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Seattle, Wa, Us

Collaborating with clients to design, develop, and deploy complex web and mobile applications, including end-to-end project management from ideation to launch. Led technical implementation using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Remix), CMS tools (Sanity CMS), and mobile tech (React Native).Key Accomplishments:- Developed and launched a digital archive site, BMC Yearbook, that incorporated over 10,000 digitized items, improving access to archival data for multiple institutions. This project led to the successful sale of the platform to a museum for ongoing use.- Optimized user interfaces for web and mobile platforms, driving usability improvements that significantly enhanced user engagement for clients.- Currently building a mobile application that includes features such as booking and scheduling, customer communication, and waiver management.

Harrisonburg, Va, Us

Led the development and modernization of front-end web application (React, Typescript, Material UI) for Chatbot team. Collaborated closely with backend teams (C#) and AI teams (Python) to deliver innovative, responsive interfaces.Key Accomplishments:- Revamped existing web codebases, reducing code volume by 70% and enhancing performance across devices. Resulted in faster load times and increased app responsiveness.- Improved accessibility by creating a working group with designers, QA, and developers, to meet current WCAG standards, ensuring inclusivity for diverse user groups.- Integrated AI functionality into the student-facing chatbot platform, leveraging machine learning and large language models (LLM) to automate and streamline user interactions.

Built and launched full-stack web applications while also providing UI/UX design expertise for a high-traffic agency. Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring high-quality solutions were delivered on time.Key Accomplishments:- Designed and developed three web applications, including a custom analytics dashboard, interactive map with Mapbox, and Shopify storefront using Remix/Hydrogen, leading to enhanced client engagement and increased sales.- Streamlined design workflows by collaborating with clients and developers to create intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for high-volume, complex applications.

Worked for nearly a decade in museums and archives, leading digitization initiatives and improving access to collections through technology, project management, and collaboration. Specialized in digitizing archival records, creating metadata, and ensuring digital preservation for long-term access.Key Accomplishments:- Led digitization efforts for 7 institutions, converting tens of thousands of archival items into digital formats, increasing public access and ensuring long-term preservation.- Developed efficient workflows for metadata creation and digital preservation, improving discoverability and sustainability of collections across various media types.Professional Experience:- Digital Archivist | Asheville Art Museum (2022): Managed a large-scale digital archiving project, selected file formats and storage solutions, and trained staff on digital preservation.- Digital Archivist | Penland School of Craft (2021): Led digitization of audiovisual content, developed metadata schemas, and published collections online.- Collections & Programs Manager | National Crime Museum (2019-2020): Managed collections, exhibit development, and public programs, ensuring proper preservation and display of objects.- Digitization Tech | Appleton Art Museum (2018): Digitized collection items and managed collection database.- Lepidoptera Collection Tech | Florida Museum of Natural History (2018): Created DNA vouchers of Lepidoptera collection and digitized into iDig software.- Operations Manager | EDG (2017-2018): Managed two traveling, multi-million dollar exhibitions.- Graphic/Web Designer (2017-2019), Marketing Director (2017), Registrar (2016-2017), Visitor Services & Volunteer Manager (2015-2016) | Blowing Rock Art & History Museum: Migrated museum’s website from WP to custom, graphic design, digitized over 5,000 items, and managed exhibitions in PastPerfect. - Graphic Design Intern | Foosaner Art Museum (2014)

Designed and developed websites and digital experiences for multiple sister companies, contributing to their growth from a warehouse operation to a major showroom presence.Key Accomplishments:- Led the design and development of multiple e-commerce platforms, expanding brand recognition and driving sales for the company's three distinct brands.- Managed digital marketing efforts across social media and print campaigns, resulting in increased brand awareness and customer engagement.- Collaborated on a cross-functional team, improving internal processes and project timelines by introducing structured project management tools.

Master Of Information Science - Mis

Master Of Arts - Ma, Design And Applied Arts

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Digital History

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Design And Applied Arts