Web Developer, stifel
February 2016 - Present

• I help to maintain our public facing websites by doing content changes and page adjustments. In order to complete these requests I work closely with Stifel Department Managers to make sure changes are done successfully per their request and on time.

• I completed a website redesign, EquityCompass.com, for one our company’s subsidiaries. I worked for a period of time with one of managers of EquityCompass through email and conference calls to create a site that was within his vision and our compliance policies.

• I complete second tier help tasks for our HR department that may include looking up access permissions, database tables, and content changes for our internal websites.

• I completed application updates by converting old code language to current standards so that our users can access the tools using updated browsers. This was also done for security reasons as we moved the previously created applications from an old server to a new server with higher levels of security and that has the ability to run data more quickly.

Based in St. Louis but up for travel. I received my bachelors in Fine Arts, turned corporate graphic designer then quickly fell back in love with my camera and creative roots.

My approach to wedding photography is contemporary and natural while still incorporating classic traditions. I want to make sure I showcase your love in laughter and natural movement but also want to make sure you have a photo, similar to your parents, that can be shared for generations to come. Although your wedding album won't be your first family album, I want it to be apart of your collection you pass on and that it accurately tells your story from the littlest details to the biggest. 

The story I present to you will start with an engagement session so that we can get to know each other better and get comfortable. I tell a lot of horribly tacky, slightly inappropriate jokes to break the ice and keep you guys moving so the time although flys by is enjoyable. 

I will work with you to curate a timeline to not only keep me on track with your vision but to also help the wedding day flowing on time. I also like to spoil my couples with gift cards and gifts from the time of booking through receiving your full wedding gallery so that you know I'm not only showing up for a job but am investing in your experience and friendship. 

On the wedding day I want to show up as a trusted friend so you have one less thing to worry about because, I've got this! I start with details so that every item you spent picking out is documented. The day will go fast but your story will be preserved so that you can still feel the excitement of getting ready with your closest friends, hold on to the memory of representing your family's traditions through important heirlooms, relish in how well you did picking out the table decorations, and relive the moment when your soul-mate saw you on your wedding day for the first time.

Live in the moments you'll never forget... let me capture them for you.

Graphic Designer, stifel
April 2010 - February 2016

I created designs chosen by Stifel’s CEO to be featured as the covers for our Annual Report for two consecutive years. I integrated the designs of the covers to the layout of book’s content and worked with a local printer to bring the designs to life as printed books that have been distributed nationally.

I spearheaded the incorporation of HTML based flyers and invitation pieces by developing templates that the design team can alter even with limited HTML experience. 

I am the sole developer of CSS architecture that is used to transform generic website templates into Stifel brand specific templates through a third-party website hosting software geared towards Financial Advisors and compliant industry procedures.

I am routinely assigned to consult high-yield Financial Advisory groups on marketing strategies. I am able to offer tailored design options for their need to market to high-income clients that are an expansion of Stifel’s normal design set. This includes developing their financial website into something more than what is offered through the third-party website hosting software, unifying their group identity through marketing pieces that include brochures, mailers, and digital correspondence, while maintaining the company brand specifications. 

I have been working as a liaison with Stifel’s IT department to develop a requesting system that will be pushed company-wide. This system is to help organize as well as create a form of accountability as the nine advertising and graphics associates process thousands of creation requests annually from more than 2,000 Stifel financial advisors and associates.