Creative developer with a scientific background brings analytical skills to bear on usability issues. Combines innovative problem solving with a passion for learning in order to adapt to new challenges. A reliable team member, yet adept at working independently.

• Utilizes Progressive Enhancement and User-Centered Design to produce Mobile-First, Accessible sites.
• Well-rounded in a variety of web languages: HTML (and Semantic Markup), CSS, JavaScript (including jQuery), and PHP.
• Familiar with the WordPress CMS and the Bootstrap framework.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, Dreamweaver, and XD.

Web Development and Design (AA)
August 2017 – December 2018
Harrisburg Area Community College – Lebanon, Pennsylvania

GPA 4.00 / 4.00
BlueScope Scholarship Award, Susanna Johanna Vanderwall Memorial Scholarship

Chemistry (BS | MS)
August 2003 – August 2007
Bucknell University – Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

GPA 3.65 | 3.85 / 4.00
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, American Chemical Society Student Affiliate, Theta Chi Fraternity Gamma Eta Chapter, Theta Chi Alumni Association Scholarship (2006-2007), Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity Prize (2005-2006)

Visual Artist Intern
January 2019 – February 2019
SAP – Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

• Transformed PowerPoint presentations from Death by PowerPoint into brand-compliant, compelling information conveyance aids.
• Created Outlook email templates and curated content for high-level newsletters.

Web Design Intern
May 2018 – August 2018
The PEOPLE Academy – Reading, Pennsylvania

• Created a fully-functional directory site from the ground up.
• Developed a custom WordPress plugin for managing a directory of companies.
• Created a JavaScript based audio visualizer.

Machine Operator
November 2016 – June 2017
TempForce / Fargo Assembly – Richland, Pennsylvania

• Produced wire harnesses, consistently achieving the lowest error rate of the shift.
• Assisted shift leader with machine troubleshooting.
• Assembled complex prototype pieces.

Associate Investigator
May 2008 – March 2015
DuPont Displays – Wilmington, Delaware

• Received award for attention to safety.
• Co-developed chemical hygiene plan for the group.
• Improved purity of synthesized compounds by 100-fold to “Diamond” grade.
• Created Access database for synthesized compound inventory.
• Received top annual performance review category each year.

Laboratory Teaching Assistant
August 2007 – May 2008
Penn State University – State College, Pennsylvania

• Responsible for four classes of students’ laboratory work each semester.
• Revised Chem 101 curriculum.

Laboratory Teaching Assistant & Undergraduate/Graduate Researcher
May 2004 – August 2007
Bucknell University – Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

• Assisted professor in 1-2 classes of students’ laboratory work each semester.
• Independently researched a conducting polymer for detecting nerve agents.

Graphic and Web Designer
September 2018 – Present
Pennsylvania Fabulous Fall Festival – Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

• Developed hand-coded website featuring responsive design, Javascript interactivity, PHP contact form, embedded Google Maps, and Google Fonts.
• Designed custom logo, website layout, and several print fliers.

Theta Chi Gamma Eta Philanthropy Chair
August 2006 – May 2007
Bucknell University – Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

• Helped lead Theta Chi to become the first fraternity to receive Bucknell’s Silver Star award under its Plan for Prominence.
• A founding brother who brought the Gamma Eta chapter back to Bucknell.