Hi there! I’m a 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
Web Developer
2021-2024
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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
Web Developer, Graphic Designer, 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
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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User Experience Professionals Association
Member
since 2020
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International Association of Accessibility Professionals
Member
since 2020
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Designing for Digital
Member, Program Planning Committee
2020-2024 (conference dissolved)
Community Service
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City of Salina Accessibility Advisory Board
since 2024
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Salina Arts & Humanities Commission
Member, Co-chair (2019)
2017-2023
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, LESS, Expo, Expo EAS, node.js, Yarn, Google Slides, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Material UI, Apple App Store Connect, Google Play Developer
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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, graphic design, accessibility, databases, object-oriented programming, open source software, software release management, agile, scrum
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Practical
Problem solving, design thinking, lifelong learning, creativity, teamwork, working remotely, cross-team collaboration