My work is at the intersection of content and context. As a developer and designer of web based training, I have many skills and I am successful with a broad range of media applications. I am creative, organized, an enthusiastic team player, and highly motivated. I enjoy using the knowledge I have with web design, instructional design and fine art to create inspiring user experiences. People are where I thrive.
Education
BFA Boise State University
Experience
Visual Information Specialist
National Park Service Fire and Aviation, Communication and Education
April 2024-Present
Audiovisual/Web & Products
National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
JFosters and Associates
September 2017-2023
Audiovisual Specialist, and Web and Product Assistant supported NWCG Program Management Unit at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, ID.
Work collaboratively with NWCG support staff as well as committee and subgroup members to populate committee and subgroup publications and web pages.
Work within the established design standards of the NWCG website.
Assist NWCG committees, subgroups, and staff with creating Word documents that meet accessibility guidelines. Convert compliant Word documents into 508-compliant PDF documents for posting on NWCG website with appropriate software.
Write and/or edit documentations, presentations, and publications for clarity and consistency.
Assist with the continued development, improvement, and dissemination of the NWCG 508 Compliance User Guide.
Assist with the development of NWCG document templates and publication management processes and guidelines for NWCG use.
Assist the website manager on website graphics as needed.
Produce marketing material such as banners, posters, handouts, and presentations.
Assist NWCG Media team with video production.
Web Technician/Multimedia Developer
University of Idaho (UI)
University Communications and Marketing
College of Art and Architecture
December 2015-September 2017
Web Technician, University Communications and Marketing, College of Art and Architecture
Collaborated with central university web management to ensure university web practices and policies are followed, including but not limited to: branding, page layout, and ADA compliance.
Worked on web projects that pushed the ideas of the UI Strategic Plan into the marketing and communication vision for the College of Art and Architecture.
Trained Web Authors for content updates and uploads.
Redesigned the website to improve functionality, recruitment efforts, and increase the presence of student work.
Presented and designed info graphic to Vice Provosts office on best practices/tips for successful virtual meetings.
Responded to requests to update content on the unit’s website in a timely manner utilizing the Content Management System Sitecore.
Maintained customer-facing web properties for accurate and current function.
Created and migrated additional and previously created content and websites to ensure an engaging and effective user experience.
Re purposed existing marketing and communications materials for web delivery.
Facilitated the ongoing maintenance and optimization of all Web properties.
Relayed university web publishing practices and training to web authors, faculty and other contributors within the unit.
Facilitated email communication sends, surveys, and newsletters while ensuring consistent university branding, messaging, policy compliance, and user experience.
Engaged in shared problem-solving with direct supervisor and other appropriate parties to ensure that the customer needs were met, the integrity and quality of the university web presence were maintained, and there is continuous improvement of websites.
Prepared analytics reports for the unit stakeholders and made recommendations to improve website performance.
Fostered an atmosphere of collaboration and problem solving with departments and faculty, staff, students and administrators to ensure the web needs of the department/university are met.
Adapted to fast paced deadlines, multiple sources of content.
Mapped the process in which communication and content was received to help define how to improve it.
Multimedia Development Bioregional Planning, College of Art and Architecture
Launched the first series of online learning videos for the program.
Utilized Instructional Design methodologies to produce content.
Managed LMS (Blackboard) related information and media.
Created a module structure for online media for flexible use in multiple educational settings. Example: Graduate Students, Planning Professionals and Community Members.
Used the adobe creative cloud to produce dynamic and visually interesting online learning media.
Created illustrations, graphs, tables, and reports to showcase the flexibility of newly created content.
Made design based decisions for subject matter and converted it into written voice over scripts, audio voice over, and graphic and animated content.
Generated and presented best practices for professors to record and deliver content.
Generated reports for head of the department for presenting and organization purposes.
Worked with rural communities and captured through video and photography the challenges of urban interface, rural planning, and the native natural landscapes.
Photographed wildland fire and the effects on landscape, ecology and urban interface as it related to planning.
Video production.
Photography.
Location shoots.
Interviews.
Audio and video editing.
Managed Projects independently and utilized project management tools to get them accomplished.
Multimedia Specialist/Artist
Independent Contractor
Present
National Interagency Fire Training and Development/Contract Work
Transcription of multimedia videos for 508 compliance.
Produced animated maps for use in multimedia training video.
DVD menu creation.
Fine Art
Currently working on various functional commission pieces.
Have run my own studio for 8 years.
Able to set and meet deadlines and work independently.
Produced 400+ custom mugs for Boise Brewing.
Created beer tap label/poster for Boise Brewing.
Scheduling, Design, Accounting
Osprey Building Performance
January 2015 - May 2015
Using MS Project, scheduling jobs and keeping track of customer and field information.
Payroll, reconciling accounts, and invoicing for business on QuickBooks.
Taking information from the field and inputting into database.
Working with the marketing director to create new signage, website elements, and print material.
Researching various tasks for Marketing Director.
Technical Writer
Independent Contractor/The Schwiebert Group
January 2013 - August 2013
Performed a variety of document and visual aid duties including recording and keeping track of large amounts of data for a large State contract.
Worked with principles of organization and helped facilitate various exercises for the project.
Created large scale presentations and process flow diagrams using the Visio program.
Coordinated meetings.
Worked with various departments, from department heads, IT, and front facing employees.
Graphic and Web Designer/ Flash Developer
Primedia Digital
July 2007 - February 2012
Contributed to many aspects of course development including; graphic design, page layout, Flash animation, and interactivity.
Responsible for kitting and posting courses.
Managed and maintained the Online Reporting Tool for third-party document and course reviews.
Adhered to tight deadlines and worked with project managers.
Technical writing through script development maintaining up-to-date mandated conventions and guidelines.
Successful at working independently and as part of a team.
Flexible and effective at working on a variety of projects and working with different media products to produce a visually creative and informative learning experience.
Video and still photography production and animation.