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Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

• Focused on the implementation of the University's website and interactive plan and responsible for project management, technical leadership, and counsel regarding all Creighton web and application initiatives. • Worked closely with web strategists, vendors and CU information technology to craft appropriate technology solutions to meet interactive strategy and digital marketing needs.• Worked with providers to architect and deliver state of the art web solutions from the OS level through user experience.• Brand ambassador that worked to ensure the brand message is conveyed, integrated and established across interactive areas within the University.• Ensured that web and digital activities are based on solid brand strategy, positioning/value proposition development, claims development and messaging.•Demonstrated expertise in web solutions and website development, application development, interactive projects and digital marketing solutions.•Conducted Usability Testing and user research.•Worked within the Marketing and Communication website team to develop, launch and maintain websites across all Creighton University websites.•Partnered with technical vendor's or web service providers.•Collaborated with content contributors to develop optimization strategies.•Created and managed project timelines, stakeholder expectations and ensured on-time product delivery with stakeholders across Omaha campus.•Diverse experience with multiple content management systems and digital marketing campaign systems, web development methodologies such as agile and test-driven development.•Understanding of web development technologies and such as JavaScript, CSS3, PHP, Java, etc.•Drupal user acceptance testing alongside IT department.•Conducted extensive research into competitor keyword, bid, and landing page activities.•Prepared and presented reports to stakeholders to update them on the success of each strategy.•Created SEO Site Content Google Data Studio Reports.

Omaha, Ne

• Focused on the implementation of the University's website and interactive plan.• Conducted keyword research to determine growth opportunities.• Analyzed and optimized SEO.• Created relevant and engaging interactive Data Studio reports, importing Google Analytics and SEMrush data.• Conducted Usability Testing and created Usability Guides.• Conducted, synthesized, and presented user research.• Worked within the Marketing and Communication website team to develop, launch and maintain websites across all Creighton University websites.• Created and managed timelines, stakeholder expectations and ensured on-time product delivery with stakeholders across Omaha campus skills.• Participated in Drupal user acceptance testing alongside Creighton’s IT department.

Omaha, Nebraska

• Designed user-friendly, responsive sites by incorporating UX/UI Design, WordPress, CSS, Frontend Development and Design Thinking.• Meet with stakeholders to scope out business goals and needs for the project.• Researched and identified user needs.• Created sitemaps.• Created wireframes and low to medium fidelity prototypes.• Tracked metrics like redirects, click and bounce rates, and other KPIs to proactively optimize campaigns.Skills Used: • Design Fundamentals• Demonstrated practice of User Center Design (USD)• Designed usable interfaces for both desktop and mobile applications• UX Design• Brand Identity Basics• Content Strategy• Creative concepting• Wireframing - low & high fidelity• Prototyping - low fidelity • Sitemaps• Design Execution• HTML5• CSS3• JavaScript• Agile Development• Photoshop• Illustrator• Google Analytics• User Research • Creating user-focused copy content • Project Management • WordPressSee PROJECTS below for websites built with Pixel Fire Marketing.

Greater Omaha Area

COBOL internship while completing the COBOL Programming course through Interface Web School. Experienced COBOL Programming with IBM batch processing.

Omaha, Ne

Appsky Labs, LLC is a software design agency focused on developing high-quality software at affordable rates with quick turnarounds, where I worked on WordPress web design, logo creation and a wireframe for a mobile app.

Alliance, Nebraska

Worked with students that had learning challenges, behavioral issues and/or needed physical support. Assisted in the implementation of their Individual Education Plans, monitoring their progress and ensuring that progress towards their IEP goals were met. Tutored and assisted those students individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers. Presented subject matter to students using lectures and discussions. Observed students’ performance, and recorded relevant data to assess progress. Carried out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs.

Alliance, Nebraska

Implemented Nebraska’s Employment First welfare reform program which helped families achieve economic self-sufficiency through job training, education, and employment preparation. Completed participant assessments and service plans in accordance with Employment First practices and monitored/revised plans as needed. Assessed participant welfare in relation to domestic abuse and child safety within the home environment and provided advocacy referrals for family support and crisis intervention. Assisted program participants with developing vocational goals reflective of their skills, capabilities and interests and documented participant progress towards achieving goals by creating and updating plans. Worked with parents to build their pro-social skills and to improve positive interactions with their children to create appropriate coping skills and to manage daily living activities. Designed and presented materials pertaining to the organization and presented them to the public and participants.

Alliance, Nebraska

Implemented Nebraska’s Employment First welfare reform program which helped families achieve economic self-sufficiency through job training, education, and employment preparation. Completed participant assessments and service plans in accordance with Employment First practices and monitored/revised plans as needed. Assessed participant welfare in relation to domestic abuse and child safety within the home environment and provided advocacy referrals for family support and crisis intervention. Assisted program participants with developing vocational goals reflective of their skills, capabilities and interests and documented participant progress towards achieving goals by creating and updating plans. Worked with parents to build their pro-social skills and to improve positive interactions with their children to create appropriate coping skills and to manage daily living activities. Designed and presented materials pertaining to the organization and presented them to the public and participants.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology

User Experience Nanodegree, Ux Design

The projects in the User Experience Designer Nanodegree program will prepare you to create data-driven designs that address user needs.

Certification, Foundations Of Web Development

9/12/2016 – 10/27/2016 7-week accelerated course taught the essentials of web page development, covering HTML, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript.

Associate’S Degree, Psychology

Certification, Cobol Programming

Course Dates: 1/23/2017 – 4/6/2017 11-week accelerated course taught the basics of COBOL programming, including syntax and techniques..