Summary
I’m a Minneapolis-based web designer and full-stack developer with over 15 years of front-end development experience. I have demonstrated skills in semantic HTML5, CSS3 (including LESS, SASS, and PostCSS), responsive design, ARIA and accessibility, Node.js, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, Git, Express, jQuery, Adobe Creative Suite, and multiple content management systems, including WordPress. I’m a passionate supporter of web standards and best practices, user experience and accessibility, and flat track roller derby.
Professional Experience
American Public Media Group
Digital Product Designer
November 2021–present
- Guide the front-end design and user experience for APMG’s digital products, including Minnesota Public Radio’s websites.
- Served as lead designer for new and redesigned sites, including The Current and Carbon Sound.
Web Designer / Developer
February 2020–November 2021
- Built and improved public-facing websites, with an emphasis on front-end development.
- Developed sites in environments using React.JS, Ruby on Rails, and GraphQL APIs.
Prime Digital Academy
Full-Stack Development Student
July 2019–November 2019
- Studied full-stack software engineering in an intensive, full-time immersion classroom setting.
- Used the PERN stack to build CRUD web applications and RESTful APIs.
- Designed and developed a mobile-first web app to coordinate vanpool ridership.
- Worked in a group to build a volunteer portal and management web app for 2D Con, a local gaming convention.
Carleton College
Web Designer
January 2013–June 2019
- As a member of the Web Services team, designed and built templates for many Carleton College sites, both in WordPress and in Reason CMS, an open-source PHP & MySQL-based content management system.
- Served as lead designer and front-end developer for subsites including the Carleton College Voice, Carls Give Day, and Midwestern Arcadia.
- Designed custom HTML email templates and digital signage display templates.
Minnesota Medical Foundation, University of Minnesota
Associate Director, New Media
July 2010–January 2013
- Oversaw strategy and execution of MMF websites, including maintenance, design improvements, and front-end development projects for www.mmf.umn.edu, including thewinefest.org, and multiple social media channels.
- Planned and executed migration strategy of hundreds of online donation pages from custom forms to Blackbaud NetCommunity.
Web Applications Developer
October 2008–June 2010
- Redesigned online giving tool, resulting in higher online giving with fewer support calls.
- Authored guides to standards and best practices for MMF web development and social media.
- Migrated MMF website to Dreamweaver templates.
Enleiten, Inc.
User Experience Engineer
March 2007–June 2008
- Developed cross-platform and ADA-compliant interface for Enleiten Path, a robust Web application for task management.
- Performed testing and studies to improve product usability.
College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota
Web & Multimedia Professional
July 2006–December 2007
- Designed and improved CEHD websites and information architecture.
- Researched and developed implementation strategies for content management systems.
- Developed interim website for the newly-created College of Design.
College of Human Ecology, University of Minnesota
Academic Technology Professional
August 2003–June 2006
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to develop and produce academic technology projects.
- Produced websites, presentations, and videos for teaching and outreach programs.
Information Technology Specialist
March 2000–July 2003
- Provided technology support, including assistance with College websites.
Leadership Experience
Minnesota Roller Derby
Minnesota All-Stars Assistant Coach
May 2017–November 2019
- Led successful efforts to improve team cohesion and morale following a period of high turnover and anxiety.
- Managed the bench during games, ensuring a calm, focused, and positive mood.
TechComm and Art Committee Member
September 2017–June 2020
- Updated the MNRollerDerby.com website theme to reflect a complete league rebranding.
- Built a new branded, responsive, flexible HTML email template for the league newsletter.
- Prepared league trading card digital assets for print.
Education
Prime Digital Academy, Minneapolis, MN
Full-Stack Software Engineering Certification
November 2019
Carleton College, Northfield, MN
B.A., Physics
June 2000