SKILLS

EDUCATION

Central Connecticut State University | Bachelor’s Degree – MAY 2014

Industrial Technology: Graphics Technology

Manchester Community College | Associate’s Degree – AUG 2006

Multimedia Options: Graphic Design

VOLUNTEER WORK

The Mission: Prevention Education

Web Developer | Southfield, MI

Provided 5–10 hours of monthly support (or as needed) for website and digital communications projects.
Assisted in creating mass‑distribution email campaigns using the iContact email marketing platform.
Maintained and updated the organization’s WordPress website to ensure accurate and current content.
Designed print and digital assets for event marketing, outreach, and promotional initiatives.
Supported setup and management of online donation systems for sponsors and supporters.
Migrated the organization’s website from WordPress to the Weebly platform to improve ease of use and content management.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Penske Vehicle Services

.NET Web UI Designer / Developer | Aug 2016 – Present | Troy, MI

Designed HTML prototypes to support visual planning and functional review of web-based applications.
Developed and presented wireframe concepts to leadership using Balsamiq Mockups and similar tools.
Collaborated with cross‑functional teams to build dynamic web applications in Visual Studio 2013 using VB.NET.
Developed stored procedures and SQL queries to support application functionality.
Diagnosed, debugged, and resolved application errors to ensure high system performance.
Partnered with product development teams to optimize UX for enterprise web applications.
Maintained brand and UI consistency across devices and client applications.
Created SQL Server Management Studio scripts to standardize and apply CSS styling.
Served as department subject matter expert for UI design, graphic design, and CSS.
Designed UI mockups in Photoshop CC to evaluate interaction flow and identify UX improvements.

Renkim Corporation

Forms Developer | Mar 2016 – Aug 2016 | Southgate, MI

Designed and deployed customer communication forms and letters using GMC Inspire.
Programmed dynamic data retrieval for forms using C++.
Updated form templates based on client specifications and data requirements.
Developed communication assets for both print and digital distribution channels.
Supported programmers by identifying and resolving critical data-processing issues within GMC Inspire.

GoDevice Applications Inc.

Senior Web Graphic Designer | Apr 2015 – Mar 2016 | Farmington Hills, MI

Maintained current design and technology knowledge by attending workshops and reviewing publications.
Created HTML5 elements and applied CSS3 styling in collaboration with developers.
Assisted in designing responsive and fluid layouts for multi‑device compatibility.
Produced web‑optimized graphics in Photoshop CC aligned with developer specifications.
Designed print marketing materials (business cards, rack cards, postcards) using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Vish Graphics (Freelance)

Graphic Designer | May 2008 – Apr 2015 | Wethersfield, CT & Canton, MI

Designed and maintained websites including mnglandscaping.com, vishgraphics.com, and vishvasdave.com.
Created branding and marketing assets such as logos, banners, icons, flyers, brochures, and direct-mail materials.
Built designs optimized for mobile‑first user experiences.
Delivered diverse digital and print design services for small business clients.
Customized HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for Weebly and WordPress themes to improve user experience and functionality.

The Hartford Insurance Group

Claim Technician | Nov 2006 – Sep 2014 | Windsor, CT