Work History
Interaction Designer
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 2010 – Present
User Experience and interaction designer for the LDS Church History Department. Oversee the design of websites and web applications. Involved with wire-frames, flow diagrams, mockups and specifications document.
Senior Graphic Designer
SwarmBuilder/3point5.com | 2009 – 2010.
Design and develop outdoor/sporting manufacture training websites using Flash and html/css. Defined creative direction for the new brand efforts of the company including logos, websites, printed material, and marketing efforts. Work closely with project managers and copywriters to ensure proper execution and deliver the project on time. Lead the creative for the companies marketing and advertising efforts, including online marketing and printed material.
Strategic Marketing Designer
Hewlett-Packard / MarketSplash | 2005 – 2009
Define creative direction for marketing, product development, and other company departments. Creative includes: websites, direct mail, email, lead generation, landing pages, and web banners. Involved with campaign strategies targeting customer retention and acquisition. Responsible for implementing design, user interaction, and coding (html/css). Create identities for clients including: logos, letterhead, envelopes, business cards. Worked with brands, such as; Nestle, Sundance Film Festival, Office Depot, and Staples.
Web / Graphic Designer
Weber State University Bookstore | 2005 – 2007
Art Direction of the university bookstore website. Developed with html, css, javascript and asp technology.
Graphic Designer / Production Artist
Summit Printing | 2002 – 2003
Design and production of files. Software including: QuarkXPress, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Strong knowledge of pre-press procedures including color separation, trapping, film and plate preparation. Strong troubleshooting skills in file preparation.
Assistant Production Manager
Windows West | 2000 – 2005
Manage employees and assist in production workflow for wholesaler of window coverings. Implemented a specialty window covering department to increase production and profit. Train new employees in all departments to maintain efficiency. Problem solve with customer service to provide complete satisfaction to customers.[/one_half]
Education
Weber State University
BFA, Visual Communication / Graphic Design. Graduated with Honors. May 2005
Salt Lake Community College
AS, General Studies. Emphasis in art and design. Graduated with Honors. December 2002
Skills
- Advanced skills in all software within the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Firework, Indesign and Flash)
- Focused on user experience and interaction design. Strong knowledge of html, css, web standards and search engine optimization
- Ability to collaborate within a team atmosphere as well as across departments
- Self starter and can work under tight deadlines
Accomplishments
Worked with companies such as HP, Nestle, Sundance Film Festival, Office Depot, Staples, Skullcandy, DeMarini, and The North Face. Winner of Logoworks website rebranding contest. President of the AIGA Weber Student Group. Worked with other leaders to establish new student chapter. Work Published in Weber State Universities Metaphor book, 2004. Awarded the Art Activities Scholarship from Weber State University and the Lani Berlin Prout Scholarship. Designed poster in collaboration with the Utah Food Bank. Teamed up with the University of Utah and BYU in the design of a 2005 calendar used for AIGA fund raising. Exhibited in the Beyond Commerce Student Exhibition. Designed an information graphic series in collaboration with University of Alabama Birmingham. Exhibited in the Weber State Annual Student Art Exhibition. Recognized as Outstanding Graduate by the Weber State Art Department in Visual Communication.
Affiliations
- AIGA, Salt Lake Chapter
- IXDA Utah Chapter