Cara Steffen Portfolio

Certified Project Manager, PMP, CSM, CSPO

+ UX Design, Photography, Web Development

About Cara

Hi - I am a results-driven Agile Project Manager with a passion for delivering value-driven solutions. I leverage my PMP, CSM and CSPO knowledge combined with a strong background in UX/UI design and development to create exceptional digital experiences. 🚀 I am passionate about human-centered agile design and finding real solutions through meaningful and collaborative technology! In my down time, you may find me reading historical fiction, exploring the great outdoors, traveling, or savoring a delightful cup of coffee. ☕ I'd love to connect and hear about your story.

Skills Include

Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Leadership, AI Prompt Engineering, Communication, Creativity, Adaptability, Client Focus, Team Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Product Roadmapping, Product Backlog Refinement, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Jira & Confluence, UX/UI Design, Process Improvement, Data-driven Decision Making, Technical Understanding, Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
Tools Include • Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence), Asana MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), SmartSheets, Miro, Trello, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML/CSS Basics, Figma, JQL, JavaScript basics, Wordpress, Squarespace, Github, Airtable, Canva, Asana, GenAI tools

Let's Connect

Portfolio

Career Returnship

A Denver/Boulder Women Who Code group project

Re-entering the tech-force after a break is hard. Together we will find our way. –– I have been tasked with designing the UX/UI for the website.

Building using Jamstack (Javascript, API, Markup) + Figma, Adobe Photoshop.

GitHub Demo

Fictional University

A custom-themed Wordpress Website

A Wordpress project utilizing a custom theme, advanced custom fields, custom post-types, plugins and Google Maps API. Allows students to log in securely, create, edit and delete notes, like professors, view upcoming events for specific programs and implements custom search bar logic.

Built using Wordpress, PHP, JavaScript, jquery, RESTful API, Google Maps API, hosted on SiteGround.

GitHub Demo

Go-Be Active API

An API Trails, Events & Weather App

Traveling? Explore like a local to find great trails & events. Utilizes Mapquest API, TicketMaster API, Hiking Project API and WeatherUnlocked API.

Built using HTML, CSS, JavaScript & jQuery.

GitHub Demo

Elmcrate

Custom Website & Graphic Design Firm

Launching a business? Need a website? Contact Elmcrate for graphic design, marketing and stunning websites. You dream, we'll make it beautiful.

Built using Squarespace, Photoshop, OmniGraffle, InVision.

View Demo

partnerBEN

A Full-Stack Benefits Tracker Application

Currently working on software built with the Starbucks employee in mind to track hours & ensure they keep their benefits.

Built using React, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, NodeJS, Express, RESTful API.

GitHub Demo

Graphic Design

Sampling of past projects

A simple photo gallery featuring a small sampling of graphic design work I have created.

Built using HTML, CSS + Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator.

GitHub Demo

CO-IQ

Educational Quiz Application

Test your Colorado IQ and challenge your friends on their knowledge of the great Centennial State with this Quiz App. Winner gets bragging rights.

Built using HTML, CSS, JavaScript & jQuery.

GitHub Demo

College Capstone

A Design Portfolio

The first portfolio website showcasing my graphic design, web development and photography skills. Logo design and color scheme inspired by my outdoor non-traditional study space.

Built using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom.

GitHub Demo

the Root Purpose

Custom Website for Career Consulting Firm

Tired of the daily grind? Looking for more meaningful work? Don't lose hope - seek The Root Purpose.

Built using Squarespace, Photoshop, OmniGraffle, InVision.

View Demo

National Parks API

A National Parks Finder

Does someone you know enjoy collecting Junior Ranger Badges? Pick a state and find new parks to explore.

Built using HTML, CSS, JavaScript & jQuery. Utilizes Mapquest API.

GitHub Demo

CaraSue Photography

Award-winning photography featuring senior portraiture, children, weddings and commercial shoots I have done.

Photography shot on Canon, software includes Photoshop and LightRoom.

GitHub Demo

Chef's Recipes

A Mobile Recipe App

UX/UI project in Figma, implemented components, prototyping, designed custom icons and a custom font for a proposed mobile recipe app. Screen viewpoints include: Splash screen, Home screen, Slide-out Menu screen, Recipe-Detail screen, and Share screen to rate the recipe and share on social media.

Built using Figma.

Gist Demo