My professional design career started shortly before my graduation from Full Sail University in Orlando, FL. At a small software company, I designed product websites, packaging and DVD interfaces. It was a very creative environment, where I was able to experiment with usability, interface design and front-end development.

    I returned to my hometown of Atlanta, GA to join the interactive design team at EzGov Inc. I designed a massive information portal and a suite of applications which enabled users to interact with their government. Specifically, constituents could look up deeds, pay property taxes, parking tickets and renew licenses and more. I also wrote and maintained all the html and JavaScript for the entire suite of products. I created the file naming structure for the development team and lead the implementation of accessibility standards.

    In 2001, I was hired by The Weather Channel to redesign their international websites. This work was praised in international trade publications. For the domestic design department, I created applications geared toward specific user personas, which encouraged deeper exploration of the website and therefore more effectively targeted advertising. I mentored junior designers on design standards and techniques. I also designed The Weather Channels first two mobile applications and hundreds of online advertisements.

    After a few year, I left TWC to start my own interactive agency. I worked for all sorts of companies, providing expertise in interactive design and development. As a sole propriator, I was responsible for all aspects of the business - from marketing to legal to project management to design & delivery. It was a great experience, learning much about the business side of design.

    Currently, I am an Art Director for Aspen Marketing Services. Here, I provide team leadership in user experience and interactive design. I have the pleasure of working with many high-profile clients to produce some really innovative products. Additionally, I bring in new business to the company, nurture client relationships, negotiate budgets and create & deliver presentations.