Experienced Web Designer / Developer with 15+ years building responsive websites, e-commerce platforms, social networks, and digital marketing campaigns for startups, agencies, and enterprise clients. Skilled in front-end development, WordPress, UI/UX, responsive design, PHP development, and launching scalable web products for major brands including Microsoft, Logitech, NVIDIA, Lexus, and Skype.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
● HTML5 / CSS3 / JavaScript
● PHP / WordPress
● Responsive Web Design
● UI / UX Design
● Front-End Development
● Email Marketing Development
● E-commerce Development
● Adobe Creative Suite
● Cross-Browser Compatibility
● Website Maintenance & Optimization
● Team Leadership & Project Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Club LGBTQ Lincoln — President / Director / Head Coach / Secretary / Treasurer
Lincoln, NE | June 2023 - present
● Lead operations and organizational development for a United States Masters Swimming (USMS) adult swim team
● Manage team administration, budgeting, scheduling, communications, and membership coordination
● Organize practices, coached swimmers, and support athlete development and community engagement
● Oversee strategic planning, outreach, and overall team growth
Bros4Bros — CTO
Los Angeles, CA | Jan 2012 – Apr 2019
● Launched a geolocation-based social network from concept to profitability within five months
● Led product development and rollout of new features
● Helped grow user engagement and market share through ongoing platform improvements
Pilot Digital Marketing — PHP Developer
Chicago, IL | Mar 2016 – Jul 2016
● Developed and maintained fully responsive WordPress websites for multiple clients
● Built projects for brands and organizations including Simpson Pressure Washers, Costa Rica Experts, Neb Medical, and Des Plaines Arts Council
● Customized themes, layouts, and functionality for client-specific marketing goals
InfoFree — Web Developer
Omaha, NE | Aug 2013 – Mar 2014
● Created responsive landing pages and email marketing campaigns
● Maintained and updated corporate websites
● Assisted with client acquisition and retention through digital solutions
ProData — Web Designer
Omaha, NE | Feb 2012 – Jul 2012
● Helped design the graphical user interface for DBU, a leading IBM iSeries (AS/400) database utility
● Collaborated on cross-platform usability and interface improvements
Ciplex — Web Front-End Developer
West Hollywood, CA | Aug 2010 – Jan 2011
● Developed websites for clients including Biscuit Filmworks, Capital Group, Affordable SEO, and actor Tim Matheson
● Implemented front-end layouts and interactive web experiences
MOVIECLIPS — User Interface Engineer
Santa Monica, CA | Jul 2009 – Dec 2009
● Developed and launched MOVIECLIPS.com, featuring licensed clips from major Hollywood studios
● Contributed UI development for a startup later recognized as one of TIME Magazine’s Top 50 Websites of 2010
Team One — Web Developer
Los Angeles, CA | Nov 2008 – May 2009
● Maintained and updated Lexus.com and Flexjet.com
● Assisted with front-end web development and site improvements
Digital River — Senior Web Developer
Aliso Viejo, CA | Jun 2008 – Aug 2008
● Developed e-commerce solutions for major technology companies including Microsoft, NVIDIA, Logitech, Skype, AMD, ATI, and Lexmark
2Advanced Studios — Web Front-End Developer
Aliso Viejo, CA | Mar 2008 – May 2008
● Built websites and front-end experiences for clients including Bayer and Newport Corporation
Digital River — Web Developer
Aliso Viejo, CA | Jun 2006 – Mar 2008
● Developed and launched enterprise e-commerce websites for global technology brands
● Worked on scalable online purchasing and product delivery systems
Signs & Shapes International — Webmaster / Interactive Media Developer
Omaha, NE | Apr 2004 – May 2006
● Developed websites and Flash games for clients including several NBA teams
● Maintained company websites and provided IT support for 25 Windows workstations
The Prevention Group LLC — Interactive Media Developer
Omaha, NE | Jul 2005 – Apr 2006
● Built educational websites and Flash-based learning games for elementary education programs
Truman State University — Sports Information Student Assistant
Kirksville, MO | Aug 2002 – Dec 2003
● Awarded Third Place in the CoSIDA Publications Contest for Swimming Media Guides (Division B/C, 2002–2003)
EDUCATION
Truman State University
Visual Communication & Computer Science, 2001 – 2004
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Art, 2014 – 2015
Millard West High School
1997 – 2001
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
● Nebraska High School State Champion Swimmer and All-American — 200 Medley Relay (2000)
● TIME’s 2nd Best Website of 2010: MOVIECLIPS.com
● Third Place — CoSIDA Publications Contest, Swimming Media Guides (2002–2003)