• Design user interface graphics for web applications• Program responsive web applications with HTML, CSS & JavaScript in ASP.NET environment• Analyze user experience challenges; create user-centered design solutions based off customer feedback and market analysis• Stay current on UI trends and industry standards• Enhance customer satisfaction by improving the usability and ease of use in the interaction between the customers and the products

• Provide clients with graphic design and web services: brochures, flyers, logos, web design, web development, web hosting, SEO, etc.• Work with clients to determine project scope, creative direction, budget, and timeline• 12+ years of self-employment as a freelancer

• Assume the role of lead designer, developer, and/or copywriter in the company’s high-priority communication and marketing initiatives• Design, develop & maintain websites for each of the company’s individual businesses• Design printed marketing materials, including: logos, flyers, signage, posters, brochures, and other collateral to help market the company’s individual businesses• Design graphics for presentations to attract high-level company investors• Steer the vision for the company brand; ensure quality control of the brand• Work directly with hotel partner companies (Marriott, Hilton, Choice, IHG) to increase online revenue• Coordinate SEO and SEM strategies to drive website revenue** Promoted from Web Designer to Creative Director in August 2014

• Design, develop, and maintain client websites• Implement content management systems, blogs, e-commerce solutions, flash animation, and other dynamic web functions• Provide SEO services• Assist clients with website content strategy• Write project proposals for prospective clients• Communicate directly with clients to keep projects on schedule, on message, and on budget

• Design, develop, and maintain client websites• Design printed materials: CD and DVD artwork and packaging, newsletter layouts, workbooks, promotional materials, etc.• Manage a team of freelancers and in-house designers collaborating on large web projects• Provide direction to clients on website content strategy• Set up and customize online shopping carts and e-commerce solutions• Write project proposals for prospective clients• Communicate directly with clients to keep projects on schedule, on message, and on budget

Member of the 2006-2007 Buffalo Silverbacks in the American Basketball Association.

In-home sales representative with commission-based salary.