
About Me
My name is Nicole Dominguez. I am seventeen years old and over the past few years, I have taught myself many skills in which apply to today's modern workforce. Today I use my knowledge to help others, every single day. The reason I do this is to give myself to those I am able to teach. I believe that each person on this earth is special and if I can do my part to help someone, in a big or small way, I will do it. I will change the world, one pixel at a time.
Information
- Contact: nicoledominguez@me.com
- Download Resume
Design
I first became interested in web and graphic design over five years ago. At the time I taught myself everything I could about HTML, CSS, and Photoshop. I was hooked. I started creating my own websites ever since then, and there's no looking back for me.
Skills
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- xHTML & CSS
- Some jQuery & PHP
- SEO
- WordPress
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
Some of My Work
Business and Marketing
One in my goals in life is to take the skills and knowledge I have acquired and to create a full-fledged business for myself by the time I turn 18. I know this takes time, so I do the best I can to teach myself the ways of marketing online and off. I am absolutely fascinated with learning about entrepreneurship, how the economy works, marketing techniques and the basics of business.
I have been fortunate enough to gain hands on experience with my high school's yearbook, The Edge. As the appointed Business Manager I have gained many skills that translate to the real world. For instance, since I took over this position, advertisement sales have quadrupled and books sales have also increased. I am able to relate to students, parents, teachers and business people in a professional manner. I use spreadsheets to manage all sales and to stay organized. I also create all flyers, contracts and forms. Interaction with the bookkeeper happens on a daily basis. Using the resources given to me, such as the staff of our yearbook, I sometimes work with a team to complete deadlines and all necessary tasks. Working as an editor and a business manager has been an extremely rewarding experience that will translate with me for years to come.
Journalism and Blogging
As previously mentioned, I am an editor at my high school's Yearbook. This has awarded me with a plethora of knowledge. In this position I have learned to write copy, collect quotes, design compelling spreads and work with a team.
Not only have I been involved in Yearbook, but I am the editor-in-chief of two separate publications. The first is a semi-annual school-wide art and literary magazine, 'The Zine', most of which I planned, organized and designed. Through this experience, I have learned how to work in a small team, delegate tasks and what it takes to be a leader.
The second, is an online magazine that I founded recently. My motivaion behind this was to give teens a voice in the online world. I personally do not have a place to read about teen issues and relevant information as a young person in society, so I created one. SquarkMag.Com is a blog written by young people for young people - dedicated to empowering and inspiring our youth, one step at a time.
Blogging is a big part of my online activity. I run several blogs and guest post on the blogs of others often. As an outlet of self expression and education, I appreciate what blogging has done for me.
Projects and Recognition
The web is my playground. I am very active online, below you will find a list of what I am currently working on.
- SoDevious.Net | A design and technology blog - four years old!
- Squark Magazine | An online magazine for young adults
- It's Quoted | Just a little quote site I like to update in my spare time.
Recognition and Other Work
Over the years, I have gotten recognition for my work and have established an online presence. Here is a sampling.
- Sorry, Boys, This Is Our Domain | New York Times Article, Feb 2008
- Interview: Younger Designer, Nicole Dominguez | AdmixWeb, April 2010
- New Design Blogs: Tween Edition | ShelterPop, March 2011
- designers, developers, & bloggers under 18 | Shannon Farrell, March 2008
- Desktop Wallpaper Calendar: February 2010
- 1stWebDesigner Posts
