About Me

I'm passionate about everything web and interactive.

I've been involved in a variety of projects including, but not limited to, website planning, responsive web design, web development, email marketing, and video/photo shoots. Continue reading for more details about my work experience.

About Me

Skills

Technical

  • Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Experience with C# and SQL
  • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and After Effects
  • Development experience with responsive websites
  • Experience with Bootstrap, jQuery, LESS/Sass
  • Cross-browser testing experience
  • Strong knowledge of HTML email development using ExactTarget and Pardot
  • Content Management System (CMS) installation, development, and maintenance experience using Sitecore and WordPress

Professional

  • Planning experience using requirement docs, sitemaps, wireframes, and building prototypes
  • Strong knowledge of UX and web design principles
  • Experience working on marketing campaigns and branding efforts
  • Strong knowledge of email marketing best practices and execution
  • Ability to think critically and execute creative solutions
  • Strong attention to detail

Examples

Websites

Photography & Video

  • Vikings
  • Seahawks
  • Senior Photo
  • Loon
  • Wedding
  • Bike

Employment History

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. - Eden Prairie, MN

Web Developer (Marketing Department): December 2012- Present
I help design and build websites and internal tools from start to finish using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C# .NET, and SQL. I'm also responsible for QA and leading/managing website releases. Additionally, I mentor other employees on the web team. Major projects include installing and upgrading Sitecore, developing a global newsroom website, and converting many sites to work responsively for mobile devices.
Web Designer / Front End Developer (Marketing Department): October 2008 - December 2012
I maintained and helped design numerous external and internal company websites, as well as kept the company's social media sites on brand. I helped plan, design, and execute email marketing campaigns, icons, banner ads, landing pages, and company videos. Major projects include launching a new U.S. website, a new Europe website with six different languages, and a new website for the TMC division in Chicago.

Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering - NDSU Research Facility - Fargo, ND

Communications Specialist Apprentice: August 2007 - August 2008
Served as website manager and designer, launched a new company website, produced videos, built and sent e-newsletters, took photos, helped with event planning and execution, wrote news releases, managed dynamic digital signage and gave tours.
Communications Intern: May 2007 - August 2007
Designed posters, created videos, and took photos for various research departments. Also helped create, and redesign departmental websites.

The Spectrum - NDSU Newspaper - Fargo, ND

Web Editor: January 2007 - May 2007.
Maintained and updated the website (www.ndsuspectrum.com).
Photographer: January 2005 - May 2007.
Took photos for campus newspaper; specialized in sports photography.

Education / Awards

North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mass Communication, Minor in Web Design
Graduation: August 2007 - GPA 3.6

  • Certified Sitecore Developer - August 2014
  • Interaction Design (User Experience) Certification - Currently in progress
  • Eagle Scout
  • NDSU Dean's list throughout college career
  • 1st place in sports photography among North Dakota universities - 2006

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