(818) 207-7367
design@sixfoot6.com
I am a designer and problem solver in search of challenging freelance work and creative projects that make the world better.
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts in English, May 1999
Minor: Visual Arts
GPA: 3.4/4.0
Senior Designer/Developer -
Code XHTML + CSS for a variety of high-profile non-profit and political clients. Custom interface design for blog and email templates; CSS
troubleshooting for new and existing client sites.
(October 2006 - Present)
Owner / Freelance - Web, graphic, and print work. Coach clients in
web best practices and site management. Past projects and clients include eNotes, Advomatic, Capesa.com, Gov. Mark Warner,
Lawrence Lessig, Labourhome, TPM Cafe, USC Online Journalism Review, AirAmerica, Reynolds Vineyards,
HotelChatter, Gov. Bill Richardson and a variety
of small buisnesses and artists. View my completely outdated design portfolio
at design.sixfoot6.com.
(March 1999 - Present)
Art Director / Senior Web Designer - Interface + site design, along with
XHTML/CSS coding and integration into the Scoop CMS. Worked with Rusty Foster and
Jerome Armstrong for a wide range of political campaign and
non-profit clients, including Sherrod Brown, MyDD, Paul Hackett, SEIU,
John Edwards' One America Committee, and NurseBlog.org
(April 2005 - April 2006)
Web Designer/Developer -
Designed websites for organizations and departments throughout the university.
to create. Developed user interfaces for web applications including a new
University Event Calendar. Collaborated with members of our team on dozens of
projects within the academic sphere. Delegated tasks to coworkers and researched
new technologies.
(Sep 2003 - August 2005)
Executive Assistant / Web Developer - Aided
executive with a variety of administrative, research, computer and marketing
tasks pertaining to several different businesses. Collaborated
in the creation and revision of company web sites and print campaigns.
Coached my employer and coworkers in Photoshop, HTML, Dreamweaver and site maintenance. Oversaw
the initial development of LA Splash Magazine, an online periodical.
Wrote, edited, and posted articles and product reviews for this magazine.
(Nov 2002 - Nov 2003)
Construction Aide / Marketing Assistant / Kitchen Manager -
Aided course owners with decisions and activities related to marketing, construction,
personnel, and the development of this family-owned golf course. Sculpted landscape
using heavy machinery, tended-turf, oversaw irrigation and erosion-control.
Managed and motivated younger employees. Oversaw the development of the new clubhouse's
kitchen and dining room. Established menu selections, cooked meals,
catered functions and restocked inventory. Trained restaurant staff.
(July 2000 - February 2002)
XHTML, PHP, CSS-2, JavaScript, AJAX, Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Dreamweaver,
Final Cut Pro, Premier, Office.
I'm a quick study and I love a good learning curve.
cooking, writing, education, design, guitar, boy scouts, photography, weblogs, comedy, publishing, biking, painting, travel, theatre, Frisbee, chess, croquet, books