Profile
I’m a Web Designer that is driven by curiosity about why people interact on the web. At Petomundo! I scoured the web looking for growing web technologies, looking for a platform that would enable us to effectively communicate, and open conversations with customers, competitors, and open alliances with local non-profits. As a result, I built a web community that boasts insane traffic, and we have a faithful community centered around the idea of being an outlet of pet education, and donations to worthy animal related casues. I’m fanatical about understanding our marketplace better every day, week and month — and have helped Petomundo’s brands grow dramatically as a result.
Experience
Adjunct Faculty, Stevens-Henager College
Orem Utah, October 2009 – Present
Classes taught: Web Design, HTML+CSS, Logo and Branding Design, Flash, and Web Design Portfolios. Received exceptional ratings in student feedback.
Social Content Manager, Petomundo!
Provo Utah, June 2008 – July 2009
Responsible for design and content of multi-faceted social network. Worked developing brand, analyzing web site traffic growth, web site UI and advertising revenue.
Studio Engineer, UVU Studios and Engineering
Orem Utah, February 2008 – June 2008
Studios and Engineering at UVU encompassed a wide range of responsibilities. From working as a Technical Director for a Division One basketball team, running camera for campus wide events, and developing digital signage techniques for school advertising. Also responsible for speedy delivery of edited goods, studio lighting, audio, and tape operating.
Web Developer, TV Editor & Graphic Design, BrideAccess.com
Draper Utah, September 2007 – February 2008
Updated and managed content for dynamic high traffic website. Provided and implemented graphic design ideas and structured concepts and layouts for web site, and print materials. Results were implemented in web, print, and large format campaigns. Also developed branding elements for regional TV show.
Producer, Firstline Security
Orem Utah, January 2005 – September 2007
Oversaw creation, implementation, and production of a new reality based TV show called “The Prodigy”. Produced sales training for national sales company. Using RSS (real simple syndication) technology, made content immediately downloadable globally direct to iPods. Developed branding, marketing, and graphics consistent with company style guidelines.
Senior Sales Associate, Simply|Mac
Orem Utah, 2005 – 2007
Responsible for sales of Apple computer hardware and software, as well as holding consumer seminars to teach about new products, applications, and services offered by the store. Conducted several on-site training for businesses and general consumers dealing with video production, website production and general IT support.
Recruitment Ambassador, Utah Valley University
Orem Utah, 2005
Managed new student orientation and provided tours for prospective students of the school.
Skills
- Video editing and graphics utilizing Final Cut Studio
- Smashing print and web design with Adobe CS3
- Fantastic video with Canon and Panasonic HD Video Cameras
- Basically semi-pro with my Nikon D80. How can photography increase your brand?
- Building communities, and evangelizing your brand with WordPress blogging tools and plugins.
- Working relationship with Linux distros, Apache servers, MySQL databases and glorious PHP.
Education
- Utah Valley University, Orem UT — Bachelor of Science, Digital Media
- President and Founder of Utah Valley Mac Users Group, 2005-2006
- Assistant to Academic Vice President of ASUVSC, 2004-2005
- Cheerleader, 2004 – 2005
Portfolio
For examples of work, follow the link to my portfolio here.
