FOUNDER OF WORKFOLIO. INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF WORK.
Summary
Founder & CEO of Workfolio, a company that develops applications for professional visibility and global partners of ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the world's workforce expert for more than 65 years.
Speaker and writer on the subjects of personal branding and competitive intelligence. Featured on Bloomberg Television, CNBC, Forbes, US News, and BBC. Contributing author for top blogs including Careerealism and WorkBloom. Member of the Workforce Business Intelligence Board, a research institution and think tank.
Extensive background in technology and marketing, and at age 30 was one of the youngest public company CIO's in America. Design and marketing work has won numerous awards including a Gold Award from the Interaction Media Association, Corp Magazine Technology Product of the Year, and Best Websites for Your Career from Forbes.
Served as an officer and leadership instructor for the Civil Air Patrol and marketing advisor to non-profit institutions including the Michigan Opera Theatre in Detroit.
Timeline
Moved to New York City
Workfolio is a Top HR Company to Watch in 2014
Workfolio was named One of the Top HR Companies to Watch in 2014 by HRWINS.
Partners with Manpower/Right Management
Workfolio announces global partnership with Right Management, the talent and career management experts within ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN).
Board Member, Workforce Business Intelligence
Speaker, Influence HR Conference
Workfolio Wins Forbes Award
Workfolio is recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Websites for Your Career.
Appears live on Bloomberg TV
Appeared live on a segment of Money Moves with host Mark Crumpton. Syndicated globally.
Issued Patent for Workfolio
Patent for Workfolio issued by USPTO.
Receives Best in Class Award from the IMA
Honored with highest honor for Workfolio design by the Interaction Media Awards -- the top entry in our category.
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Business & Marketing, Mesa College
Featured in Forbes and US News
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Military Leadership, Dobson AFJROTC
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President, The Side Project
Provided digital and print marketing services to more than 50 companies and non-profit institutions. Led a 20+ person team of creative and technical professionals executing projects in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Clients included: Ducker Worldwide, The Goodman Company, Avidxchange, Clarity Communications, University of Kentucky, and Michigan Opera Theatre.
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Founder & CEO, Workfolio
Founder of Workfolio, Corp! Magazine Award Winner for Best New Technology. Workfolio is a personal website builder for career and work.
Lauches Workfolio Beta
Released Workfolio public beta
Launches Workfolio Alpha
Released Workfolio in public alpha
Receives Corp! Magazine Award
Received Corp! Magazine Award for Best New Technology Invention
Promoted to CIO
Elevated to CIO for publicly traded company NYSE: RPT.
Becomes Head Coach
Became the youngest head football coach in Arizona Pop Warner history.
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Consultant, Organizational Development & Marketing
Organizational behavior and marketing consultant for numerous clients including: Intel, Ingersoll-Rand, Salt River Project, and the US Air Force.
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CIO, Ramco-Gershenson (NYSE: RPT)
Led the technology and marketing departments for a publicly-traded real estate investment trust with 100 million square foot commercial portfolio.
Proudest Accomplishment
Creating Workfolio
Experience Highlights
Board Member
Workforce Business Intelligence
CIO
Ramco-Gershenson (NYSE: RPT)
President
The Side Project
Founder & CEO
Workfolio
Education Highlights
Leadership
Dobson AFJROTC
Business Management & Marketing
Mesa College
Causes
Officer & Leadership Instructor
Civil Air Patrol
Advisor
Michigan Opera Theatre
Interests
Fitness
Running, Martial Arts
Culture
Travel, Food, Opera
Design
Graphic, Architecture, Fashion
Results
50+
press mentions
5
aWARDS received
2009
workfolio founded
Skills
SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY
12
DATA ANALYTICS
14
CLOUD COMPUTING
19
TALENT DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGY
4
CAREER TRANSITION TECHNOLOGY
6
Personal Branding
7
Marketing
14
Knowledge Management
15
Competitive Intelligence
11
Business Intelligence
15
Organizational BEHAVIOR
16
Information Design
20+
Questions & Answers
Why did you create Workfolio?
I always wanted to create something that could change people's lives in some way. Several years ago I tried to create my own website. Even though I had designed and built dozens of websites for clients, it was a very frustrating process. I realized this is because all of the website builder apps are principally designed for businesses yet the features needed for an individual website are quite different. That was the seminal moment for me... I wondered how many others struggled with the same thing? Later, we surveyed hundreds of people and found out this was a problem many people had experienced. I designed Workfolio to make it easy for anyone to get more visibility for the work they do.
What is your design process?
I like to start by mind-mapping the relationship between components. This helps me understand what emphasis and proximity should be placed on various design elements. A wire frame usually follows. I sketch wireframes using a sharpie instead of a pencil. This helps keep things uncluttered. Before I begin working in pixels I review the elements to determine which are absolutely necessary. I start using graphic design software in black and white and usually with only one type style. This forces me to focus on making sure the design is easily scannable in raw form. After I'm satisfied with the layout, I go about adding color, choosing fonts, and adding other embellishments to create the final design.
