Hey, I'm Patrick
I build websites and do other nerdy stuff. I'm steadily improving the Spousal Approval Rating of my smart home. I talk to myself and laugh at my own lame jokes. I once ripped off three consecutive pieces of saran wrap without it doing that weird clumping shit.
- Owner of Killer Pom Productions
- Web Developer for Purdue University
- Semi-Professional Tinkerer and Dabbler

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Employment History
Owner
Developing the brand identity, creating and building customer relationships, developing efficient business systems, and full stack development from initial discovery through the launch of the project.
Responsibilities include:
Customer relationship management from initial touchpoint through all stages of the customer lifecycle
Product research and process systemization
Product development at all stages, from initial discovery to beyond the launch of the project
Technical audits and consultation
Analytics, SEO research and planning, and ads management
Branding and copywriting
Bookkeeping and accounting
Web DeveloperStudent Success, Purdue Brand Studio
The web developer roles helps to manage, maintain, and grow the online presence for the Purdue University brand.
Responsibilities include:
Accessibility/A11y-focused (WCAG 2.1 AA) development and enforcement of standards
Development and maintenance of website templates and functionality while adhering to global brand standards
Collaborating with other developers in a Git-based environment
Expanding the functionality of the content management system
Liaison between project stakeholders and technical partners in Marketing and IT
Creation of technical and process-based documentation
Website management training for campus partners in both individual and group settings
Monthly newsletter campaigns
Content management and troubleshooting
Altering direction and acting quickly due to unexpected shifts in priority
Web DesignerStudent Life Marketing, Office of the Vice Provost for Student Life
The web designer role was developed to help unify the online vision of the Division of Student Life. This role required identifying stakeholder goals and translating those into practical, web-based solutions.
Responsibilities include:
Accessibility/A11y-focused (WCAG 2.1 AA) development and enforcement of standards
Development of custom website templates and functionality for division-wide use
Collaborating with other developers in a Git-based environment
Intern training, management, and event scheduling
Expanding the functionality of the content management system
Liaison between project stakeholders and technical partners in Marketing and IT
Creation of technical and process-based documentation
Website management training for campus partners in both individual and group settings
Guiding the visual identity of websites while respecting global brand requirements
Monthly newsletter campaigns
Content management and troubleshooting
Altering direction and acting quickly due to unexpected shifts in priority
Entry Level - Management PositionsOther roles over the years
I've held many positions over the years, ranging from entry level positions up to managerial roles that taught many other skills that have helped shape my skills and work ethic today.
Responsibilities include:
Personnel management and scheduling
Inventory and order management of volatile materials
Planning and preparation ahead of weekly, monthly, and yearly trends
Operating profitably with narrow margins on COGS
Delivering results with daily, time-sensitive deadlines
Strengthening customer relations through consumer satisfaction
The ability to quickly cross-train in support of other areas
Awards and Recognitions
The American Advertising Awards is the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition. The mission of the American Advertising Awards is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising.
Received:2019
Redesign of the Purdue Memorial Union website
Enhancing the styling, functionality, visual presentation of information, and structure of the website.
AVA Digital Awards is an international competition that recognizes excellence by creative professionals responsible for the planning, concept, direction, design, and production of digital communication.
Received:2020 Gold Award
Redesign of the Purdue Memorial Union website
Enhancing the styling, functionality, visual presentation of information, and structure of the website.
2024 Gold Award
Redesign of the Steps to Leaps website
Enhancing the styling, functionality, visual presentation of information, and structure of the website.
Bravo is an after-the-fact discretionary award program that lets employees know that someone has noticed their noteworthy contribution. At the same time, it reinforces the values and behaviors that are important to the University.
Received:2020
Redesign of the Purdue Memorial Union website
Enhancing the styling, functionality, visual presentation of information, and structure of the website.
2023
Website management training process
Setting up and operating recurring website management training sessions for campus partners.
2024
Redesign of the Steps to Leaps website
Enhancing the styling, functionality, visual presentation of information, and structure of the website.