Company

At Designs of the Five Domains, we are committed not only to our customers, but to the success of our customers. We hold ourselves accountable for delivering original designs on time and at an affordable cost. At D5D, our success is your success.

Below is an overview of the designers, programmers, marketing professionals and writers who fill out the talent pool at D5D. You can rest assured that when you work with us, your business is in good hands.

	Meet Cheryl Boots Owner, Designer, and Developer By building on her employment experience as a portrait photographer and a web developer, Cheryl created and founded Designs of the 5 Domains in 2006. Her BA in Communication with a concentration on Multimedia Design was the perfect launching pad for her company. Besides running her business, Cheryl is involved in the Cedar Rapids Public Relations Association, the Advertising Federation of Cedar Rapids and the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Networking events. Since the company’s inception, Cheryl has created more than 400 websites for her clients. As a testament to her skill, she has several repeat clients who have used her talents to create multiple websites for their businesses. Cheryl relishes in working with a variety of clients. From corporate clients to political candidates to individuals and small businesses, Cheryl can design it all. Programs and program languages: HTML – 8 years \| Basic Flash– 3 years \| WordPress – 2 years \| Photoshop – 5 years \| Dreamweaver – 6 years \| PHP – 2 years \|
	Meet David Cornish David graduated from Bellevue University in Bellevue, Nebraska, where he earned an MS in Management Information Systems with a concentration on Information Security. David also has a BAS in Computer Science from Mount Mercy University (formerly Mount Mercy College), and an AAS in PC & Internet Programming from Kirkwood Community College in Iowa. Among the activities David enjoys are working with databases using MySQL and SQL, building computers, and troubleshooting computer problems. David also loves designing and create websites, graphic designs, banner designs and logo designs with Photoshop, programming and learning about new and emerging technologies. Programs and program languages: HTML – 15 years \| WordPress – 4 years \| Joomla – 4 years \| Drupal – 4 years \| Javascript – 10 years \| Photoshop – 5 years \| Dreamweaver – 5 years \| PHP – 2 years \| SQL – 5 years \| MySQL – 5 years
	Meet Amanda Miller Amanda Miller received a BBA in Marketing and Administrative Management and a minor in Economics from Mount Mercy University (formerly Mount Mercy College) in Iowa. She previously served as Marketing Specialist for a major mass transit software provider before joining Agilon in 2007. As Marketing Manager at Agilon, Amanda is responsible for planning and executing marketing communications, advertising and trade shows, assisting with sales development and proposals, conducting market research and developing the Agilon web site. Amanda served on the Board of Directors for the American Advertising Federation: Cedar Rapids-Iowa City as Education Chair from 2006 to 2009. She is currently enrolled in graduate school at the University of Iowa.
	Meet Centauri Adams Centauri is a graduate from Mount Mercy University (formerly Mount Mercy College)in Iowa, where he earned a BA in Graphic Design. He enjoys photography and digital film. Centauri loves editing and creating films for commercials, seminars, documentaries and infomercials. Centauri also enjoys designing and creating business cards, logos and brochures, as well as learning HTML coding for website production. Centauri is always interested in challenging himself and finding new ways to reach his goals.
	Meet Mariah Obiedzinski Mariah graduated from Mount Mercy University (formerly Mount Mercy College)in Iowa, where she double-majored in Journalism and English. She loves to write, proofread and edit all styles of writing, from creative marketing pieces and poetry to informative, research-based articles. Mariah loves a challenge, and thrives on a deadline. Her biggest motivators are client satisfaction and successful communication through the art of the written word.
	Meet Tai Rock Tai graduated from Mount Mercy University (formerly Mount Mercy College) with a major in Fine Art, emphasizing on Graphic Design. Tai enjoys working in advertising, graphic design and photography. Ultimately he wants to run a studio for his photography business and manage his clothing line. Pleasant weather motivates Tai, as well as being in a good mood. When he has free time, he likes to break-dance and watch movies. Tai will be working with D5D on a variety of projects, and he will be an asset to the creative design team.
	Meet Karissa Yoder Karissa graduated from Mount Mercy University (formerly Mount Mercy College) in 2009 with a BA in Graphic Design. Since graduating, she has worked at various jobs while doing art on the side. In her free time, she enjoys photography and learning new tricks in Photoshop. Karissa is excited about her new partnership with Designs of the 5 Domains.
	Meet Sean Sampson Sean is a Junior at the University of Iowa, double majoring in Communications and Art with an emphasis on Graphic Design. His artistic curiosity led him to Students in Advertising, where he got a small sample of what it is like to interact and design for clients. He is now interning with Design of the Five Domains to keep building career experience, as well as to create memorable, welcoming designs for clients in the Cedar Rapids area. After graduation, he would like to move to Minnesota and begin working his way up in the world of design.
	Meet Karissa Forde Karissa graduated from Mount Mercy College in 2006 with a BA in Communications with a concentration in Multimedia Design and an Art Minor. She enjoys designing logos, brochures, signs, t-shirts, and packages. Karissa likes working with people and going the extra mile to make them happy in whatever she is doing for them. She likes to think positively and find a solution for any problem that comes her way. Karissa enjoys photography, painting, being out doors be it going for walks or gardening, and spending as much time with family as possible. In her spare time she also enjoys pampering women through her Mary Kay business and making the world smell good with Scentsy! She is looking forward to getting married in June. Karissa is currently Bookkeeping Clerk at the Marriott in Cedar Rapids and loves being able to be a part of the D5D creative team.