I am a creative specialist striving towards developing and honing my skills as a designer. In this world where graphic design is becoming more and more of an umbrella term, designers need to keep pace with the ever increasing demand for diversification and not specialization in one area of expertise. That is why I continually challenge myself in different areas such as UX and UI design, front end development, photography, and videography.
Work Timeline
Sandler Training
UI/UX Designer
October 2019 – present
- Lead and implement design changes to our LMS Sandler Online
- Design and prototype Sandler online tools for sales trainers
- Gather and analyze user analytics and data to make better design changes
- Create and conduct user surveys for the Sandler network and l earners
- Design and implement new sales training courses for Sandler Online
- Continuous product research of new and emerging technologies
Performance Marketing
Creative Specialist
September 2017 – October 2019
- Communicated with clients to design and code intuitive websites
- Designed user-friendly apps to solve problems or fill the needs of our clients
- Collaborated with the development team using the Agile Methodology
- Conducted research to find solutions to clients needs and company needs
- Designed a Snaphcat lens that generated over 11,000 views for our client
- Designed high quality advertisements and promotions under tight deadlines
- Designed and developed emails based on client requests and deadlines
- Cooperated daily with team members to accomplish task and projects
Blue Frog Dynamic Marketing
Creative specialist
April – September 2017
- Communicated with clients to design websites that best fit their needs
- Managed and updated clients Wordpress websites
- Communicated directly with clients to design logos and branding
- Designed digital and print promotional materials and advertisements
Cocoa Creative
Freelance graphic designer
January – February 2017
- Designed and created www.cocoacreates.com using Sqaurespace
- Set up social media accounts and developed strategies
- Provided quality customer service
John Deere
Graphic Designer
March 2015 – January 2017
- Responsible for internal communications
- Compiled and designed the internal newsletter “Deere Tracks”
- Designed and displayed slides on the internal John Deere TV network
- Oversaw web server transition from Team Site to Microsoft SharePoint
- Trained team members on how to operate Microsoft SharePoint
- Followed John Deere guidelines and restrictions for official branding
- Photographed internal events and reveals
DRAKE ATHLETICS
Graphic Designer and videographer
August 2013 – June 2016
- Designed logos, backgrounds, and templates for godrakebulldogs.com
- Designed and published the bi-weekly Drake Bulldog Club newsletter
- Set up and operated video cameras for Drake sports events
- Production assistant for Drake sports events
- Replay assistant for Drake sports events
University tees
Campus manager
january 2014 – May 2015
- Marketed t-shirts and other promotional products to campus community
- Networked with organizations on campus
- Achieved $26,000 in sales starting with no contacts
- Provided top-of-the-line customer service and support
- Ensured quality in products and the business
Iowa Diecast Toys
freelance graphic designer
january 2014 – May 2015
- Designed a series of holiday newsletters to help promote seasonal sales
- Developed templates to follow for future newsletters
- Met weekly production deadlines
- Provided quality customer service
emerson electric
freelance graphic designer
january 2014 – May 2015
- Set up audio and visual feeds
- Ran and set up video and audio cables to desired camera locations
- Operated video camera equipment to provide a live video feed to Norway
- Collaborated with a team of six
Achievements
Achieve-ments
Dam to Dam
June 2, 2018
- Ran in one of Des Moines biggest marathons Dam to Dam, with a finish time of 2 hours
Drake University
august 2013 – december 2016
- Graduated from Drake University in 3.5 years with my Bachelors degree in Graphic Design and a minor Business Studies
Ragbrai
July 2016
- Participated in Iowas greatest bike marathon, Ragbrai
