How I Got Here

Self-Taught From the School of Trial and Error

I’ve been designing & building websites since 2018. Originally an engineering student, I dropped out to start doing freelance web design work. Most of my skills are self-taught and have been picked up while working.

I may not have a college degree, but I’m passionate about learning and continuing to expand my skill set by working through online courses, tutorials, and finding new problems to solve. Nothing is more fun to me than learning how to do something I couldn’t do previously.

Languages I’m Familiar With

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Python
Arduino
PHP

Apps & Tools I Use

Photoshop
Figma
Canva
WordPress
Wix
Shopify

HubSpot
Monday.com
Clockify
Slack
Zoom

May 2016

Graduated High School & started college at Dixie State University as a Mechanical Engineering student.

Jan 2017

Tried out a web design course and fell in love with designing and building websites.

Feb 2018

Joined a bunch of business clubs on campus so I could get my first web design clients, started an internship at Voxxy Marketing

Aug 2018

After completing my internship I started freelancing.

Feb 2022

Got a job with Big Red Jelly to expand my skillset and get agency experience.

What My Clients Say About My Work

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Their team was very kind and knowledgeable about what they were doing. We mainly worked with Mercedes (Build & Support Strategist) throughout the project. Thanks to Big Red Jelly, our website now has simpler pages.
After launching our new website, we noticed that a lot of our clients started using the forms and features Big Red Jelly created, specifically the scheduling and payment processing features.
Hirelis Rodriguez-TorresSouthern Reporting, Inc

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Mercedes from Big Red Jelly has been wonderful to work with. She has done a great job at trying to get everything I've asked for on the website and we are so happy with it. Thank you Mercedes.
Nicole SuppSunset City, UT

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I was impressed with how efficiently and timely all our projects were completed.
Jackson S.AIC Health

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The process was clean and the team members I worked with were outstanding. They were personable and very creative. I would have paid more for the package, it was easily worth the money. Stunning work, everything looks beautiful!
Mark WhittakerRetirement Advice

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Their very caring attitude and a deep commitment to understanding my vision for the website.
John BrookeCash Flow Mastered

Personal Life

What I Do for Fun

Outside of work I enjoy playing video games (Like Minecraft and Stardew Valley), playing DND (Sometimes as the DM, sometimes as the player), fishing, golf, camping, and more.

You can check out some of my artwork and digital paintings on my personal instagram here.