About Me

A Silicon Valley Native

I'm a multi-disciplinary designer and developer with 18 years of experience. My hometown is Santa Clara, the heart of Silicon Valley, where I live and work. My little office is literally surrounded by industry giants, where I remember used to be orchards.

I've worked for startups, agencies, and ran a group of designers and programmers as an Interactive Director for 11 years before I decided to branch off on my own. It's hard to choose which I prefer, so I actually enjoy the variety of challenges working with multiple clients provides.

With my broad skill set and refined approach, I am as comfortable writing code as I am with the creative process. I've spent equal parts throughout my career cultivating both my artistic and technical capabilities. I believe this is unique and can make me an exceptional fit for organizations and projects that can leverage this.

Things I Work On

Websites
UI/UX
Web apps
Powerpoint and Keynote presentations
Video packages and animation

Marketing collateral
Trade Show/Event signage and graphics
Ads/banners
Logos/icons
Packaging & Environmental design

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Web analytics and optimization
PPC and Internet advertising
Landing pages
Responsive emails

I can work and be contracted in various capacities. The most common are:

Special Forces

Some organizations often integrate me into their marketing departments as a specialized resource. I sometimes work on-site and also in a white label capacity. This seems to work well with groups that need ongoing help but don't have the need or budget for a full-time or long-term designer/developer.

One-stop Swiss Army Marketer

Small businesses with little to no marketing groups seem to appreciate the breadth of services I can offer as a single person. This saves them from having to contract an expensive agency or multiple vendors to get their business goals met.

One-offs/Specific Projects

I also commonly work on specific limited-scope projects, and sometimes brought into specialized teams for one-off projects. I have an extensive network myself, so sometimes I'm the one putting together the team. I'm super flexible and can adapt to your organization or needs.