CV / English / Web Accessibility Specialist

Alex Rivera

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: +1 555 123 4567
  • Address: 452 Pine Street, Seattle, WA, 98101

Brief

A dedicated Web Accessibility Specialist with over 5 years of experience ensuring websites and applications are accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. Skilled in developing and implementing web accessibility standards and guidelines, and conducting accessibility audits and user testing. Passionate about creating inclusive web experiences that meet WCAG and Section 508 compliance.

Core Competencies

  • Web Accessibility Standards (WCAG, ADA, Section 508)
  • Accessibility Auditing Tools (Axe, WAVE, JAWS)
  • Front-end Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
  • Assistive Technologies
  • Accessibility Testing and Remediation
  • Project Management
  • Cross-functional Team Collaboration

Technologies & Certifications

  • Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, ARIA
  • Tools: Axe, WAVE, VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS
  • Certifications: CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies), WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist)

Professional Experience

Senior Web Accessibility Specialist | TechSolutions Inc. | Seattle, WA

January 2019 - Present - Led accessibility audits for over 50 corporate websites and applications, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards. - Developed and implemented accessibility training programs for designers, developers, and content creators. - Worked closely with product teams to integrate accessibility into the development lifecycle.

Web Accessibility Analyst | GlobalWeb Inc. | San Francisco, CA

June 2017 - December 2018 - Conducted accessibility evaluations using automated tools and manual testing. - Collaborated with development teams to address accessibility issues identified in audits. - Provided recommendations for enhancing accessibility in new and existing web projects.

Education & Training

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | University of California, Berkeley | 2013-2017
  • Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) | International Association of Accessibility Professionals | 2018
  • Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) | International Association of Accessibility Professionals | 2019

Referees

  • Jamie Lee

  • Morgan Smith