Resume
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Accessible Design & Website Development: WCAG-compliant design, HTML & CSS customization
- Website Accessibility Evaluation: Audits, heuristic reviews, remediation strategies
- Figma: Prototyping, wireframing, and design systems
- User Research & Usability Testing: Research, data analysis, and UX improvements
- Photoshop and Lightroom: Advanced photo editing, retouching, and image optimization
CERTIFICATIONS
- Level 11 Technology: 30+ hours of accessibility evaluations & stakeholder presentation
- Google UX Design Professional: User-centered design, prototyping, and usability testing
- CompTIA A+ Certification: IT troubleshooting (hardware/software)
EDUCATION
- Durham University, UK, BA Honors, Chinese Studies
Kimberly Benfield
303-854-4236
kb@kimberlybenfield.com
LinkedIn Profile
kbenfieldphotography.com (photography website)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UX Designer & Web Accessibility Consultant KBUX (Freelance) | 2024–Present
- Conducted foundational research, stakeholder interviews, and prototyping
- Designed and built accessible, user-centered websites with a focus on WCAG compliance
- Developed high-fidelity designs and provided UX recommendations
Photographer & Business Owner KBenfield Photography LLC | 2014–2025
- Managed client projects from conception to delivery for commercial & portrait work
- Delivered detailed post-production editing using Photoshop, Lightroom & AI tools
- Maintained a 5-star rating across multiple platforms (Google, Yelp, Facebook, Nextdoor)
- Grew business with an average annual revenue increase of 22%
Technology Technician Cherry Creek School District | 2004–2015
- Provided IT support and integrated technology into curriculum
- Led student programming clubs and trained teachers in new tech
- Served on the district tech committee, influencing strategy
- Awarded Cherry Creek School District All-Star (top 0.25% of employees)
Assistant Director Melby Cameron Co., Inc. | 1993–1995
- Managed trade associations, edited & designed publications
- Oversaw advertising, membership services, and database management