About Me
Qualifications
Responsive, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Custom WordPress coding. Graphic Designer and Web Designer. Extensive four-color, B&W, spot color, and separations knowledge and experience. WordPress custom theme designer and developer. Work great either with a team or alone. Excellent attention to detail. Redesign previously produced artwork. Routinely work with Heads of Departments, Art Directors, Copywriters, Creative Directors, customers, vendors, and clients to ensure output and design specifications are met. Timely design and/or preparation and production of websites, web banners, emails, apps, business cards, billboards, pylons, posters, air fresheners, newsletters, banners, nameplates, flyers, pamphlets, magazines, personalized stationary, newspapers, etc…
Proven ability to
- Control Quality
- Create Commercial Graphics
- Meet Any Output Specification
- Troubleshoot Quickly, Accurately, and Effectively
- Operate on a Personal Level With Advertisers, Customers, and Vendors
- Meet The Design Needs Of Creative Directors, Art Directors, and Clients
Computer Skills
I have over twenty-five years of experience working with Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerPoint. I also have over fifteen years of experience with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Adobe Dreamweaver as well as over fifteen with custom WordPress coding. I am proficient on either a Mac or PC platform and with most of the current Adobe Creative Suite software.
Career Experience
IT Manager | Sr. Web Developer
Samba Scientific
2/2021 - 10/2023
791 Apple Valley Rd, Lyons, CO 80540
Responsibilities
Maintain current systems for employees. Create new solutions for asset management including laptops, monitors, keyboards, and any other equipment employees need. Manage MDM for all laptops and ensure hardening and compliance measures are implemented and updated. Implement solutions, including a ticketing system, for IT Ops for troubleshooting Client issues with their websites. Translate visual designs into functional interfaces, ensuring that the execution aligns with established branding and design guidelines with meticulous attention to detail. Collaborate with project leads, project managers, designers, developers, and account managers to plan, estimate, and define project requirements. Utilize motion and user feedback to create fluid and engaging user experiences, optimizing performance for various client devices, from desktop computers to mobile devices. Comfortably handle changing project requirements, adapt to shifting project directions, and provide alternative project plans or contingencies when necessary. Effectively use various communication channels (Slack, Asana, email) to drive project progress and ensure clarity. Proactively communicate to maximize problem-solving options. Manage my time efficiently without the need for daily oversight, ensuring timely project delivery. Identify project issues early in the development process and recommend plans of action or contingencies to maximize project options. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive decision-making processes and ensure alignment across various project aspects. Lead development teams, mentor and train junior and mid-level developers.
Clients
Freelance Web Developer | UI/UX Developer
Espectro
3/2019 - 2/2021
4800 Baseline Road, Boulder, CO 80303
Responsibilities
Apply interactive and visual design principles on websites and web applications for a positive and cohesive user experience. Design websites with Figma and Photoshop. Develop websites using HTML5/CSS3/jQuery/PHP and WordPress.
Senior Digital Producer
ZingFit
(3/2018 - 3/2019)
2051 Dogwood Street, #110, Louisville, CO 80027
Responsibilities
Facilitate full integrations by taking a key role in ensuring customers have the best options for realizing their branded experience on the zingFit platform. Each zingfit studio has a unique experience to share with its consumers. Be the advisor to zingFit studio owners and their design and/or branding agencies on features and branding of the zingfit system. Make UI/UX Recommendations, estimate implementation times and costs on projects including anything from PSD to HTML to more complex third party integrations. The ability to guide a client through a mobile-first design sensibility is critical. Manage all aspects of the website product lifecycle: Build strong client relationships through prompt responses to client requests and proactively present status reports for client and management review, including informing senior management if potential sources of difficulty may arise; Collect and refine customer requirements; Prepare web development projects budgets and contracts; Develop and maintain project plans with delivery milestones; Communicating and meeting frequently with staff to assign work, monitor performance, conduct quality assurance reviews, offer technical expertise, and ensure technical accuracy of all deliverables to optimize schedules, budgets, and quality of work; Ensure that work is performed in a timely manner within the scope of the contract and in compliance with contract documents. As a secondary roll I used my considerable experience and expertise to refine the web dev processes and tool kit. Specifically working with the web dev team to instill best practices.
Clients
Freelance Web Developer
ZingFit
(2/2018 - 3/2018)
2051 Dogwood Street, #110, Louisville, CO 80027
Responsibilities
Develop and update websites as needed using HTML5/CSS3/jQuery.
Clients
Freelance Art Director, Front End & UI/UX Developer
Howe Creative
(1/2013 - 1/2019)
12696 East Lasalle Place, Aurora, CO 80014
Responsibilities
Communicate clearly and effectively with clients. Working closely with the Creative Director design various digital and traditional deliverables for clients. Lead the development team in web projects such as web sites, landing pages, and emails.
Clients
Freelance Front End & UI/UX Developer, Graphic & Web Designer
RealNetworks
(4/2013 - 1/2018)
1501 1st Avenue South, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98134
Responsibilities
Develop landing pages for mobile advertisement using HTML/CSS/JS. Make design changes to provided artwork. Design landing pages as needed. Develop mobile and desktop music app for legacy and current devices from provided PPT and PSDs using HTML/CSS/JS/JQ/JQM.
Freelance Web Designer
Spotzer
(5/2017 - 11/2017)
3001 Brighton Boulevard, #643, Denver, CO 80216
Responsibilities
Design and develop custom websites for Clients from around the world using WordPress and HTML/CSS/JS/PHP. Troubleshoot and help others troubleshoot coding issues. Lead training for new Web Designers.
Clients
Lead Developer, Lead Web & Graphic Designer
HAUS
(10/2015 - 9/2016)
15700 Parkerhouse Rd., Suite 300, Parker, CO 80134
Responsibilities
Takeover and finish development of Information and Membership site using HTML/CSS/JS/PHP/APIs. Direct and lead the development department. Troubleshoot member and membership issues. Make upgrades to existing site as time progresses to keep up with current industry information and practices. Work with Executive team to conceptualize and implement changes and to continue to build out remaining Membership types. Work with Marketing team to design and produce deliverables.
Freelance Lead Web & Graphic Designer
HomeCare of the Rockies
(3/2012 - 8/2016)
1325 Dry Creek Drive, Suite 102, Longmont, CO 80503
Responsibilities
Design various deliverables including table banners, brochures, postcards, web sites, emails, web banners, etc…
Freelance Lead Developer, Web & Graphic Designer
YoungJenkins
(5/2014 - 3/2016)
4760 Walnut Street, Suite 106, Boulder, CO 80301
Responsibilities
Direct and lead development of web sites, landing pages, web banners, etc… Work closely with the Chief Creative Officer to refine design concepts for web sites and emails. Design deliverables based on the direction given by the CCO.
Clients
Freelance Front End & UI/UX Developer, Graphic & Web Designer
On Board Experiential Marketing
(2/2014 - 6/2015)
2517 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304
Responsibilities
Working closely with the Art Director, Account Managers, and Back-end Developers, design and develop the front- end of responsive and mobile friendly web sites and emails according to the direction given by the Art Director.
Clients
Freelance Web & Graphic Designer
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
(2/2013 - 3/2015)
Greater Denver Area
Responsibilities
Design and code a custom WordPress website theme for the Planned Parenthood Votes division. Enable eCommerce solutions to receive payments online. Enact an interactive event calendar.
Freelance Production Artist
Made Movement
(5/2014 - 8/2014)
200 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302
Responsibilities
Minor graphic design of coupons, posters, and various deliverables. Process and quality check files for release.
Freelance UI/X & Web Designer
Training Peaks
(7/2013 - 12/2013)
7007 Winchester Circle, Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80301
Responsibilities
Working closely with the Creative Director we fleshed out the UI/UX and final designs for the site then I worked with the Software Engineer as he developed the back-end, which was Kentico, while I developed the front-end using HTML, CSS, and JS. It’s a fully responsive site however it does not have a “mobile app” look version because the CD didn’t want it. They have an app that can be found in your app store.
Freelance Front End Developer
ePlantSource
(5/2013 - 8/2013)
10955 Westmoor Drive, 4th Floor, Westminster, CO
Responsibilities
Work closely with the Marketing Director to design and/or code various pages of the website. Help the current on-site development team update code to make the site look like the provided design. Design and code various emails.
Freelance User Interface & Graphic Designer
KPA, LLC
(5/2013 - 7/2013)
1380 Forest Park Circle, Suite 140, Lafayette, CO 80026
Responsibilities
Produce navigation maps, user flows, wireframes, page layouts and functional specification deliverables for hand- off to development team. Create compelling visual designs for a highly interactive web application. Work in collaboration with the product manager and the development team to build the optimal user experience. Develop and document UI/UX standards for future development projects. Work as graphic designer to create aesthetically pleasant and consistent user interface design elements. Create usable interfaces through inventive, interactive design and prototyping. Conduct user experience research.
Freelance Studio Artist
The Integer Group
(1/2013 - 5/2013)
7245 West Alaska Drive, Lakewood, CO 80226
Responsibilities
Minor graphic design of banners, posters, and various other deliverables. Minor web design of web banners. Work closely with the Project Manager and Team Lead to take low res JPEGs from Art Directors and reproduce them for hi-res production of banners, posters, decals, air fresheners, coasters, packaging, life size stands, etc… Work in the Dispatch department to process files from Production Artists and quality check them for release. Talk with artists about issues that arose during dispatch and direct them on how to avoid the issue in the future. Train co-workers on how to dispatch files correctly.
Clients
Freelance Front End & UI/UX Developer, Web Designer
Winter Group
(10/2011 - 11/2012)
10620 East Bethany Drive, Bldg. 7, Aurora, CO 80014
Responsibilities
Design web pages and web sites based on direction from the Creative Director. Develop landing pages, web sites, and emails from PSDs provided by the design team.
Clients
Freelance Interactive Media Designer
Terumo BCT
(8/2012 - 9/2012)
10811 West collins Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80215
Responsibilities
As the Visual/Media Designer I work closely with our internal team, forging relationships with outside vendors to bring interactive projects to life, ensuring design quality and brand standards are met. Working under minimal supervision I am responsible for creating visual designs for web, screen, and print that enhances the user experience and strengthens the Terumo BCT brand.
Graphic Designer
(IMM) Intermundo Media
(1/2012 - 8/2012)
1433 Pearl Street, Second Floor, Boulder, CO 80302
Responsibilities
Work with Creative team to turn either web design or print design projects around quickly. Maintain an impeccable eye for detail. Work closely with Campaign Managers, Engineers, and Creative Team, as well as upper management to meet deadlines. Execute online advertising initiatives for clients. Contribute to online advertising concepts, production, and optimization. Generate designs encompassing color theory, smart use of typography, and keen sense of up to date aesthetic practices. Be involved in various consultative tasks to help support the Sales and Engineering team.
Clients
Web Designer / Studio Artist
Heinrich Marketing
(10/2009 - 9/2011)
1350 Independence Street, Denver, CO 80215
Responsibilities
Design web sites, web banners, emails, and other web related assets. Code web assets, either provided to me or my own designs, using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and a little PHP. Participate in creative meetings with the Creative Director, Account Executive and Clients. Design any kind of print material ranging from business cards to billboards. Produce and quality check print work based on provided specifications from either the Production Manager or directly from the Vendor and release. Work closely with Account Executives to ensure Client specifications are met.
Clients
Digital Artist
Crispin Porter + Bogusky
(7/2006 - 2/2009)
6450 Gunpark Drive, Boulder, CO 80301
Responsibilities
Routinely work with the Traffic Managers, Account Managers, and Production Managers to layout, complete and release each project. Use any available resource to meet job or team needs. Work with Art Directors, Copywriters, and all the other members of the team to create composite frames for campaign boards, set-up boards, TV scripts, and radio scripts. Manage the office widget (a program that resides on the dashboard of a macintosh computer) that has each employees picture and contact information. Design and/or create mounted pieces, life-size cut-outs, books, and whatever else is needed for client presentations. Troubleshoot any layout with output problems. Work closely with the Creative Directors, Art Directors, and Copywriters to design various types of advertisements for billboards, posters (vinyl, regular size, oversized, snaplock, etc…), air fresheners, decoder wheels, stickers, pylons, pillars, magazines, newspapers, web banners, bags, pens, boxes, packaging, and/or any other type of media that is asked for.
Clients
Art Director / Creative Designer
RE/MAX In Motion
(11/2002 - 1/2006)
939 North University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Responsibilities
Market 100+ Real Estate Agents with custom designed postcards, business cards, newsletters, door hangers, various types of flyers, presentations, etc… Design ads to insert into major newspapers and Real Estate specific magazines. Create marketing strategies that meet each specific agents personality and farming area in order to increase the money making potential within their chosen demographic.
Production Specialist
LTC Group / Vertis APS
(5/2000 - 8/2002)
4950 North Communication Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33464
Responsibilities
Communicate clearly and effectively with Vertis’ client, AMI. Troubleshoot any pages that have problems with the finishing process. Create, and keep updated, stream-lined ad processing. In charge of Classified page layout and design for all of the publications. Process, and redesign if necessary, various retail ads provided by AMI customers for publication specifications. Color correct images for optimal output. Layout various pages for publications. Repair the production department computers.
Clients
Graphic Artist
Miami’s Community Newspapers
(3/1998 - 5/2000)
6796 Southwest 62nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33176
Responsibilities
In charge of Classified page layout and design for all publications. Design various retail ads. Layout pages for all publications. Repair the studio and production computers.
Clients
Senior Graphic Artist / Art Director
Coral Gables Gazette
(1/1996 - 3/1998)
3625 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Responsibilities
In charge of overall page layout and design of the The Miami Reminder. Put and paste up flats and decide on the number of pages. Page layout for the Coral Gables Gazette. Design and/or process various retail ads.
Clients
Consultant
Kinko’s
(5/1996 - 5/1997)
13800 North Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33183
Responsibilities
Help customers put together presentations and/or portfolios. Make color and B&W copies for customers. Complete all high volume overnight work (graveyard shift only). Assist customers in the computer service and self serve center.
Graphic Artist / Business Manager
The Catalyst
(5/1995 - 5/1996)
11011 Southwest 104th Street, Miami, FL 33176
Responsibilities
Overall page layout and design. In charge of sales personnel and all sales accounts. Meet with the advertisers to decide on the design of their advertisements. Design all ads for production.
Clients
Boatswainmate
United States Navy
(2/1993 - 2/1995)
U.S.S. Whidbey Island (LSD41), FPO AE 09591
Responsibilities
Qualified firefighter. 20 and 60 ton crane operator. Fork-lift operator. Steer the ship and 30 to 50 foot boats. Help with well-deck loading of various aquatic vehicles such as AAV’s, LCAC’s, and hovercrafts. Participate in underway replenishment (unrep). Help with on-loading and off-loading of ammo and weapons. Stand various watches in port and underway. Help with docking the ship. Assist the ground crew with the landing of helicopters during flight quarters. Participate in combat training and operations with U.S. Marines and/or foreign military.