profile
I don't see myself as a Designer, a Developer, or a Marketer, I see myself as a problem solver. Finding creative solutions to fixing or improving something is what I find most fulfilling. My insatiable desire to learn how to do it myself has led me to take on responsibilities and challenges others shied away from, such as building a "Swag Dispenser" or learning how to screen print and growing that product line. Simply put, I'm a doer.
portfolio
No 1 The Swag Machine
The Swag Machine was inspired from something the sales manager saw at the PPAI (Promotional Products Association International) Expo. We were planning a lunch and learn to show clients different ways to engage with their customers through promo products. The Swag Machine would become the center piece of this event. Users could choose from eight different moods and recieve one of a possible 18 different products, with some products being used for more than one mood. You can see its development and use here.
No 2 BSA Annual Report
This annual report was one of my favorite projects. It won at both the Idaho Falls Advertising Federation and the Boise Advertising Federation. Designed to emmulate a vintage, hand-stitched leather book, the final report had a Japanese stab binding. The first half of the report is a detailed history of scouting, with the actual report portion in the back half. As an eagle scout, it was enjoyable to learn more about scouting while working on this report.
No 3 AlphaGraphics Open House
With the completion of the new Alphagraphics building, the owner wanted to hold an open house that demonstrated the enhanced capacity and production capabilities that came with the new equipment in the new location. The theme for the open house was paper airplanes. I carried this theme through a series of wooden signs that explained about the various pieces of equipment, floor graphics, apparel, game tables, a flyer that had instructions to cut and fold to make a paper plane, and even a balsa wood airplane. I won a Best of Show and a Daimond from the Idaho Falls Advertising Federation for my design work on this open house.
No 4 ISU Annual Report
This annual report was themed around safety and security. Showing ISU Credit Union's Dedication to the security of their customer's money and data. Annual reports are a fun challenge because you have to find creative ways of making boring information interesting, while still being readable and understandable. I won a Daimond from the Idaho Falls Advertising Federation for my design work on this report.
experience
Program Manager
College of Eastern Idaho
Nov 2018 – Present
Manage the Web and Application Development program and created and manage the Digital Media Specialist program. Writting outcomes, maintaining program budget, and planning course changes. Coordinate the advisory committee of local industry experts to ensure the program aligns with the needs of area employers. Teach courses on design, development, and digital media.
Assistant Course Lead
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Aug 2016 – Present
Represent the course instructors on the course council. Monitor course health and implement approved changes. Teach course on HTML, CSS and PHP within a Wordpress environment. Emphasize quality content and user experience through good design. Instructor evaluation scores are consistently above department and university averages.
Senior Designer
AlphaGraphics Idaho Falls
Oct 2013 – Nov 2018
Set up and managed our web-to-print solution; designed sites where clients order their customized products; generating over $165k in revenue the first year. Designed websites, print collateral, emails, and more. Won awards from the Idaho Falls Advertising Federation including mailers, annual reports, and signs. Launched the companies apparel printing department and trained employees on best practices for setting up artwork and equipment. Helped plan and execute numerous customer facing events including two new location open houses.
Marketing Associate/Web Designer
Chesbro Music Company
Jan 2012 – Oct 2013
Updated and maintained the companies six websites, including the creation of a full retail website designed for selling high end and custom guitars. This site did nearly $40k in sales it's first year. Maintained the company's ebay store front, designing product listing, copy writing, and photographing over 1000 guitars and other instruments. Elevated this sales channel from nearly zero sales the previous year to over $30,000 of revenue by years end. Designed ads for catalogs, flyers, posters, billing statements, and weekly marketing emails.
Graphic and Web Designer
Freelance
Apr 2010 – Present
Served as web developer for several small websites. Hired by Chesbro Music Co. as an independent contractor to help with their TetonGuitars.com site before being hired full-time. Photography for weddings and high school seniors. Designed various logos and business cards. Helping comicconrun.com design the medals awarded to runners.
skills
- Graphic Design
- Photography/Videography
- Web Development
- Mock-ups and Wireframes
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- XD
- HTML/CSS
- JavaScript
- Node.js
- PHP/MySQL