I’m a freelance web developer and UX designer who defies the ordinary. Let’s break the mold and create digital experiences that are unforgettable and electrifying.
About Me
In a world where digital mediocrity reigns supreme, I’m the rogue freelancer who’s here to flip the script. I’m a web developer and UX designer with a rebellious streak, crafting websites that aren’t just functional—they’re unforgettable. Think of me as your online architect with a flair for breaking the mold and a knack for making user experiences that are as exhilarating as they are intuitive.
Dive into a partnership where ordinary is outlawed and innovation is the law. Ready to disrupt the digital norm?
Dive into a partnership where ordinary is outlawed and innovation is the law. Ready to disrupt the digital norm?
Celebrating Excellence With A Twist
I’m thrilled to have my work recognized with some standout awards. These accolades aren’t just trophies—they’re a testament to pushing boundaries and redefining digital design. Each award reflects my commitment to innovation and my knack for creating experiences that leave a lasting impression. Here’s to celebrating creativity and crafting the extraordinary!
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Founder
OCONNELL DIGITALFOCUS L.L.C.
2024
Acquia Certification
Acquia Certified Drupal 10 Front End Specialist
2022 - Present
Front-End Web Developer
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
2023
UX Certification
Google UX Design Certificate
2021-2022
Web - Graphic Designer
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
2018 - 2021
Senior Web Designer
TownSquare Interactive
Founder
OCONNELL DIGITALFOCUS L.L.C.
- Freelance web design for small-businesses & nonprofits throughout Ohio & the Carolinas.
- Collaborate with fellow web designers in the Charlotte area.
- Build stunning Squarespace & WordPress websites
2024
Acquia Certification
Acquia Certified Drupal 10 Front End Specialist
- Design, develop and deploy Drupal 10 based solutions focusing on front end topics
- Understand the core Drupal 10 basic architecture and best practices for site building and theme development
- Develop and implement new Drupal 10 themes
- Customize and extend existing Drupal 10 themes
2022 - Present
Front-End Web Developer
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
- Ran web development department for a $45 billion company
- Led 3 Bank website mergers & 4 website redesigns
- Designed, tested & developed multiple digital products, campaigns & landing pages
- Speaker and co-presenter on SEO, user accessibility & ADA best practices for websites and digital products at annual conference, hosted for 150+ attendees.
- Designed successful campaign landing pages that led to multi-million dollar revenue stream for clients
2023
UX Certification
Google UX Design Certificate
- Developed personas, user stories, and user journey maps
- Conducted usability studies
Created wireframes and prototypes - Tested and iterated on designs
2021-2022
Web - Graphic Designer
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
- Translated high-level requirements into interaction flows and artifacts and transform them into beautiful, intuitive, and functional designs.
- Responsible for executing on all phases of visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to engineering.
- Demonstrated creativity by using knowledge of graphic design principles, including composition, components and concept.
2018 - 2021
Senior Web Designer
TownSquare Interactive
- Lifetime websites built: 1,400
Built and managed an online code library for 40+ in-house designers - Conducted mass migrations from large clients to small businesses. This can range anywhere from 8 pages to 47 pages. Often done within a week time-frame.
- Innovated custom CMS to meet current web design trends
- Within 2 years, climbed all 4 tiers inside the company's promotion structure, broke and set new milestones for number of sites built, quality of sites, & communication notes for client facing
departments.