Skills
Technology
- HTML and CSS
- jQuery
- Nuxt.js / Vue.js
- Hugo
- Bootstrap
- Web Development
- Email Development
Tools
- Git
- Sketch
- InVision
- Jira / MS DevOps
- Adobe Creative Cloud
Methods
- Typography
- Responsive Design
- Visual Design
- Illustration
- Animation
Experience
Senior Designer
Dominion Dealer Solutions
Jan ‘17 – Nov ‘20
Embedded designer on an agile team for Activator DS, a B2B SaaS product for car dealerships. Hybrid design and technical role focused on scaling product and improving experiences for the client services team.
- Developed a library of email components using Hugo static site generator to scale email product and reduce the need for graphic support by 75%.
- Designed and shipped a highly-requested email WYSIWYG editor to allow non-technical users to create custom email campaigns.
- Led the creation of WYSIWYG email template library from the ground-up, resulting in a years’ worth of email marketing that can be deployed with minimal customization.
- Conducted user research to gather requirements, validate designs and evolve a complex product.
Adjunct Faculty
Ivy Tech Community College
Jan ‘15 – May ‘17
Teacher for 16-week visual communications courses with 12-16 students per section.
- Improved students’ understanding of typography, layout, and design principles via lectures, lab exercises, and design critiques.
- Helped students execute their design visions by instructing them in Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
Graphic Designer
Dominion Dealer Solutions
Jan ‘16 – Jan ‘17
Individual contributor on a small team of designers working in a fast-paced environment.
- “Graphic Designer of the Year” award winner in 2016 and 2017.
- Delighted clients and internal stakeholders with creative and effective custom email campaigns, social media graphics, landing pages, banner ads, and direct mail pieces.
Freelance Designer
Jackie Glimp
Aug '14 – Present
Designer specializing in web development, illustration, and branding.
- Increase online audience for clients by designing beautiful and usable custom websites.
- Consult with clients to find and communicate their unique voice via branding and custom marketing collateral.