Resume

Summary

I’m a design technologist: a hybrid web developer and graphic designer. My focus is creating design systems. I love creating harmonious, functional systems that empower large organizations to tell their story.

Experience

Senior Front End Designer and Developer

  • Collaborated closely with clients and team members to deliver front end code, user interface designs, and consulting advice for large websites.
  • Planned development and design strategy including high- and low-fidelity prototypes and user experience research.
  • Participated in and contributed to peer review of code and visual design deliverables.
  • Assisted in defining project requirements, scope, and cost estimates.

Web Developer

  • Built design systems and front end pattern libraries for higher-ed institutions and other large organizations.
  • Coordinated with design and UX teams to develop atomic design systems, front end assets, and content management solutions.
  • Developed full stack web sites.
  • Presented educational talks related to pattern libraries, atomic design, and systematizing at higher-ed web industry conferences.
  • Presented at pitches for potential new business.
  • Contributed to internal development projects and tools.
  • Assisted in defining project requirements, scope, and cost estimates.

Designer

  • Created design systems, element collages, and page layouts for higher-ed institutions and other large organizations.
  • Worked with developers and UX team members to create atomic design systems.
  • Presented design work to clients, explained design decisions, and incorporated feedback.
  • Contributed to internal design projects and tools.
  • Assisted in defining project requirements, scope, and cost estimates.

Designer and Developer

  • Designed and developed websites, print collateral, photography, and video materials.
  • Coordinated events and meetings.

Web Developer and Designer

  • Responsible for all creative direction, development, and maintenance of the college’s website including a major redesign.
  • Directed, designed, and implemented sites for department and child entities under the college.
  • Developed photo and video projects, interactive pieces, and Flash content.
  • Posted breaking news, weather, emergency and closing information.
  • Represented the PR department on the college’s technology advisory board.

Education

Radford University

Bachelor of Science, Media Studies. Concentration: Web Design.

Skills and Areas of Expertise

  • JavaScript, CSS/SCSS, HTML

  • Storybook, Fractal, Pattern Lab

  • Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite

  • Git, GitHub, JIRA, Issue Management

  • WordPress, Drupal, php, Docker

  • JavaScript Frameworks, React

  • Web Accessibility

  • UX Research and Interviewing

  • Presenting and Speaking

  • Writing and Editing