Summary
A visionary digital pioneer with over two decades of experience leading innovations in web3 artistry, educational technology, and web development. Renowned for leveraging open-source technologies, AI, and a rich palette of web languages and tools to drive transformative change. Spearheaded initiatives in embedding metadata for enhanced SEO, copyright protection, and targeted marketing, particularly in the Web3 and NFT space.
📢 Note: The clients and projects listed below represent a select few chosen to highlight various skills and experiences.
Skills
- Blockchain & Web3: Early adopter of crypto technologies, involved in Web3 and NFTs since late 2020.
- Content Management Systems: WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Zikula.
- Web Languages: HTML, PHP, JavaScript, MySQL.
- Design Tools: Photoshop, Illustrator.
- Metadata Implementation: Proficient in embedding Descriptive, Administrative, and Structural Metadata for artists.
- User-Centered Design & Usability: Proven experience in creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, and sitemaps.
- SEO & Digital Marketing: Google Ads, MailChimp.
- Educational Technology & Instructional Design: Created graduate-level courses and spearheaded the first live-streamed graduation at National University.
Leadership Roles
- Zikula Software Foundation: Played a pivotal role as a collaborative leader in evolving and rebranding the PostNuke project into the Zikula Application Framework.
Experience
Visionary Creator & Business Owner
Vworld New Media, Woodland Park, CO
April 1997 – Present
- Leading all functions from sales and marketing strategy to technology deployment for Web3 artistry and educational initiatives.
- Showcased art and educational courses on vlane.ART.
Community Trailblazer & Manager
J & J Mountain Medicals, LLC, Divide, CO
May 2009 – January 2018
- Directed all store transactions and operations in the emerging medical cannabis industry, ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with regulations.
Web Strategist & Producer
Exhibits USA
January 2007 – October 2009
- Led all stages of web design from concept to final production, establishing design guidelines, best practices, and standards.
Co-founder & Web Strategist
Distance-Educator.com
March 1996 – August 2008
- Spearheaded the online presence, membership areas, ad sales, and special reports, shaping the future of distance education.
Adjunct Professor & Director of Distance Education
National University
February 1996 – October 1997
- Pioneered the university’s first live-streamed graduation.
- Led the development of interactive online courses.
Instructional Designer
EDMC – Education Management Corporation
August 2008 – January 2009
- Developed graduate-level courses in Computer Business Systems, collaborating with subject matter experts to publish content in Learning Management Systems.
Technology Consultant
Botanical Society of America
August 2008 – October 2008
- Provided strategic guidance on learning management systems and the future use of technology within the organization.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, San Diego State University
- Master of Arts in Educational Technology, San Diego State University