Laura Adams
Born and raised in Minnesota, I escaped the harsh winters and moved to Florida in 1998. Briefly attending the University of South Florida before slowly discovering my love for web design. Self-taught, I spent night after night viewing the source code of web sites until I could write my own basic HTML and CSS code. By early 2001, I had purchased and published my first web site. However, marriage and life in general would soon put this passion on the back-burner for a couple years…
After a cross-country move, and with some encouragement, I tried my hand at college again in 2004. This time focusing on something I loved: Web Design
From 2004 to 2007, I was actively involved in the Key Volunteer Network, with the Marine Corps, while attending college full-time. As a military spouse, I dedicated countless hours to the achievement of family readiness both before, during, and after deployments. It was amid this time, I was appointed to the role of Coordinator by the Commanding Officer; nominated for numerous awards including Volunteer of the Year and received the Presidential Service Award, as well as attended the Leadership Education Seminar. My valuable skills and ease with which I spoke to fellow spouses helped to create a strong network of women who endured multiple deployments and developed lifelong friendships.
Since my days as a military spouse, I have been a supporter of military veterans and families. I’m also a strong advocate for Pit Bull Rescue organizations with deep emotional ties as “mom” to rescues.
In 2005, I earned my Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design; and in 2008, I graduated summa cum laude with my Bachelor of Science in Web Design. It wasn’t long before casual conversations with friends turned into business relationships and networking. My first client was a local tanning salon who then recommended me to another. From there on, networking has garnered me the majority of my clients. I take great pride in the service I provide and, in doing so, have retained many of my clients for over 10 years.
Education
B.S. Web Design, 2008
Westwood College, Denver, CO
summa cum laude
A.S. Graphic Design, 2005
Westwood College, Denver, CO
Accolades
Presidential Volunteer Service Award
Outstanding Volunteer Award
USMC Certificates of Appreciation
USMC Letters of Appreciation
my creative type
The power of imagination unleashed
The world is a place of beauty and magic in the eyes of a DREAMER. Where others see facts and figures, you see symbols, metaphors, and hidden meanings.
My work in numbers
Design to express, not to impress.
John Tandeo
