing CSS, Sharepoint 2003 moving to MOSS 2007. Working with server pages - coding and functionality. Development of web pages that comply with 508 accessibility standards Implementation and design of user interface standards and usability issues. Working with the client and the team for a viable solution for content management systems for intranet and internet. Additional graphic design work as necessary for print and web material. Developed and implemented project reporting based on Google Analytics. Developed reports for work case volume and resolutions. Wrote business cases for new proposed work on site. Implemented project management best practices with team for SDLC, and risk management. Build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization. Maintain continuous alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives, and make recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness toward the business result or strategic intent. Fostered customer loyalty by ensuring that our customers fully utilize the value of our solutions and services. Managed and mentored staff in methodology and consulting excellence while encouraging best practice in project management and project planning. Show less

- Hybrid Classes teaching Web Design I and II credit courses for students participating in the Web Design certification program including Dreamweaver, photoshop, flash, html, css, javascript, xhtml and actionscripting.

- Edit, update, and review all internet/intranet websites for DOJ districts. - Train 164 webmasters in HTML, Dreamweaver, CSS, Web Design, Web Certification, Accessibility and Acrobat.- Collaborated on the curriculum for webmaster training.- Educated client on best practices in usability and Section 508 compliance.- Work with webmasters across the country on developing properformat and templates for use on their site. - Update content and photos… Show more - Edit, update, and review all internet/intranet websites for DOJ districts. - Train 164 webmasters in HTML, Dreamweaver, CSS, Web Design, Web Certification, Accessibility and Acrobat.- Collaborated on the curriculum for webmaster training.- Educated client on best practices in usability and Section 508 compliance.- Work with webmasters across the country on developing properformat and templates for use on their site. - Update content and photos as necessary on DOJnet, USAnet, ENet and all othersites affiliated with DOJ. Show less

- Content Editor for Department of Labor, LaborNet and Enterprise Communications Initiative web sites. - Manages internet and intranet sites to deliver high quality service - Prepares new content in coordination with agency content experts - Revises web pages based on input from agencies.- Proofreads content to ensure compliance with AP style and DOL editorial guidelines.- Review content to ensure information remains timely and accurate- Serves as… Show more - Content Editor for Department of Labor, LaborNet and Enterprise Communications Initiative web sites. - Manages internet and intranet sites to deliver high quality service - Prepares new content in coordination with agency content experts - Revises web pages based on input from agencies.- Proofreads content to ensure compliance with AP style and DOL editorial guidelines.- Review content to ensure information remains timely and accurate- Serves as point of contact for agencies- Participates in development of new Web sites and applications.- Employed best practices in Usability, Information Architecture, Section 508, Accessibility- Develop guidance for training clients on new content management system- Train client on new content management system for press releases Show less

Edit America Supports You weekly newsletter, Upload stories, Post photos, Edit photos, Write photo captions, Write/edit story blurbs, Evaluate musical tribute submissions, Edit musical tribute blurbs, Edit press releases, Edit and post messages, Manage delegation of messages, Hire Web site interns to edit messages, Improve editorial/visual standards for documents and recommends new designs, layouts and procedures, Manage ASY Mailbox, Update DefendAmerica.mil, DefenseLink.mil, and… Show more Edit America Supports You weekly newsletter, Upload stories, Post photos, Edit photos, Write photo captions, Write/edit story blurbs, Evaluate musical tribute submissions, Edit musical tribute blurbs, Edit press releases, Edit and post messages, Manage delegation of messages, Hire Web site interns to edit messages, Improve editorial/visual standards for documents and recommends new designs, layouts and procedures, Manage ASY Mailbox, Update DefendAmerica.mil, DefenseLink.mil, and AmericaSupportsYou.mil websites, Create new micro websites for Defend America and Defense Link websites, Proof, edit and update daily defendamerica.mil, defenselink.mil, and defenselink.mil/transformation websites, Create templates, update templates for photoessays, article pages, pdfs from powerpoint briefings, Graphics, and animation icons developed for promotion of websites, Multimedia experience with photos for presentation to higher levels of DoD Show less

Design Section 508 compliant websites for NASA missions in SEU/NMP Program, Interpret engineer/scientist-supplied data into technical illustrations, briefings, digital presentations, exhibits, documentation, graphic design and web artwork, Design CD Labels and booklets, burn CDs, Create scenarios for missions and projects supporting 9 missions, Awards and Certificates creation, Create poster size artwork on large format printers, Animation graphics

Assist engineers with publications, digital presentations, exhibits, graphic design and web artwork.Burn CDs, design CD Labels and booklets Create defense scenarios for the Navy Air Defense Administration Utilize network for transferring and archiving files to enhance quality Output poster size artwork on large format printers, lamination, mount, mat-cutting, framing Obtain Secret government clearance Responsible for Displays and Exhibits area, supply purchasing, research and… Show more Assist engineers with publications, digital presentations, exhibits, graphic design and web artwork.Burn CDs, design CD Labels and booklets Create defense scenarios for the Navy Air Defense Administration Utilize network for transferring and archiving files to enhance quality Output poster size artwork on large format printers, lamination, mount, mat-cutting, framing Obtain Secret government clearance Responsible for Displays and Exhibits area, supply purchasing, research and equipment repair Show less

Master Of Science (Ms), Technology Management Information Systems And Services

Certification, Web Design

Master Of Science (Ms), Audiology

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Speech Pathology & Audiology

High School