Courtney Louise (CL) Martin
Social Media Manager/ Graphic Designer at UXPA Minnesota- Claim this Profile
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Erin King
I worked on a complex e-commerce project with Courtney. They are a master of their craft, both in design and fine art. Throughout the project, Courtney consistently produced high quality deliverables that were both beautifully designed and thoughtfully informed by research. Working on a team with Courtney was invaluable, as they brought their unique perspective to every challenge we tackled. Courtney is a highly motivated, talented UX Designer & Artist who makes a great addition to any team. It was a pleasure working with you!
Danielle Pebbles
Courtney is one of the kindest people I have ever worked with. Her work is some of the highest caliber I have seen in both fine arts and design. Her portfolio speaks to her determination and discipline of her artwork and product. She is easy to work with and always brings her best self forward to any project. I have had the privilege to work with her on various projects both personal in my own company and partnered in other organizations. Thank you for all your hard work. The OAC and love working with you.
Erin King
I worked on a complex e-commerce project with Courtney. They are a master of their craft, both in design and fine art. Throughout the project, Courtney consistently produced high quality deliverables that were both beautifully designed and thoughtfully informed by research. Working on a team with Courtney was invaluable, as they brought their unique perspective to every challenge we tackled. Courtney is a highly motivated, talented UX Designer & Artist who makes a great addition to any team. It was a pleasure working with you!
Danielle Pebbles
Courtney is one of the kindest people I have ever worked with. Her work is some of the highest caliber I have seen in both fine arts and design. Her portfolio speaks to her determination and discipline of her artwork and product. She is easy to work with and always brings her best self forward to any project. I have had the privilege to work with her on various projects both personal in my own company and partnered in other organizations. Thank you for all your hard work. The OAC and love working with you.
Erin King
I worked on a complex e-commerce project with Courtney. They are a master of their craft, both in design and fine art. Throughout the project, Courtney consistently produced high quality deliverables that were both beautifully designed and thoughtfully informed by research. Working on a team with Courtney was invaluable, as they brought their unique perspective to every challenge we tackled. Courtney is a highly motivated, talented UX Designer & Artist who makes a great addition to any team. It was a pleasure working with you!
Danielle Pebbles
Courtney is one of the kindest people I have ever worked with. Her work is some of the highest caliber I have seen in both fine arts and design. Her portfolio speaks to her determination and discipline of her artwork and product. She is easy to work with and always brings her best self forward to any project. I have had the privilege to work with her on various projects both personal in my own company and partnered in other organizations. Thank you for all your hard work. The OAC and love working with you.
Erin King
I worked on a complex e-commerce project with Courtney. They are a master of their craft, both in design and fine art. Throughout the project, Courtney consistently produced high quality deliverables that were both beautifully designed and thoughtfully informed by research. Working on a team with Courtney was invaluable, as they brought their unique perspective to every challenge we tackled. Courtney is a highly motivated, talented UX Designer & Artist who makes a great addition to any team. It was a pleasure working with you!
Danielle Pebbles
Courtney is one of the kindest people I have ever worked with. Her work is some of the highest caliber I have seen in both fine arts and design. Her portfolio speaks to her determination and discipline of her artwork and product. She is easy to work with and always brings her best self forward to any project. I have had the privilege to work with her on various projects both personal in my own company and partnered in other organizations. Thank you for all your hard work. The OAC and love working with you.
Credentials
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Accessibility Fundamentals - Disabilities, Guidelines, and Laws
Deque UniversityMay, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Designing an Accessible User Experience
Deque UniversityApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Web Design and Front-End Development Core Certificate
Minneapolis CollegeMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Empathy
Minneapolis Community and Technical CollegeMar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Graphic Design: Print Media Core Certificate
Minneapolis Community and Technical CollegeMay, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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UXPA Minnesota
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Media Manager/ Graphic Designer
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Jan 2022 - Present
• I redesigned all the social media graphics and assets • I created a style guide for media graphics, website and assets to follow • I promote upcoming events on social media • I attend and run logistical support at events • I respond to members questions and other inquiries • I manage an associate social media manager and delegate tasks to her • I accelerated LinkedIn and Twitter user engagement with digital marketing • Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Web Design | Graphic Design Show less
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CL Martin Fine Art + Design, LLC
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Minnesota, United States
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Owner/Freelance Artist, Graphic Designer and Web Designer
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May 2015 - Present
• Established a business from the ground up and oversaw multiple aspects including operations, management, and day-to-day finance procedures to ensure business success. • Deliver services to multi-million dollar companies including A+E networks and created multiple illustrations for key historic figures related to a “Biography” series. • Communicate with clients and stakeholders to share portfolios and artwork as well as make necessary changes as per client specifications to uplift customer satisfaction. • Streamline operations, manage budget, and create production schedules to enhance operational productivity. • Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Web Design | Graphic Design | Html/css Show less
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Prime Digital Academy
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United States
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Software Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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UX Design Student
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Jan 2023 - Apr 2023
Research and Design for Food Hero App Wasting food means wasting its energy, water, and when it decomposes in landfills, it produces methane. The Food Hero app is an eco-friendly food ordering app that aims to reduce food waste. By connecting users with local food businesses, it sells pre-prepared, unsold food at a discounted price to promote sustainable consumption habits. Methods & Tools: Deep Dive Secondary Research, Competitive Analysis, Directed Storytelling Usability Testing, User Flows and Architectural Diagram, Case Studies, User Journey Maps/Personas, Interactive Med-fidelity Wireframes, Think-Aloud Protocol Usability Testing, Annotated Wireframes, Hi-Fidelity Interactive Prototyping On a Team of 3 UX Designers and Researchers; Client: Cause Cart Cause Cart's aim is to facilitate online shopping with a positive social impact, emphasizing vendor-cause-customer stories for empathy and education. Beyond commerce, Cause Cart wants to foster a community promoting responsible consumption, human connection, and trust. Methods & Tools: Deep Dive Secondary Research, Competitive Analysis, Heuristic Analysis, Directed Storytelling Usability Testing, User Flows and Architectural Diagram, User Journey Maps/Personas, Interactive Med-fidelity Wireframes, Think-Aloud Protocol Usability Testing, Annotated Wireframes, Hi-Fidelity Interactive Prototypes, Team Work, Writing, Creative Problem Solving Show less
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Metro State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graphic Designer
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Jan 2022 - May 2022
Responsibilities include email and newsletter visual design and layout for the Gordon Parks Gallery at Metro State University. • Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Web Design | Graphic Design | Responsibilities include email and newsletter visual design and layout for the Gordon Parks Gallery at Metro State University. • Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Web Design | Graphic Design |
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Minneapolis Community and Technical College
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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LEAD UX DESIGNER
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Mar 2021 - May 2021
• Headed the UX design team in creating the Minneapolis College’s Design Class of 2021 graduation’s website • Facilitated weekly sprints and meetings • Created wireframes and working prototypes • Communicated the design team's rationale, prototypes and specs with front-end developers • Headed the UX design team in creating the Minneapolis College’s Design Class of 2021 graduation’s website • Facilitated weekly sprints and meetings • Created wireframes and working prototypes • Communicated the design team's rationale, prototypes and specs with front-end developers
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A+E Networks
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Illustrator and Character Designer
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Aug 2020 - Nov 2020
• Created multiple character designs/illustrations for key historic figures for A + E's “Biography” series. • My work was featured on "Biography" series advertising on streaming platforms such as Netflix, Apple TV, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. • Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Graphic Design • Created multiple character designs/illustrations for key historic figures for A + E's “Biography” series. • My work was featured on "Biography" series advertising on streaming platforms such as Netflix, Apple TV, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. • Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Graphic Design
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Education
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2023 - 2023
Prime Digital Academy
User Experience Design Certification, Human Computer Interaction -
2019 - 2021
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Web Design, Graphic Design & Front-End Development -
2000 - 2004
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Painting -
2003 - 2003
Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze
Study Abroad, Fine/Studio Arts, General
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