About Me
I'm a graphic designer/programmer living in Nashville. I've been in the web development industry for 11 years. Bringing a brand online, concepting a marketing campaign, or locking myself away to code an admin tool are all passions of mine. I'm extremely organized, infatuated with details, and driven by learning new skills.
Although I was professionally trained as a graphic designer, programming has always been a very important part of my life. I get a high level of satisfaction from taking a project from the concept to completion. Being a graphic designer has enhanced my programming skills by helping me think more creatively and abstractly about code. Programming has made my graphic design skills stronger by allowing me to see the complete picture, so I can embrace the internet's limitations, and take advantage of new technologies.
To sum it all up, I love building things, and I'm not happy unless I'm learning something new.
Work History
I am currently working at Kurt Noble Interactive. I started working for KNI on March 2007. Before that, I was an Interactive Art Director for Bernstein-Rein Advertising from November 2004 through February 2007. From February 2000 through 2004, I worked at lookandfeel new media as an Art Director. I was an Art Director for Cephas Multimedia from May 1999 through February 2000. I taught a web design course at Johnson County Community College in January 2000. From May 1996 through May 1999, I was a Senior Process Artist for Hallmark Cards, Inc. Which brings us to my humble beginnings in January 1996 at Blairlake New Media where I was a Web Designer.
Nerd Skills
Extensive knowledge of ActionScript 2.0 using OOP principles and design patterns. A high level of craftsmanship with XHTML, CSS, JavaScript in which separating content, layout and functionality is the foremost goal. Years of experience with PHP and MySQL developing database driven websites. Use of Bash and JSFL to streamline my workflow. Mastery of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash.
Clients
Some of my clients include: Concord Music Group, Duncan Toys, Elbow Chocolates, Hallmark Cards, Kansas City Performing Arts Center, Kansas City Symphony, Kasil, Kodak, Lee Jeans, Lucas Arts, McDonalds, Ruby Tuesday, Ubisoft, and Walmart.