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Rachel Smith's Portfolio - Skill Set and Certifications

If you’re wondering, "Why does she have all these tools?" here’s the answer. Building a great website is like assembling a puzzle — it takes multiple pieces to create the full picture of an online presence. Can it work if a piece is missing? Sure. But will the website perform the way the owner wants? Probably not.

Web Development

I love the process of determining the required code and crafting a design from the ground up.

Languages I speak:

  • React
  • JavaScript
  • SCSS
  • Git
  • HTML
  • CSS

Dev Tools I Use:

  • Github
  • Netlify
  • Tailwind CSS
  • VS Code
  • Bootstrap

UI/UX Design

I enjoy crafting simple, yet carefully considered solutions to the real-life challenges that users encounter.

Things I enjoy designing:

  • UI/UX
  • Web
  • Design Systems
  • Wireframes
  • Low and High Fidelity Mockups
  • Prototypes

Design Tools I Use:

  • Figma
  • Adobe XD
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Pen and Paper

Web Analytics

I make it straightforward to summarize the performance of pages and websites, while also analyzing trends in user behavior and preferences.

Analytics Tools I’ve worked with:

  • Google Analytics
  • Looker Studio
  • Content Square
  • Amplitude

How I Share Data With Others:

  • Interactive Dashboards
  • Spreadsheets
  • Presentations

Skill Set and Certifications - Certifications

I’m always excited to grow my skill set and take on challenging user problems. Dedicated to lifelong learning, I stay up-to-date with industry trends to create stunning, responsive designs that users love to engage with and - most importantly - that truly solve their needs. Along the way, I’ve earned certifications that help me deliver the best possible user experience for both stakeholders and clients. You can find more details about my certifications below.

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