• About

    I am an aspiring web designer and technology journalist interested in all aspects of technology and design.

  • Education

    • University of Nevada, Reno, expected to graduate 2011
    • Majoring in Journalism with a minor in Digital Media
    • Presidential and Millennium Scholar
    • Currently a member of the Honors Program
    • Nominated as one of the top 100 student journalists by UWIRE
    • Graduated from Pahrump Valley High School with an Honors Diploma

  • Experience

    Jr. Graphic Designer at Twelve Horses from July 2008 - Present


    Responsibilities include assisting the Creative Services staff with building web sites and e-mail templates with HTML and CSS, as well as manipulating and slicing graphics in Adobe Photoshop, ImageReady, and Illustrator.

    Graphic Designer at Inkblot Promotions from July 2008 - August 2008


    Responsibilities include creating posters and promotional material for ASUN events using Adobe Illustrator CS3, Adobe Photoshop CS3, and Adobe Flash CS3.

    Web Editor at The Nevada Sagebrush from November 2007 - September 2008


    Responsibilities included maintaining the newspaper's Web site, writing and reporting on technology related stories both in the print edition and on a blog, assisting the Rich Media Editor in producing web oriented and web exclusive content, determining aspects and changes to the web site's design, and adapting the newspaper's content for functionality on the web. Such content includes but is not limited to: podcasts, flash animations, video content, and interactive media.

    Awards received by nevadasagebrush.com under my direction
    • 2008 Center for Innovation in College Media Awards
      • overall web presence, first place
      • breaking news package, first place
      • breaking news video, third place
      • podcast, second place
    • 2008 ACP Online Pacemaker
      • online pacemaker finalist

    Web Designer at Longabaugh Law Firm from January 2008 - Present


    After presenting several designs to the client, one was chosen. Responsibilities included designing the Web site and inputting relevant information for future clients of the law firm. I am currently on reserve for any further updates and revisions to the Web site.

    Assistant Web Editor at The Nevada Sagebrush from October 2007 - November 2007


    Responsibilities included maintaining the newspaper's Web site, assisting in producing web oriented and web exclusive content, and assisting in determining aspects and changes to the web site's design.

  • Skills

    • Proficient in HTML and CSS
    • Proficient with the Adobe CS3 Design Premium Suite
    • Types approx. 70 wpm
    • Proficient with the Wordpress content management system
    • Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
    • Proficient with some audio and video editing software including Audacity, iMovie, and Garageband
    • Limited familiarity with Final Cut Express
    • Familiar with both OS X and Windows operating systems
    • Limited familiarity with Javascript, PHP, and XHTML
    • Limited experience with VisualBasic

  • References

    Please email me for references and additional contact information.