Independent Contractor Resume

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December 23, 2024

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[Your Name]

[Your Address], [City, State]

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Professional Summary

Web designer with 5+ years of experience creating engaging and functional websites for clients in a wide range of industries. Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress, with extensive experience in UX design, branding, and project management. Skilled in using design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Figma to create custom graphics and design elements. Excited to bring my expertise and creativity to new clients as an independent contractor.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite
UX design
HubSpot
HTML, CSS, JavaScript
WordPress
Spanish
Problem solving
Project management

Professional Experience

Independent Contractor

Self Employed | May 20XX – Present

Utilize HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web development tools to create custom website features and functionalities
Designed and developed 15 responsive and visually appealing websites, contributing to a 30% average increase in customer engagement
Conducted user research and designed wireframes for 10 websites, successfully improving website navigation and user satisfaction
Helped clients achieve up to a 40% increase in brand recognition by developing custom branding and graphic design elements for their websites

Web Designer

B12, Lockport, NY | August 20XX – April 20XX

Managed a complete web redesign project for a client, leading to a 50% increase in website traffic
Developed custom WordPress themes and plugins for 12 clients to enhance website functionality
Utilized Google Analytics to track website performance and help clients make data-driven design decisions, resulting in a 14% average increase in conversions
Collaborated with developers, content creators, and marketing teams to create a cohesive and effective online presence for a website receiving 250K+ visitors per month

Education

Resume Genius University | Computer Science

Graduation Date: May 20XX

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Average independent contractor salaries in the US

The following table includes information from O*NET Resource Center by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license, this data is pulled from the most recent US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Employment & Earnings report (as of 10/16/2024), featuring the top states by use.

Average independent contractor annual salaries by state

State	Salary / Year
California	$124,690
Texas	$98,290
New York	$139,370
Florida	$102,940
Pennsylvania	$104,420
Illinois	$108,140
Ohio	$93,050
Georgia	$99,540
North Carolina	$101,400
Michigan	$104,610
National Average	$105,813