Work History
2006 – Present, Bio Nutraceuticals / AFS
I was originally hired by Bio Nutraceuticals to update their websites. Since then, I have also taken over the roles of sysadmin and graphics designer, photographer, and some programming.
Special thanks to the lady who lets me pursue my technical interests! I came in knowing the basics of HTML and a little Flash. I have since learned quite a bit of CSS, PHP, MySQL, and a little Javascript.
2004 – Present, Snug Harbor
This company was started years ago by my grandfather. We helped David Trimble write some of his genealogy books, sold David Trimble’s books, and made hand-made miniature grandfather clocks. My grandfather handed this company over to me in 2006. I do not have access to clockmaking tools, but I love getting to know the genealogy customers.
2005 – 2006, Jet Webhosting
This short-lived venture was started by a friend. We were not successful in competing against the big guys, but I did learn a lot about working with domains and a webserver.
2001 – 2001, Crabtree Amusements
By far, one of my favorite jobs was the time I spent traveling with a carnival! I was a “Popper”. I spent my days making cotton candy, popcorn, caramel apples, and sno cones.
I left at the end of the season, to create a more stable home for my family. My goal is to stay involved with carnival life through web design.
2000 – Present, Freelance work
I have done small jobs here and there since I was 18 to gain experience and help ends meet. Tasks have included making logos, business cards, flyers, photography, and web design. (Plus some yard work and babysitting.)
Education
2007 – Present, Internet and Private Consultation
After befriending a super-genius computer nerd and taking some online web design classes, I came to realize that there is a lot to learn through websites like w3schools – without increasing my student loan debt!
2005-2006, Colorado Technical University (Online)
I made it about halfway to my bachelor’s degree before the demands of having a full-time job and a four-year-old got to me. My grades started to drop, so I took a break.