Lauren Kapraun

Data Analyst & Web Developer
309.212.8851
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laurenkapraun@gmail.com
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Summary

Skilled Web Developer and Data Analyst with a strong background in Creative Technologies and Music Business, coupled with a Master's in Information Systems. Proficient in HTML, PHP, CSS, SCSS, JavaScript, and R programming. Committed to crafting user-friendly websites and optimizing performance through data insights. Certified in W3C Accessibility, dedicated to inclusive design practices.

SKILLS

Industry Knowledge

Confluence / Data Analysis / Data Cleansing / Data Collection / Data Ethics / Data Integrity / Data Visualization / Jira / RStudio / Spreadsheets / W3C Accessibility

Tools & Techniques

Adobe Creative Suite / Bootstrap / CSS / HTML / JavaScript / PHP / R / SCSS / SQL / ZURB Foundation Framework

EXPERIENCE

Lead Front End Developer

High Level Marketing / 2022 - Present

  • Collaborate with User Interface Designers and Project Managers to transform mockups into fully functional websites.
  • Employ SQL queries to update, create, or extract data from databases.
  • Successfully develop and manage multiple websites for diverse clients utilizing PHP, SCSS, and JavaScript.

Front End Developer

High Level Marketing / 2020 - 2022

  • Enhanced user experience by optimizing website speed and performance.
  • Managed source code repositories efficiently in a team environment using Git version control systems.
  • Improved application functionality by integrating third-party libraries and APIs.

Front End Developer

Illinois State University CAS-IT / 2018 - 2020

  • Developed HTML markup and CSS styling for web pages while ensuring compliance with W3C Accessibility standards.
  • Established style guides to maintain consistency across page elements, including fonts, colors, and buttons.
  • Conducted browser compatibility testing and resolved issues across various devices and browsers.

Certifications

Process Data from Dirty to Clean

Google / 2024 / ID: A23XDZCYMP47

Prepare Data for Exploration

Google / 2024 / ID: 2KY6EBM2UAN2J

Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

Google / 2024 / ID: KRTJKZ94RWAJ

Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

Google / 2024 / ID: 6ZFSXGRU2ZSG

Education

M.S., Information Systems

Illinois State University / 2020 / Focus on Network & Security Management

M.S. Certificate

Illinois State University / 2020 / Internet Application Development

B.S., Creative Technologies & Music Business

Illinois State University / 2016 / Cum Laude