A new philanthropic endeavor for the Napa Valley Vintners, Collective Napa Valley serves as a re-envisioned model for over 40 years of community giving.  The project included rethinking the organization’s long-term data structure and technological foundations, reviewing various CRM platforms for key features and functionality, migration to the new platform, and customizing the platform web templates.… [read more]

Client: Napa Valley Vintners

Role: Strategic partner for identifying project requirements and scope; NVV technical lead for integration into new Microsoft platforms; web design and UI/UX specifications within the platform limitations; content advisor and review, design and accessibility implementation.

Technology: AJAX, Bootstrap, CSS, Custom Theme, Design, HTML, Illustrator, Javascript, jQuery, Liquid, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Powerapps, Photoshop, Responsive Web, web accessibility, XML

Re-engineering the original tool to remove the Rebrandly API and build the system completely custom to remove system limitations, improve long-term management of resources, and expand the existing functionality to include redirecting parked domains with tracking.… [read more]

Client: Napa Valley Vintners

Role: Sole strategist, designer, and programmer.

Technology: Azure Web App, CSS, DNS, HTML, Laravel, PHP, SQL Server

A custom Content Management System (CMS) built in support of NapaValley.wine and other Napa Valley Vintner web properties.  The project including devising the data schema and user-interface for managing and scheduling complex, interrelated content online, including image cropping, map itineraries, time-sensitive wine sales promotions, custom permissions management, and more.… [read more]

Client: Napa Valley Vintners

Role: Sole strategist, designer, and programmer

Technology: AJAX, Bootstrap, Composer, Google Maps API, HTML, Javascript, jQuery, Laravel, npm, PHP, Responsive Web, SASS, SQL Server

Launching a new brand to target wine enthusiasts, NapaValley.wine expanded the Napa Valley Vintners’ online presence for consumer-driven content.  The project was done in collaboration with in-house staff and contract designers to successfully bridge the space between luxury and brand accessibility.… [read more]

Client: Napa Valley Vintners

Role: Strategic partner in developing project goals, requirements, wireframing, content outlines, design and brand approval.  Our contract design agency developed initial static pages which I then integrated into the Laravel backend.  Further design, development, and revisions were implemented as required.

Technology: AJAX, Bootstrap, Composer, CSS, Design, fancybox.js, Google Maps API, Google Recaptcha, HTML, jQuery, Laravel, masonry.js, npm, Photoshop, PHP, SASS, ScrollMagic.js, SQL Server, swiper.js, Twilio SDK, web accessibility

A custom auction bidding app that started out with native mobile and web versions, later pared down to a robust web application that served multiple audiences: bidders, administrators, volunteers, and staff.  The app was designed to pair with the Auction Napa Valley website and included functionality for guests to bid remotely on their own, early bidding for VIP guests, kiosk bidding on-site at the auction event, and bidding on behalf of others using an administrator’s PIN.… [read more]

Company: Napa Valley Vintners

Role: Project manager, UI/UX design and specifications, QA and testing, code review and strategist where necessary.

Technology: Angular, CSS, Design, HTML, Javascript, Photoshop, Responsive Web, SQL Server

Enhancing an in-house management tool used to process registrations and event details for an internationally renowned wine auction.  UI/UX improvements to the functionality were on-going.  Major development projects included: designing and developing an on-the-fly package builder for custom registrations, reprogramming registration interfaces, and improving reporting.… [read more]

Company: Napa Valley Vintners

Role: Project Manager, technical specifications, UI/UX design, QA, and development

Technology: AJAX, GIT, Javascript, jQuery, Ruby on Rails, SQL Server

A complete update of the event website for Auction Napa Valley, the website includes auction and non-profit funding information, event registration, an online lot catalog, and account information.… [read more]

Company: Napa Valley Vintners

Role: Web Manager, including all design and front-end development.  Backend development was done in collaboration with contract developers.

Technology: Adobe Acrobat, AJAX, Bootstrap, CSS, GIT, HTML, Javascript, jQuery, Photoshop, Responsive Web, Ruby on Rails, SASS, SQL Server

Technical and design consultation for an iOS app in stealth mode, the project included a thorough review for quality assurance and debugging, UI/UX modifications for a more intuitive interface, graphic design for icons and other UI assets, and recommendations for app release and short/long-term product strategies.… [read more]

The Postcards app is a small software start-up designed to help families connect to the seniors in their lives with unintimidating and easy-to-use technology.  It features both a sender and recipient app for mobile devices, with a special emphasis on simple, self-explanatory delivery of media.… [read more]