This website allows www.GoToMyCard.com customers to customize credit cards with their chosen photo.
The original website was designed by one of the application developers, then I redesigned the entire
site with modern code and graphics (I created all of the "step" graphics on the main page). I
was requested to redesign the site again in 2013 in order to remove Flash elements that had been main
elements of the site (replaced with images and JQuery slider). I offered to make this site responsive, but I was told I could not because the backend processor site was not and could not be mobile.
My Role: Web site designer, graphic designer, repurposed approved images for current
design.
GoToMyCard
This site provides clients the ability to view and manage their own credit card account. The look is generic so that branding can be customized for each credit union customer.
My Role: In 2019, I completely redesigned this website to have a new look and feel and remade all the underlying code to use Bootstrap. I also did research into ADA compliance issues in order to make it as compliant as possible. I customize each client's CSS files and recreate/resize logos and header/footer background images (if required) for each client so their customers see their financial institution's branding when they click through in order to manage their credit card account.
The live website requires a login; however, I have recreated the shell of the site so you can look inside - no login required!
Advent Ministries, Inc.
A Christian rock band I once belonged to.
The band is gone and the live website no longer exists so this off-line copy is available in order to
view the design, plus you can download the songs from the projects we recorded, hear a few radio
interviews and see a never before released music video.
My Role: Web designer. I created all aspects of the web site. This was my very first
website, so it's been brought up-to-date several times. Recently updated for newer HTML code, better
layout and responsiveness.
VIP Worldpay Client Center
Secure client portal web site where Worldpay's credit union clients can obtain marketing materials, banking and regulatory information, and much more. This site is inaccessible except with a certificate.
This site contained not only client center information but also Town North Bank's Cardstation product.
My Role: I updated the site code, imagery, branding and layout through several major corporate changes. I was responsible for working with marketing to create and implement campaigns with assets I was supplied. There is currently no view or layout sample available, although I hope to have something in the near future..
Town North Bank
When I began working here in 2008, the people in charge of "Bank" marketing had contracted and paid for a third party to create a new website. The design for the new website was completed but never implemented.
Using the creative elements I was provided (Photoshop files and a few web pages) I created the new website. Tasteful use of Flash motion elements complemented the original design.
This website marks my first use of ASP .Net with master pages and user controls (center navigation boxes and footers).
My Role: Implemented third-party firm's design, created, updated and optimized some of the graphics in use, created several Flash movies that were in use on the site. Added several UI items such as the ability to choose different systems with descriptions, Treasury management info elements and a "Gift Card" pop-up element on the main page.
Arlington James Bowie Marching Band
Bowie High School Marching Band in Arlington, Texas.
A band booster asked for volunteers who could maintain the band website. The original design was all on
one page, no navigation or organization.
I redesigned and reorganized the site, added flash animation and a horizontal drop-down menu to the
top. I also added a Guest book and wrote
a PERL program to display student birthdays on the main page and in a separate "Birthdays" web page
using fields in a small flat file database. Other features
include the ability to customize the main page with your name, custom Javascript archive page
navigation. I maintained the site for 8 years before retiring my webmaster duties; the site itself no
longer exists. The link here goes to my original design which has been updated with more modern code and
made responsive as well. Flash animation in the header has been replaced with CSS animation.
My Role: Webmaster. Redesigned and reorganized the site, created all graphics and UI
elements, wrote program to display birthdays, implemented a mailing list program and a guest book.
Coronado High School Alumni
My high school alumni website.
This site uses PHP and a flat-file data base to display pictures and information about CHS alumni.
My Role: Web designer/owner. Created all aspects of the site, wrote some PHP script to
maintain state and display information on each page.
Coldwater Creek
I created this website after hearing bits of neighborhood news after the fact so that my other
neighbors could be up-to-date as soon as everyone else was.
The website uses a photo I took of a local creek in the header, and incorporate(d) a WordPress blog
styled to look the same as the rest of the website. In addition, photos could be emailed to me through
the contact form.
My Role: Web site designer/owner, developed graphics and web page code. Since I moved
from the neighborhood, the site is no longer live.
Dr. Nan Natta
Irving, Texas dentist, general dentistry.
Dr. Van Natta needed a website to direct patients for information, download forms and contact her with
questions. I designed all aspects of this website. The web page colors are based on her office colors.
My Role: Web site designer, created all graphics, Flash virtual tour, also acted as a
web consultant to resolve some domain issues that were preventing use of the previous web site.
Ask Mr. Christian
Christian website. Send your questions and a team of experts will give you an answer.
Although I created the design for this website, my role was strictly advisory as this client already
knew precisely the design he wanted.
My Role: Web designer, consultant. I created all the graphics called for by the
design.
Global Ventures for Christ
Christian website. This website attempts to help individuals across the globe deal with questions about
eternity and the future of mankind in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy.
As with the "Ask Mr. Christian" website, I created the design for this website but my role
was strictly advisory.
My Role: Web designer, consultant. I created all the graphics called for by the
design.
About Me
After a successful career diagnosing and repairing mainframe and super-mini computer systems, I decided
a change was in order. The Internet presented itself as a great possibility for a new career, so I went
ahead, and never looked back.
The web design industry has come a long way since 1999 when I was first hired as a web professional to
help solve website issues; however, the functional description for me as a web designer today is closer
to Front-End Web Designer.
The tools I use are HTML, CSS, Javascript, JQuery and Visual Studio along with Adobe's master
collection; Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and, occasionally, Illustrator and Audition all find their way into
my hands as they are needed. I am constantly trying to develop a better eye for balance, color and
detail. I test websites in 3 major browsers: IE, Firefox, and Chrome to make sure my web page features
work properly in them.
This Site
I developed this website "mobile first", using Bootstrap 5.1.3.
Personal
I like music. Classic rock is my favorite (70's-80's-90's), but I enjoy folk music, pop, rock and even
progressive country (Eagles, Poco). Some classical. Just about anything but rap... Former lead singer
for a Christian rock band.
I enjoy photography, as you can see on a few of my websites. I think I've made some great ones
purely by accident! I took most of the photos you will see in these pages, so if you like them,
wonderful! If not...
For my community, I was the webmaster of the Arlington Bowie High School's marching band website from about 2002 until 2009.
This also provided me an outlet for photography! Another volunteer website I designed is for the Bowie
High School Football team, now being maintained by the football booster club (original design here). I also created a
Wordpress website for my old neighborhood, Coldwater Creek
to help keep all my neighbors informed about what's happening in the neighborhood.
Background photography depicts where I grew up and where I am now. Cotton fields, windmills, and oil
fields are reminders of Lubbock in west Texas, corn fields represent Omaha, Nebraska where I live
presently. I've always loved New Mexico so there's one photo looking out from atop the mountain where
Carlsbad Caverns is located.
Get In Touch
Please take a moment to look through my Portfolio and use the Contact Form
to get in touch with me!
My Portfolio
Design It! Photocard
This website allows www.GoToMyCard.com customers to customize credit cards with their chosen photo. I offered to make this site responsive, but I was told I could not because the backend processor site was not and could not be mobile.
My Role: Web site designer, graphic designer, repurposed approved images for current design.
GoToMyCard
This site provides our credit union clients a tool to offer their customers the ability to view and manage their own credit card account.
My Role: Website designer, branded site creator.
Advent Ministries, Inc.
I was once the lead singer for this Christian rock band. Photos, audio,
video, other memorabilia inside.
Worldpay VIP Client Portal
Secure client portal web site where Worldpay's credit union clients can obtain marketing materials, banking and regulatory information, and much more.
My Role: I updated the site code, imagery, branding and layout through several major corporate changes.
Town North Bank
Third party design. Created the new website by using Photoshop files and a few web pages I was provided.
My Role: Webmaster. Implemented design, created/updated/optimized graphics, created and installed several Flash movies, added several UI elements.
Bowie Marching Band
I took over this website, and redesigned and reorganized it, adding many new features.
My Role: Redesigned, created all graphics and UI elements, birthday
display program, added mailing list program and a guest book.
CHS Alumni
My high school alumni website.
This site uses PHP and a flat-file data base to display pictures and information about CHS alumni.
My Role: Web designer/owner. Created all aspects of the site.
Coldwater Creek
Neighborhood information website.
WordPress blog styled to look the same as the rest of the website. Contact form allowed photo upload.
My Role: Web site designer/owner, developed graphics and web page code.
Dr. Van Natta
I designed all aspects of this website. The web page colors are based on her office colors.
My Role: Web site designer, created all graphics, Flash virtual tour, web consultant.
Ask Mr. Christian
Team of Bible experts will try to answer your questions.
Apart from the layout, my role was strictly advisory as this client already knew
precisely the design he wanted.
My Role: Web designer, consultant.
Global Ventures for Christ
Attempts to help individuals across the globe deal with questions about eternity in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy.
My Role: Web designer, consultant. I created all the graphics called for by the design.
Image manipulation/Graphics creation (although I am *not* a graphic artist)
Javascript and JQuery coding
Bootstrap CSS framework
Angular 2+ (as it relates to website layout)
I'm a Front-end Web Designer, leaning toward Design. I've had the "Web
Designer" title since 1999 when I was first hired as a web professional to put together a new website for WebLink Wireless; however, the functional description for what I do today is closer to front-end developer. I know how to create web pages (from scratch) with HTML and use Bootstrap/CSS to style the pages I create; I recently (2021) added Angular to my skills list. I also know my way around Dreamweaver, Photoshop,and Illustrator. I have written some decent programs in Javascript, PERL and
PHP, and I did actually work with UNIX in the past. I've also "played with" Wordpress, Premiere (video editing), After Effects (video effects), Encore (DVD authoring tool) and Audition (audio editor). I can usually figure out things I don't know (still working on Visual Studio).
