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Phoenix, Az, Us

Bloomington, Illinois, Us

• Collaborated with peers, product teams, and business partners to co-create solution designs that met requirements and objectives, following iterative and rapid cycles of experience design and research.• Demonstrated a deep understanding of the UX process, applying effective and appropriate approaches to ensure successful collaboration with product partners.• Developed and presented user flows, wireframes, and prototypes to stakeholders, enabling them to comprehend the design process, provide valuable feedback, and embrace visual concepts.• Served as a knowledgeable resource for team members with less experience, offering guidance and support within the discipline.• Exhibited advanced proficiency in industry tools and practices, assisting other product designers to enhance their skills and capabilities.• Successfully worked independently, operating under general direction, on assignments of greater complexity and coordination, encompassing both architecture and design.

Bloomington, Illinois, Us

• Served as User-Centered Design (UCD) consultant and User Experience (UX) Design subject matter resource for a business area, product line or sector• Worked with various partners such as State Farm Digital UX Leadership, Business and Enterprise Technology Analysts, and UX Researchers to ensure the best use of company resources for digital work• Leveraged established digital experience standards, style guides, and pattern libraries to create consistent user experiences, and filed deviation exception requests as necessary• Created scalable site structures, user interface (UI) frameworks, and navigation elements that improved usability and aligned with Business, IT, and Experience Architectures and Aspirational Experience Strategy• Created visual assets and visual design comps that improved usability and aligned with defined interaction design patterns, Creative Direction, and Aspirational Experience Strategy• Promoted the continuous improvement of UCD processes, UX Design operational strategy, UI framework, and digital experience standards, templates, and artifacts

JMG Design is small one-person design studio. As a Freelance Graphic Designer, I work with local agencies, design firms, small business, and startups, to help with their design needs. I specialize in art direction, brand strategy, illustration, production, UX/UI, and web design. Clients worked with include Convey, Hypur, Kiterocket, MediCoventures, RLC Labs, and the University of North Florida.

Tempe, Az, Us

Glendale Community College (GCC) (January 2017 – May 2024)I teach a section of Graphic Design I (ART181) and Graphic Design II (ART182) at Glendale Community College. In ART181, I teach a basic understanding of design principles and the stages of graphic design, with an emphasis on final product and presentation. In ART182, I teach graphic design essentials of typography, contrast, and layout, to develop design solutions to problems in consumer advertising, typography, and structure.Mesa Community College (MCC) (January 2013 – December 2013)Glendale Community College (GCC) (October 2012 - May 2013)I taught sections of Intro to Computer Graphic Art (ART100) at Mesa Community College and Glendale Community College. In this class, students learned conceptualization, visualization, and production of art using the computer. Which included a general overview of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. Lessons included proper file and layer management, photo retouching, and digital illustration.About Maricopa Community CollegesThe Maricopa Community College District includes 10 regionally accredited colleges – Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Rio Salado, Scottsdale, and South Mountain, serving more than 200,000 students with a two-year degree, certificate, and university transfer programs.

Phoenix, Az, Us

JMC 414-12432 - Digital Graphic DesignCourse Description:Theory, organization, and practice of layout, typography, and design in traditional and multimedia publishing.About Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass CommunicationThe Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication is widely recognized as one of the nation’s premier professional journalism and mass communications programs. Rooted in the time-honored values that characterize its namesake — accuracy, responsibility, objectivity, integrity — the school fosters excellence and ethics among students as they master the professional skills they need to succeed in the digital media world of today and tomorrow.

Tempe, Az, Us

• Created user flows, wireframes, mock-ups and prototypes to transform complex tasks into intuitive, accessible digital experiences using Adobe XD and Creative Cloud Libraries.• Created dynamic, “thumb-stopping,” brand-aligned social media graphics that appeal to the university’s diverse audiences for ASU’s flagship brand accounts.• Managed the UI kit for asu.edu using Adobe XD, Adobe Creative Cloud and zeroheight.About Arizona State University:Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

Bellingham, Washington, Us

• Oversaw brand management for eXp World Holdings, including eXp Realty, eXp Global, and eXp Commercial• Created a variety of materials using Adobe Creative Suite, including PowerPoint presentations, Google Slides, digital ads, landing pages, emails, and merchandise designs• Delivered viable breakthrough designs and produced high-quality, production-ready files for digital and traditional applications• Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining agility and flexibility in a fast-paced environmentAbout eXp RealtyeXp Realty is a revolutionary real estate brokerage that has redefined the traditional approach to buying and selling real estate by using a cloud-based platform. With a rapidly expanding presence worldwide, eXp Realty is known for its highly competitive compensation packages, unique business model, and global community of agents, leadership, and partners. Unlike traditional brick-and-mortar offices, eXp Realty operates entirely in the cloud, providing its agents with a flexible, efficient, and highly scalable platform for conducting real estate transactions. As a result, eXp Realty is attracting top talent from around the world and is rapidly becoming one of the fastest-growing real estate brokerages in the industry.

Irvine, Ca, Us

• Balanced user needs, business goals, and technical constraints to create exceptional user experiences• Led and participated in immersive user research, concept testing, and usability testing to gain insights into user behavior and needs• Developed and articulated the design vision through scenarios, storyboards, sketches, mockups, prototypes, interaction flows, and wireframe specifications• Established a design approach based on what is possible, what will resonate with customers, and what will meet business objectives• Created models, prototype designs, and taxonomies that minimized the learning curve, reduced frustration, and maximized return on investment while increasing the accuracy, efficiency, and usefulness of the final product• Developed and clearly articulated the right approach for navigation systems, labeling/taxonomy systems, and searching systems that most improved performance and supported customer goals and needs• Facilitated decision making and created synergy between business and development teams• Art directed and worked closely with visual designers to create visually appealing and effective user interfaces

Manassas, Virginia, Us

• Evaluated client business goals, user needs, and feature sets to create exceptional user experiences• Collaborated in defining user experience strategies for client projects• Defined user profiles, scenarios, and journey maps that aligned with the overall strategy• Designed interfaces for responsive websites and mobile applications, using a variety of low to high fidelity methods including sketches, wireframes, prototypes, and comprehensive visual designs• Created useful design documentation that communicated the design and empowered developers• Collaborated with a robust group of designers, developers, and team leaders to create immersive experiencesAbout OPTiMO Information TechnologyFounded in 2008, OPTiMO Information Technology is an IT consulting firm specializing in world-­class, enterprise-level application development, system integration and digital design. We support a client base spanning the public and private sector. We take an agile approach to our projects and maintain the highest standards of quality and service.

Phoenix, Az, Us

• Managed conception, submission, and fulfillment of impactful and on-target collateral for all company design initiatives, including marketing, user experience, and internal communication.• Mentored the creative team and engaged them to grow their skills.• Managed creative projects and collaborated across the organization to ensure on-time delivery of materials and projects.• Developed creative strategies that aligned with departmental and company goals—with an emphasis on driving leads, strengthening brand recognition, and bolstering customer loyalty and engagement.• Served as the company’s go-to brand identity and design expert.• Produced engaging, attractive print and web collateral, such as sales literature, trade show materials, packaging, branding, presentations, advertisements, promotions, and signage.About WebPTWith a 30-percent market share, WebPT is the leading physical therapy platform for enhancing patient care and fueling business growth. From scheduling, documentation and billing to outcomes tracking, business reporting and software integration, WebPT is the ideal solution for outpatient therapy organizations of all sizes. With a 99-percent retention rate and uptime rate in excess of 99.9 percent across its entire platform, WebPT is the most-trusted and most reliable solution in the industry. Launched in 2008, the company is based in downtown Phoenix’s historic Warehouse District. It has ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing companies 7 years in a row.

Phoenix, Az, Us

Phoenix, Az, Us

Phoenix, Az, Us

As the Senior Graphic Designer, I collaborated with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Project Managers, and Account Executives to determine and create the best solution(s) for a wide variety of clients while maintaining high standards of design and ensuring adherence to all clients brand standards. Clients worked with include the Arizona Commerce Authority, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Fennemore Craig, Marriot, Mirabel, Skye Canyon, True Linkswear, The Reef at Atlantis, Valley of the Sun YMCA, and Yurbuds.About BIG YAM, The Parsons AgencyOwned by American entrepreneur and philanthropist Bob Parsons, BIG YAM is an advertising agency made up of some of the brightest, smartest and boldest talent in the industry. BIG YAM is driven by a passion to produce measurable results that 'ring the register'​ for our clients by providing a full range of marketing solutions including traditional and digital advertising, social media and public relations.

Tempe, Az, Us

As a Graphic Designer, I collaborated with the Institutional Advancement department to create marketing material to maximize enrollment and student success. This included branding, building and vehicle wraps, billboards, fliers, landing pages, print advertisements, publications, signage, and web banners.About Rio Salado College (RSC)Established in 1978, Rio Salado College is dedicated to providing innovative educational opportunities to meet the needs of today’s students. Rio Salado offers affordable access to higher education through college bridge pathways, community-based learning, corporate and government partnerships, early college initiatives, online learning and university transfer.

Haynie Design was a full-service boutique design film. As a Freelance Graphic Designer, I was responsible for concept, design, Illustration, and production. Clients worked with include the American Islamic Leadership Collation, CVL Consultants, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Scottsdale, Az, Us

About Fiesta BowlFounded in 1971, the Fiesta Bowl is a nonprofit focused on fostering a culture of community involvement and giving, the Fiesta Bowl Organization hosts a variety of local events, as well as two elite bowl games a year - the Fiesta Bowl and the Cactus Bowl. A long-standing tradition, the Fiesta Bowl is dedicated to cultivating a culture of community outreach and philanthropy, through which we strive to make Arizona a better place to live, work and play.

Phoenix, Az, Us

As a Graphic Designer, I collaborated with the Institutional Advancement department to create cultural and community service awareness, instructional collateral, and marketing material to maximize enrollment and student success. This included branding, fliers, publications, posters, and signage.About GateWay Community College (GWCC)GateWay Community College has built a legacy of innovation, pioneering vision and responsiveness to the needs of our community: the first technical college in Arizona; first to use community advisory committees; first to tailor courses to the needs of business and industry; first to offer classes at off-campus locations; even the first to install a computer. From a humble beginning in the former Korrick's Department Store downtown, Maricopa Technical College has flourished for nearly 50 years into today's GateWay.

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

As a Production Artist, I created marketing materials that supported the sales of various high-end skin care products and instructional collateral. This included booklets, brochures, catalogs, emails, motion graphics, newsletters, packaging, presentation decks, and textbooks.About PCA SKINFounded in 1990 by an aesthetician and developed by a dermatologist, PCA SKIN is a trusted innovator in the skin care field with the development of highly effective professional skin treatments and daily skin care products that are backed by science. PCA SKIN is grounded on three core pillars: product innovation, excellence in education and unparalleled customer support.

Newark, Delaware, Us

Designed marketing collateral that supported the sales of different medical devices that Gore develops. Edited photographs that were used on marketing collateral. Assisted with any other projects: gathering information, organizing files and testing databases.About W.L. Gore & AssociatesFounded 60 years ago by Bill and Vieve Gore, the award-winning enterprise makes industry-leading products while employing approximately 9,500 Associates worldwide.

Designed advertisements to the clients specifications. Designed spec advertisements to gain new clients. Laid out articles and advertisements. Performed PDF conversions for preparations to print.Designed an award winning advertisement for ASWI’s production of The Vagina Monologues. Designed a template to be used for the weekly changes for The Orpheum advertisements.