Hi there! I’m an independent design technologist based in Salina, Kansas who thrives on creating empowering and human-centered digital experiences that advocate for real users.
You’re probably asking, what the hell is a design technologist? As a design technologist, I see beauty in code and appreciate impeccable user experience (UX). I’m a front-end web developer with design chops. I can tackle front-end programming, design, and UX all at the same time. I care about the integrity of a product’s code and the quality of its look and feel. And through testing and research, I can make sure everything works together to solve a problem.
Resume
Professional Experience
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ByWater Solutions
Aspen Developer
since 2021
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Salina Public Library
Tech Support Assistant, Tech Desk Assistant
2019-2021
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Accessible Home Health
Media Coordinator
2018-2019
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Salina Journal
Digital Designer, Web Developer, Digital Traffic Coordinator
2014-2018
Education
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Maryland Institute College of Art
Master of Professional Studies, User Experience Design
2021
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Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science--emphasis in Web Development
2019
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Salina Area Technical College
Associate of Applied Science, Graphic Design
2019
Honors + Awards
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EPPY Awards
Best Collaborative Investigatie/Enterprise Reporting
2017
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Kansas Press Association
Best Newspaper Website, Daily Division III
2016
Publications
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Computers in Libraries
Messaging at the Point of Use: How to Implement Your Own Digital Signage Solution
40 (5), pp 4-8.
Professional Development
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Code4Lib Journal
Member, Editorial Committee
2020-2021
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Designing for Digital
Member, Program Planning Committee
since 2020
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User Experience Professionals Association
Member
since 2020
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International Association of Accessibility Professionals
Member
since 2020
Community Service
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Salina Arts & Humanities Commission
Member, Co-chair (2019)
since 2017
Skills
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Technical
HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Python, Git/versioning, React Native, Javascript, WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe XD, Adobe InDesign, Google Analytics, Google DFP, Figma, Miro, Mural, InVision
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Industry
Information architecture, user experience, human-centered design, usability testing, search engine optimization, user interface design, user research, frontend web development, card sorting, customer journey mapping, heuristic evaluation, personas, prototyping
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Practical
Problem solving, design thinking, lifelong learning, creativity, teamwork