Portfolio

Catholic Herald

Official newspaper of the Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin

I worked with Catholic Herald staff and their On-line Task Force to plan, create and launch the HTML-based madisoncatholicherald.org Web site in October 2001.

In September 2008, under the direction of their staff, I built and launched a new version of the site using the Joomla content management system.

(© The Catholic Herald)

In April/May 2021, under the direction of their staff, I again redesigned their Web site with a new look, this time using the WordPress content management system. The new site is more responsive for mobile users and features other enhancements.

I trained staff on updating the site using Joomla, and later, WordPress, and still serve as Webmaster, backing up the site, helping with complex pages and new functionality, and troubleshooting.

Cobalt Enterprises

(© Cobalt Enterprises)

Manufacturer of Precision Assemblies & Machined Parts

I redesigned the WordPress-based Web site for Cobalt Enterprise, located at www.cobaltent.com in June/July 2022, updating the text and adding new photos. The new site is more responsive for smartphones and other mobile devices. I also added a plugin to provide French translations of the pages.

Cobalt Enterprises is an AS9100D certified, vertically-integrated manufacturer located in Arlington, Washington, with 88,000 square feet of manufacturing including precision milling, turning, paint, sheet metal, powder coating and assembly.

“TA-DA” the Clowns

(© “TA-DA” the Clowns)

Provides clown entertainment throughout the Midwest

I built the “TA-DA” the Clowns portion of this client’s Web site at www.tadarobots.com/clowns/index.html and have updated it numerous times over the years. I also built the original “TA-DA” Robots Web site, which has since been redesigned.

Leemark Communications

(© Leemark
Communications)

Web development / hosting / video production / computer consulting

Yes, it’s true. I built three or four generations of the Leemark Communications Web site at www.leemark.com. The version you are viewing now was built using the WordPress content management system.

Brucker Company

(© Brucker Company)

HVAC Manufacturer’s Representative in the Midwest

I didn’t design Brucker Company’s WordPress-based Web site, located at www.bruckerco.com, but I’ve updated it for them from September 2017 to October 2019 and March 2020 to present. I’ve prepared blog posts and graphics, created/updated pages and forms, and provided SEO assistance. I also troubleshooted and fixed a problem to make the site more mobile friendly and designed a custom Customer Portal Login page for them.

Brucker Company is a manufacturer’s representative of custom engineered mechanical and ventilation equipment, serving the Chicago, Central Illinois and Northwest Indiana markets.

Diversified Consulting Associates, LLC

(© Diversified Consulting
Associates, LLC)

Consultants for the health care industry

I used a Word Document supplied by the client to create an HTML-based (rich text) e-mail announcing a position at a Chicago-area not-for-profit health system. Proper HTML formatting was used, and the e-mail included photos that were aligned as required, an eye-pleasing design/layout and clickable links.

Durward’s Glen OLRG, Ltd.

(© Durward’s Glen)

Retreat & Conference Center

I updated the former HTML-based Durward’s Glen Web site, located at www.durwardsglen.org, from April 2015 through August 2020.

Durward’s Glen is a retreat and conference center located in the Baraboo Hills National Natural Landmark in Wisconsin, near Devil’s Lake State Park.

Gunnar Malm & Associates

(© Gunnar Malm
& Associates, Inc.)

Engineering firm

I worked with Gunnar Malm & Associates to build the www.gmaengineers.com Web site in 2003 and updated it until Pierce Engineers acquired GMA in September 2017.

GMA was an engineering firm specializing in structural engineering services.

Lakeview Flooring

(© Greg Benson)

Wood Flooring

I produced a front-page slideshow of before-and-after photos, and made other enhancements to Lakeview Flooring’s Web site, located at www.lakeviewflooring.com, using the Squarespace Website builder. The site was later redesigned by someone else using WordPress.

Lakeview Flooring serves as “Duluth-Superior’s Wood Flooring Specialists.”

Railroad Ron

(© Railroad Ron)

Orchestrated Keyboard & Musical Variety Show

I created the www.railroadron.com Web site and updated it from 2000 until Railroad Ron discontinued it in 2018.

Railroad Ron performs throughout the Midwest, playing orchestrated keyboard and singing as part of his musical variety show.

Verstegen+Associates

(© Verstegen+Associates)

Consultant

I designed the original Verstegen+Associates Web site, formerly online at www.verstegenassociates.com, in 2000 and updated it in 2001. The owner later retired and the Web site has been taken down.

Verstegen+Associates helped companies improve cost, quality, and response time.

Vital Touch, LLC

(© Vital Touch, LLC)

Enhancing your well-being through massage

I created and updated three generations of the Vital Touch, LLC Web site at www.vitaltouchmadison.com using the Go Daddy Website Builder, from February 2013 to January 2022.

Vital Touch was located in Madison, Wisconsin, and provided massage therapy and other body work. The owner shut down the Web site and domain name in 2022, as she was ending the business.

Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association

(© Wisconsin Motor
Carriers Association)

Trade association

I redesigned the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association Web site, located at www.witruck.org, in 2011 and updated it until 2015, at which time they had another firm redesign their Web site.

WMCA is a non-profit trade association concerned with problems and interests of truck transportation within the State of Wisconsin.