Graphic and web designer with 11 years of experience

About Me

Graphic and web designer with 11 years of personal experience, 4 years professional experience. Strong knowledge of computerized systems, web development, and graphic design, both digital and print. Demonstrated to work effectively as part of a team and independently. I am a problem solver and love a good puzzle. I believe my unique and varied skill set would make me a valuable member of any team.

Skills & Abilities

Web Development

WordPress
Dreamweaver
HTML5
CSS
PHP
JavaScript
jQuery
Bootstrap
SQL

Graphic Design

Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Canva
Looker Studio

SEO

GA4
Tag Manager
Search Console
GMB
Yoast
Schema
AHREFS

Work Experience

Southwestern Illinois College — AUG 2024 - Present

Digital Marketing Specialist & Web Manager

Update and maintain web content for the college website (HTML, CSS)
Work with faculty/staff to develop web systems to meet their needs (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Design and distribute email communications for faculty and students (HTML, CSS)
Update, and maintain digital multimedia screens across all campuses (Adobe, Canva, Scala)
Monitor/collect data and implement systems to improve SEO and site health (GA4, GTM, AHREFS)

Spark Medical Marketing — JUL 2023 - MAY 2024

Web Developer

Develop, maintain, and package WordPress websites for clients (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Design and modify web assets and wireframes (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Optimizing new and existing websites for searchability, mobile usability, and load speed
Design, develop, and distribute internal reports

Hometown Marketing Group, Inc. — JUL 2021 - JUL 2023

Web & Graphic Designer

Develop and maintain WordPress websites for clients (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Design and modify web assets using Adobe software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Developed proof of concept directory 618deals.com (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, PHP, SQL)
Designed advertisements in both print (booklets, phone books, billboards) and digital (Google Ads, social media ads)

Target Corporation — NOV 2011 - JUL 2021

Logistics Team Member

Utilizing teamwork and communication to achieve goals
Sorting and organizing items based on sales floor location
Preparing products to be moved to the sales floor before deadline
Utilizing handheld and desktop computers to organize data and problem solve

Volunteer Experience

Kellsie's Hope Foundation — FEB 2014 - Present

Design posters, banners, shirts, and medals
Designed and maintain the Kellsie’s Hope Foundation website.
Volunteer at various events, working booths or doing other odd jobs.