I've made a career out of building large, complex, dynamic web sites from the ground up with no staff, no budget, and no time. From researching and recommending technology platforms to branding, promotion, and CRM -- I've had a hand in it. Visual design, user experience, content development, SEO and social media? Yep, I can do that too. I won't pretend I'm an expert at everything, but I know when to ask, when to read, and when to outsource. I get the job done. While I'm quite competent behind the scenes working on servers, databases, and developing web applications, I have a real passion for great design, engaging, rich content and the emerging social environment of the web. The most important thing for me? Making something that people care about. If it's 'cool' and pushes the envelope, that's a plus, but not always essential.

SPECIALTIES: XHTML/CSS; Javascript; PHP/MySQL; web design; graphic design; content development, management, and strategy; copywriting; SEO and social media; web application development; database and server administration; user experience; email marketing; photography; curriculum development and teaching/training. Code, writing, student work, and syllabi samples available upon request.

Courses  Taught: Web Design I & II, Visual Design for New Media, Photography and New Media, Portfolio Development, Digital Imaging, Digital Art

Teaching & Research  Interests: visual design; photography/compositing; digital media production; transmedia storytelling; crowd-sourcing; citizen journalism; networked communication; digital textuality; economics and politics of open information; information design; message, context and user experience; mobile media production; communication ethics; emerging communication models; social media; search and marketing; information, security and surveillance culture