A little about me

"I never let my schooling interfere with my education." ~Mark Twain

As an English major turned web media project manager (and as someone with a sense of humor and an affinity for thoughtful musings), the above quote is among my favorites. I feel that nothing defines our current "Information Age" more than the power to learn and grow through resources and communities freely available on the web. I've spent several years researching web-related technologies, design and culture, and utilizing my skills on the job in a variety of contexts. I'm always ready to push myself further and find success in the next challenge.

Why "Strawburry Miwk?"

Strawburry Miwk is a moniker I came up with in the late 90's when misspelling food items was a popular way of naming alternative rock bands (e.g. Korn, Limp Bizkit, etc.). I created the name as a cute and playful spin on this idea to use in instant messaging programs and web forums, inspired of course from drinking a glass of strawberry milk.

When Twitter first stepped foot on the web, Strawburry Miwk seemed like an appropriately whimsical name to associate with quick, flighty posts. Hundreds of tweets and follows later, the name has stood the test of time as something uniquely mine, and something I felt I could build a strong personal brand under. After watching a CNN special on the importance of personal branding in a competitive job market, I decided that, while a bit playful-sounding, Strawburry Miwk nonetheless embodies something that is individualistic, opportunistic, unafraid, and, perhaps most importantly, endlessly creative. It's a name that continually earns a second glance (if not a second pronunciation!), and that second glance leads to someone will the skills and experience deserving of a closer look.