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Meet Carley Johnson
Artistic by nature, Carley Johnson took as many artwork lessons as attainable when she was a pupil. She earned a Bachelor of High-quality Arts in Illustration and Certificates in Net Design on the College of the Arts, the place she labored in numerous roles as a work-study pupil, then as a full-time worker. Her most outstanding position was Senior Administrative Assistant within the President’s Workplace. After that, Johnson transitioned to the sphere of tech at a software program firm known as Tamman Inc. She earned her CPACC certification in Net Accessibility earlier than starting work as a contract Digital Designer.
Now, Johnson works at Liquid Net as a Advertising Net and Content material Specialist.
Why did you be part of Liquid Net?
I remembered seeing Liquid Net’s desk at Wordcamp in 2019 and considering, “These persons are very nice!” (I additionally liked the emblem!) Just a few years later, after I utilized to my present place, I spotted it was the identical firm that had made such an impression on me at Wordcamp—Liquid Net! I used to be past excited and crossed my fingers as I went by means of the interview course of. Now, I am working for a terrific firm and doing internet design full time. I could not be happier.
What attracts you to the Internet hosting Trade as a profession?
I noticed it as a brand new alternative to study extra a couple of part of the Expertise Trade after working for 5 years in Larger Schooling and software program for one yr. I’ve all the time had a love for utilizing expertise basically. This largely got here from enjoying video video games and browsing the Web from a younger age.
Is there one thing particular at Liquid Net that you just simply love?
I like the day-to-day work of designing and updating internet pages. However the factor that actually makes it a pleasure to work at Liquid Net is the individuals. My colleagues are all the time keen to assist clear up any drawback that is delivered to the desk with understanding and sensitivity.
What’s your favourite half in regards to the firm tradition at Liquid Net?
Everybody has a “can do” perspective and is devoted to fixing issues, each for our clients and internally amongst our departments. Roadblocks do not cease us, and we deal with them as challenges that we’ll surmount as a workforce. I like that individuals don’t throw issues to the backburner when they’re troublesome. This can be very refreshing to be a part of an environment of devoted buyer advocates.
In your eyes, what is the distinction between Liquid Net and different employers?
At Liquid Net, kindness goes together with professionalism. At earlier corporations I’ve labored at, whereas diplomacy was current, there was an absence of compassion in discussions that left the dialog a bit missing. At Liquid Net, conversations internally and externally occur with each candor and empathy, which creates the very best outcomes for our clients.
What are you identified for at Liquid Net? What do individuals particularly come to you for?
I am the go-to particular person on the Advertising Net Workforce for design information, internet accessibility, and getting the web site content material up to date. My targets are to make the web site visually interesting and extra consumable for everybody on the spectrum of skill. Many websites, even as we speak, will not be constructed to make sure all attainable audiences can devour the content material, particularly photos and movies having various textual content to clarify what’s conveyed within the media. Liquid Net is working laborious to make sure our web site is accessible.
Work apart, what are a few of your hobbies?
My absolute favourite interest is taking good care of home crops and rising herbs for cooking. In shut second is enjoying video video games, ideally RPGs on the Ps.
What’s your favourite TV present?
Proper now, my favourite present is My Hero Academia. Who would not like an anime a couple of society the place everybody has gained a singular skill and being a hero is usually a studied occupation!
What’s your favourite app?
Spotify! My music library is simply as treasured to me as my work from artwork college. My music is each an expression of myself and a approach to expertise new hits and previous classics whereas at work.
Should you might have dinner with one well-known particular person [dead or alive], who wouldn’t it be?
Utada Hikaru, the Japanese-American popstar. I’ve liked their music since I used to be a younger teen. I feel that they’re such a sophisticated and poetic particular person. I might love to debate their artistic course of and simply choose their mind.