Resume

Aug. 2019 - present

Lead UI/UX Designer - Property Meld

Lead the creation and implementation of a new design system for Property Meld's property management suite of apps. The app is based off of a centralized system with customized 'hubs' for the five different user types that engage with Property Meld's solution for managing larger scale rental property operations. This includes property managers, property owners, tenants, internal maintenance teams, and external vendor groups.

July. 2017 - Aug. 2019

Lead UI/UX Designer - Bardavon Health Solutions

Tasked with taking multiple disconnected systems and combining them into an integrated platform for the physical therapy industry. The system is used throughout the entire therapy process and is intended to maximize the effectiveness of treatments and minimize fraud and miscommunication. This new platform takes a myriad of reporting systems and streamlines it into a single beginning-to-end digital tool.

Mar. 2016 - July 2017
Sr. Interaction Designer - Cerner
Responsible for establishing a set of standards and principles for creating content on Cerner digital properties. Also tasked with leading the creative aspect of refreshing the look and feel of both internal and external marketing sites, blogs and content portals. Further responsibilities include the creation of marketing focused internal training guides for Cerner associates as well as providing digital support for the internal creative services department.

Jan. 2015 - current
Co-Owner - Hoot Foods, LLC.
Created the Born With Seoul brand and launched a new line of Korean gochujang sauces. Born With Seoul Original Sesame and Born With Seoul Sweet & Tangy.

Apr. 2014 - May 2015
Associate Creative Director - Barkley
Currently working on the interactive side of projects for Foodsaver, Wingstop, Spirit Airlines, Dairy Queen and DICE.

Feb. 2011 - Apr. 2014
Creative Director - VML
Managed a team of art directors and copywriters, worked closely with Project Managers, Account Managers, Technical Architects, and User Experience Architects among others to concept and develop a variety of projects for clients, which include: Kashi, Bear Naked, Whole Foods, GE, Boehringer Ingelheim, Darden, Bridgestone, KCP&L, and Pioneer Seed.

Oct. 2009 - Feb 2011
Art Director - Hallmark Digital Marketing Studio
I manage a team of designers to maintain Hallmark’s online presence as well as concept and create various online initiatives to support current marketing strategies. My group, The Digital Marketing Studio, works closely with the off-line marketing team to ensure that we present an integrated solution to achieve the retail goals of every project.

Aug. 2004 - Oct. 2009
Creative Director - VML
Managed a team of art directors and copywriters, worked closely with Project Managers, Account Managers, Technical Architects, and User Experience Architects among others to concept and develop a variety of projects for clients, which include: Burger King, Microsoft, Shure, Ford Canada, Adidas, Cadbury Schweppes, TJX, Motorola and Welch Allyn, Intuit, AMC, KCCVA and Hill’s Pets.

Mar. 2000 - Aug. 2004
Multimedia Designer / Partner - Ingenius Inc.
Designed and produced numerous multimedia projects that incorporated video, 3D, audio, and animation. Created an interactive game. Completed contract work as Flash & Director specialist for area ad agencies. Collaborated on the design and entirely produced Flash sites. Designed and produced educational and promotional CDs.

Oct.1999 - Mar. 2000
Senior Interactive Designer - Muller+Company
Worked directly with the Interactive Project Manager and the Technical Director to create and maintain websites for clients such as Helzberg Diamonds and North Kansas City Hospital. Created promotional CDs for Missouri Department of Tourism. Art directed the interactive team and instruct other designers in HTML and Flash.

Jan.1997 - Oct. 1999
Web Designer - Cephas Inc.
Developed numerous websites ranging from four-page brochure sites to 300+ page corporate sites to 500+ product e-commerce sites to java based games.

Education

1994 - 1997
Kansas City Art Institute
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design, May 1997