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Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Designed wireframes and prototypes for RoastPATH, a coffee roasting program that enables roasters to capture all the data about their product and use it to roast coffee accurately and consistentlyCreated user flows and site maps for user forms, public portfolio pages, and a web portalWorked closely with developers to implement easy-to-use interfaces with logical and intuitive interactions.Used HTML and CSS to develop web pages for the RoastPATH community forums for users to connect and share their experiences with the softwareObserved and tested coffee roasters as they used the software and designed improvements to increase the usability of the application.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Developed brand identities for a wide variety of companies and proejcts Solidified 3D printing company, Left Reckoning Podcast, Overman Guitars, and Adornwell Handmade HomegoodsCollaborated with clients to solve problems and create clean and interesting graphics and increase revenueAnalyzed creative briefs to figure out exactly how to meet clients’ expectationsExported and delivered proofs and communicated on revisions and developing ideas to finalize visuals quickly

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Upgraded the capabilities of 3M's corporate offices by installing and maintaining cutting-edge conference systems.Elevated the level of customer service and trust in the AV support team by providing exceptional support and communication to keep meeting spaces running flawlesslyFound a solution to a large-scale issue where all the TVs in one building were defective by working with the manufacturer to replace parts on-site costing 3M no money for repairs

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Exceeded the audiovisual expectations for companies included The NFL, Honeywell, JAMF, American Booksellers Association, and Schwans to create memorable and entertaining conventions, conferences, and exhibitsOptimized the turnaround on production set up and strike to bring in as many customers into the hotel's event spaces as possibleImproved the standard level of service to clients and supported conferences with required audio and video technology at the hotel with the most event space in Minnesota

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States

Maximized the use of technology in education to improve the experience of students attending kindergarten to sixth grade.Created an afterschool experience that enabled kids to learn video production techniques and learn valuable skills about technology.Optimized the computer systems to ensure smooth testing twice a year.

Minnepaolis

Increased the quality of customer service by catering to guests' needs both at the ticket booth and at the concession stand.Maximized profitability through upselling techniques and encouraging customers to try a variety of items unique to the Uptown Theater.Elevated the cleanliness of the facility by thoroughly cleaning both the lobby areas and theater.

Moorhead Minnesota

I cooked for, cleaned with, and transported youth with behavioral disabilities between the ages of 12 and 23. These disabilities included autism, bipolar disorder, ADD, FAS, ODD, and schizophrenia.

Moorhead Minnesota

Drew a weekly political cartoon for the Advocate publication. Received regional award for several topical cartoons. Examples can be found at http://www.grantertl.com/gallery.html

Park Rapids Minnesota

Watered plants, and mowed the lawn from day to day. Frequently helped landscape shorelines and re-envision guest areas. Returned for 3 summers while I was at college.

Logged tapes for the award winning documentary "Fake It So Real", assisted on shoots, ran errands in the New York area, and helped build and transport film equipment such as dollys and lights.

Ux/Ui Design Certificate, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia And Information Resources Design

Activities and Societies: Studying user-centered design and developing the skills needed to work in the UX/UI field.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Film Production, Graphic Communications, English Writing