Resume

2011 - Present        Kansas State University        Manhattan, KS
UX / UI Specialist
    - Design polished, production-ready visual and user interfaces for custom enterprise applications and digital experiences.
    - Develop visual identities, design systems, interface components, and supporting visual assets for custom-built applications.
    - Create digital experiences across web and application environments, balancing visual quality, usability, accessibility, and business objectives.
    - Conduct user research and usability activities and use findings to inform visual and interaction-design decisions.
    - Develop prototypes and design concepts to explore ideas, communicate visual direction, validate interactions, and support user testing.
    - Collaborate with developers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to take designs from concept through implementation.
    - Serve as a university-wide design resource, providing expertise in visual design, UX/UI, interaction design, web design, and front-end development.
    - Create and refine visual assets while maintaining consistency across digital experiences and organizational initiatives.
    - Translate complex requirements and information into clear, intuitive, and visually engaging interfaces.
    - Advocate for inclusive, human-centered design and ensure that user needs remain central throughout the design process.
    - Perform custom front-end web development.

2010 - 2011        University of Kansas        Lawrence, KS
Web Designer
    - Conceptualized, designed, and developed custom websites and digital experiences.
    - Created visual layouts and front-end interfaces using HTML and CSS.
    - Redesigned and maintained departmental websites to keep content current, engaging, and visually consistent.
    - Designed and developed custom email templates.
    - Designed a custom visual interface for a touchscreen kiosk system.
    - Collaborated with stakeholders to translate communication goals and content requirements into effective digital designs.

     
2007 - 2010        Imagemakers            Wamego, KS
Designer / Web Developer
    - Created visual designs across a broad range of digital and print applications, including websites, content management systems, email campaigns, logos, book covers, business cards, brochures, apparel, packaging, wine labels, vehicle graphics, billboards, and promotional products.
    - Designed and developed custom websites, pixel-perfect front-end development, collaboration with programmers to implement back-end development to support design concepts.
    - Developed brand identities and visual assets for clients across multiple industries.
Prepared production-ready artwork for print, promotional products, signage, apparel, and other applications.
    - Designed and produced email templates and digital marketing materials.
    - Worked directly with clients to understand their needs, develop concepts, incorporate feedback, and deliver final designs.
    - Managed design and production of ASI promotional products, including artwork preparation and order coordination.

2005 - 2007             GTM Sportswear        Manhattan, KS
Screen Print Art Supervisor
    - Led a team of designers, interns, and office staff responsible for creating and preparing artwork for apparel and promotional products.
    - Provided art direction and maintained visual quality across a high-volume production environment with multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
    - Served as a liaison between Sales and Screen Printing, translating customer requirements into effective, production-ready visual solutions.
    - Consulted with clients and internal teams to resolve design and production challenges.
Identified opportunities to improve creative workflows and developed processes to increase efficiency and consistency.
    - Designed and prepared artwork across apparel, screen printing, and ASI promotional products while maintaining awareness of current design trends and production techniques.

     
1999 - 2005                  BCR Awards, Inc.        Manhattan, KS
Graphic Designer
    - Designed advertising, brochures, catalogs, proposals, trade-show materials, websites, icons, custom awards, and other marketing communications.
    - Developed visual concepts and layouts with strong attention to typography, composition, imagery, and brand consistency.
    - Consulted directly with clients to develop creative solutions based on their needs and objectives.
    - Maintained and updated the company website.
    - Photographed and scanned products and imagery for use in visual communications.
    - Collaborated on the design of new award products and created physical prototypes.
    - Prepared artwork for computerized engraving and produced custom engraved awards.

2004 - 2005          Almost Live             Manhattan, KS
Mobile Disc Jockey
    - Managed the setup, operation, and teardown of professional audio equipment for live events, adapting to different venues, technical requirements, and client needs.
    - Developed strong client-facing and customer-service skills while managing live-event responsibilities and maintaining a professional experience from setup through completion.

1996 - 1999          McDonald’s             Wamego, KS
Crew Chief
    - Led and supported a team in a fast-paced customer-service environment, coordinating daily responsibilities and maintaining operational standards.
    - Trusted with closing responsibilities and participated in the store Safety Committee, demonstrating leadership, accountability, and attention to detail.