01Intro.
I have been in the web and graphic design business for several years and have experience in various mediums. I am competent in the current applications used in the business and have a strong eye for design, detail, and creativity.
I currently work in web development; offering Software as a Service (SaaS) to many fortune 500 companies, I also work in email creation, website maintenance, monitoring, and testing. I have been involved in the creation of multiple comprehensive websites that incorporate dynamic images, ecommerce capabilities and scripting languages. I also possess excellent communication skills and am comfortable working on projects as part of a team or individually.
I welcome the chance to apply my skills and knowledge I believe my abilities would prove to be an asset for your organization or project.
8
Years Professional
Experience
85
Projects
Completed
100
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Happy Customers
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02Profile.
Experience
UI/UX Designer
Coca-Cola Consolidated
Responsible for delivering web design and user experience in collaboration with business and technical teams. Help the team deliver an improved and consistent service for standing up and delivering web sites, graphics, user experience, and ensuring brand standards to our business partners.
- Research, design, and prototype user experiences in collaboration with functional and technical teams using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery
- Work closely with IT and Business Teammates to produce wireframes and mockups of screens and flowsDesign, implement, deploy, and support websites ensuring cross-browser, cross-platform, and cross-device functionality
- Produce reusable graphics and visual assets using photoshop, illustrator and other tools (web sites, mobile, emails, documentation, PPT templates, brochures, posters, etc.)
- Perform video editing and production
- Document design and branding guidelines and define CCCI best practices
- Contribute to the CCCI shared library of creative assets
- Present and communicate designs and deliverables to peers and business partners
- Review and debug HTML, CSS and other design elements
- Stay current on digital trends and new web technologies
Web Developer
Zift Solutions
Work with Zift staff to develop professional marketing activities, such as email campaigns, web plugins, and online ad campaigns for Zift’s clients. The position requires involvement in the full life-cycle of technical marketing activities: requirements gathering, specification, development, quality assurance and review, and execution. The development of marketing activities involve using various internet technologies as well as Zift’s proprietary marketing syndication platform.
- Develop in HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, jQuery, ZiftML (Proprietary Zift Markup Language) to build email and Angular based templates for Zift Platform.
- Multi-touch email campaigns with landing pages
- Web plugins – product showcase, banner ad, news widget, etc.
- QA and debug HTML emails using Litmus
- Online ad campaigns
- Manage JIRA tickets and complete tasks within scoped timeline.
- Add enhanced functionality using Zift’s proprietary markup language
- Ensure cross-browser, cross-platform, and cross-device functionality
- Load content and collateral in the Zift Marketing Syndication Platform
- Update existing collateral in Zift’s Marketing Syndication Platform
- Stay current on digital trends and new web technologies
Web Designer
Web Full Circle
Required to balance superior design with outstanding user experience in a rapid paced work environment while wearing many hats. Was responsible for creating outstanding website interfaces, promotional website or email marketing campaign graphics, infographics or any other additional graphic assets needed for clients projects. Usability, conversion and web standards must be top priorities, while maintaining the clients brand standards. Required to always be up-to-date with current design trends and technologies.
- Design develop and maintain large e-commerce websites for multiple accounts using Magento, HTML, and CSS
- Design and develop websites using Wordpress, HTML, and CSS
- Redesign pages and update material for multiple accounts as needed
- Create wireframe mockups using Balsamiq
- Work with web and internet marketing teams to create wireframes, superior-looking web prototypes and additional online marketing materials
- Take designs from concept to implementation, working with responsive frameworks including Bootstrap and content management systems including WordPress and Magento
- Ensure HTML/CSS designs are implemented properly and work for both the company and end users in current web browsers
- Present designs to project management teams and explain why my design decisions have been made for a particular client
- UI and responsive design for WordPress and Magento.
- Take my designs from concept to responsive HTML5/CSS3 implementation for modern browsers utilizing Bootstrap, LESS, SASS and other front-end frameworks
- Engage clients directly, and to solve problems without direction
Web Designer
Madvapes
- Designed and developed new Madvapes.com user interface
- Develop websites for multiple Madvapes products using the Adobe Creative Suite and Magento
- Responsible for updating and maintaining all of companys websites
- Redesign product pages for website and create sliders for homepage combining Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Magento
- Responsible for weekly newsletter art and copywriting within MailChimp and Photoshop
Graphic Designer
Madvapes
- Designed brochures for e-Liquid lines, wholesale and retail licensees utilizing InDesign
- Branded e-Liquid labels and logos for various private label clients within the Adobe Creative Suite
- Conceptualized and branded in-house e-Liquid lines creating logo, labels, flavor menus, posters and stickers
- Rebranded a Madvapes premium e-Liquid line designing logo, labels, sliders, and website
UI Designer
Visual Web Creations
- Worked with developers to create, integrate and launch websites
- Created concepts and sketches, wire frames and prototypes using Photoshop and Balsamiq
- Met with stakeholders to identify requirements to create approved designs by project deadlines
- Edited and manipulated HTML and CSS code properties using Expression Web and Dreamweaver
- Work with project managers, programmers and designers to implement pixel-perfect front-end and user interface requirements.
- Stay abreast on new front-end web development technologies; integrate them as necessary.
- Convert web designs into functional, cross browser/platform compatible web pages and supporting CSS.
- Create supplemental page graphics based on master design.
- Build and maintain web pages according to page specifications, and effectively integrate new content for website updates.
- Perform website changes as requested by client.
- Participate in testing website changes for functional and technical performance.
- Work with other team members to meet goals and deadlines.
- Track time spent on all projects, and accurately report time for billing purposes.
Graphic Designer
SCMS Inc.
- Work closely with creative team and project manager to execute a major website launch for a web-based retailer in the radio and broadcast industry
- Manipulate and enhance product images for online catalog
- Converted graphics for HTML and CSS code properties in Dreamweaver
Promotions
Live Nation
- Promote music concerts, theatrical performances and specialized automotive events
- Work with local venues and radio stations to set up and promote shows
- Act as the face of the company within Charlotte and the surrounding communities to build and maintain a positive corporate image
- Recruit people to attend shows by promoting on message boards and social media sites
Education
Associates Degree
Central Piedmont Community College
The Advertising + Graphic Design curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to be the next creative leaders in our community. Students of the program are prepared for employment in creative industries, including graphic design firms, advertising agencies, marketing communications and in-house creative groups.
Emphasis is placed on development of concepts and design for visual communication materials such as ads, corporate and brand identity programs, print and interactive media.
03Expertise.
I put a lot of time into what I do.
04Work Strategy.
