resume

Putting it all together

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced UI/UX Designer with a strong background in layout and graphic design. Skilled in creating workflows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. Successfully designed and launched 24 websites in just 2.5 years at UW Oshkosh.  Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, XD, and Illustrator, as well as Beaver Builder and DIVI WordPress plugins. A problem-solver with excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Looking for an opportunity to use my expertise to make a positive impact.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Website Designer, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Marketing and Communication

Jul, 2021 - Present - Oshkosh, WI

  • Developed prototypes, wireframes, mockups, and created sites in DIVI WordPress builder for over 24 UWO sites and many more landing pages, majors, resource pages and more.
  • Filmed, edited, and uploaded instructional “How to” to train staff on WordPress. Hosted several groups and individuals in training sessions with new WordPress admins to ensure smooth site management.
  • Facilitated 90% of all web team related requests from start, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills including adding forms, updating tables and adding all other web needs.
  • Learned Campus Vision design software to create branded layouts for all UWO screens.
  • Led kickoff calls with department heads, faculty, and staff to develop new designs with UI/UX considerations.

Senior Designer, WebCitz

Apr, 2020 - Jun, 2021 - Appleton, WI

  • Designed beyond 40 sites with wireframes, mock-ups, and logos to start a templated cheaper option for clients on a budget.
  • Designed multiple motion graphics for owners SEO blogs and videos.
  • Created custom design solutions that meet the unique needs of each client while maintaining a cohesive brand image across all platforms.
  • Collaborated with the marketing team to create visually appealing graphics for digital advertising campaigns.
  • Created a style guide for websites as well as a template for future clients.
  • Designed truck wraps, trailer wraps, billboards, and digital advertising for clients across the US.

Designer and UI/UX Consultant, The BBS Agency

Oct, 2018 - Mar, 2020 - ​​Fond du Lac, WI

  • Created websites, landing pages, wireframes, prototypes, and logo designs for new and existing clients using Photoshop and Illustrator.
  • Redesigned BBS website with new imagery and branding. Created Custom Illustrations, process pages, and style guide.
  • Worked directly with clients, marketing teams, leadership, and production staff to project manage pages.
  • Learned Beaver Builder WordPress plug-in to completely construct my own sites.
  • Raised engagement and traffic of the largest client's site, Upswing Poker.
  • Created production category pages for major printing service, 858 graphics. Cleaned up SEO and product confusion.
  • Worked with the Split test team and was trained in his strategy. Implemented split test discoveries.

Lead Designer, Stellar Blue Technologies, 

Jan, 2018 - Sep, 2018 - Neenah, WI

  • Created websites with UI/UX best practices while using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. UsedInDesign to create brochures, posters, advertisements, and business cards for print.
  • Was in charge of ordering and designing printed products, advertising, social media campaign designs, branding, and the creation of the new website for Stellar Blue.
  • Created a collaborative environment with my assistant, project manager, and developers.
  • Utilized Stellar Blue analytics program and created monthly analytic reports for clients.
  • Made advertising for Google, Facebook and more. 

Production Designer, Dealersocket, 

Jun, 2015 - Jan, 2018 - Oshkosh, WI

  • Designed over 130 custom websites, hundreds of web sliders graphics, and advertisements for car dealerships across America, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
  • Learned Google Web Designer to make fully animated and dynamic Google Adword ads.
  • Worked cross-departmentally with our marketing content writers, project managers, customer support, production, analytics, SEM team, and engineering to improve our website performance in a very competitive market.

Lead Designer, The Scene, Oshkosh

Dec, 2013 - Dec, 2014 - Oshkosh, WI

  • Worked directly with the Editor in Chief to layout monthly publication for print.. 
  • Designed Ads from Local business and added them to monthly layout.
  • Uploaded files to PHP server for easy printing. 

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts, UW Oshkosh, Oshkosh WI

Sep, 2000 - May, 2005

Graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelors in Fine Arts, with an emphasis on 2D art.

President of Club Nippon 2001. WRST DJ 2001-2003. Priebie Gallery Board 2003-2005.

INTERNSHIPS

Screen Print Designer, Offbeat Press, 

Mar, 2014 - Oct, 2014 Oshkosh, WI

 

  • Learned to use Adobe Illustrator quickly in combination with live drawings to make unique screen-printed t-shirt designs
  • Created Designs and drawings for clients around the US. 

Skills and proficiencies. 

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

WordPress

Google Analytics

Adobe XD

Figma

HTML

CSS

Adobe InDesign

Layout design 

Workflow design

Prototyping

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Emerging trends in web design

Storytelling

Story Boards

Style Guides