Professional experience
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4/2022–
Graphic Designer / Front-end Developer
University of Oklahoma E-TEAM
Assisting members of the E-TEAM with graphic design, web development, marketing, and email related projects.
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3/2016–4/2022
Independent Consulting, Design, and Development
Self-Employed
Assisted various clients in Japan with design, development, marketing, copywriting, user experience, quality assurance, and other website related projects.
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5/2005–5/2016
Supervisor of Web Design
Sgt Grit Marine Specialties
During my time at Sgt Grit, I worked on and helped manage various types of projects: web design and development, website analytics, search engine optimization and marketing, social media content creation, content management, newsletter and e-commerce email design, art production (for t-shirts, coins, and decals), and print design. I worked with a small and talented in-house team, as well as some remote dev and marketing teams.
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2005
Website Designer and Developer
Yamato Steakhouse of Japan
Designed and developed a website for an Oklahoma–based Japanese restaurant using HTML, CSS, and Flash. Site was live at YamatoOKC.com for approximately 6 years.
Skills
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Languages
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, English
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Software
Development
Visual Studio Code, Dreamweaver, GhostLab, Git, SASS
Design
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Affinity Designer, Affinity Photo, Keynote, Figma
Other
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
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Operating Systems
macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Windows, Linux
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Content Management Systems
WordPress, Expression Engine, Perch
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Email Marketing
MailChimp, eNewsletter Pro
Education
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2012–2021
Supplemental Learning | Web Development and Web Design
Treehouse (teamtreehouse.com)
Supplemental learning done to keep myself up-to-date with modern web development, web design, programming languages, and more.
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2004–2008
Associate of Applied Science – Graphic Communications: Multimedia Emphasis
Oklahoma City Community College
Expanded my knowledge of design, web development, photography, video editing, animation, and more while also working at Sgt Grit Marine Specialties full-time. | GPA 3.9
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2002–2004
Electronic Desktop Publishing
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
After spending some time at Francis Tuttle during my senior year, I was awarded with a scholarship that allowed me to spend additional semesters at Francis Tuttle learning more about software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Corel Draw, Flash, and more. | GPA 4.0
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1999–2003
General Education
Putnam City North High School
While in high school I enjoyed helping my teachers with their computers and pursued electives and opportunities that helped me learn more about technology. I spent some time as the president of the school's Anime Club, and making flyers for the club helped spark my interest in print design. | GPA 3.925