Experience

LegalCorps
Client work | 12/8/2011-1/5/2012
Developer/Designer
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Sub-Contracted to create new website for probono legal assistance nonprofit, www.legalcorps.org with short turn-around time.

  • Completed entire design process, including wireframing, client chose from three design options
  • Worked from list of required functionality to find appropriate add-ons and plugins
  • Re-structured content architecture
  • Created guidelines for choosing stock photography
  • Developed site with CMS back-end
  • Trained client on use of site

Environment: WordPress, php, CSS, HTML, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

AcuPolarity Wellness Center, Ageless Yoga
Client Work | 2/2010 – Present

 Developer/Designer, Social Media Strategist, Marketing Consultant
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Small Massage and Yoga Business in St. Cloud, MN

  • Designed and Developed both current web properties on very fixed budget
  • Consulted on content structure for both websites
  • Consulted on social media strategy for agelessyoga
  • Multiple ongoing projects in print & web
  • Trained client on SEO, use of WordPress, basic CSS and data backup
All with Terrific Results!

Environment: WordPress, php, CSS, HTML, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth
Part Time Employment | 6/2009 – 11/2011

Dorm Supervisor, Y.E.S. Intern
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St. Paul talented youth, pre-college program(M.I.T.Y), first-fourth grade acceleration program(Y.E.S)

  • Responsible for the safety and well-being of 70 middle & high school students for duration of program
  • Organized daily meetings
  • Planned daily activities
Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Full Time Employment | 1/2011 –10/2011
Website Coordinator
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Multi-discipline role including designing, developing, managing content, project coordination and social media management.

  • Managed email marketing via Exact Target, created multiple templates, and regularly sent emails to over 100,000 customers
  • Implemented new admin structure and approval process for Treasure Island  web applications
  • Regularly researched and presented new social media opportunities for Treasure Island
  • Kept content up-to-date on 200+ page website
  • Spearheaded development of new main website, working as main architect, designer, developer, and towards end of project, as coordinator working from offices of Periscope in Minneapolis. New site is complete with simplified content structure, improved usability, patched security holes, streamlined update process and multiple dynamic content areas. www.treasureislandcasino.com

Environment: WordPress, php, CSS, HTML, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Ruby on Rails, Exact Target,Microsoft Outlook, Google Apps

CW Print & Design
Personal Project | 12/2009 – 6/2010
Co-Owner, Engineer, Press Operator, Artist
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Experimental “environmentally friendly t-shirt printing” company catering to student organizations

  • Designed and constructed functional 4 color screen-printing press from scrap metal (Car wheel, child swing-set, bed frame), as well as other pieces of screen-printing equipment such as an ink drying system and exposure table
  • Organized purchase and tracking of supplies
  • Completed regular invoicing, estimates, sales
  • Designed and created unique packaging for finished products
  • Designed and produced final product

Environment: TurboCad, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator

Kirby Program Board
Part Time Employment – 11/2007 – 6/2010

Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Assistant Coordinator
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University of Minnesota Duluth Student Programming Board

  • Created event posters and marketing for 20+ events per year
  • Founded still standing week-long school spirit event “KPB Meltdown”
  • Restructured board in final year eliminating four positions with very positive results and increased attendance