Experience

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  GrandPad

  • United States
  • Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Product Designer

    • Nov 2021 - Present

    Skilled in user research, recruitment, manager of research repository, UX maturity advocate, creator and manager of a research highlights slack channel...and much more. Contact me for more info!

  • Brand Director

    • Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

    Partner for the social media calendar to share content about seniors and the health benefits of using the GrandPad. Created the concept for a :15, :30 and 1 min "Have a Grand Day" commercial to show a day in the life of a GrandPad user. Was on set to provide live feedback and even starred in it!

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  Freelance

  • United States

  • Freelance UX/UI Designer

    • Aug 2020 - Jul 2021
    • United States

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  Lifetouch National School Studios

  • Remote Employee

  • Visual Designer

    • Feb 2016 - Jun 2020
    • Remote Employee

    Conceptualized and designed printed training curriculum presentations, handouts, logos, planograms, graphics and icons as well as UI design for web based e-learning modules for School Photography and Senior Portraits.Key contributor in the re-design of technical training guides for a remote network ID badge system to print on-site during Picture Days. New training guides and additional support material decreased error reports by 15%.SOFTWARE USED:Articulate Storyline 2InDesign CC Photoshop CC Illustrator CC

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  Lifetouch Preschool Portraits

  • Eden Prairie, MN

  • Photography Training Specialist II

    • Aug 2009 - Jul 2015
    • Eden Prairie, MN

    Designed seasonal photography training curriculum, support materials (manuals, QRGs, booklets and handouts), logos and assets to meet the needs of all learning styles. Delivered training to 50+ photographic leaders through in person and virtual training across the country. Elevated participation by 10% year over year of photographic recognition programs and competitions through visual communication and budgeted incentives. Managed, contributed, increased circulation and slashed cost of quarterly newsletter through updated design and converting from print to digital. Conceptualized and implemented seasonal photography contests that increased photographic quality on areas where improvement was needed. Proactive in seeking out an online submission site to revolutionize and streamline the process for entering and managing contests on a weekly and seasonal basis. Increased photographic quality by re-designing the metric standards that determined areas of improvement within a Quality Assurance Program. Heightened participation and acceptance into advanced degree levels within the Certification Program to keep photographers up-to-date on photographic standards, procedures and terminology. Instrumental in developing a Certified Trainer Program for photographers who increased their job responsibilities and rate of pay while training new photographers in the field. Renewed the use of the photography and operations manual by modernizing the design with over 70% decrease in cost per manual. SKILLS USED Graphic Design, Technical Writing, Portrait Photography, Project Management, Visual Communication, Public Speaking

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  Lifetouch Preschool Portraits

  • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • Preschool Portrait Photographer

    • Aug 2005 - Jun 2009
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

    Award winning photographer who traveled to preschool day cares or schools across the metro area to set up photography studio, work with center directors and staff while photographing infants through preschool age children and ensuring a stress-free Picture Day. ACCOMPLISHMENTS People's Choice Top 50 Finalist in 2007 Portrait Excellence District Champion in 2009 SKILLS USED Photography, Design Principles, Interpersonal Skills, Organization, Customer Service

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  Tolomatic, Inc.

  • Hamel, MN

  • Graphic Designer

    • Jun 2007 - Sep 2007
    • Hamel, MN

    Designed part sheets of innovative linear motion components and product catalogs. Tolomatic extended my internship to assist on product catalogs and additional duties. SKILLS USED Design and layout, InDesign, MAC platform

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  Bernies Montessori Preschool

  • Richfield, MN

  • Assistant Art Teacher

    • Jun 2006 - Mar 2007
    • Richfield, MN

    Prepared the daily art activity and worked with preschool age children on Montessori educational activities. SKILLS USED Preschool Education, Lesson planning, compassion for children's needs, inventory and organization of art supplies.

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  Red Leaf Digital LLC

  • Rockford, IL

  • Graphic Designer

    • May 2004 - Aug 2004
    • Rockford, IL

    Preflight intern for client brochures, flyers, handouts, etc. Red Leaf Digital lengthened my internship hours for additional work support. SKILLS USED InDesign, Pre-press and Pre-flight, shrink wrap machine operator, deadline driven, project work-flow.

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  Byron Community School District

  • Byron, IL

  • Graphic Designer

    • Aug 1997 - May 1999
    • Byron, IL

    Designed printed materials for after school activity brochures, programs, sporting apparel design, name badges for social events and web graphics. Lead designer for the layout of a weekly community newspaper. SKILLS USED Publisher, CorelDraw, Client Relations, Proofreading, Desktop Publishing, Web Banner Design, Print Graphic Design