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Art & Culture

As a young child I would find an interest in art and drawing. This interest wasn't really applicable because I was not very good at actually using the tools to make a physical piece. I knew the fundamentals of art and what made something look pleasing, but I could not personally convey those themes. I always have loved music as well, but as with art I was never very good at putting my creative knowledge into practice.

As I grew older I started taking classes on art and design; learning the psychology of color, font, composition, etc. This knowledge would push me further through my experience with graphic design, and as a result I would start looking into everything that has to do with design. I then discovered website design, which shares the same principles that graphic design does, and I started making some drafts of my own. Some of these were very sloppy, but as time went on I learned the little details that make or break designs.

This didn't last very long, as I wanted to actually be able to turn my designs into actual products that can be interacted with. So the next step was to learn how to code. It took me a while to really understand how coding works, but eventually I got the hang of it. Now I have been blessed enough to compete in a national Skills USA Web Design competition and have the ability to create products I had dreamed of years ago.

Business & Entrepreneurship

Along with the design classes, I have taken multiple courses on marketing and entrepreneurship. These classes give me the knowledge on brand identity, social media perception, marketing strategies, and many more things that directly impact a company's success.

This knowledge mixed with website creation will ensure that any client of mine will have their brand has a professional and polished reputation. I believe that brand consistency is very important and is the reason you can't just have a cookie cutter website that uses a template to save time. Websites need to reflect the company's goal and purpose; all while helping their customers use or learn about their product.

Morals & Ethics

Many companies and big design firms will try their hardest to stay morally neutral and charge prices that don't reflect their work most of the time. I believe that every business has different needs and expectations; so finding those out helps me determine what kind of project I will be getting into, and also helps the client understand exactly what they should expect as a result.

This is my job, so I still need to profit; but at the end of the day my clients are paying for my knowledge. I offer simple solutions for small businesses and because of that I recognize the budget constraints or any other financial setbacks that need to be accounted for. I strive to offer a reasonable price for my clients based on the amount of work I provide

Awards

I've been blessed to have the opportunity to compete in three levels of Skills USA's Web Design competition.

First place medal for Skills USA District competition
Districts
First place medal for Skills USA State competition
States
Third place medal for Skills USA National competition
Nationals

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Contact Me

I pride myself on my ability to reply to clients or any other inquiries that may appear. You can reach me easily through the methods listed, but be aware I might not be able to take every call right away. I am perfectly fine with a text message, in fact this will guarantee I will get back to you the same day.

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