I am a Canadian Web Design & Development/Graphic Design Professional with strategic SEO knowledge living in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada, specializing in creating websites that my clients can manage and update independently without knowledge of HTML & CSS.
I live for and love my passion for creative design
Code is like art - This gives the web infinite possibilities. My web coding skills are current, utilizing semantic HTML5, CSS3 & Javascript to build beautiful responsive websites. Meaning my sites look great on desktops, tablets, and mobile.
How I got here
I've been designing online for about thirteen years and developing now for nine years. Coming from a twenty year extensive background in Graphic Design, I have a strong understanding of how to use design to communicate effectively. Eager to continue learning—I went back to school in 2011 to upgrade my skill set, and I am now a Front-End Web Designer & Developer. I'm particularly passionate about UX & UI (User Experience and User Interface). I can also support the back end development behind a React application.
How I roll
I skillfully work with clients to determine their needs and produce creative, stylish, and engaging sites within budget and time constraints.
Responsive Web Design
HTML5
CSS
Javascript & jQuery
PHP
Wordpress
SEO & Social Media Marketing
UX & UI
Information Architecture
React
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Creative Director + Graphic Designer + Web Developer
May 2023 - May 2024
Well Known Marketing & Advertising Agency
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Freelance Web Designer & Developer
2008 - Present
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Freelance Graphic Designer
2001 - Present
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UX & UI Designer/Web Designer & Developer
March 2018 - October 2020
McKinsey & Company, United States
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Senior Multimedia Specialist
February 2016 - December 2017
Conduent (formerly Xerox Business Services), United States
July to August 2016 | Contracted to Apple in Cupertino, California, United States
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Digital Marketing Strategist
September 2014 - December 2015
gShift (now Mintent), Barrie, Ontario, Canada
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Intermediate Graphic Designer
2007 - 2011
Grand & Toy, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Composition Artist
2003 - 2004
Flags Unlimited, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
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Composition Artist
2001 - 2002
Flags Unlimited, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Creative imagination
Super organized
Extremely detail-oriented
Highly productive time management
Strong communication skills
Current computer expertise
Excellent teamwork
Eager to learn
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Frontend Web Developer for customer service iPhone & Watch emulator
July 2016 - August 2016
Apple, Cupertino, California, United States
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2 Year Diploma :: Web Design & Animation with Honours
2012 - 2014
Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
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1 Year Post Grad :: Visual Effects for Film & Television
2004 - 2005
Seneca@York, Seneca College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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3 Year Diploma :: Graphic Design with Honours
2000 - 2003
Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
For coding websites I'm addicted to using Sublime Text!
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Muskoka Conservancy
2017
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COPE Service Dogs
2016
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Gold Award for Innovation in the Learning Space (voted by Senior Partners of the Firm)
2019
Role: McKinsey & Company | UI/UX Web Designer/Developer
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NETGain MVP Developer Award
2014
Role: Graduating Student | Most improved developer of my class.
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