Project Manager - Contract

Parks for Clark, Vancouver, WA   |   Dec. 2019–May 2020

Managed the development of creating an interactive web-based environment, brand identity, and social media marketing plan for www.ParksForClark.org

• Led remote cross-functional teams to develop, design, and implement a media-rich website and social media marketing strategy
• Created project proposal, sitemap, and site structure outline for presentation to executives and other stakeholders
• Planned and implemented the process for delivering key components
• Facilitated remote meetings and stand-ups
• Managed and maintained the team’s focus and workflow to meet goals throughout all stages of the project’s development
• Acted as main advocate for stakeholders wants and the user experience needs
• Produced content documents for remote production of website implementation

Project Manager - Contract

Clark County Historical Museum, Vancouver, WA   |   Oct. 2019–Dec. 2019

Managed the development of a report with recommendations for improving the user experience and user interface of Clark County Historical Museum’s website

• Led and collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop a report on usability guidelines and recommendations
• Managed and tracked requirements to prepare and present to stakeholders
• Developed team schedules and maintained workflows to meet deadlines for deliverables
• Preformed competitor research
• Oversaw user A/B testing and surveys

Branding and UX/UI Specialist - Contract

ToolBelt, Vancouver, WA   |   Apr. 2019–Aug. 2019

Led the design vision, and helped to set the product direction for the launch of a mobile app created as a labor solution for builders and contractors in the residential construction sector

• Worked remotely and on-site
• Collaborated on the redesign and UX/UI of mobile App
• Created brand identity and developed style guide to help control branding within all marketing channels for tech start-up
• Conceptualized, designed and produced in-store and out-of-home merchandising, and other collateral
• Performed SQL queries and worked on creating data visualizations of the user data to show user base growth and trends
• Developed a React component to be used in their mobile app to track user channel data

Branding and UX/UI Specialist - Co-Owner

Creative Hubbub, Seattle, WA   |   Oct. 2000–Dec. 2017

• Engaged directly with stakeholders to envision, plan, and execute a variety of B2B and B2C projects for print and web applications
• Developed sitemaps, wireframes, and user interface designs for mobile and desktop websites
• Performed front-end coding, design, and content edits directly in the content management interface as an admin

Clients Included: New Roots Organics, 14/48 Theater Festival, The Fossatti Group, DMS Mortgage, Salinas Construction, 12th Tile, Eco-ssentials, Levator Music, H&R Irrigation and Landscaping, Camp Inspire, and NewsWrights United

Branding and Web Content Specialist

New Roots Organics, Seattle, WA   |   Oct. 2008–Oct. 2010

www.newrootsorganics.com

• Played an instrumental role in migrating static website into a direct to consumer subscription-based e-commerce site at a remote compacity
• Managed, created, and populated content for the front-end and back-end of the new site
• Accurately and efficiently input all sensitive customer data prior to initial launch
• Developed user wikis and documentation for future users
• Performed QA and collaborated with the developer to identify and resolve any issues that arose
• Created branding, and print and web advertising campaigns

Art Director and Web Designer

Strum, Seattle, WA   |   Sept. 1998–Sept. 2002

• Conceptualized and designed new products, e-commerce website, email campaigns, catalogs, tradeshow booths, direct mail, packaging, in-store and out-of-home merchandising
• Responsible for user experience, information architecture and the development of website designs
• Directed photographers, freelance designers, and production artists on product development
• Developed efficient workflow processes and guidelines for fast-growing agency
• Produced content management system for visual assets, copy, products, and vendor specifications
• Created SKU code system and database for products

Clients Included: Telegen Displays, Portland Teachers Credit Union (OnPoint Credit Union), Credit Union One, First Tech Credit Union, Fort Worth Credit Union, Matanuska Credit Union, Argos International, StockPot Soups, and Weber Retail Merchandising

Art Director

DigiColor, Seattle, WA   |   Sept. 1996–June 1998

• Developed concepts and directed designs for advertisements, posters, catalogs, and trade show displays
• Directed in-house photographers and production staff on project direction and production
• Effectively multi-tasked and thrived in this fast-paced, deadline-driven service bureau

Clients Included: Egghead Software, Union Bay Clothing, Lucks Food Decorating Company, Bardahl Oil, Boxlight, Mango Imports, Seattle Supersonics, BodySense, and US Micro

Art Director and Graphic Designer

MicroAge Inc., Tempe, AZ   |   March 1994–June 1996

• Creative strategy, design, and management of projects ranging from advertising and direct mail campaigns to collateral materials for Fortune 500 company
• Directed photo-shoots, illustrators, production work and performed press checks
• Mentored Junior Designer and Production Artist in layout fundamentals and Mac applications
• Coordinated production schedule and the distribution of projects
• Aided in estimation of project costs, and implemented new processes to organize department

Clients Included: Apple, Epson, HP, Logitech, NEC, TEXAS Instruments, U.S. Robotics, and Xerox

Web Designer

Edmonds Comedy Night, Edmonds, WA   |   Dec. 2013–Jan. 2020

• Designed and developed website for comedy show benefiting the children of the Edmonds School District
• Responsible for annual updates to site content
• Created sponsorship advertisements

Web and Print Designer

Experience Wellness Inc., Santa Cruz, CA   |   Sept. 2016–Feb. 2020

• Creating branding, online presence, signage, and marketing material for a non-profit with a mission to provide complementary and integrative medicine to the poor, distressed, or otherwise underprivileged