Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design Emphasis, 1999, Mississippi State University

Proficiency

• HTML
• CSS
• PHP
• jQuery
• Javascript
• Command Line
• Git
• Google Office
• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Creative Suite
• QuarkXpress

 

Work Experience

Parthenon Publishing

Front End Web Developer • July 2016 - present

• Expert knowledge of WordPress theming, HTML, CSS and SCSS along with working knowledge of HTML5
•  Demonstrated thorough understanding of media queries and responsive design and performed cross-browser and cross-platform testing
• Hand-coded custom WordPress themes and plugins for new websites based on specifications from internal design and strategy teams
• Implementation of jQuery and Javascript for creating page actions
• Performed updates and maintenance on existing websites
• Created wireframes and website design mockups
• Contributed regularly to the company blog on topics related to my areas of expertise
• Edited graphic and web designs according to client specifications
• Demonstrated a mastery of version control software; identified and archived almost 400 inactive websites, audited websites and plugins for active sites and created 150+ repositories for them on Github
• Creation of two monthly email newsletters (“The Parthenon Post” and “Unsung Nashville”)

 

Permelia Media

Front End Web Developer • November 2015 - present

• Translated finished Photoshop designs into custom-themed WordPress pixel perfect websites
• Edited purchased themes via child themes to create custom design and functionality solutions
• Performed cross-browser testing and debugging
• Implemented SEO best practices
• Administered tutorials to website owners
• Excelled in customer service with non-technical web users

 

Sprclldr

Front End Web Developer • June 2012 - October 2015

• Full knowledge of HTML, PHP, CSS and SCSS along with some knowledge of HTML5
• Full knowledge of WordPress CMS
• Expertise converting Photoshop and Illustrator mockups to hand-coded WordPress websites
• Gained knowledge of jQuery and Javascript for creating page actions
• Secured experience with git for managing theme repositories
• Coordinated with clients on change orders
• Demonstrated solid design skill for converting client artwork into themes
• Self-managed website development milestones within a project management tool (Podio, Basecamp, etc.)
• Displayed ability to design for the web and/or adapt existing designs to fit site requirements
• Experienced managing web hosting accounts using cPanel

 

Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum

Graphic Designer • July 2006 - October 2006

• Creation and visual development of promotional materials consistent with organization brands and strategy
• Oversaw and designed brochures, ads, retail products, exhibit materials, signage, magazines and printed collateral material
• Supervised printing, manufacturing and delivery of materials produced

 

Freelance Graphic Design

December 2004 - July 2016

Clients included:

• Music Services Unlimited
• Vanderbilt University Press
• East Nashville’s Annual “Thirth of July Block Party”
• Adventure Science Center
• Lockeland Springs Neighborhood Association
• Betsy Phillips
• Dennis Greeno, CPA
• Dr. Robert W. Cowden
• SonyBMG
• Emotiva Audio
• Creek Content
• Primarily Rye

 

Iliad Inc.

Art director • June 1999 - December 2004

• Gained extensive experience in compact disc and DVD packaging, point-of-purchase, and onesheet design
• Concepted, designed and executed all music-related design projects
• Coordinated and art directed photo shoots
• Concepted and designed presentation to promote the firm to high-profile clients and corporations
• Collaborated with external designers on client jobs
• Acted as a liaison between service bureaus and printers