About

Current Work

Web Project Manager & Supervisor

May 2007-Present. University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN.

Manage multiple concurrent web projects, supervising a team of four designers, client communications, quality assurance, web design, and training team in best practices. Implement updated University guidelines and branding policies. Launch of over 100 web projects. Efficient coding and utilization of University and external tools reduced the footprint of these sites by over 35% while increasing the presence of images, video, and audio.

Freelance Web Designer & Developer

January 2008-Present. Dan Kunitz Design - Minneapolis, MN.

Create and maintain efficient, user friendly websites in HTML and CSS, manage domains and hosting, and oversee application development ranging from individuals, to non-profit organizations, to a Fortune 500 company.

Professional Experience & Achievements

Project Management Certificate

October 2010. University of Minnesota College of Continuing Education - St. Paul, MN.

60-hour Project Management Institute (PMI) certifcate course.

MinneWebCon

November 2007-Present. Manage website, maintain identity, create print materials, and plan conference details. Successfully invited Eric Meyer to keynote the first conference and presented on the use of blogs as content management systems.

Web Standards Group

May 2007-Present. Collaborate with colleagues to keep current on emerging web technologies, tools, policies, and processes.

National Student Advertising Competition

November 2006-May 2008. Designed concepts for the winning Coca-Cola campaign. Led design team for AOL Instant Messenger campaign.

Design Institute Student Board

October 2005-May 2007. Led student group. Helped plan Dirty Laundry, an event for student designers to learn about local designers' career paths.

College of Liberal Arts Workgroup Outstanding Service Award

2005-06. Contributed to the design of a more active Department of Political Science website featuring news and multimedia.