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Sarah Jennings
1234 Maple Street, AccessibilityVille, AS 12345 Phone: (555) 123-4567 Email: [email protected]
Dedicated and detail-oriented Accessibility Compliance Specialist with over 5 years of experience in enhancing accessibility and ensuring compliance with various standards, including WCAG, ADA, and Section 508. Adept at conducting accessibility audits, implementing corrective action plans, and providing training and consultation on best practices in accessibility. Committed to making digital content accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.
- Regulatory Compliance: In-depth understanding of WCAG 2.1, ADA Title III, Section 508, and other international accessibility laws and standards.
- Accessibility Auditing: Expertise in using automated tools and manual testing to identify and remediate accessibility issues.
- Project Management: Proven ability to lead and manage accessibility projects to ensure timely and successful completion.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent skills in collaborating with web developers, designers, and content creators to implement accessibility best practices.
- Training and Development: Experienced in developing and conducting accessibility training sessions for various audiences.
- Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ARIA, Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA), Automated testing tools (Axe, Wave)
- Certifications: Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
Accessibility Compliance Specialist
XYZ Tech Solutions, Inc. | June 2018 - Present - Conducted comprehensive accessibility audits for numerous client websites and mobile applications, identifying and documenting issues based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. - Led the development and implementation of corrective action plans, improving accessibility scores by an average of 85%. - Collaborated with project teams to integrate accessibility into the design and development process, ensuring compliance from the outset. - Developed and delivered accessibility training to over 100 employees, significantly increasing awareness and understanding of accessibility issues and best practices.
Accessibility Analyst
ABC Digital Agency | May 2016 - June 2018 - Performed accessibility evaluations using both automated tools and manual testing methods, resulting in the remediation of over 200 websites and applications. - Advised on the implementation of ARIA roles, landmarks, and attributes to enhance website accessibility. - Played a key role in the agency’s Accessibility Task Force, contributing to the development of internal guidelines and standards for web accessibility.
Master of Science in Information Technology Specialization in Web Accessibility, University of Tech Innovations, 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Communications University of Online Education, 2014
Professional Development:
- Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), 2017
- Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS), 2018
Available upon request