Overview

I’m a web designer that can write code. But also a web developer that has an eye for design. On the weekends, I play guitar and sing songs all over the state. I’m passionate about web technologies, design, and my own personal & professional development.

My Story

I grew up in Cedar Falls, IA and eventually attended The University of Northern Iowa where I earned a B.S. in Technology Management. After college I decided to take night classes to further develop my skills in web design. Shortly afterward, I found work at a small marketing agency where I started building my skills and experience.

A few years later I found myself back in school, and earned a Master of Fine Arts in Media Design from Full Sail University. Around that time I began working at a local advertising agency, where I’ve worked ever since.

Skillset

Design

90%

Branding

85%

Web Development

90%

Video/2D Animation

80%

Guitar/Vocals

90%

Songwriting

80%

Blogging

75%

Copywriting

75%

Design

As Steve Jobs famously said, “Design is not just what it looks and feels like. It’s also how it works.” In addition to making things aesthetically beautiful, I also have a passion for creating intuitive interfaces and flawless user experiences. I believe this approach applies to all media, not just websites. I’ve got a creative mind with the technical skills to put it to good use.

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Software:

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Code

When I first got into web development I did all I could to learn the ins and outs of HTML & CSS. I learned back when table-based layouts were still a thing. I’m proud to say I’ve happily moved on to more efficient methods, and embraced the more semantic nature of HTML5. Recently I’ve been using Bootstrap, SASS, and jQuery to help speed up the prototyping process.

While I mainly focus on front-end web development, I continue to learn the basics of back-end frameworks like PHP and Ruby On Rails. I’d never claim to be an expert on either, but sometimes knowing how the back end works can not only guide the decision-making process, it also makes you a more valuable asset to any development team.

Languages/Platforms:

HTML/CSS

Javascript / jQuery

Bootstrap

Wordpress

Music

I began rocking and rolling at a very early age. I took piano lessons in grade school, which would prove to be a solid foundation for future musical ventures. I was a typical band geek in junior high, and eventually transitioned from saxaphone to guitar. Throughout college I played with some pretty great musicians, many of whom have become some of my closest friends. Over the past couple years I’ve been playing in small towns around Iowa with a duo group called The Duovers.

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Musical Abilities:

Guitar

Vocals

Piano / Keyboards

Percussion