Jekyll Template
I use the static site generator to construct templates that build and maintain Department and School websites at Illinois State University.
Jekyll Template Details
- Jekyll
- Liquid
- MarkDown
- YAML
- VS Code
Education
llinois State University
Masters of Science, Creative Technology (formerly known as: Arts Technology)
Bachelor of Science, Studio Arts - Photography
Illinois Central College
Associates in Arts & Science, Graphic Design
Template Work
Modular Components
I built a system to do code splitting in the static site generator template and a method of re-usable components.
Modular Components Details
- CMS
- Code Splitting
- Components
- GitLab
- VS Code
Image Optimizations
I worked with ImgIX CDN/API to optimize images for speed while retaining quality. I researched and set the standards for our automated image inserts via the CMS.
Image Optimization Details
- CDN
- API
- CLS
- FCP
- VS Code
Workshops
Smashing Magazine 2022 Workshop
"New Adventures in Front-End"
Nielsen Norman Group Workshop
Illinois State University Web Presence
Smashing Magazine 2021 Workshop
"Deep Dive On Accessibility Testing"
Smashing Magazine 2021 Workshop
"New Adventures in Front-End"
Experience
Front End Designer & Developer
Front End Designer & Developer May 2018 - Current
Graduate Assistant May 2017 - May 2018
College of Arts & Sciences Information Technology, Illinois State University
- Collaborate with University Web department in creation of ISU design system
- Work with designers, developers, faculty, and administrators on department web projects
- Implement and follow design standards from style guides and templates for department websites
- Attend workshops and bring changes to office workflow based on industry best practices
- Create UI in construction and redesign of websites based on UX research and Google Analytics
- Develop features, components, and code snippets functioning within CMS using static site generator
- Advise students on learning Jekyll & Eleventy (static site generators) to create websites
- Advocate for and apply ADA accessibility requirements in web development
- Test and maintain code base with Chrome Dev Tools, Lighthouse audits, and GitLab
- Aid faculty and staff by completing web tickets using Cherwell
- Generate logos, icons, and additional assets using design and photo editing software
- Design and build internal applications for grant submissions and approvals using low code in Knack
Instructor/Teaching Assistant
Arts Technology Program, Illinois State University August 2017 - May 2018
- Served as sole instructor for ATK 300, focusing on digital image composition and photo manipulation
- Communicated effectively to students through lectures, activities, and class collaboration
- Provided opportunities outside of class to coach students on course material
- Developed curriculum, lesson plans, and course assignments
- Graded various web coding and photography projects; competency in ReggieNet
Public Relations Graduate Assistant
Mennonite College of Nursing, Illinois State University August 2016 - August 2017
- Staged, produced, and edited video for $20,000 Crowd-funding campaign
- Managed College’s website and social media for academic and promotional content
- Generated graphics for marketing and event materials
- Designed print pamphlets, posters, and cards for various needs of the College
- Assisted Director with Alumni Banquet, Nurses Week, Scholarship Reception, Homecoming
Photographer/Graphic Designer
Turtonic Photography, Freelance January 2010 - 2018
- Captured individual and group portraits, as well as engagement, event, and food photographs
- Created graphics using Illustrator and InDesign for logos, fliers, business cards, advertisements
- Edited photographs using Photoshop for enhanced quality and design