About Me
I was born and raised in a beach town near Los Angeles, CA. I got my B.S. in Information Systems from Brigham Young University of Hawaii.
I have worked for 5 years in the web development industry and found what I love most is creating beautiful, functional sites for others to enjoy.
The projects I have the most fun with are the ones I have worked on from the design phase to the completed project. Nothing gives me more satisfaction than seeing my work enjoyed by others.
I am currently going to school to get a degree in Web Design. I believe that there is always something more to learn and I enjoy learning as much as possible.
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Experience
Applied Research Associates October 2023 – Present Raleigh NC
User Experience Design Lead
- Lead a multidisciplinary design team in the development of user-centric solutions across multiple projects.
- Collaborate with end users to gather requirements and define application functionality.
- Research and analyze military standard operating procedures to inform application design and ensure compliance.
- Partner with developers across desktop and web platforms to align designs with project budgets and developer availability.
- Coordinate design activities with project leads to establish timelines, priorities, and deliverables.
- Facilitate design reviews to promote collaboration between development teams and project management.
- Present design solutions to clients, ensuring alignment with their needs and expectations.
- Participate in user testing events to identify and address usability issues across various application projects.
NETE Solutions July 2016 – October 2023 Morrisville NC
Web Designer and Front-end Developer
- Collaborated with clients to identify and define requirements for NIEHS (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences) websites.
- Designed and developed new web interfaces and layouts tailored to client needs.
- Worked closely with project managers and developers to enhance user experience and delivery high-quality solutions.
- Maintained up-to-date documentation for all web projects.
- Utilized Google Analytics and Webtrends reports to interpret user data and inform design design decisions.
- Facilitated and contributed to the development of user testing processes to evaluate and improve usability.
Grades of Green July 2015 – Present El Segundo CA
Wordpress Developer
- Code, test, and debug site according to project specifications.
- Utilizing PHP, SQL, HTML5 and CSS3.
- Modify, enhance, and update Grades of Green Wordpress site.
- Communicate with managers on requirements for the site.
Sourcecode North America June 2014 – May 2015 Denver CO
Web Developer
- Contributed to specifications for software programs and applications.
- Used C# ASP.Net, HTML, CSS, JS, XML and SQL.
- Enhanced software with both existing and custom jQuery and Telerik plugins.
- Utilized progressive enhancement techniques to support older browsers, while simultaneously delivering cutting-edge user experience in modern browsers.
- Coded, tested, and debugged programs according to software specifications.
- Modified, enhanced, and updated applications.
- Communicated with a dynamic team, including Product Management, Architects, Engineers and Quality Assurance Specialists in order to coordinate and document application development and testing.
Markit On Demand Oct 2010 –June 2014 Boulder CO
Web Developer
- Developed and maintained high traffic, highly visibility sites for the world’s largest financial firms and media outlets.
- Used C# in ASP.NET MVC, Angular JS within C# ASP.NET MVC, JScript in ASP Classic, HTML, CSS, and JS.
- Complimented enterprise application sites with both existing and custom jQuery plugins.
- Delivered cutting-edge user experience in modern browsers using progressive enhancement techniques to simultaneously support older browsers.
- Exposed to the stock market and other financial data, while developing applications that present dynamic information from a variety of sources.
Technical Skills
Software Skills
Education
Brigham Young University Hawaii
Bachelor of Science
Information Systems
Database Admin Emphasis
Art Institute of Colorado
Associates of Art
Web Design & Interactive Media
Awards & Recognitions
| Date | Award/Recognition | From |
|---|---|---|
| April 2023 | HHS Green Champion Award | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
| June 2020 | National Institutes of Health Award of Merit | National Institutes of Health |
| June 2016 | Spectrum - Award for Best 2D Render | Art Institute Colorado |
| June 2016 | Student of the Quarter | Art Institute Colorado |
| June 2016 | President’s Honor Roll | Art Institute Colorado |
| March 2016 | President’s Honor Roll | Art Institute Colorado |
| 2005 | BYUH Information Systems Scholarship | Brigham Young University Hawaii |
| 2004 | BYUH Information Systems Scholarship | Brigham Young University Hawaii |
| 2003 | BYUH Information Systems Scholarship | Brigham Young University Hawaii |
| 2001 | HPU Tuition Scholarship | Hawaii Pacific University |
| 2001 | Dean’s List | Hawaii Pacific University |
| 2000 | HPU Tuition Scholarship | Hawaii Pacific University |
| 2000 | Dean’s List | Hawaii Pacific University |
| June 1999 | Achieved the rank of Cadet Colonel | Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Redondo Union High School |
Hobbies
Animation
Photography
Interactive Media