Hello!
I have been designing for the Internet for over a decade. I have worked with large corporations, small start-ups, and individuals in realizing ideas as solutions for Internet communication and representation.
I have lead teams and worked as part of them. I have consulted, advised, and trained all types of people on technology, design and best practices in representing themselves on the Internet.
I specialize in planning, designing, and developing websites on the WordPress platform. I also assist with setting up and configuring hosting, setting up email campaigns with Constant Contact and MailChimp, also serving as a point of contact for GoDaddy and other hosting providers on behalf of my clients.
Skills
Software
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- WordPress
- Drupal
- Sketch
- Adobe Xd CC
- InDesign
- Visio
- Sketch
- Figma
- Audacity
- Google Docs/MS Office
- GarageBand
- iMovie
CMS
- WordPress
- Drupal
CRM
- Basecamp
- HubSpot
- SalesForce
Marketing
- MailChimp
- Constant Contact
- HubSpot
Coding
- HTML
- CSS
- Sass
- jQuery (Intermediate)
- PHP (Beginner)
CSS Frameworks
- Bootstrap
- jQueryUI
- Skeleton
- Mini
Experience
Freelance Champion
8/17 – Present
- Work with clients to design and build websites on the WordPress and Drupal platforms.
- Provide guidance to clients on general web issues and inquiries.
- Provide solutions for other tech issues:
- Email forwarding
- Web host administrator
- SSL certificate configurations
- HubSpot administration
- Constant Contact and Mailchimp implementation
Front End Developer
WGBH Digital Services – 11/16 – 8/17
- Front End Developer for the WGBH Digital Team
- Build websites for clients with WordPress and Drupal
- Work with internal and external clients to develop solutions for websites and applications
- Work within the department on our own website/CMS product offering
- Work as an advisor to departments within WGBH
- Work as a team member for R&D sprints
Digital Designer
WGBH Digital Services – 11/14 – 11/16
- Designer and Front End Developer for the WGBH Digital Team
- Work with internal and external clients to design solutions for websites and applications
- Work within the department on our own website/CMS product offering
- Work as an advisor to departments within WGBH
- Work as a team member for R&D sprints
Web Designer
The Boston Herald – 7/12 – 7/14
- The front end Design and Development of bostonherald.com; HTML, CSS, jQuery, and PHP
- Maintain the theme layer of Drupal; Page & theme templates, view mode templates, creation and maintenance of Views, Nodequeues, and Blocks
- Plan and prototype any new initiatives for the Boston Herald website; Wireframes,design mock-ups, and semi-functional prototypes
- Train new and current users on the Drupal administrative section; Posting, editing, and managing content, page layouts and functionality
- Work with other departments to ensure promotions and other initiatives that run in print also run smoothly online
Web Developer
Digital Loom – 7/11 – 7/12
- Build and maintain sites with the Drupal framework while I learn PHP and Drupal’s backend
- Translating wireframes, mockups and designs to Drupal themes
- Spearhead prototyping and conversion of client Drupal sites for mobile platforms; cell phones and tablets
- Create and maintain front end code (HTML, CSS, jQuery, PHP)
- Work with (or as) the Information Architect to create website wireframes, define content and functionality, and define deliverables
User Interface Lead
ICSciences – 6/09 – 7/11
- Provide thought leadership in architecting a near and long term design vision for customer experience
- Initial research and prototyping for mobile versions of client sites and product platform
- Balance multiple projects, timelines, quick deadlines, and communicate effectively with all involved
- Discuss strategy direction for online projects and act as the glue between cross-functional teams
- Evaluate functionality, usability, accessibility, and overall User Experience for existing and proposed systems and sites
- Define patterns and advocate for consistency, without repressing inspiration or inhibiting innovation
- Provide production-quality markup, CSS, and javascript when projects move beyond the prototype stage
- Act as an advocate for the user, conduct user research, ad-hoc usability analysis, create user personas, evaluate existing designs and suggest areas for improvement
Web Production Supervisor
ICSciences – 2/08 – 6/09
- Supervised a small web production team in the production and support of all client websites
- Managed all SEO initiatives on clients’ behalf; Website optimization, AdWords campaigns, Pay-Per-Click campaigns and web traffic analysis
- Create sitemaps, wireframes, process flows, and other related deliverables and specifications for the creative and technical teams
- Balance multiple projects, timelines, quick deadlines, and communicate effectively with all involved
- Discuss strategy direction for online projects and act as the glue between cross-functional teams
- Evaluate functionality, usability, accessibility, and overall User Experience for existing and proposed systems and sites
Awarded the annual Employee Excellence Award for 2008 Awarded the monthly Innovations Award 2008 and 2009
Social Media Designer
Prospero – 9/07 – 2/08
Forums Designer & Implementor, Web Designer, Graphic Designer, Marketing Department Supporter
New Media Designer
ICSciences – 4/06 – 9/07
Website Designer and Producer,Template Creator, Rich Media Evangelist, New Recruit Trainer
Member Services Advisor
ICSciences – 3/04 – 3/06
Website Producer, Client Adviser, Product Trainer
Junior Designer
Filene’s Department Stores – 1/03 – 3/04
Vinyl Sign Designer & Cutter, Window Decorator
Education
The New England Institute Of Art
Associate of Science: Internet Communications
Graduated December 2002
Newbury College
Associate of Science: Culinary Arts
Graduated May 2000
Colorado Mountain College
Liberal Arts (snowboarding)
Alumnus 1997-1998