Resume
Over 10 Years of Experience
Education
Theater Performance
Experience
2015-Present
Amazing Media
Consultant & Founder
- Delivered award-winning UX/UI and development solutions for Sprint/T-Mobile, Hill's Pet, Intel, Hallmark, Kansas.gov, and more — driving engagement, accessibility, and conversions.
- Designed and launched Hallmark’s first responsive e-commerce site and improved Kansas.gov’s national portal ranking from #43 to #7.
- Produced multimedia campaigns boosting client organic traffic by 63% and increasing e-file registrations by 22%.
2025-2026
Walz Tetrick Advertising
Email Developer
- Developed responsive HTML email campaigns for agency clients, translating creative designs into polished, brand-accurate digital experiences in the DotDigital platform.
- Tested and optimized campaigns across major email clients and devices using Email on Acid, resolving rendering issues and improving accessibility and reliability.
- Collaborated with designers, account teams, and project managers to deliver email campaigns, HTML5 display ads, and animated social content on tight deadlines.
2025
JE Dunn (Contract)
Web Developer
- Led complete rebuild of JE Dunn corporate, Aptitude, and Blue Hat websites; delivering responsive, secure, and performant sites aligned to business goals.
- Built custom WordPress solutions leveraging Elementor, Crocoblock, and bespoke HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
- Partnered with stakeholders and vendors to ensure smooth delivery and ongoing optimization.
2024
Meyocks (Contract)
Web Developer
- Developed and maintained WordPress sites with high standards for accessibility, performance, and user experience.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on branding and marketing strategy execution.
- Delivered custom plugins, optimized performance, and provided training & support to team members.
2022-2023
Grace Advertising
Creative Director
- Designed and delivered all creative assets across digital, video, print, and web for mission-driven clients.
- Produced, directed, and edited video campaigns and led the MaIH Center launch.
- Rebranded and managed 15+ WordPress sites while introducing Agile workflows to improve efficiency.
2022
MyHomeLabs/Haled (Contract)
Senior Front-End and WordPress Developer
- Designed all UX workflows in Figma, led front-end WordPress development, and directed brand imagery and content creation.
- Produced training, promotional, and social video content while delivering a company-wide rebrand.
- Monitored and improved site KPIs using Google Analytics.
2021-2022
VMLY&R
User Experience Designer
- Designed engaging, accessible web, email, and app experiences for enterprise clients (e.g., T-Mobile, Intel, Nabisco).
- Produced videos, podcasts, and client-facing multimedia.
- Advocated for inclusive design, ensuring WCAG compliance and usability for all users.
2019-2021
Red Fuse/VMLY&R
Art Director/Developer
- Developed HTML emails, landing pages, and CRM campaigns (SFMC, AEM) with measurable results — including 20%+ increase in engagement.
- Drove accessibility improvements and supported major campaigns like NBC/Hill’s Pet “Clear the Shelter.”
- Led design and execution of high-converting landing pages and email automations.
2017-2018
Indicia Design
Lead Developer
- Created custom WordPress themes, plugins, and security standards while leading Agile workflows.
- Delivered training, managed client communications, and maintained high-quality deliverables across multiple sites.
2016-2017
Penton Media Group Contract
Legacy Web Developer
- Managed 30+ WordPress websites, implementing custom plugins, security standards, and agile workflows to optimize performance and reliability.
- Leveraged analytics and A/B testing to enhance user experience and retain top revenue-generating sites.
- Delivered rapid recovery of compromised sites while maintaining business continuity and client satisfaction.
2015
Heartland Financial Group
Creative Director
- Increased lead generation by 37% through strategic email marketing and CRM automation.
- Designed UX/UI for web, email, and landing pages while creating recruitment and training programs for sales teams.
- Collaborated with partners to align creative strategy with business objectives and brand standards.
Volunteering
2024-Present
DBSA
Support Group Facilitator
• Facilitate multiple weekly online support group sessions via Zoom, providing a safe, inclusive, and empathetic space for individuals navigating mental health challenges.
• Led solution-focused discussions emphasizing peer support, coping strategies, and resource sharing tailored to the needs of participants.
• Fostered community building by encouraging open communication, mutual respect, and collaboration among diverse group members.
• Managed group dynamics, addressing sensitive topics with professionalism and compassion while maintaining focus on positive, actionable outcomes.
• Contributed to the development of the group's structure and goals, helping participants build sustainable support networks and improve overall mental well-being.
2019-2022
VMLY&R DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
DEI Regional Lead & Chairperson
• Act as an assistant to the regional chair, overseeing DEI activations in the Kansas City offices
• Be a point of contact for the employee volunteer ERGs/Fearless Champions
• Encourage employee hand raising and generally spreading the word of the work that VMLY&R is doing in the DEI spac
2012-2020
Kansas City St Patrick's Day Parade
Committee Lead
I served as a committee member for the St. Patrick's Day parade in Kansas City, currently the 2nd largest St Paddy's day parade in the United States.
Every year, in addition to actually putting on the parade, we work with many charities and non-profits in the KC area to assist with food and monetary donations for organizations such as Harvesters and City Missions.
Two of our larger events are our food drive for Harvesters and our charity golf tournament.
2015-2020
Santa Clutch Donation Drive
Founder
A donation drive that I founded to benefit the Great Plains SPCA and run each holiday season.
An event that I founded in honor of my late soul-dog, Clutch.
I managed relationships with multiple retail and service locations for drop boxes, as well as direct donations.
2009-Present
Harvesters
Volunteer
I regularly donate my time at the Harvester’s central processing facility to sort donations made to them.
Clients
Skills
Expertise
Accessibility/WCAG, Agile Methodology, Animation, Copywriting, Digital Design, Email Design/Development, Email/CRM Marketing, Photo Retouching, Photography, Print Design, Public Speaking, Responsive Design, SEO/PPC, Social Media, Technical Writing, UI/UX, Video Production, Web Development, WordPress Development
Technology
Bootstrap, CSS/CSS3, Flexbox, HTML/HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, SASS, XML, XSL
Software
Adobe Creative Suite, Audition, Adobe XD, After Effects, Canva, Figma, Garageband, Illustrator, InDesign, InVision, Litmus, Lucky Orange, Miro, Photoshop, Premiere, SalesForce Marketing Cloud (SFMC), SharePoint, Sketch, TeamSite, WebFlow, WordPress, Zeppelin
Skills
AI in Action
Dotdigital
Email Marketing
HubSpot Academy
Preventing Workplace Harassment - Fundamentals Office (CPE/CLE) (ML)
Traliant
AI Essentials by Google
6RYKR1H8U72J
Inclusive Interviewing and Hiring
2443_6_14588_1630419373
Email and Newsletter Marketing Foundations
Optimizing Marketing Emails
Content Marketing: Newsletters