Making the designed a reality, it’s kind of my thing.
22 years of web design & development experience.
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22 years of web design & development experience.
May 2000
American Academy of Art
332 S. Michigan Ave. #300
Chicago, IL 60604
Building brands, developing business strategies, and executing impactful creative takes passion and attention to detail. I ensure this same passion and attention is present in every digital interaction between the clients I work with, and the consumers who rely on them.
Chicago, Illinois
Apr 2018 - Present · 4 yearsLeveraging years of experience with user-centered design, I find technology-focused creative solutions to deliver easy-to-use digital ecosystems. As team leader working across a diverse portfolio of clients, I embrace a wide range of challenges such as: online marketing, site development, eCommerce, sweepstakes, social activation, and the integration of responsive/atomic design principles. Whether it’s traditional brand advertising, brand strategy, social media, retail activation, or digital, I ensure my team is an integral part of the project from day one so that our engagements are fully integrated and cross-media.
Chicago, Illinois
Oct 2012 - Apr 2018 · 5 yearsAs Ogilvy’s senior-most technology leader and "chief architect" for the Chicago office, I helped transform client requirements into amazing, innovative solutions. Moreover, I took on the responsibility of ensuring the constantly evolving landscape of web technologies work together to meet consumer needs and client business objectives.
Overseeing a team of technology directors, managers, and developers, I was responsible for setting Ogilvy Chicago's web technology agenda from planning to delivery. Using my deep knowledge of web technologies, operating systems, industry standards, and coding skills, I helped establish and maintain our technology standards and best practices, while also evaluating new technologies. Additionally, I spearheaded the creation and delivery of technical roadmaps, specifications, requirements, system architecture, and final deliverables.
Chicago, Illinois
Oct 2009 - Oct 2012 · 3 yearsAs acting director, I was responsible for managing all rich media projects, as well as overseeing a dedicated team of developers. In addition to developing and maintaining several dynamic web applications, I also created a rapid development code library management system.
Chicago, Illinois
Oct 2006 - Oct 2009 · 3 yearsAs the lead senior flash developer, I was responsible for the development and maintenance of various dynamic web applications and interactive games.
Chicago, Illinois
Aug 2000 - Oct 2005 · 5 yearsAs a multimedia specialist, I was responsible for the design and programming of CD-ROMs, in addition to DVD programming, multiplexing and motion menu creation. What’s more, I took part in 3D modeling and animation, as well as website design and programming.