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

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

Web Design | Design and Custom Wordpress Theme for my blog, SoDevious.Net, in 2009.
Web Design | Static Web Site and Design for the National History Fair Competition, 2011.
Graphic Design | I designed a business card set, a menu and a logo on behalf of my client, Amado's Catering, 2010.
Web Design | Web Layout and Custom Wordpress Themes for Hyper-Host.Net, 2009.
Print Design | Personal business cards, 2010. Double sided squares.
Web Design | Design and Custom Wordpress Theme for my blog, SoDevious.Net, in 2011.

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.

Recognition and Other Work

Over the years, I have gotten recognition for my work and have established an online presence. Here is a sampling.