I'm Jennifer, a web and graphic designer currently living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with my husband and two cats. I currently work for a website development company but I also have a freelance business that is coming into its fifteenth year of business. I have a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design which I received back in the early 90's, when the 1.4MB diskette was a hot commodity and it was inconceivable how big your graphic would have to be to actually fill it! If you even had a website it was something "underground" and usually built on GeoCities. Happily though, the Internet (and computers - gateway, anyone?) matured and so did I! I now have over 25 years experience in graphic design and front-end web development/user-experience design. My goto phrase of choice when I tell people what I do and get a blank stare is "I just make stuff look pretty".
I love what I do and love working with people who are in need of my services. From logos, posters, wedding invitations, newspaper ads, websites, e-commerce/B2B sites and even billboards and vehicle wraps - I get a kick out of the challenge each one brings!
Below is a listing of most of my professional
experience.
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Worked closely with Lead Back End Developer to convert design wireframes into liquid templates within Shopify e-commerce custom theme application, debugged code, improved website performance and user experience, collaborated with teams to design, build, test and improve website. Implemented and maintained mobile application which resulted in a 80% increase in mobile traffic and sales revenue. Met regularly with vendors to discuss strategies for performance to both website and app.
Currently at my position for Webit, I work closely with multiple departments and the design team to provide efficient and effective work flow strategies for maintenance of over 1,800 custom designed websites. I Provide services including web design and development, logo design and SEO best practices. Perform Quality Control checks and creative direction on web sites completed by the design team. Design sites from start to finish using HTML/CSS and Bootstrap 4 framework. Create complex graphics and professional designs for a variety of businesses organizations, professionals and individuals.
Primary Front-End web developer for Western Printing, Aberdeen, SD. Duties include setup/integration of pre-packaged e-commerce/B2B stores that required custom designed theme based on customer's specifications. Maintain and promote websites with monthly specials, coupons, web banners and video. Designed, integrated, and maintained company website (Wordpress) as well as client websites. As senior graphic designer, I designed and produced a variety of marketing collateral including full-color catalogs, business cards, convention marketing material, wide format banners/posters, vehicle wraps, brochures, post cards, magnets, social media graphics/campaigns, email campaigns and marketing pieces, as well as flyers, buttons and more!
Front-End developer duties included developing prototype designs into fully functional websites, utilize font-end development technologies such as HTML, XHTML, CSS, PHP and Javascript to enhance interactivity, cordinated domain registrations, DNS changes and registar transfers, provided SEO/URL submission services, custom WordPress theme design and development, troubleshooting and client support for website issues, general website maintenance and mail issues.
Provided professional web site development for customers all over the United States. Duties included designing/maintaining web sites, creating custom website graphics and layouts. Some web programming (PHP, ASP.Net, Javascript), script installations, logo design, animated banners, copywriting and content creation, testing and debugging web sites. Worked closely with marketing department on designing print items - brochures, posters, print and web advertisements, catalogs. Managed multiple projects in different stages of development.
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Full-color, 6-panel brochure (tri-fold)
I was asked by our church to update the current informational brochure. Our church mission statement is Loving God, Loving People so I went with a design that was very welcoming, warm and bright colors and big text. Designed using Illustrator.
Website
Built using Webit CMS platform. Bootstrap 4 framework as well as custom-coded modules. ** Due to the nature of multiple designers touching each website, I have left the live site off as it has changed from its original version.
Logo Design
Set of miscellaneous logos designed for different types of customers/businesses
Website Design/Development
Built using Webit CMS platform. Bootstrap 4 framework as well as custom-coded modules. ** Due to the nature of multiple designers touching each website, I have left the live site off as it has changed from its original version.
Graphic Design
Graphics for church service program and matching Facebook graphic for event.
Website Design/Development
Built using Webit CMS platform. Bootstrap 4 framework as well as custom-coded modules. Utilized masonry framework for images. ** Due to the nature of multiple designers touching each website, I have left the live site off as it has changed from its original version.
Flyer
Created a flyer for customer to be handed out and hung around the area promoting ear plugs. Programs used: Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
Website Design/Development
Built using Webit CMS platform. Bootstrap 4 framework as well as custom-coded modules. ** Due to the nature of multiple designers touching each website, I have left the live site off as it has changed from its original version.
Graphic Design
Cient asked to create a custom flyer for them as well as their website. Flyer was designed using Adobe Illustrator.
Website Design/Development
Built using Webit custom CMS and custom code utilizing Bootstrap 4 framework.
View WebsiteMailer for repair shop.
Designed coupon mailer for out-of-town repair shop using Illustrator.
Marketing items for local contractor.
Designed logo, business card and apparel logo for a local contractor. Program used: Illustrator.
Client wanted menus created based on interior design of restaurant and also logo design based off of drawing done by a local tattoo artist. Designed using illustrator and photoshop.
Designed a baby shower e-vite to send to friends and family. Illustrator.
Built using Webit CMS platform. Bootstrap 4 framework as well as custom-coded modules. ** Due to the nature of multiple designers touching each website, I have left the live site off as it has changed from its original version.
Designed a worship poster for an all-city worship event. Designed using illustrator and photoshop.
The Journey Church was in need of an updated daycare logo. Designed using illustrator.
Designed event flyer for client. Programs used: Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
Set of miscellaneous logos designed for different types of customers/businesses
Freelance web design for The Sparkle Bridal Tour. Design only, used photoshop and illustrator.
Designed marketing collateral for Budget Host Hotel Chain. Designed using Illustrator.
Designed special event tasting poster and table tent cards for local restaurant. Programs used were illustrator and photoshop.
Designed special summer musical event for SD Snow Queen Festival. Programs used were illustrator and photoshop.
Website design and development. Site design in illustrator and photoshop. Developed with Wordpress, self-hosted thru GoDaddy.
Set of miscellaneous logos designed for different types of customers/businesses
Built using Webit CMS platform. Bootstrap 4 framework as well as custom-coded modules. ** Due to the nature of multiple designers touching each website, I have left the live site off as it has changed from its original version.
Designed special series hand out with matching slide art for powerpoint presentation. Program used was illustrator.
Designed powerpoint presentation slides for The Journey Church series Taming the Tongue. Designed using photoshop and illustrator.
Updated the design of their current product booklet. Added in colorblocks to offset all the text and product. Software: Adobe Indesign and Adobe Illustrator.
Designed 2-sided flyer showing how Western Corporate used resources responsibly. Software: Adobe Illustrator.
Designed logo and 2-sided custom business card for a local massage therapist. Software: Adobe Illustrator.
Designed 2-sided wedding progam for local customer. Software: Adobe Indesign and Adobe Illustrator.
Designed logo and adhesive labels to go on lotion bottles and jars. Software: Adobe Indesign and Adobe Illustrator.
Designed custom restroom signage for local brewery. Customer wanted something to match their retro decor. Software: Adobe Illustrator.
Designed logo for company that owns Mobile Home parks. Software: Adobe Illustrator.
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