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the resumé

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career profile:
 

I am a forward-thinking, deadline-driven graphic artist and web designer with two decades of experience in the front-end creation of graphics and websites in small business, corporate and nonprofit environments. I have a proven track record of adapting design style for specific client requests, resulting in a cohesive appearance across all visual platforms. My reputation as an adviser and innovative problem-solver helped to provide key solutions to co-workers and clients in multiple areas including layout, graphic, website and visual design concepts. I routinely demonstrated success in serving as mentor to new employees, leading to high levels of aptitude. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Wix, Salesforce, content management systems and basic HTML/CSS. I am pretty good at quickly getting up to speed by learning new systems, software and processes. 
 

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professional history:
 

Motley Zoo Animal Rescue, Redmond, WA
September 2018 – Present

Volunteer - Graphic Artist / Social Media / Website Creation & Maintenance

  • Create graphics and design elements for a variety of platforms

  • Design original art for merch shop (shirts that have been regular best sellers)

  • Built and maintain website for Motley Zoo at Woods Creek Kennels 

  • Maintain and update existing rescue website as needed

  • Create beloved annual holiday adopted animals video / slideshow

  • Manage social media (Instagram & Facebook) accounts with 20,000+ followers 

  • Volunteered at Rock Star Treatment Dog Daycare Studio (until closure in 2022), working front desk, interacting with clients / customer service, housekeeping duties, caring for client dogs, etc.

  • Staff events in the community, handling animals, selling merchandise and educating the public about the rescue's mission of saving lives

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Kris10 Creative
January 2004 – Present

Freelance Print & Digital Designer

  • Developed websites as well as print and promotional materials for multiple small businesses and clients across the United States.

  • Consulted with clients to meet company and/or personal objectives.

  • Met strict deadlines and maintain websites in support of local, state and federal candidates for elected office.

  • Created print designs for events such as bridal showers, save the dates, baby showers and fundraising collateral.


CDK Global (formerly Cobalt/ADP Digital Marketing), Seattle, WA
October 2010 – December 2014

Web Design Specialist

  • Completed website maintenance of graphics, text and design layouts for major nationwide and international car dealerships including but not limited to: General Motors, Lexus, Hyundai, Volkswagen and Kia.

  • Collaborated with account managers in complex website redesigns that included homepage updates, new graphics, new layouts and custom branding.

  • Played a key role in the migration of old websites to new platforms, resulting in enhanced usability for clients, enabling those with limited technical proficiency to update.

  • Chosen consistently by managers to handle escalated cases by notoriously-challenging clients, leading to increased levels of customer satisfaction.

  • Assigned regular special projects including beta testing, technical writing and graphic template creation due to reputation of being detail-oriented, thorough and artistic.

  • Received peer-nominated departmental Services, Thanks and Recognition (STAR) Award on two occasions for going above and beyond in daily responsibilities.

  • Named to STAR Award committee to select and present awards to peers.

  • Selected to serve as liaison between content teams and two account manager teams, resulting in improved communication between groups.

  • Co-developed team peer review program to provide open forum for sharing ideas, facilitating meetings with teammates to discuss visual design and software techniques.


Bonzi Sports, Carmel, IN
April 2004 - September 2010

Multimedia & Print Designer/Webmaster/Marketing Manager

  • Executed complete overhaul and re-design of company website, leading to significant web traffic increase and overall revenue growth from radio controlled model boat sales.

  • Increased number of registered online customers from less than 100 to more than 3,500.

  • Implemented OS Commerce shopping cart, providing easier method for customers to purchase online, resulting in six-figure sales increase over a three-year time period.

  • Designed print advertisements for Radio Control Boat Modeler and DuPont Registry  national magazines, leading to increased brand recognition and sales.

  • Developed and designed print and online product catalogs, resulting in enhanced inventory organization.

     

education:
 

Master of Science in Media Arts and Sciences, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

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