dapacreative

About Me

My love for design started in my first class in college back in 2000. Wow, has it been that long? I took an introduction to design software at St. Louis Community College at Meramec which included Photohsop, Illustrator and Quark. My teacher was the most passionate, crazy and exciting teacher I have ever had and he ignited my passion to create and design. I went to Meramec for 3 years where I was lucky to have some amazing teachers and top of the line computer equipment.

After Meramec I went to Maryville University where I learned how to refine my design skills and become a much better designer. It was at Maryville that I took my first Web Design class and little did I know at the time, would be what I was best at. I finally graduated from Maryville after two years, just a young pup in the design world. The process of getting my first job was very trying but at last I landed a great job at Paradowski Creative, where I am still at today.

But the story doesn't end there. When I was hired at Paradowski, I was hired as a Print Designer which I did well for 2 years. During this time I enjoyed what I was doing but always felt that I needed more of challenge. The challenge I needed was in Web Design. With Web I am able to use both sides of my brain in Design and Developement. I have been doing Web Design for 2 years now and have loved every minute of it.

On a personal note: I am happily married, live in the wonderful city of Webster Groves, have a Jack Russell Terrior cleverly named "Jack", and I enjoy playing the drums, playing video games, reading, mountain and road biking and kicking back and relaxing.

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