Education
Concordia University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
- Brommer Award – Outstanding Junior Scholarship, 2000
- Merit Art Award – Outstanding Sophomore Scholarship, 1999
- Merit Art Award – Outstanding Freshman Scholarship, 1998
Skills
- Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, HTML, CSS/SASS, Javascript/jQuery, PHP, Wordpress, IOS App Development (Phonegap/Cordova), Photography, Cinema4D
Experience
Runcoach (2018-Present)
Product Designer
- I am working to transform Runcoach into the leading app for runners training for a race.
- I lead the design of our small team as we tackle the challenge of building software that adapts to the busy schedules of our users.
- I build prototypes and test my designs with runners to ensure that we are building features that are intuitive and genuinely improve our user's training.
- I strive for consistency across our web, iOS, and Android apps.
Athlinks (2016-2018)
UX Designer
- I was responsible for the UI and UX of Athlinks' website and native apps.
- I solved complex interactions around the claiming of race results that populate user’s profiles.
- I collaborated with developers with a shared goal of delighting users and improving Athlinks' products.
- I helped define processes and systems for Athlinks' relatively new UX team.
TrainingPeaks (2014-2016)
Interaction Designer
- I worked across teams, regularly providing design assistance to our iOS and Android team.
- I served as team lead (product owner) on a major web initiative to create a coach directory.
- I designed and coded a version of our website that was responsive across all devices and browsers.
- My team helped overhaul a training plan platform which contained thousands of plans.
- I built websites for the annual Endurance Coaching Summit and a #ThanksCoach social campaign.
Zila (2012-2014)
Creative Technologist
- I led the rebrand of Zila, transforming its identity into a modern dental technology company.
- I managed Zila’s brand and defined the identity of Zila’s 10 product lines.
- I produced websites, brand strategy, literature, advertisements, packaging, and tradeshow tools.
- I directed product managers, designers, developers, and vendors in the creation of marketing material.
Burns Marketing (2011-2012)
UX Designer/Developer
- I designed websites/apps for national brands such as HP, Lenovo, Baxa, SolidFire, and PCS Wireless.
- I won awards for a mobile website design for Plugless Power as well as an app called Ghost-O-Meter.
- I championed new digital efforts such as Facebook apps, Twitter integration, and brand-based games.
- I designed and oversaw the development of iOS and Android apps as well as device-friendly websites.
Red Rocket Web Specialists (2009-2011)
Creative Director
- I designed about 50 websites for small to mid-sized businesses in Northern Colorado.
- I introduced Wordpress, training staff to make it a compelling, profitable, and high quality product.
- I redefined the perception of Red Rocket, shifting away from cartoonish to professional experts.
Huebner Petersen (2003-2009)
Interactive Art Director
Nelnet (2002-2003)
Graphic Designer
Focus on the Family (1999-2002)
Freelance Graphic Designer
Front Range Community College (February-June 2002)
Graphic Designer
Concordia University (1997-2001)
Staff Photographer, Graphic Designer