Experience

FindLaw, part of Thomson Reuters

• United States
• Legal Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Web Designer

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  • Translated client needs into award-winning design strategies, and directed the creative process of building websites for 100+ clients in the legal industry, working with a team of production designers • Met with clients via video calls to provide User Interface/User Experience consultation, and discuss initial project scope and goals • Utilized human-centered design, ADA accessibility guidelines, and effective layout and typography skills to create high performing websites using the Divi Theme Builder interface for WordPress • Presented a working demo of each website to clients, collected feedback, and completed any revision work • Performed quality assurance checks, and resolved website defects using HTML/CSS knowledge and problem solving skills • Managed a workload of 15+ websites in development at any given time • Won a Platinum award in 2022, from the Hermes Creative Awards • Received 2 MarCom Platinum awards, a Marcom Gold award, and an Honorable Mention in marketing and communication • Received an award for Legal Standard of Excellence, by WebAwards 2021 • Received 3 Gold, 3 Silver, and 3 Bronze "Website of the Month" awards; and 3 "Website of the Year" nominations within Thomson Reuters • Received 3 "Awards of Distinction" by the Communicator Awards in 2022 • Won a "Gold: Centaurus" award by the Vega Awards in 2022



Carnegie Learning

• United States
• Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Design & Production Specialist

  • Apr 2019 - Nov 2019

  • Collaborated with a team of designers and editors to create World Language and Language Arts textbooks and educational materials • Collaborated with a team of designers and editors to create World Language and Language Arts textbooks and educational materials



Robert Half

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Contract Design & Production Specialist for Carnegie Learning

  • Feb 2019 - Apr 2019

  • Created print production work in a contract-to-hire position for Carnegie Learning • Hired on as a full-time employee within 3 months • Created print production work in a contract-to-hire position for Carnegie Learning • Hired on as a full-time employee within 3 months



Takoda Institute of Higher Education

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Mar 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Utilized brand market research and design strategy to create a new brand identity for Takoda and its 4 subdivisions • Designed marketing materials, advertisements, signage, and email templates to improve brand recognition and engagement • Worked collaboratively with digital marketing and social media strategists to increase website traffic and market reach • Designed for partner nonprofits, including the Lakeville Baseball Association, Workforce Next, and the Native American Community Clinic



Bamco Inc

• Mankato, Minnesota

• Graphic Designer

  • Nov 2013 - Nov 2018

  • Created high-profile marketing campaigns for five McDonald's restaurants across Minnesota • Utilized print design to market new products, recruit new hires, and advertise store specials • Designed newsletters and posters for internal communication to over 300 employees • Created high-profile marketing campaigns for five McDonald's restaurants across Minnesota • Utilized print design to market new products, recruit new hires, and advertise store specials • Designed newsletters and posters for internal communication to over 300 employees



Bliss Curated Events

• United States
• Events Services

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Sep 2017 - Oct 2017

  • Created the branding and social assets of a Minneapolis-based event planning business • Created the branding and social assets of a Minneapolis-based event planning business



Gamers Haven

• United States
• Entertainment Providers

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Dec 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Created the logo and branding of a start-up gaming lounge in Mankato, Minnesota • Created the logo and branding of a start-up gaming lounge in Mankato, Minnesota



B507

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Oct 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Collaborated with programers to design the user interface of a medical app used by nursing students • Designed print and digital media including logos, posters, and websites for a variety of clients • Organized project workloads in a collaborative team of designers to achieve project goals • Used effective communication skills to present clients with design strategies • Collaborated with programers to design the user interface of a medical app used by nursing students • Designed print and digital media including logos, posters, and websites for a variety of clients • Organized project workloads in a collaborative team of designers to achieve project goals • Used effective communication skills to present clients with design strategies



Minnesota Math and Science Academy

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Designed the mascot of a K-12 school in St. Paul, Minnesota • Designed the mascot of a K-12 school in St. Paul, Minnesota



Candlewick Press

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Freelance Illustrator

  • Dec 2012 - Feb 2013

  • Illustrated the title page of the "Chancey of the Maury River" book series • Illustrated the title page of the "Chancey of the Maury River" book series