PROFILE
"I grew up on a farm, but instead of growing crops I dreamed of being an artist. Although I don’t plant seeds like my father, my work has given me the chance take part in true creation. Being an artist has allowed me the creative freedom to use illustration, design, and code to bring stories to life. I have created entire worlds with a pencil and a few lines of code."
EMPLOYMENT
Catalis, provider of government SaaS software payment solutions
2015 - Present -
Front-End Design Manager
- Sole designer tasked with UI/UX design and front-end development for financial services web applications.
- Designed and built TypeScript components for web apps used by the IRS and state government entities.
- Worked directly with the back-end development team to ensure quality implementation of the product.
- Focused on end users in need of intuitive interface designs for both customers and internal clients.
- Sole dev tasked with ensuring all ADA 508 requirements were implemented in all of our payment applications.
- Oversaw the work of junior design contractors for a year while building a new cloud based payment platform.
- Proficient Knowledge in HTML, CSS, and TypeScript used to create functional front-end designs.
- Built prototypes and static mock-ups for internal and external tools using InVision and Adobe XD.
Freelance Illustration
2013 - 2015
- Commercial illustration for clients such as Adobe, Jonathan Martin Creative Inc., and Blue Ridge Capital.
- Writer and artist of several comic books and graphic novels including Ninjasaur, Power Skull, and Settle.
AT&T/Bellsouth, Nashville, TN
1999 - 2013 Senior Graphic Artist
- Designed effective advertising for both large and small businesses all over the country.
- Key member of the group tasked with transitioning from print to internet advertising.
- Created websites for large clients who were entering online advertising for the first time.
EDUCATION
Nashville State
2013 - 2014
Web Page Authoring Certificate
Studied interactive and responsive website design using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript with a focus on writing accessible, validating code.
Nossi College of Art
1996 - 1998
Associates Degree in Commercial Art
Studied all aspects of graphic design including illustration, advertising, branding, packaging, typography, color theory, and photography.