Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography
Indiana University • Bloomington, IN May 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Art History
Indiana University • Bloomington, IN May 2006
Experience
Web Design & Development
Expert in coding standards compliant HTML5, XHTML and CSS3 utilizing javascript, Flash, PHP & MySQL, ASP, .NET, SQL & various UI libraries
Highly experienced in Adobe Dreamweaver current to version 5.5
Versatile in applying Adobe Fireworks as a rapid prototyping application for wireframing, mockups and user interface designs
Professionally experienced in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) as well as best web practices
Knowledgeable in creating and administering various CMS solutions including Drupal, Wordpress, and proprietary systems such as SitePress
An authority on social networking and viral marketing techniques with platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Youtube, Tumblr, LinkedIn, etc.
Vast knowledge of Urchin, Google Analytics, Google Adwords, and Google Webmaster Tools
Experienced in white label newsletter marketing with Listrak as well as client based emails through MailChimp and Constant Contact
Comfortable with file version and revisioning in Subversion (TortoiseSVN) and Adobe Version Cue
Photography & Printing
Adobe Photoshop guru and specialist of digital photography retouching and photo manipulation techniques
Excellent understanding of studio lighting techniques including strobe and flash
Wide-spread expertise in media ranging from 35mm film, 120mm, 4x5 and digital raw files
Detailed knowledge of photographing commercial products in studio and natural lighting environments
Extensive black and white darkroom experience in both developing film and printing on fine art papers
Broad knowledge of type-C color printing and archival digital inkjet printing techniques
Graphic Design
Skilled in various design software for print production including Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop CS5
Extremely knowledgeable in commercial printing formatting and procedures
Experienced at developing branding and identity based on research of client market
Office
Skilled in all Microsoft Office 2010 applications with an extensive knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Expertise in the Google Docs platform and in migrating Microsoft documents to Google Docs.
Trained in various CRM solutions and invoicing software
Employment
Vertex Software Corporation • Web Developer
Austin, TX • February 2010 – Present
Front end web developer for proprietary asp driven content management system SitePress
Programmed standards complaint HTML5, XHTML and CSS working with jquery library modules and asp & asp.net framework libraries
Built html templates for high traffic and complex data driven websites: seton.net, defensivedriving.com, goodhealth.com, foxservice.com, austinregionalclinic.com, & more
Created cross-platform compliant e-newsletters for major organizations reaching thousands of recipients.
Social media manager for Vertex as well as various other clients
Doxia Web Design • Web Designer
Elkhart, IN • September 2008 – December 2009
Designed and programmed standards based websites for small to medium sized businesses utilizing various programming languages including xhtml, css, javascript, php, mysql
Implemented CMS systems and ecommerce shopping carts through open source platforms Wordpress, Drupal, and Magento Ecommerce
Regularly met with clients to review project goals and to create proposals for future developments, researching their fields for ux/ui design
Photographed commercial products for ecommerce as well as business personnel and buildings for both web and print mediums
Administered Google Adwords campaigns on clients’ behalf, set measurable goals, and tracked trends and metrics in Google Analytics
South Bend Museum of Art • Curatorial Technician
South Bend, IN • August 2007 – July 2008
Based on an eleven month grant, I photographed and archived the entire permanent collection of approximately 900 works of art into a digital database
Programmed html/css for various microsites and created print design campaigns for visitor marketing and educational purposes
Installed and packaged artwork for each exhibition and event
Curated and organized an exhibition of four artists
Provided IT support for staff members
South Bend Museum of Art • Instructor
South Bend, IN • January 2007 – March 2008
Offered a class in Adobe Photoshop & camera instruction
The class focused on understanding the DSLR and the point-and-shoot digital camera as well as how to work with digital files in Photoshop
The course was an introductory eight week class that covered importing, scanning, manipulation, retouching, restoration, and printing
Selected Websites
Artisan Pixel • My Web Design Portfolio Freelance - html, css, js, ux/ui, branding & identity
Artulia Jewelry • My Wife's Jewelry Line Freelance - html, css, js, ux/ui, photography, branding & identity