About me

I graduated with a Bachelor's of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies from Miami University in Oxford, OH in 1993.

Since then I have worked in the field of Developmental Disabilities. First as a volunteer in Gloucestershire England, then as a professional at Ohio Valley Residential Services in Cincinnati, I have enjoyed success due to my willingness to listen to the people I serve and deliver on their expectations. It gives me great pleasure to facilitate the wants and needs of these individuals and engage them in achieving the outcomes they desire.

The best practices of serving clients in Web Design are remarkably similar to my approach to supporting adults with disabilities. Both require empathy, flexibility, creativity and the determination to deliver superior results.

The design portfolio I completed at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division demonstrates these qualities.

Skills

HTML, CSS, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Excellent critical thinking and oral & written communication skills, 18 years experience facilitating client communication and engagement

Sector Experience

18 years as a non-profit service provider for adults with developmental disabilities, 2 years as a Web Design Diploma student at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division

Awards

Socrates Award for significant life experience and learning from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division (Feb 2010), Dean's List: Miami University, Oxford, OH (Dec 1992 and May 1993), New Play's Selection: Actors Theatre of Louisville New Plays Workshop (March 1992), Most Improved Player: City of Madison, WI High School Hockey Awards (April 1987), First Prize: Wisconsin Society of Architects "House of the Future" High School Design Competition (May 1986), Honorable Mention: Wisconsin Society of Architects High School Design Competition (May 1985)

Clients

Clark Montessori High School Steel Band

Trade Associations

Creative Design Pros, Creatives on Call