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While I am stoked about every layer of web application development, my strengths are in Front-End User Interface Design and Development.

Things I Love: Creating. Designing. Coding. Wife.

Things I Like: Liberty, Economics, Football, Drums, Epic Power Metal, Minecraft, Star Wars.
Experience
Senior Web Graphics and User Interface Designer
@Press Ganey
-Work with Project Owner and Manager to create direction of web application products
-Build and refine user experiences across several web application initiatives
-Develop web-based (SCSS/HTML/JS/Ruby) application front-ends for demonstration and development internally, and externally for clients and future customers
-Design solutions for communicating highly complex data in pleasant and understandable ways
-Create all graphical assets for applications
-Assist other remote software teams with application designs and direction
Location
Portland, Oregon
Dates
May 2011 - Present
Website
http://pressganey.com
User Experience Designer
@Educational Policy Improvement Center (EPIC)
Details
-Chief on site front-end UI and UX resource.
-Build and maintain user flows, interactions, and outcomes from initial sketches to interactive HTML/CSS/JS/PHP mock-ups, to final polished products.
-Support back-end development team merging visual layer with 
business code PHP/Javascript layer.
-Build and work with Content Management Systems.
-Advise research team in planning applications and projects for state-wide clients.
-In charge of video production and online distribution.
Location
Eugene, Or
Dates
November 2009 - May 2011
Website
http://epiconline.org
Designer and Front-End Develop
@InstantAction, Garage Games
Details
-Primary team asset for integrating CSS/HTML/JS front-end UI/UX across complex javascript and PHP Zend Framework browser based game platform application.
-Worked with fast-paced web development and design teams creating project concepts, to final live web applications serving more than 2 million registered users.
-Integrated web application into Facebook.
-Conceptualized user experience of site features as well as informed project direction of future network plans.
Location
Eugene, OR
Dates
January 2008 - December 2009
Website
http://www.garagegames.com/
Web Designer and Developer
@BowTech
Details
-Incorporated cutting-edge web technology into existing online content to build on the online presence of a revolutionary company.
-Oversaw and produced five major websites, two related online stores, and a consumer level online store.
-Implemented solutions to help bridge the gap between the web and non-technical users through powerful and user-friendly content management systems.
-Advised marketing department on current web trends, ideas, and new technologies.
Location
Eugene, OR
Dates
October 2006 - December 2007
Website
http://bowtecharchery.com
Web Designer and Developer
@Pure Blue
Details
-Created website designs, coded CSS and XHTML for diverse range of clients, including world relief organizations and home security businesses.
-Formatted PDF proposals for major corporations including Microsoft and Corbis.
-Worked directly with clients to ensure seamless communication as I consistently exceeded requirements and met deadlines, often with extremely quick turnaround times.
Location
Eugene, OR
Dates
September 2005 - September 2006
Website
http://purebluedesign.com/
Multimedia Director
@First Baptist Church Eugene / Camp Harlow
Details
-Created, illustrated, and maintained more than five websites, weblogs, and all collateral for various departments.
-Pioneered new ways for organization to use media and technology, improving communication of more than 2,000 people.
-Headed team of three designers to create video CD/DVD entertainment products for more than 3,000 children. (Camp Harlow).
-Trained and oversaw production team from start to finish including, conceptual design, filming, editing/production, and post-production. (Camp Harlow).
Location
Eugene, OR
Dates
January 2002 - September 2006
Multimedia Intern
@Collegiate Christian Fellowship
Details
-Handled all multimedia design for the organization.
-In charge of photography and video production.
-Built and maintained organization website.
Location
Eugene, OR
Dates
February 2002 - August 2006
Website
http://ccfeugene.com/
Education
Bachelor of Science: Multimedi
@University of Oregon
Minor in Business Administration.
Location
Eugene, OR
Dates
2001 - 2005
Associate of Arts
@Central Oregon Community College
Details
Location
Bend, OR
Dates
1999 - 2002