Kate Javandel

PROFILE

The Unvarnished Truth

Random Fact:

Disneyland employed 3 generations of my family.

SUPER POWER:

I read one book a day. Two if I'm on vacation.

GREATEST WEAKNESS:

Unable to resist a Harry Potter movie marathon.

FAVORITE WORD:

Apparently. It makes anything sound sarcastic.

SKILLS

The Abridged Version

HTML5

95%

CSS3

90%

TECH WRITING

85%

CMS EXPERIENCE

90%

WALK/CHEW GUM

80%

Oversee the updating and publishing of content across various content management platforms supplementing templated components with HTML/CSS as needed..
Create and set up new pages, configure information architecture and functional components, and manage the loading and updating of content and images.
Oversee the management of digital assets, involving manipulation of text fragments, videos, PDFs, images, and related graphical resources.
Collaborate with stakeholders by providing layout recommendations to improve page conversion rates and ensure consistent UI across all webpages.
Maintain brand consistency within the site to ensure high-quality content, efficient revision processes, and optimal site status.
Work with cross-functional teams to identify, continuously improve, optimize, and implement: Brand Guidelines, SEO best management practices, A/B Testing and analytics opportunities.
Triage bugs and work-item requests and assign them to correct owner, troubleshoot issues and communicate progress.
Develop and implement training initiatives, customizing programs for a broad range of positions. This included creating instructional materials for content authors and marketing partners, as well as crafting component style guides for design and development teams.

February 2015 - September 2023

Supported in cleaning up post-content migration in CMS, impacting around 53,000 files across 70 content types and 55 applications.
Developed, uploaded, and maintained application web pages for the Wholesale CEO Communication Center portal through HTML coding. Responsible for publishing, validating, and monitoring graphics and copy updates.
Strategized and carried out comprehensive end-to-end testing of CMS publishing functionalities across various testing environments.
Collaborated with technical teams to produce easily accessible content type definition documents, aiding business partners in marketing content development.
Generated, modified, and upheld content on the internal wiki site of the company, encompassing the delineation of site structure.
Authored user guides and training manuals covering a range of publishing tasks.
Orchestrated and guided a multi-disciplinary team in streamlining processes to enhance the efficient production of deliverables.
Acted as a bridge between the tech and production teams, addressing and resolving production issues collaboratively.
Provided estimates and strategic planning for resource requirements, outlining project-specific roles and responsibilities.

August 2013 - December 2014

Oversaw and maintained application pages and documentation for Wells Fargo Wholesale, utilizing HTML coding, as well as managing publishing, validation, and monitoring of graphics and written content.
Developed and sustained training curriculum and documentation encompassing both content and process aspects of the publishing role.
Conducted thorough quality control reviews for all publishing projects, focusing on accuracy and style.
Evaluated the scope of publishing projects and offered recommendations to determine optimal resource allocation.
Supported project managers in planning and scheduling publishing timelines.
Took on a leadership role in addressing and resolving issues during crucial hurdles or crises.
Collaborated across departments to conduct a content inventory in preparation for a CMS migration. Actively engaged in cataloging the content and ensuring the accuracy of the gathered information.
Trained and mentored new team members.

June 2011 - December 2012

Responsible for the technical architecture of the site including database and interface design
Secured and managed public access to information transmitted and stored
Refreshed the site content to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of information
Increased web traffic by promoting the website using a variety of social media sites
Performed editorial work including copy writing and proofing information

August 2010 - February 2015