Experience
Web Designer
MacPhail Center for Music
July 2024 – Present | Minneapolis, MN / Hybrid
- Build and maintain user-friendly and creative web design on MacPhail’s site
- Collaborate with marketing and leadership teams on design
- Build, design & maintain additional microsites
- Create print & digital design materials to support MacPhail
Graphic/Web Designer
Media Relations Agency
August 2017 – Present | Burnsville, MN / Remote
- Design, build & maintain client WordPress & Shopify sites
- Create packaging, logos, style guides, infographics, presentations, brochures, social media graphics, Amazon store graphics, print & digital ads
- Edit video footage & animate explainer videos
- Shoot & edit product photography & headshots
- Estimate & track project budgets
- Communicate with clients, prepare files for print
Design & Web Production
Checkerboard Strategic Web Development
February 2016 – August 2017 | Burnsville, MN
- Designed, built & maintained client WordPress sites
- Created social media graphics, blog graphics, email templates, book layout, & presentations
- Edited video footage
- Took & edited headshot photos
- Worked alongside a team of designers
Visual Designer
Mirum
October 2015 | Minneapolis, MN
- Hired as a temp to design a presentation deck for a large healthcare client
Graphic Design Intern
Lifetouch National School Studios
May 2014 – August 2014 | Eden Prairie, MN
- Created designs based on creative briefs for the Marketing & Communications Team
- Presented design concepts to company executives
- Yearbook cover designs selected for use in competition
Graphic Design Intern
Metro Arts Alliance
January 2014 – May 2014 | Des Moines, IA
- Designed booklets, posters, gala materials & other print materials based on their brand guidelines to support the nonprofit organization
Student Coordinator for Graphic Design
Office of Student Involvement & Leadership at Drake University
August 2012 – May 2015 | Des Moines, IA
- Designed posters, presentations, displays, & other materials to support various campus programs hosted by the Student Involvement & Leadership department
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Education
Drake University
August 2011 – May 2015
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, IA
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
- Bachelor of Arts in Painting
- Minor in Advertising
Studio Arts Center International
May 2013 – June 2013
Florence, IT
Florence, IT
- Completed study abroad courses in Renaissance Art History & Analog Photography
Expertise
Visual Design Web Design Front End Development Site Mapping Wireframing Mockups Label Design Photography Infographics SEO Branding Style Guides Video Creation
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite WordPress HTML CSS Divi Theme & Builder Shopify Canva Figma Google Analytics SEMrush Vyond Mailchimp Zapier Avaza WPEngine Google Workspace Microsoft Office
Recomendations
“Katie came on as an intern and has by far surpassed my expectations. She has the skills of an experienced designer and strong creative insight. She was a valuable team member. During her short time, she helped create a multitude of print and promotions collateral and themed graphics for e-commerce. Her concept work was chosen to drive one of our primary business lines. Her ability to work fast, interpret creative direction and meet deadlines was impressive. Katie is very knowledgeable with various design software, learns new technology quickly and shows a keen understanding of a solid concept. She responds well to constructive criticism or feedback and is eager to be challenged at every turn. Her soft-spoken manner is no indication of her passion for design or willingness to go the extra mile. She will be an amazing addition to any creative team.”
– Tammie Lynn, Lifetouch