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Irvine, California, United States

Irvine, California, United States

Bloomington, Illinois, United States

■ Develop and execute digital marketing campaigns for the GROWMARK & FS websites, aligning with enterprise strategy and brand voice.■ Manage website requirements and vendor coordination, supporting FS member companies and working with IT.■ Optimize and automate digital tools for publishing, reporting, and maintenance, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations.■ Apply SEO best practices to digital content, achieving or surpassing marketing goals.■ Set performance goals, monitor SLAs, and report on KPIs to guide future marketing strategies.■ Provide expert recommendations on channel-specific strategies and execution.■ Analyze digital marketing effectiveness and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance demand generation programs.■ Coordinate with marketing teams to align messaging and strategies across multiple channels.■ Ensure high-quality, user-friendly web content for both desktop and mobile platforms.

■ Created application UI/UX design concepts and prototypes to determine the best delivery of our products to users and presented these ideas to relevant team members for brainstorming. ■ Suggested improvements to design and performance to product owners and engineers, and employed design concepts into functional prototypes. ■ Performed research on product technologies and structures to implement into design concepts, setting the design standards for the organization through a functional design system. ■ Maintained and kept up-to-date on current industry trends and market conditions. ■ Coordinated with the Product team to ensure accurate communication and efficiency in the design phase, modifying and revising existing designs to meet and/or exceed business department expectations. ■ Utilized design concepts and technologies to assist in the various stages of the project management process.■ Spearheaded the establishment and implementation of enhanced user experiences, ensuring adherence to digital product governance policies and standards, resulting in improved product consistency and user satisfaction.■ Assisted management in coaching team members, providing ongoing feedback to enhance departmental capabilities and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality services.

■ Built storyboards to conceptualize designs and accurately convey project plans to product owners.■ Designed the aesthetics, wireflows, and interactive prototypes within Adobe XD for web and mobile applications, and created prototypes for new features, rebuilds, and user testing, including focus groups with members.■ Wrote CSS, SASS, and HTML code for front-end development using a standardized design system.■ Conducted research and user testing of wireflows with members, and assisted with focus groups to enhance the user experience.■ Utilized Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.■ Suggested and helped implement design and performance improvements to product engineers.■ Designed icons and other visual elements using Adobe Creative Cloud.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

■ Led the Creative Design team and managed all design projects for clients, assigning tasks to junior UI/UX designers.■ Set the UI/UX design standards for CSM and all onboarded clients.■ Designed web applications, mobile apps, and websites for new and existing clients using Adobe Cloud and Figma design software.■ Met with clients to understand their needs and aligned the Creative Design team with the scope of work required.■ Collaborated with developers to establish design requirements for the development of UI/UX designs.■ Managed the budget and all software used for projects.■ Analyzed website and social media data analytics to identify strengths and trends.

Peoria, Illinois Area

■ Led the online ministry at Northwoods Church, helping shape and direct its vision.■ Recruited and trained volunteers, hosted live streams, and managed the Facebook group while curating content.■ Provided pastoral care both online and in-person, including conducting hospital visits.■ Set up online services using platforms like Church Online Platform and Living As One for weekend experiences.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

■ Designed and developed local business websites using WordPress.■ Established UI/UX design standards and created website mockups in Adobe XD.■ Collaborated with developers to implement UI/UX designs.■ Researched and wrote content for all new websites.■ Led client kick-off meetings to set objectives, design, and content for new websites.■ Managed development timelines and launch goals for each website.■ Assisted clients with rebranding as needed.■ Designed and created custom graphics for websites.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

■ Launched Eastview Christian Church’s Online Campus, setting vision and assisting with weekend hosting.■ Analyzed website and social media analytics to identify strengths and trends.■ Managed digital communications in the Ministry Platform database for the website and mobile app.■ Responded daily to social media inquiries and comments, fostering online relationships.■ Led social media training for managers and new staff, setting expectations.■ Created and managed social media marketing campaigns to boost engagement for special events.■ Designed and executed all email marketing campaigns for the church.■ Curated and managed social media content across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.■ Developed and implemented marketing campaigns for major church initiatives.■ Assisted ministries with monitoring and curating their social media channels.■ Assisted with writing daily blog posts for church website.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

■ Managed and updated Planning Center weekly for upcoming student services.■ Managed all student contacts within the Ministry Platform database and handled communication through the website, Mailchimp, social media, and texting lists.■ Designed and developed microsites for church-wide campaigns using Squarespace and WordPress, while writing content for eastview.church and microsites.■ Created graphics for events, mission trips, small groups, and services, ensuring consistency with church branding.■ Recruited and communicated with volunteers to maintain a 1:5 adult-to-student ratio.■ Planned and executed Junior High and Senior High events, managing logistics for food, transportation, housing, check-ins, and registrations.■ Developed event planners and budgets for trips and outreach initiatives.■ Mentored and trained student ministry staff on technology and software used within the ministry.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

■ Served as a reliable resource for ensuring clarity, correctness, and consistency in departmental and corporate communications.■ Crafted content for social media platforms (Twitter and Facebook) while maintaining corporate branding across all channels.■ Participated in creative development meetings, collaborating with departmental teams and other divisions to achieve desired outcomes and maximize ROI.■ Coordinated quarterly Ag Literacy Coordinator Meetings, managing venue planning, creating agendas, and preparing materials.■ Designed flyers for events and meetings, distributing them to County Ag Literacy Coordinators, FCAE, AITC Program Council, AITC Advisory Group, and county Farm Bureaus.■ Completed various design projects, including posters, signs, lesson book covers, and other materials.■ Provided presentation support and attended offsite meetings as needed.

Bloomington, Illinois, United States

■ Oversaw the maintenance and updates of the Illinois Farm Bureau Employee Services Portal on corporate intranet websites.■ Utilized advanced Microsoft Office functionalities to configure complex text layouts and forms.■ Produced high-quality desktop publishing materials, including documents, brochures, data files, tables, mail merges, templates, and manuals.■ Conducted detailed analyses to ensure accuracy and precision before finalizing content.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

■ Delivered expert-level customer service, ensuring clients received top-tier support and assistance.■ Addressed inquiries from insurers regarding policies, providing clear and comprehensive answers.■ Facilitated the expansion of auto insurance coverage by providing accurate quotes and guiding clients through adding new vehicles.■ Held a Property and Casualty insurance license, enhancing ability to offer comprehensive and reliable service.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Spiritual Formation

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Digital Communication And Media/Multimedia