ABOUT US
Mission | Experience | Team | Tools / Skills | News
/ Awards | References
MISSION
We
believe that good marketing is CONSISTENT marketing.
This
shouldn't stop with your web site. Our mission is to design professional
web sites that are consistent with your company image. We use
your company logos, graphics, fonts, colors, and photos to create
a web site that looks and feels like your other marketing materials.
And we match the functionality of your business and sales systems
with similar functionality
on the web, thus increasing your business efficiency and offering
your customers an easy, online alternative. A few examples of
this are online forms and surveys, searchable and sortable databases,
and directories -- to just name a few. The
possibilities are endless and we will help you determine the best
mix of design and function to meet your specific needs and budget.
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EXPERIENCE
We are seasoned in the areas necessary to
create successful web sites - in-depth knowledge of marketing,
visually appealing design and layouts, intuitive and user-friendly
navigation and usability, interactive scripting and programming,
and database connectivity.
We began developing web sites more than
12 years ago, and have continued to learn the latest technologies
by continually expanding our portfolio of projects, pursuing continuing
education opportunities, being well-networked in the local community, and attending technology conferences led by industry
professionals across the nation.
You will see that we have designed sites
for a variety of clients with a variety of needs. Our extensive
portfolio includes web sites, blog sites, database examples,
Facebook pags and more.
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OUR
TEAM
Kelli
Sussman | Lead Developer / Designer
A graduate of Oregon State University with 18+ years experience
in marketing, design, and computers. As the internet became popular,
Kelli excelled in the role of organizing and developing
web sites. Kelli is experienced in HTML, CSS, PHP, ASP, WordPress, Javascript, web video and graphics, databases,
and a variety of other programming and scripting languages.
Positions:
• Consistent Image Web Design :: CIWD | Owner; 1998-current
• Hillsboro School District 1J | Webmaster; 1999-2003
• Oregon
University System - OCATE | Web
& Marketing Mgr; 1997-2000
• United
Grocers - Grocers Insurance | Marketing
Coordinator; 1995-1997
• PayLess
Drug Stores | Advertising
Designer; 1994-1995
• PageCraft Design | Software Specialist; 1993-1994
•
Nike Inc. | Design
Internship; 1992
Training/Instructor:
Kelli has taught web design classes and seminars for Portland
State University, Hillsboro Parks and Rec, the Hillsboro School
District, and the International Association of Business Communicators.
In addition, she has provided on-site training for clients
after their site launches.
Continuing Education:
• WordCamp San Diego 2012 - WordPress conference.
• SearchFest Pdx 2011 and 2012 - SEO Conference, Portland OR.
• Web Design Pdx Group - 2012 - monthly meeting for web designers.
• WordPress User Group Portland - monthly meeting for WP users.
• WordCamp Phoenix 2011 - WordPress conference in Phoenix, AZ.
• WordCamp Portland 2010 - WordPress conference in Portland, OR.
• Adobe MAX 2009 - World convention held in Los Angeles, CA.
• WordCamp Portland 2009 - WordPress conference in Portland, OR.
• PSU - continuing ed in advertising, creative thinking.
• U of O - continuing ed in web design, Photoshop,
databases, ASP.
• PCC - continuing ed in ASP scripting, databases,
E-commerce, Flash
• New Horizons - continuing ed in MS Access, Flash
I & II, Pagemaker.
• Web2000 Conference - San Francisco, top industry professionals.
• TODCON Developers Conference 2003 - Las Vegas, technical
training.
• Macromedia Seminar 2003 - latest technologies and software.
• AcademyX - advanced training in ASP, databases.
•
Web Design World 2004 - latest techniques and user studies.
Community
& Volunteer Support:
• Special Olympics - Winners Circle Donor 2012
• Chelsea Hicks Foundation - General Sponsor 2011
• Loaves & Fishes - Valentine-Grams 2009-2012
• New Hope Kids Summer Camp Week - Sponsor 2011
• Olivias Wish, 2003-current
• 4-H Tech Wizards - Marketing & Communications Chair 2005
• Quiet Waters Outreach, 1999-current
• Race for the Cure, 1999-2005
• Dove Lewis Animal Care Centers, 2000-2005
Bruce
Sussman | Web
Video, Public Relations, Photography, Writing
Bruce has a degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri. He worked for KGW News, an NBC affiliate, as a meteorologist
and reporter for 10 years, and currently works for KOIN
News 6 as their Chief Meteorologist. Bruce has worked with
many clients to create successful PR plans that get noticed.
More about Bruce >
- KOIN News 6, Portland | 2007- current
- KGW News 8, Portland | 1996-2006
- KHQ News, Spokane
- KAPP-35 News
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TOOLS / SKILLS
We work with the latest equipment to ensure
quality and success. This includes PC, Mac and mobile devices like the iPhone/iPad for successful testing and compatibility. We are also equipped
with a variety of software and versions so we can open and most files sent to us.
We use a variety of programming languages
and scripts to create successful, user-friendly and interactive
websites.
HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, WordPress MySQL, JQuery
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NEWS
/ AWARDS
- 2011 Outstanding District Website Award - Oregon Association of Conservation Districts
- International Council of Air Show's Marketing Awards 2006 - 2nd place nationwide - Oregon Air Show
- The Oregonian - "Read
All About It On Hillsboro School's New Web Site" 7-27-00
- The Hillsboro Argus - "Hillsboro
Schools' Web Site Helpful", 7-27-00
- "The Award of Excellence",
the National Schools Public Relations Association (NSPRA) top
award, was presented to Kelli Sussman at the Hillsboro School
District for 2002. The website was one of seven in the nation
to receive this top award. Read
more >
*The
Hillsboro School District website was designed by Kelli Sussman
as a contracted employee for the District.
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