Resume

North UX

Owner

March 2016 – Present

• Recruit and manage a team of contractors (design, project management, development) to execute design and development work for clients
• Envision user experience interactions and implement overall project plans
• Strategize development approach to manage personal workload, and placing expert developers in appropriate roles
• Launched over 12 website enhancement projects including full site redesigns and functionality overhauls within one year, while also managing client day-to-day needs
• Lead company to over $100k in gross revenue in the first 12 months, while ensuring individual projects created a profit

 

Level Five Solutions

UX Engineer

February 2016 – March 2016 (short-term employment)

• Tech lead for Level Five on BNSF Auction Site Phase 1
• Worked with BNSF Development team to ensure compatibility with existing systems and processes as well as train them on new technology through daily stand-ups, and bi-weekly code reviews.
• Participated in brainstorming and UX design sessions for additional projects as requested

 

Honeystreet

Senior Web Designer/Developer

October 2007 – January 2016

• Managed web projects, from initial quote to delivered website, including account management, discovery, user experience, wireframing, design, and development
• Delivered responsive, mobile first websites built using custom WordPress themes/plugins
• Directed decisions on site architecture, plugins and development process for each website, based on user needs and client expectations
• Oversaw implementation of new web technologies and best-practices for the company as a whole
• Lead and executed production of video, print, photography, and brand projects

 

Children’s Mercy Family Health Partners

Publications Coordinator

October 2006 – October 2007

• Incorporated new branding into a series of print materials used for marketing and education
• Initiated, designed and built e-newsletter to supplement existing print version
• Created workflow to manage design requests

 

Saddleback Valley Community Church

Tech Graphics Specialist

May 2004 – October 2006

• Designed and implemented on screen graphics in multiple services and live events on weekends and throughout the week
• Recruited, trained and managed team of approximately 15 volunteers to run screen graphics during rehearsal, services and other live events
• Camera operator and video control room assistance during conferences and special events

 

Westside Family Church

Worship Arts Assistant

February 2001 – May 2004

• Managed graphic design needs of the church, including print and digital, both internal communications and external marketing efforts.
• Designed and built a website to promote church produced CD recording
• Produced weekly pre-service video announcements and countdown, including script writing, directing and shooting talent, editing, and graphic animation effects.
• Production Director – brainstorming in-service creative for specific message topics and leading the team to execution. This included set design, script writing, video production, casting, tech needs, and overseeing service in progress.
• Lead communicator to volunteer team about needs, expectations and ongoing schedule changes

 

VML

Administrative Coordinator

October 2000 – February 2001

• Managed interns, daily tasks and workflow
• Provided back-up receptionist duties as needed
• Completed overflow projects in Account Management, Design and other areas as needed