Building websites is my specialty.
Web Development
I hand code custom XHTML and CSS sites with special attention to design and accessibility. Most are built using the incredible content management system: ExpressionEngine. I would love to work with you on your next project!
Photography
Graphic Design
Poster Design
Fintronx Site Design
Date Completed
July 2010
Responsibilities
- Design
- XHTML
- CSS
- Javascript (jQuery)
- ExpressionEngine
Fintronx, LLC is a local provider of technology solutions including home theater equipment and installation, digital signage, and LED Lighting. They contracted me to redesign their basic site in preparation to do more business online.
Built on ExpressionEngine, we designed the site so the Fintronx staff would be able to add and update the content themselves. There are also plans to add e-commerce functionality so customers can place orders online.
You can view the live site at www.fintronx.com.
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Care One Health Training Institute Redesign
Date Completed
April 2010
Responsibilities
- Design
- Indentity
- XHTML
- CSS
- ExpressionEngine
Sometimes I like to think I’m a master at all things web related, that all of my choices are perfect, my designs are foolproof, and I will never need to revisit a past project. Then I wake up.
After doing some ongoing design and computer related work for Care One Health Training Institute, I was asked to revamp their existing site and make it look nicer and more professional. I agreed, and began work on shining things up a bit. After only a week of work, I was able to launch the shiny new site. Next up: Installing an online course management system to provide online classes to students.
If you’re in the Raleigh, NC area and are interested in taking Nurse Aide courses, check ‘em out! www.careonehealth.org.
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Victory Church Website Redesign
Date Completed
March 2010
Responsibilities
- Design
- XHTML
- CSS
- Javascript (jQuery)
- ExpressionEngine
In 2007, while employed at Victory Fellowship Church, I was tasked with the 3rd redesign of their website. Now, 3 years later, I’m at it again. While the previous site was a huge step forward in regards to usability and design, we wanted to push forward even more.
The church was changing its name to Victory Church, and the goal was to launch the new site, the new domain, and the new name together. We purchased better server space at mediatemple, acquired the domain www.victorychurch.nu, better utilized the awesome cms expressionengine, and off we went to make something pretty, organized, and usable.
Brian Saar worked on the new brand & logo, while Sarah Horton helped with rewriting a good portion of the new content. Our main goals were to modernize the design, simplify and organize content in a logical way, and make it easier for people to find what they were looking for. We started out by listing out all of the current pages, and began to group content under new categories that made sense.
During the planning phase, we identified 3 groups of people that typically visit our site: Visitors, Regular Attenders/Members, and staff. We put content that new people typically look for under the “New Here” section. To provide an in depth look at what the church had to offer to existing attenders, we grouped content under “Next Steps.” The remaining main navigation links contain content that all users access regularly, including ministries, resources (audio, video, photos, and articles), and ways to give. Further, we used the footer to provide users with a way to quickly jump to any section when they had finished any page.
In addition, we created a staff section that places a bar across the top of the site with access to various forms and tools such as Purchase Orders, Paid Time Off forms, Event Scheduler, and many other items that staff use on a regular basis.
After the launch, I monitored stats and traffic, and made some adjustments to fine tune the site, and ensure everything was functioning properly. Overall I believe the redesign was a success!
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Sketches, Rough Drafts, & Previous Designs
Cycle Worx Site Design
Date Completed
October 2009
Responsibilities
- Design
- XHTML
- CSS
I was contacted by a local motorcycle repair shop to help establish a web presence. Due to budget constraints, we were going to start small with plans to expand the site into a full-fledged online shop, where users could purchases parts & accessories with the option have them installed in-house. The site had its preliminary launch in September. Unfortunately, the owner was forced to close down the shop in October of 2009 due to a huge drop in repairs and service calls.
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RVs4Fun.com
Date Completed
July 2009
Responsibilities
- Design
- Indentity
- XHTML
- CSS
- ExpressionEngine
RVs4Fun.com is a new business that specializes in buying and selling RVs. Based out of Virginia, they help customers acquire the exact RV they are looking for, by searching various places such as auctions, retail shops, etc. Units available for sale, as well as units from upcoming auctions are posted on the site. This custom solution was created using ExpressionEngine, and allows the client to upload images with each RV that is listed.
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Matchless Mobile Lube
Date Completed
March 2009
Responsibilities
- Design
- Indentity
- XHTML
- CSS
Matchless Mobile Lube is a mobile oil changing company that will come to your location, whether home, work, or school, and change your oil. It’s an excellent concept, and I was excited to be able to design their web presence. In addition to designing their website, I was also able to design business cards, and 4x6 flyers using the same theme. Sweet!
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Care One Health
Date Completed
August 2008
Responsibilities
- Design
- Indentity
- XHTML
- CSS
Created a site for a local nursing school, Care One Health Training Institute, where they could list and update their classes & prices regularly. We also listed the school with Google Local in order to generate more leads from local searches.
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Beddingfield Electric
Date Completed
March 2008
Responsibilities
- Design
- XHTML
- CSS
I was contacted by a local electrician to develop a simple website that would get his name out and provide a way to capture information from prospective customers in order for him to quote a job. Check out his site at www.beddingfieldelectric.com
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Victory Fellowship Church
Date Completed
December 2007
Responsibilities
- Design
- Indentity
- XHTML
- CSS
- ExpressionEngine
Launched 3rd Redesign of www.vfgarner.com with more attention on web standards & accessibility . With this version I researched and implented a CMS, ExpressionEngine. Visually, I updated to an overall modern and cohesive design throughout the site. I also created a member section for the leaders & staff for purchase requests, time off requests, activity requests, leader reports, etc. Following the launch, I was later responsible for implementing an online shopping cart to accept donations.
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