ABOUT ME
I'm a Web Developer and Graphics Artist with an overall talent for creativity and innovation. For over 10 years I have had a hand in the launch of many new businesses and organizations around Metro Detroit. You may have already caught a glimpse of my designs on websites, billboards, magazine stands, restaurants, book shelves, television and more. I was awarded and recognized by The Charles H. Wright Museum, and Native Detroiter Magazine. In 2015, I was awarded first place by The Michigan Inventor’s Coalition for my design, market research and patent writing of my clothing accessory invention.
WHAT'S BEHIND MY WORK
PASSION, CREATIVITY, DETERMINATION, AND A COMPETITIVE SPIRIT
My passion for design and creativity comes from my artistic nature. Both of my parents were artists, so the talent was passed to me naturally. As an artist, I always strived to produce very detailed, life-like drawings, like the ones my father produced. The desire to be detail-oriented naturally carried over into my career as a graphic designer. I've always equated designing to problem-solving, which is something that I feel every designer should have a passion for, especially when considering user experience. Becoming a Web Developer arose out of my curiosity for coding and programming, which goes hand-in-hand with my love for problem-solving. My desire to be unique, coupled with my competitive spirit motivates me to go above and beyond yesterday's work. I've remained and still remain actively involved in sports since I was 15 (softball, volleyball, racquetball, and more). This plays a large part in how I feel about the importance of teamwork, planning, thinking ahead, and the ability to have fun while working hard.
PROGRAM PROFICIENCIES:
Adobe CreativeSuite (Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator), HTML/CSS, Javascript, PHP, WordPress and other Hosting Platform Dashboards, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel (including formulas & macros), Mac & PC hardware proficient.
TECHNICAL SKILLS-
Illustration, Animation, Package Design, Branding, Marketing, Coding, Software/Hardware troubleshooting
Associates Degree in Applied Science- Baker College, 2017